On Friday, Spectator sat down with Peter Awn, dean of the School of General Studies. The News Desk’s Ben Gittelson brings you the highlights:
Queer studies queries: Awn said that a queer studies concentration---something recently proposed by students---would need commitment from permanent faculty “over the long haul” to be successful. “The issue is ensuring faculty interest, their willingness to take control of this,” Awn said, adding, “That doesn’t mean that students don’t get to weigh in.”
International applicants: Because of a dual B.A. program with Sciences Po in Paris, Awn foresees an increase in the number of international students at GS. He believes, however, that the overall trend in the number of international applications over the next few years will depend on the economy.
