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All one-off instances, but nevertheless each occurrence was shocking. All universities, including Columbia, have an obligation to foster conversations about complicated and divisive issues in a way that is empathetic toward those with whom we disagree while promoting lively and respectful debate. Difficult inquiries, robust exchange of ideas, and even respectful conflict are at the core of higher education. Columbia is committed to having a pluralistic and positive environment on campus and to remaining a place where differing views and intellectual challenge are welcome and past and present conflicts are analyzed with an eye toward resolution and improvement.
2024 (118th Congress)
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House Rules
We do not, and will not, tolerate antisemitic threats, images, and other violations. We have enforced, and we will continue to enforce, our policies against such actions. We believe we can confront antisemitism and provide a safe campus environment for our community while simultaneously supporting rigorous academic exploration and freedom. This is my highest priority right now at Columbia, and I believe we are moving in the right direction.
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In my case, I had a full-time job as Chairman of the international law firm, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP, a position which I held for ten years until my retirement on February 29th of this year. Regardless of our status, we dedicate significant time, energy, and devotion to our service on the Board. The Board of Trustees and the University, including the four members of this panel, have taken many steps to make our community feel safe, but fully recognize that we must remain vigilant. Across the ages, Jews have experienced oppression, expulsion, state-run genocide and terrorist attacks like that which took place on October 7. While I am not an expert on the subject, I can speak to it from my own experience.
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Bi-Annual Certification of Ethics Training - Due March 15, 2024
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Their Zionism and belief in a Jewish homeland should not disqualify them from joining a dance group or volunteering to work with NY City public school students. This sort of pressure–signaling that Jews are accepted only if they reject a core part of their religion and identity–sounds like old-fashioned bigotry from long ago. Indeed, it would be wrong to exclude or harass anyone based on their religion or identity, whether they are Palestinian, Black, Asian, Latino, LGBTQ+, female, or members of any other group. So my work on the Antisemitism Task Force has special meaning for me. An added bonus is that I work with two talented and dedicated co-chairs, Ester Fuchs of the School of International and Public Affairs and Nicholas Lemann of the Journalism School, as well as twelve other distinguished senior faculty from across the university. Every day, I am inspired by their wisdom, energy, and commitment.
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Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss Columbia University’s efforts to address the rising antisemitism on our campus and within our community. Columbia strives to be a community free of discrimination and hate in all of its forms, and we condemn the antisemitism that is far too pervasive today. We have a responsibility to listen and to respond to our Jewish community. Recently, Schiff introduced the Judicial Integrity Act, a critical bill that would hold federal judges and justices accountable for violations of their ethical duties and restore integrity to the courts. Last Year, Schiff introduced the Justice is Beneficial Limitation on Investments and Necessary Disclosure (BLIND) Act, a bill that would require judges to place their financial assets and investments into blind trusts. Schiff also introduced the Judiciary Act of 2023 which would expand the Supreme Court to 13 members.
If students wish to hold a demonstration outside of one of these designated areas, they must seek University approval. All demonstrations require two working days’ advance registration to ensure that Columbia has time to make necessary safety preparations. Finally, students are not permitted to promote a demonstration on campus until after their registration is approved. The policy also lays out a clear procedure for adjudication of alleged violations and consequences for students and student groups who break the rules. Columbia began restricting access to campus to only Columbia ID holders during major events.
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