Committee Seeks Moratorium On Changes in Quad Housing

The Quadrangle Interhouse Committee yesterday called for a moratorium on any drastic changes in the Radcliffe Houses until alternatives to a recent proposal to house all freshmen in the Quad and all sophomores in the Yard can be evaluated.

The committee, which was created in order to oppose any plans that might destroy the uniqueness of the Quad Houses, urged last night that the one-to-one ratio and four-class structure be maintained during the 1975-76 school year while attempts are made to upgrade both the buildings and the popularity of Radcliffe.

Tragedy

Karl E. Case, head resident of Comstock Hall at North House said at the committee meeting yesterday that it would be a "tragedy" if the Harvard Overseers' Visiting Committee makes a hasty decision about changing class divisions in the Quad.

The members of the Quad committee all expressed the belief that a four-class system provides students with greater advantages than can be derived from possible "class solidarity."

The committee decided to develop an "affirmative action" program to promote contact between freshmen and Quad residents, and recommended major improvement in living conditions.

December Lottery?

Eric S. Roberts '73, a non-resident tutor at Currier House, suggested the freshman lottery be held in December to encourage freshmen to visit the Quad, and to help any "disgruntled" freshmen assigned through the lottery to Radcliffe to become acclimated to the Quad.

The committee expects its recommendations to be discussed at the CHUL meeting Wednesday.

Jeffrey K. Griffeths '77, chairman of the committee, said he believes the administration will be "extremely favorable" to any plan it suggests.