( UPDATE: Mark Harris informed me that he will be remaining in his role as Director. )I have only heard rumors at DAAP about changes in Mark Harris' status as Department Chair. I contacted the office of the Dean, Robert Probst, but was referred to Mark Harris. Mark Harris in turn referred me back to the Dean. I am hence unable to confirm anything save this runaround. It is understandable that information cannot be given out at this time if the situation is not resolved.
Also, several staff members were let go from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Apparently, there are rumors of other layoffs, but no one has contacted the journal to give a statement to this effect. I do not wish to publish rumors. If the journal is contacted by someone willing to make a statement, we will publish it here. Our readers are welcome to post their thoughts on our Forum. The Business Courier reported today that President Gregory Allgire Smith and Academic Dean Keith Kutch have left their positions:
http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/07/27/daily65.html
The Art Academy, its faculty and its students have a strong presence in the arts downtown, while DAAP produces artists and curators that sometimes remain in the area. Hence any changes in these institutions should be of interest to the local community.
