Columbia University‘S management committee There have been calls for an investigation into President Nemat Shafiq and members of his administration, reportedly amid ongoing protests on campus israel-Gaza war.
The Senate voted Friday to approve the resolution and accused the administration of violating established protocols, undermining academic freedom and violating the due process rights of both students and professors. the new York Times.
Ms. Shafiq faced heavy criticism for her decision to allow the New York Police Department (NYPD) to join protesters on campus, which resulted in the arrest of over 100 students.
The resolution was based in part on a damning report by the Senate Executive Committee, which accused Ms. Shafiq’s administration of engaging in “numerous actions and decisions that harmed” the institution. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 62–14, with three abstentions. Times informed of.
The resolution also reportedly calls for the establishment of a Senate task force to investigate future decision-making of the university.
A statement from Columbia University later acknowledged the vote but said the administration and Senate “have the same goal of restoring peace to campus so everyone can pursue their academic pursuits.”
“We are committed to continued dialogue and appreciate the Senate’s constructive engagement in finding a way forward,” the statement said.
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