Following up on my prior post: Dean Rodney A. Smolla, the driving force behind Washington & Lee's innovative 3L curriular reform which is scheduled to begin in the 2010-2011 academic year, will assume the presidency of Furman University, effective July 1, 2010. Here is the email sent this morning by Dean Smolla to the W&L community:
Dear Washington and Lee Faculty, Students, Staff, and Alumni:
This afternoon, Furman University will announce that I have been named as the next President of Furman, effective on July 1, 2010. Serving as the dean of the Washington and Lee School of Law has been a great honor and privilege. I am proud of the faculty, students, staff, and alumni, for their commitment to excellence, and their courage in forging a new direction for legal education in the United States. I am confident that through the continued dedication of the entire Washington and Lee Law School community, and the unflagging support of the University, Washington and Lee will continue to prosper as a leader in American legal education, scholarship, and public service.
Above all, I will miss the many friends I have made here. To my colleagues on the law faculty, I have been honored to serve with such an exceptional group of accomplished scholars, dedicated teachers, and passionate contributors to our profession and society. To my colleagues on the law school staff, I thank you for your professionalism, hard work, and good cheer. To my many alumni friends, I applaud your dedication and devotion to Washington and Lee over many generations. And to our students, whom I hold close to my heart, I urge you to remain confident that your Washington and Lee education will serve you well in these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Rod Smolla
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