A Dean's Duties Divided Push, shove. Epps refused to leave voluntarily when SDS occupied University Hall on April 9, 1969. HARVARD UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

When Archie C. Epps iii steps down on July 1, he will become the third and final dean of students to serve Harvard College in this century. Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis has decided to eliminate the position (created in the 1950s) by dividing Epps's responsibilities among three associate deans. Thomas Dingman, already associate dean for human resources and the House system, will continue to oversee the Houses, plus athletics, advising, and health; former registrar Georgene Herschbach will focus on technology projects and classroom space; and a new associate dean will take responsibility for extracurricular activities. Epps will stay on in a part-time capacity as senior associate dean, continuing his race-relations work (see "Brevia," January-February 1999, page 69).

Epps was appointed dean of students in 1970. To him, frequently, has fallen the task of talking to the Crimson whenever students become restless. A few undergraduates have expressed concern that the new structure will make it harder for students' concerns to be heard. But Dean Lewis, who coauthored a report on the structure of Harvard College prior to assuming his post, has noted that for most undergraduates it is the senior tutors in the Houses or the assistant deans of freshmen to whom students normally turn for assistance.

A dinner at Loeb House in Epps's honor, featuring decanal and presidential tributes, was scheduled to occur April 24. The next day, Epps's sons, Josiah '98 and Caleb '02, were to read at a service of thanksgiving at Memorial Church saluting their father's years of service to the College.