Administration

USenate revising policy for student, faculty sexual relationships

The consensual relationship policy—which was discussed during the USenate’s first meeting of the semester on Friday—is one of several issues the body is likely to tackle in 2012.

Grad schools develop plans to diversify

Twelve of 14 schools have submitted plans to enhance faculty and pipeline diversity, a concern that both faculty and students say is of the highest priority.

Counseling and Psychological Services reevaluates resources for military veterans

CPS has begun offering more programs for military veterans, some of whom suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. But some vets say CPS can do more.

University stalling on salary gender gap

Male officers of research earn on average $4,626 more than female officers of research, a study found two years ago—but the University still hasn't acted to fix this.

CubMail to transition to Gmail

Following a two-stage trial phase, all undergraduates will use Columbia's new Google-based email system by December.

Senate still working to end smoking debate

University Senator Mark Cohen said that the smoking policy debate has taken “forever” to resolve.

Younger alumni gifts push CC fundraising to $15.6 million

Under a new director, Columbia College saw record returns with personalized donation appeals.

Alumni push Capital Campaign closer towards $5 billion goal

The campaign funds new initiatives around Columbia and continues to support financial aid for students and faculty salaries.

Valentini appeals to seniors with ‘3, 2, 1’ plan

Columbia College Interim Dean James Valentini personally matched all donations made at Wednesday nights’s Senior Fund Kick-Off.

CC, SEAS applications down nearly 9 percent

Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science received 31,818 applications for the class of 2016.