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The administration has compiled a list of possible areas for saving money on custodial services, including the discontinuation of maid service at the Quadrangle Houses and the bells desk at Currier House.
Stephen S.J. Hall, vice president for Administration, said yesterday that the list was compiled at the request of the Faculty. Hall said the job of his office is only to supply a list of alternatives and give comments "as to whether they are viable or not. The final decision is up to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences."
Hall said that the abolishment of the maid service would cause problems with staffing and alternative placement of personnel now employed at the Quad Houses.
Limbo
Robert E. Kaufmann '62, dean of the Faculty for resources and planning, said that the entire list is "still in limbo," and that "no decision has been made yet." Kaufmann also cited the reallocation of manpower as a primary consideration in the maid service issue.
Joan Keenan, co-master of North House, said yesterday there is room for cutbacks to be made, "but it is wrong to lop off one thing or another without having a sense of direction as to where you're going." Keenan said she feels priorities must be set before changes are made.
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