Word: jewett
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Jewett should have by now earned a reputation of honesty, forthrightness, concern and openess to undergraduates. At times he seems a bit ill at ease; perhaps it is often more a duty than a pleasure to listen to student complaints. Yet he always encourages, nods his head and promises to look into whatever the issue might be and then consult with students...
...Jewett started the ball rolling early in the year when he opened up discussions on the alcohol policy to undergraduates and the Undergraduate Council. Throughout the year he went to council meetings and answered questions. He went to dinner at the houses and even lived at the Radcliffe Quad, as if in solidarity with the Quadlings' plight...
Rather than blocking a council proposal on the house lottery to reveal lottery numbers to apprehensive freshmen, Jewett approved the previously rejected plan with startling and flattering speed. Jewett showed his concern for Quadlings by promising renovations to the dilapidated Quad Houses despite financial difficulties. Rather than postponing or cancelling changes to the buildings, Jewett listened to student pleadings. He modified the plans and finally gave the go-ahead for Quad remodeling...
When another group of students decided to remodel the Yard with an ivory tower and five shabby shanties, Jewett held negotiations with the students. He didn't like the shanties, but he never threatened to tear them down...
When students expressed concern over word processing facilities, Jewett agreed to look into the situation, and now there is a serious possibility that the College might set up a computer center for students...