I was a student at Eastman from 1973-1978. I had a leave of absence before my senior year. Before Robert Freeman was dean, we had a woman dean. Please don't state that in 2024 they had their first woman dean. It's false information. Even back then when I was a student, we heard of teachers sleeping with students. I was approached by two professors but they showed their interest in a way that wasn't blatant or obnoxious. I knew they were interested and I showed them that I wasn't. A teacher who I found out 40 years later had been sleeping with several students, always treated me with the greatest respect. I would have been shattered if he hadn't.
I was a student at Eastman from 1973-1978. I had a leave of absence before my senior year. Before Robert Freeman was dean, we had a woman dean. Please don't state that in 2024 they had their first woman dean. It's false information. Even back then when I was a student, we heard of teachers sleeping with students. I was approached by two professors but they showed their interest in a way that wasn't blatant or obnoxious. I knew they were interested and I showed them that I wasn't. A teacher who I found out 40 years later had been sleeping with several students, always treated me with the greatest respect. I would have been shattered if he hadn't.
Hi Jane - Thanks for the first-hand information - it's always helpful. I'm sorry to hear that was your experience. Eastman has actively promoted Kate Sheeran as its first female dean - https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/kate-sheeran-named-eastman-school-of-music-dean-601592/. If that's not factual, you may want to reach out to Eastman or UR.