Dear Commons Community,

Earlier this week, I posted about the situation at Queensborough Community College and the dispute between the English Department and President Diane Call.  Gail Addis forwarded to me today the news (see below) that President Call has decided to accept the recommendation of the English Department that Professor David Humphries assume the chairmanship.  We join in congratulating our colleagues at Queensborough in resolving their differences.

Tony

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Colleagues—

It is my decision to accept the recommendation forwarded by the English Department for Dr. David Humphries to serve as its Chairperson, effective November 14, 2012.

In a lengthy meeting with Dr. Humphries yesterday, he expressed his willingness and ability to advance the important work of the English Department in curricular and personnel matters. I have confidence in and appreciate his sincerity to unite the department as a community, in the best interests of the College and our students.

Thank you.
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Dr. Diane B. Call
Interim President
Queensborough Community College/CUNY
Telephone: 1.718.631.6222
Fax: 1.718.281.5588