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Importantly, there will be, and have been, consequences for those who fail to abide by the new demonstration policy. The new time and place restrictions on protests and corresponding penalties for noncompliance appear to be reducing the number of events that violate University rules. Students are asking for more events that involve dialogue on the larger issues and can have more conversations with each other. And in the cases where violations occur, we are seeing faster-paced discipline. Our hope is that the changes described here will enable our Jewish community members to feel safe, secure, and welcome at Columbia.
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If the Board votes to terminate an active preliminary or second-phase review, the subject of the review is notified of this decision. The Ethics Committee appointed two investigative panels to assess charges against Don Young, Representative from Alaska, and against Rep. Robert Andrews, from New Jersey. These panels were charged with investigating allegations of misappropriation of campaign funds by the above mentioned representatives.[6] The panel to investigate Don Young was chaired by Pennsylvania Rep. Patrick Meehan. The other members of the panel were Texas Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry and Massachusetts Democratic Reps. Michael Capuano and William Keating.[7] The panel to investigate Robert Andrews was chaired by Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) with Del. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia (D-Puerto Rico) serving as its ranking member.[8] Further information about the specific charges against these representatives can be found on their profile pages, available through the links above. Questions about ethical conduct and the enforcement of ethics rules have been around since the establishment of the first Congress.
d. Trustee Task Force on Antisemitism and Other Efforts by the Trustees
But the response has been different when Jewish and Israeli students lodged similar complaints after October 7. Instead, the focus has shifted from the impact on the audience to the intent of the speaker. While there are policy justifications for either approach, the university cannot use one approach for Jews and another for other groups. Speaking only for myself, I personally would lean in the direction of allowing more speech, even when it is disturbing or offensive. But either way, Jews need to receive the same treatment as other groups. Third, we also have recommended enhancements and clarifications to the university’s antidiscrimination rules.
Safety Is a Top Priority
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Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms.
Posted: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]
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Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik
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Speaker Dean Plocher accused of 'absolute obstruction' in House ethics investigation • Missouri Independent.
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Statement of Board of Trustees Co-Chair David Greenwald
While this larger review was essential, it was also important to provide more immediate changes to protect our community. Columbia has seen a rise in complaints of antisemitic incidents on campus since October 7. We are taking these complaints seriously and have implemented a number of initiatives to address this harassment and hatred and to ensure safety on our campus.
As a reporter, I always have a bias toward transparency and accountability. Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today and discuss Columbia University’s efforts to combat antisemitism. Even though our Task Force focuses on antisemitism, we know that Jews and Israelis are not the only ones targeted in this difficult time. Our recommendations can also bolster efforts to combat other types of bigotry. There is another reason why it is so important to me personally for Columbia to provide a welcoming environment for Jews and everyone else.
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Simultaneously, these initiatives are built to ensure that all members of our community have access to the resources and support that they need to handle these incidents. During this crisis we have been in constant communication with President Shafik about strong, consistent, and meaningful responses to antisemitism on campus. We have made sure that a diversity of perspectives is heard and considered in the University’s approach. The Trustees have met with students or attended campus events, including at Hillel. We recognize that, despite our best efforts and intentions, Columbia did not always respond swiftly and forcefully enough, and we therefore fell short of addressing the enormous outpouring of grief and fear that our Jewish community was experiencing.
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