Students also weighed in on the law school administration. Comments included a perceived need for greater communication on policies and increased visibility of the Dean. Interim Dean David Favre proved accessible to students attending orientation in August, and students have reason to expect similar access once the law school completes its search for a permanent dean. Favre, for his part, has proven increasingly supportive of student organizations. While student support has been mixed about the new policy announced by Dean Patricia Mell that now allows first-year students to opt against a set schedule, which was not part of the survey, students also commented on the state of the curriculum.
Students are interested in another area of specialization and greater variety in the curriculum.
Survey participants request that electives be offered on a more consistent basis, that evening and summer electives be less limited and class sections be expanded or duplicated. While not part of the survey, the interesting mix of clinical or advocacy courses taught by adjunct professors continue to gain student support and enrollment. While the survey by no means ensured the type of accuracy or absence of bias consonant with established professional polls, a concern voiced by the staff, faculty, administration and board, it is useful in terms of communicating student concerns in the hope of improving communication and service. Individuals may obtain a copy of the survey and its charted results in the Student Bar Association office.