The third option, 1-1-2, or putting freshmen at the Quad, sophomores in the Yard and Upperclassmen in the River Houses--would present the most radical change. This plan would solve the Quad popularity problem, allow an increase of about 500 in the College with extreme overcrowding in the Quad, and increase educational possibilities.

Under the plan sophomores could be grouped by concentration and departmental contact could be increased significantly.

However, the cost of the educational experiences, including the possibilities of a sophomore dean's office and a separate tutorial system, could be prohibitive.

There are other proposals, such as putting all freshmen in the Yard and converting the Quad to three-year Houses, but the possibility of these plans being adopted is small.

Slim Money

The choices are difficult, and the money to work with slim. But there is intense pressure from administrators and some students to come up with some alternative for next year.

Although the final choice rests with Presidents Bok and Horner, any change will have to be fully endorsed by the CHUL, the Faculty, and most importantly Dean Rosovsky.

The changes, particularly the 1-1-2, have major implications for undergraduate education, and such moves must be integrated with the decisions of Rosovsky's task force on education