Four of the seven current job offers are to scholars of color, Murphy said, and on Monday the faculty unanimously voted to amend the course evaluation form to reflect issues of diversity.
"Having evaluation forms printed as we speak, that's going to make a huge difference," Murphy said. "We will pinpoint professors who are not as up on these issues as they should be and bring about different pedagogy in the fall."
Students said they were pleased with the administration's rapid response to their letter and rally.
"This is definitely a good first step," said Franklin A. Tuitt, one of the student leaders. "Parts are vague, but I wasn't expecting a whole lot."
Although Tuitt said he was disappointed by the administration's stance on GRE scores, he is pleased that they are taking a stand.
Murphy said he hopes the next step in the process will come when he meets with the students next week.
In terms of the future, Murphy said the new Assistant or Associate Dean for
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