Among these were three department heads and two assistant directors. On the other hand, the university did manage to hire Barbara Birch, the new Director of Alumni Affairs. Also, Judy Mender, a former career counselor with Cardozo's Center for Professional Development, was recently hired as the Associate Dean of Student Services. She permanently replaced Trish Williams, the former Director of Student Services, who was fired in the fall semester. Additionally, Financial Aid hired Harry Tongue, as its new Assistant Director.
Morale is low.
People are leaving because they are not happy. As for his own situation, Garelick stated that money was a consideration in his decision to leave for Rockefeller University. I tried to stay at Cardozo and gave the university the opportunity to keep me, but no counteroffer was made. Nonetheless, the former Mailroom Manager stated that he holds no ill will toward the university. The university treated my family and me very well, especially when I was injured in an accident two years ago.