Dean Revel steps down early

Dean of Students Jean-Paul Revel, who was scheduled to leave his post in June, has had to step down immediately. Revel’s wife, Galina, who had been battling cancer, passed away on Saturday, April 24.

Vice President for Student Affairs Margo Post Marshak had written in an April 23 e-mail to the Caltech community, “I regret to write today to say that Dean Revel, effective immediately, is unable to continue in his position due to a serious family matter. We do not know that he will be able to return before Commencement. We all send Dean Revel our heartfelt support.”

In his absence, Professor of Political Science Rod Kiewiet, who was the former dean of students and of graduate studies, will serve as the acting dean of students in order to fulfill Revel’s duties relating to the graduation ceremonies and to handle any urgent issues.

For routine business, Marshak referred students and faculty to Associate Dean Barbara Green. A search committee, chaired by Professor John Hall, is continuing to work to identify a new dean; any Caltech community member may contact Hall with suggestions or nominations of tenured faculty members.
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