He has been in the professoriate for
33 years. He was interviewed during a joint session with the dean of students. Dean
Edmond’s general demeanor was polite, yet reserved. When he was mentioned by
members of the faculty, most did not seem to know him well and appeared, in the opinion
of the researcher, a bit hesitant about his leadership. This could be due to his recent
appointment. He initially seemed a bit harried and busy,