The Rice Thresher

a > 'i j O. Jack Mitchell is the new Dean of t h e M f c $chool of Architecture. After David Crane, former Dean, neighed last year, the School of Architecture undertook a wide search for a new dean. From an i n t e r n a t i o n a l f i e l d of candidates, O. Jack Mitchell was chosen. He brings to the deanship a familiarity with the RSA, its students and faculty, as well as the administrative workings of the University as a whole. Since 1975, he served as the Director of the School of Architecture. The continuity gained by this, in his eyes and others, gives him one of his greatest strengths: a knowledge of the working structure of the School and the University. Mitchell sees his job as "Taking care of unfinished business." As Director of the School, Mr Mitchell was instrumental in starting a great many programs aimed at maximizing the RSA's great potential. For Mitchell, being Dean is an exciting way to work more directly and effectively with the School in achieving this potential. According to Mr. Mitchell, the School of Architecture is an Dean