Andrews said although Maier's appointment ends this academic year, he may retain his senior tutorship until the end of the first semester of next year.

Maier said last night his "plans are still up in the air," and also said the chances of his returning next year are "low."

Whitlock said the process for the selection of the Winthrop and Quincy senior tutors, which began in the fall, involved the collaboration of the respective House masters, Dean Rosovsky, Francis M. Pipkin, associate dean of the Faculty to the College, and himself.

He said in almost all cases the opinions of students have been considered.

The appointments must also be worked out with the departments with which the candidates are associated, Whitlock said.

Final approval of the appointments is made by Dean Rosovsky and the Harvard Corporation.