Another concern, Knowles said, is the recruitment and retention rates among junior Faculty. He said he plans to meet with the resources committee next week to discuss this issue.

When the meeting moved on to the president's business, Rudenstine discussed the formation of the Radcliffe Institute and the ongoing search for a new Dean to head the institute.

The search committee, Rudenstine said, is composed of 20 members, with each school represented by at least one senior faculty member.

Rudenstine said he agreed with Knowles' plan to increase the Faculty numbers. He pointed out, however, that these and other projects require fundraising to continue beyond the Dec. 31 end date for the capital campaign.

"There cannot be any let-up in the planning for the future," Rudenstine said. "The agenda for the future is exciting and stimulating and also expensive."

During the open question period, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals Reverend Peter J. Gomes asked the only question of the afternoon.

Gomes said that though the Houses are in good repair they are crowded. He inquired if Harvard is planning to build a new House.