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Spring 2018 Speakers, Programs and Services at the Center for Teaching and Learning

We invite you to take advantage of the resources of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and to join the University community at the upcoming Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium.

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Faculty Fellowship and Exchange Opportunities

Faculty are invited to apply for faculty international fellowship and exchange opportunities. 

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Important resources and guidance about student mental health

We write to recognize your important role in looking out for students who may be in deep emotional distress and to thank you in advance for helping connect these students to the University’s mental health resources and supports.

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President's Global Innovation Fund Request for Proposals

We are pleased to share with you the sixth Request for Proposals for the President’s Global Innovation Fund. 

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Assistance to the University of Puerto Rico

Dec. 5, 2017-- Columbia has been in constant consultation with the administration of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) since soon after Hurricane María devastated the island to determine how best to help the university in the aftermath of the storm.

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Federal Tax Proposals and the Columbia Community

Tax proposals before the House and the Senate contain provisions that could have a significant impact on the tax liabilities of students, faculty, and employees.

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Statement on Disrupting Speakers

The Rules of University Conduct protect freedom of speech for invited speakers and their audiences, as well as for protesters.

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Columbia University's School Search Service and Admissions to The School at Columbia (K–8)

This message outlines the resources available through the Office of Work/Life’s School and Child Care Search Service, describes the admissions policies for The School at Columbia University, and shares information about other schools with connections to the University.

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New Executive Director and Fall 2017 Programs for Faculty at the Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

Sept. 13, 2017-- Catherine Ross has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). 

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Alliance Faculty Fellowship and Exchange Opportunities

I am pleased to share with you a set of funding opportunities for faculty available through the Alliance Program and an update on the Alliance leadership.

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Provost Leadership Fellows 2017-2019

The 2017-2019 cohort of faculty members have been selected for the Provost Leadership Fellows Program, a two-year program designed for Columbia faculty members interested in administrative and leadership responsibilities. 

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President’s Global Innovation Fund Faculty Grants Awarded

We announce the fifth round of grants from the President’s Global Innovation Fund.

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2026-27 Salary Guidelines for Officers of Research

These ranges should be used in determining the salaries for officers of research throughout the University for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Designated Academic Colleague (DAC)

The Office of the Provost is launching a new designation, Designated Academic Colleague (DAC), to support scholarly engagement between Columbia personnel and their non-Columbia colleagues in the field.

Updated attestation form and language in offer letters for new academic hires and rehires

Columbia University now requires all new full-time and part-time academic hires to complete a pre-hire attestation disclosing any prior discriminatory, harassing, retaliatory, or other forms of misconduct.

2025-26 Salary Guidelines for Officers of Research

These ranges should be used in determining the salaries for officers of research throughout the University for the 2025-2026 academic year.

FLSA Minimum Salary Update

The U.S. Department of Labor has revised the Fair Labor Standards Act to raise the minimum salary threshold for overtime eligibility, affecting Columbia University and other employers nationwide, with increases to $844 per week starting July 1, 2024, and $1,128 per week starting January 1, 2025.

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Time to Reach Agreement

The University's proposal to the Union, which includes major movement on arbitration, economics, union security, and many other issues, provides for unit recognition beyond what the NLRB requires.

Provost Boyce's Letter to the Editor of Wall Street Journal

This letter to the editor was published in the December 24, 2021 issue of the Wall Street Journal.

Update on Student Workers of Columbia-UAW Negotiations

The University presented a best and final comprehensive proposal to the Student Workers of Columbia-UAW, offering major enhancements to arbitration, compensation, and benefits.

Update on the Start of the Spring Semester

Columbia will begin the spring semester with two weeks of remote instruction.

New Email Automated Service for Officers of Research

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

President’s Global Innovation Fund Call for Proposals

We are pleased to announce a request for proposals for the President’s Global Innovation Fund (PGIF).

Update on SWC-UAW Mediation

I write to share new information that the University hopes will bring negotiations with the Student Workers of Columbia-UAW to a swift and positive conclusion.

Update on Mediation with Student Workers of Columbia-UAW

I am writing to update you on developments related to ongoing negotiations between the University and Student Workers of Columbia-UAW, as well as on the SWC-UAW strike.

SWC-UAW Negotiations Update: Entering Mediation

Student Workers of Columbia-UAW has agreed to begin mediation with the University as both sides work towards a final agreement.

Update on SWC-UAW Negotiations

I write again to update you on negotiations with our student workers.

Update: Student Workers of Columbia-UAW Negotiations

I write to update you further on ongoing negotiations with our graduate student workers.

University Financial Update

We are writing to share with you an update on Columbia’s financial position. We have posted our audited financial statements for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021, and are pleased to share results that are much better than were anticipated.

COVID-19 Public Health Updates and Indoor Gatherings

Now more than halfway through the fall semester, we have observed the continued success of COVID-19 mitigation measures, which have allowed us to relax some precautionary measures and expand campus services.

COVID Clock Stoppage Clarification

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

Campus Public Health Update

We write with an update on our campus COVID-19 status and the precautionary measures we will continue to take in the weeks to come, including an extension of the current face covering mandate.