The Faculty did, however, unanimously pass two other proposed changes to the Handbook for Students.

One modification clarified the University's regulations concerning enrollment in courses meeting at overlapping times. The other proposal simplified the policies regarding the inclusion of academic or disciplinary problems in "Dean's Letters" of recommendation.

Resources 'Report'

Yesterday's meeting also included a presentation and written chronology from the FAS Committee on Resources, which was created last year to examine the allocation of resources between the central administration and FAS.

Abbe Professor of Economics Dale W. Jorgenson detailed the current and capital account flows between FAS and the University's central administration.

Jorgenson noted, for example, that the central administration's grants to FAS far exceed the Faculty's reciprocal contribution.

Professor of History Mark A. Kishlansky discussed the committee's concerns about the compensation of junior faculty, such as whether resources are currently being best utilized and whether the compensation package attracts the best possible junior faculty.

He also spoke about the Faculty's growing information technology needs.

Higginson Professor of History and of East Asian Languages and Civilizations Philip A. Kuhn said he believes the committee's presentation fell short of a full report.

"The document distributed today, and that includes the oral supplement today, is not, I gather, a 'report' as cited in the charge and I hope it will not be entered in the record as such," Kuhn said.

Kuhn raised many specific concerns with the committee's report, including the issue of salary structure.

"Does the cryptic language about meeting 'competitors' salaries' suggest that we are moving to a market principle?...Is a market principle to be extended to senior faculty?" he asked.

Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles defended the committee's report.

"The activities have been much more laborious than Professor Kuhn imagines," Knowles said.

Faculty-Student Tensions Continue