For another thing, she's young. Pedersen says this will help her relate to students better.
"Shopping period, for example, drives a lot of Faculty crazy," she says. "I think it's great because I was here as an undergraduate. It's one of the ancient rites and privileges of the undergraduate."
Though she is young, Pedersen is well respected by her colleagues.
"She has a lively sense of humor and people will enjoy working with her," Todd says.
"I am absolutely delighted that she has accepted the position,' says Dean of Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles.
On the Way
She terms her childhood "rather schizophrenic."
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