"Throughout this process, Candace impressed everyone...with her impressive grasp of crucial human resources issues, such as benefits and compensation," she wrote.

Troubled Office

Despite Zeckhauser's enthusiastic endorsement, Corvey will face some difficulties as she moves into her new position this month.

Patrick said earlier this spring that the transition of her successor would be eased by the senior staff, but three of her top directors in the office left after her announcement.

Carolyn Chamberlin, the director of communications, took a similar position at Radcliffe on March 14. Marianne L. Howard, former associate director of retirement programs. left for MIT. Howard said her move was unrelated to Patrick's departure.

Director of Benefits Administration Joan Bruce also left the office this spring.

Office infighting also remains a concern in human resources. At an office farewell party for Howard, the staff performed a skit entitled "Dysfunctional Family Feud."

One team in the skit included the president of Harvard, a senior faculty member, the director of human resources and a member of the Harvard resources and a member of the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers (HUCTW). Only the union member answered questions correctly.