Transparency

At town hall, students debate role of Columbia College dean

About 20 students attended the town hall, several of whom expressed concern about the speed at which the search committee is moving.

Bollinger talks transparency at fireside chat

About 50 undergraduates were chosen by lottery for the fireside chat, which Bollinger held at his house at 116th Street and Morningside Drive.

Modifying Dean Valentini’s initiative

The "3, 2, 1" plan needs to foster community, not just finance the College.

I can see clearly now

This semester exemplified the importance of transparency and accountability.

What's in a (scholar's) name?

We cannot say that it achieves its aims, but there is plenty that needs to be said about the Columbia Undergraduate Scholars Program.

Security breach of trust

On Jan. 18, unidentified thieves broke into a locked administrative office. They stole several laptops, which contained the names, addresses, and Social Security information of 1,400 individuals. The University sent an e-mail notifying the students whose personal information was compromised. But this e-mail was sent on Jan. 29, 11 days after the robbery.

Not the time for silence

I am not willing to sacrifice the character of this University.

Senate Confidentiality

If the Senate wants to really be an effective body, it has to accept that not all real change will occur with “consensus.”

Madoff, money, madness, and you!

When one looks a little more closely at the system of gifts and donations at Columbia, the individually logical and straight strings mix and mash into a nauseatingly intractable Gordian knot.

A transparent proposal

The three new leaders have the power to fundamentally change this University and usher in this new Era of Transparency.