"I know that Leverett residents have [safety] concerns," Georgi said. "But I am also aware of the overwhelming desire for universal access, and think that perhaps the advantages override the disadvantages."

On recommendation of the Undergraduate Council's Committee on House Life, all House committees had voted and approved universal access during the past few weeks. The consensus among the House committees was one of the factors taken into consideration during yesterday's discussion.

"I was pleased that masters were responsive to the wishes of the students but also mindful of their responsibilities of safety," Shinagel said.

Adams Co-master Sean Palfrey said last night that he will consider the masters' agreement and may join the consensus since it would not do much to change Adams' universal access policy.

"Before we join the consensus, we will check with our residents again," Palfrey said. "It seems to me, however, that Adams students are less eager to move to universal access than the survey suggest."

Masters of Eliot House would not comment. Eliot House currently does not have any universal keycard access, but on Nov. 28, the House committee overwhelmingly approved a universal access policy.

According to a House committee member who asked not to be identified, the Eliot masters are likely to agree with the decision of the House committee.