She emphasized, however, that she was leaving primarily for personal reasons.

Power said that eight tutors in all will not be returning next year, though several have already been replaced. Bear is one of the tutors who will not be returning, having accepted a resident tutor position in North House.

Liems' Contract Renewed

In May, Jewett confirmed that the Liems' term as House Masters was renewed, but said it was for just two years instead of a normal five-year term.

Jewett, in consultation with President Neil L. Rudenstine, had decided in March to renew the Liems' term, though Dunster students were not informed of the decision.

Jewett declined to explain why the extension was granted for just two years.

He said only that "the decision was made that it would be prefer able to extend the appointment for two years, and then do a regular review at that time."

One former tutor speculated that the University could have extended the Liems' term for two years while it looked for replacements.

Students and tutors expressed surprise at the renewal, and many were not pleased.

"I don't think [the Liems] have been doing a good job," one former tutor said. "I think the bulk [of the problem] is tutor hiring because it shows poor management style and less than complete regard for equity and openness of discussion."

"I find it difficult to believe that Harvard was pleased with all the controversy it provoked," another former tutor said. "Liem trampled on all the principles of free speech and made many tutors and students fearful of speaking out."

Liem has high hopes for next year, however.

"I hope that the house will run really well," he said. "I'm very optimistic."