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"These simple lists are necessarily very arbitrary," wrote Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles in an e-mail message. "The position of a given institution is greatly affected by how the particular calculation 'weights' [various criteria]."
According to Knowles, Harvard does not use college ranking systems as a way to evaluate the effectiveness of its policies.
"We continually strive to offer the best educational experience that we can, and what defines 'best' is much more subtle than the fixed (and necessarily arbitrary) weights given...to the many factors that contribute to that experience," Knowles wrote.
Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles said that RCAA leaders will still have an opportunity to advocate on behalf of female students.
"I hope that the members of RCAA will see their future in supporting the goals of the Institute," Knowles said. "If there are those who wish to support women undergraduates, they can of course do so through Harvard College."