But Acting Vice President for Government,Community, and Public Affairs Jane H. Corlettemoved to discount that report yesterday.

"I am unaware of any disputes, really,"Corlette said. She said that Rudenstine's letterto The Crimson on Wednesday, which praised theprovost, should be seen as indication of thepresident's support.

Top administrators, including Green, once againdid not return calls yesterday. And, contactedyesterday, the deans of graduate schools said theyknew nothing more about the Green departure thanwhat was announced by the University.

No Announcement on Scott

University officials could not be reached forcomment on Scott, and no official announcement hasbeen made about the current status of the vicepresident for finance.

Harvard financial employees contacted yesterdaysaid they were unaware that Scott had started anew job.

Green's Successor

Some University officials interviewed yesterdaysaid that it is far too early to speculate aboutcandidates to be the next provost.

But the speculation continues anyway. Dean ofthe Kennedy School of Government Albert Carnesale,a close adviser to Rudenstine and, unlike Green,an experienced administrator, has been mentionedby some sources as a possible contender.

In addition, Whitehead Professor of GovernmentDennis F. Thompson and Watts Professor of HealthCare Barbara J. McNeil--both of whom made theshort list for the job two years ago--could becandidates