<p>Ms. Decker’s words are all quite comforting but you can understand the dilemma of students applying for the Class of 2010 who have to decide soon whether to apply to Tisch vs. Steinhardt for MT if they are interested in NYU. It appears from the dean’s letter that it is the Class of 2010 who will effectively be the guinea pigs for this “new program” with no grandfathering of CAP available. Who will the faculty be in the program and what will the student/faculty ratio be? What will the curriculum be especially in terms of dance where CAP was so strong? Which facilities will be used? How large will the classes be, etc. What are the changes in program funding? Philosophy? Frankly, I had heard that NYU was trying to cut CAP’s budget in half back in January, so this development does not come as a total surprise, unfortunately. If those of you who are currently at NYU obtain any specific information regarding the new program, please share.</p>