Dennis K. Lin '94, former chair of theBisexual, Gay and lesbian Students Association,said it would be unfortunate" if Jewett were tostep down.

University administrators also praised Jewett.

"Fred Jewett has been a wonderful team ofHarvard College," Knowles said yesterday in astatement to The Crimson. "His wisdom andsupportiveness have shaped the undergraduateexperience, and his thoughtful good humor hasimproved the life of the dean of the FAS, too."

Of all his accomplishments, Jewett said he wasmost proud of his part in planning the majorrenovations to campus which are expected toimprove student life.

"I feel we will have made real progress inimproving the physical environment forundergraduates," he said.

Jewett also pointed to the implementation ofnon-ordered housing choice as one of hissignificant accomplishments. The College moved tothe current housing lottery system in 1990.

But Jewett said he still wants to accomplish agreat deal in the upcoming year. He said futureissues for the College include strengtheningadvising in the houses, enhancing the houses' rolein education and expanding Harvard's resources forextracurriculars.

One challenge Jewett said he will have to dealwith next year is the displacement of a number ofstudent groups due to the renovations in MemorialHall.

"[We must try] to make sure that there isadequate space and support for the full range ofundergraduate activities that we have,' he said