Mackay-Smith said the College defers consideration of such cases because "the disciplinary and court action are so different in nature."

She said that she expects all students to cooperate with the Administrative Board during any of its investigations.

But the College seeks to avoid placing students in a situation where information they supplied to the Ad Board could be subpoenaed and used against them in court, according to Mackay-Smith.

Disciplinary cases involving seniors are especially difficult to resolve before the end of the academic year, she said.

"When we're very close to the end of the year...in general the College and the University will work closely with the courts" to co-ordinate schedules. she said.

A Six to Eight Week Investigation

Blankenship and David were arrested last Wednesday evening as a result of a six- to eight- week investigation conducted by the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD).

According to Police Chief Francis D. "Bud" Riley, the investigation began after the HUPD received information from "several areas...that all pointed in [Blankenship and David's] direction."

Riley refused to offer any further details yesterday.

Blankenship and David were officially charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance, two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance within 1,000 feet of a school zone, one count of possession of a class C substance, and one count of possession of a Class D substance.

Currier House is located near Peabody Elementary School on Linnean St.

After their arraignment Friday at the Cambridge District Court, Blankenship and David were released on personal recognizance.

Blankenship and David will appear again in the Cambridge District Court May 22 for a pre-trial conference.

They did not return phone calls yesterday