Kirkland House Senior Tutor Mark P. Risinger, who was part of the selection committee, said the process "went very well" and was "surprisingly straightforward."

Risinger will help the Conleys get adjusted to their new position, and help Kirkland House students and tutors get accustomed to their new leaders.

"[The Conleys] seem to have a pretty good grasp on the job and what they'll be doing, and the transition shouldn't be that complicated," Risinger said.

The Conleys said they believe the job will be "challenging and exciting," though they said they also do not expect a difficult transition.

Vivian Chan '01, a resident of Kirkland House who had the opportunity to meet the Conleys, said she is enthusiastic about their acceptance of the invitation.

"[The Conleys] were really friendly and open, and seemed very interested in getting to know the people in the House," she said. "Kirkland is a smaller House, and they seemed eager to be very visible and become a part of House life."

Kirkland House Committee Chair Jeremiah S. Lane '01 said the House will also miss the Pfisters, the outgoing masters.

"[The Pfisters] put a tremendous time and energy into the house," Lane said.