Smith said few Harvard officials visit theDallas club, and he feels those who do should havereal power at the University. He said Green'spresence could be detrimental to Harvard'sfundraising efforts.

"We don't have many Harvard guys come down. Thebig dogs only come down for the big occasions," hesaid. "If the representative they send is leaving.I don't think that leaves a very good taste in ourmouths."

Smith said club members have received littleinformation about Green's departure, a fact hefinds disturbing.

"I heard he was leaving, but we haven't heardwhy," Smith said. "I think there's concern aboutwhy he's leaving, and if and why he's still makingthe trip."

President Gives Interview

Contacted in Washington D.C. yesterday,Rudenstine said he hopes to have a replacement bythe end of the semester.

"My aim would be by the end of the term and, ifpossible, sooner, but better correctly thanprecipitously," the president said in a telephoneinterview, his first since Green's departure wasannounced.

Early speculation on a successor to Green hasfocused on Dean of the Kennedy School ofGovernment Albert Carnesale.

Carnesale is a close adviser to Rudenstine and,unlike Green, an experienced administrator.

In addition, Whitehead Professor of GovernmentDennis F. Thompson and Watts Professor of HealthCare Barbara J. McNeil, who both made the shortlist for the job two years ago, could becandidates.

Rudenstine said he has a list of candidates,but no decisions have been made.

"It's open, I promise you," he said. "Peoplehave called me with suggestions."

Rudenstine said administrative experience willbe a requirement for the new provost.

"Some of the names submitted to me are senioradministrators who are not deans. I would not ruleout a non-dean," the president said. "It probablywould have to be at least a departmental chair orassociate dean. Someone without experience withadministration would be a very long shot."

Soon to Be Filled