"I am confident that Jamal Rossi's academic, performance, and leadership experience will contribute to continued success for Eastman, its faculty, and students," says Seligman.
James Undercofler, the current dean at Eastman, has been selected as the next president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra. "Jim has served the Eastman School effectively during his tenure, and I am sure he will do equally well at the Philadelphia Orchestra," notes Seligman. Undercofler will remain on the Eastman School faculty until July.
A former professor and dean of the School of Music at the University of South Carolina, Rossi was appointed senior associate dean for academic affairs and professor of woodwinds a year ago after a national search. He has worked closely with the school's faculty and administration in matters of curriculum, faculty searches, and all aspects of academic policy.
"Since arriving at Eastman eight months ago, I have been reminded daily that this is a remarkable school of music, and I am honored to take on this new role," says Rossi. "The excellence of the faculty, the commitment of the students, and the leadership initiatives of this school are second to none. All of us at Eastman congratulate Jim and wish him great success in his new position."
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Rossi named Eastman's interim dean
Rossi
amal Rossi '87E (DMA), academic dean at the Eastman School, has been named interim dean by President Seligman, effective April 20.
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