Columbia strongly condemns antisemitism and all forms of discrimination, and we are resolute that calls for violence or harm have no place at our University. Since assuming her role in August, Interim President Armstrong and her leadership team have taken decisive actions to reinforce Columbia’s academic mission, make our community safe, and address the Committee’s concerns, including by strengthening and clarifying our disciplinary processes. Under the University’s new leadership, we have established a centralized Office of Institutional Equity to address all reports of discrimination and harassment, appointed a new Rules Administrator, and strengthened the capabilities of our Public Safety Office. We are committed to applying the rules fairly, consistently, and efficiently.
As clearly shown in the report, Columbia provided significant documents and information in response to the Committee’s subpoena and other requests.
Columbia did not consent to the disclosure of these documents or the underlying information. We provided this information in connection with our response to the Committee’s subpoena and requests, and we requested confidential treatment of the information we provided. When the Committee provided one day’s notice of the report, we again raised with the Committee our repeated requests that they protect students’ privacy, and we are deeply disappointed that the Committee did not do so.
