News and Announcements

Provost's Announcements

Columbia announces updates to its COVID-19 guidance as of May 11, 2023, upon conclusion of the national public health emergency.

I am pleased to announce major steps to advance the University’s anti-bullying efforts.

As we continue to witness the devastating aftermath of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, we are reaching out to share our heartfelt sympathy and to share University resources that may be helpful at this moment.

The Office of the Provost invites proposals to create interdisciplinary courses co-taught by faculty at different schools.  

This announcement contains important information about the University’s international travel resources and policies.

News from Faculty Advancement

On Monday, February 20, 2023, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement hosted "Engaging Our Communities: Transformative Scholarship for Dismantling Anti-Black Racism and Fostering Black Joy," a fireside chat with new faculty in social work and in sociology.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement hosted They Said ‘Yes’: Supporting underrepresented students to belong and thrive in the academy.

The Writing Accountability Group offers faculty a virtual space—and peer support—to meet their writing goals. 

New Report Highlights Columbia's Faculty Advancement Activities and Achievements in 2021.

The Provost's Advisory Council for the Enhancement of Faculty Diversity, which advises the Provost on faculty initiatives, welcomed three new members this fall.

Announcements From Faculty Affairs

These templates should immediately replace the ones previously used for faculty and officers of research.

These ranges should be used in determining the salaries for officers of research throughout the University for the 2022-2023 academic year.

This enables an officer of research whose appointment is ending to set up an auto-reply with updated contact information.

This message offers clarification of policies in the March 2021 Untenured Faculty Pandemic Mitigation Policy. 

This revised paragraph must be included in all offer and reappointment letters for faculty, officers of research, and officers of the libraries.

All News

Columbia announces updates to its COVID-19 guidance as of May 11, 2023, upon conclusion of the national public health emergency.

On Monday, February 20, 2023, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement hosted "Engaging Our Communities: Transformative Scholarship for Dismantling Anti-Black Racism and Fostering Black Joy," a fireside chat with new faculty in social work and in sociology.

I am pleased to announce major steps to advance the University’s anti-bullying efforts.

Statement from SVP Dennis Mitchell on the Red Balloon Learning Center.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement hosted They Said ‘Yes’: Supporting underrepresented students to belong and thrive in the academy.

As we continue to witness the devastating aftermath of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, we are reaching out to share our heartfelt sympathy and to share University resources that may be helpful at this moment.

The Writing Accountability Group offers faculty a virtual space—and peer support—to meet their writing goals. 

The Office of the Provost invites proposals to create interdisciplinary courses co-taught by faculty at different schools.  

This announcement contains important information about the University’s international travel resources and policies.

Dr. Sonya Somerville will become the Head of School in July 2023 and brings to the role a passion for education and advocacy for students and teachers.

After years of dedicated service, Vice Provost Jeri Henry will be departing Columbia at the end of the year to take on a new role.

We invite you to nominate faculty and graduate student instructors for the annual Presidential Awards for Outstanding Teaching.

This new online tool, called the "Blue Folder"  is designed to give faculty and staff the tools to identify, address, and refer students in distress.

This guide features reflections on teaching during the pandemic from over 40 faculty, and shares a wide variety of touching on themes ranging from the use of virtual reality to community-building.

This faculty-led group was appointed to assess current symbols and representations at Columbia and establish guidelines for future ones, guided by a commitment both to historical accuracy and to an inclusive campus environment.