"I am not directly responsible for the conduct at those institutions," Epps said.

But he has also said, "Harvard students are liable to the rules of the College wherever they are" and wrote in the report that "the College will not hesitate to bring illegal activities in the final clubs to the attention of the police."

However, in the months since the report was issued, no disciplinary action has been taken.

Sears blamed Epps for the Administration's inaction, noting that the Inter-Club Council can only set "standards" and does not have any enforcement capacity.

"As Dean of Students, he's mandated to take disciplinary action," Sears said. "If Archie feels that action should be taken, he should go ahead and do it."

Incidents Continue

Speaking on the aftermath of his report in an interview last week, Epps conceded that "the letter has not been entirely effective."

He mentioned two recent incidents--a late-night disturbance outside the Fly Club on Mt. Auburn St. and University police's premature shutdown of the Owl Club's annual Luau Party.

Epps said he has had several conversations with club members since the release of the letter.

In the interview, Epps said his two main concerns currently are the supervision of club buildings and the open use of bonded bartenders when alcohol is served.

Epps acknowledged that clubs have begun to employ the bonded bartenders, and said College administrators are considering deploying Harvard police around the clubs for student protection.

Epps pointed out, however, that deploying University police is "not a final decision," but a "decision in principle."

"We don't want to respond to things after the horse has left the barn," Epps said.

Final Clubs Fire Back

Sears publicly voiced his outrage over Epps' actions after the February report, bitterly denouncing the dean's motives in writing the report.