It's amazing how some people get like that. In my own sitch I think I might put out job feelers and see if any "out of town" offers come back and see where the cards fall. That would definately give a clean start with D15 and W work enviroment. I suspect W will not go for it since that would more or less take the carpet out from under her. She doesn't make friends as fast as most people.
I guess we'll have to see how this plays out. Like yourself, I too am really wondering how much change has actually taken place. Good luck on the classes.