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Faculty Fellowship and Exchange Opportunities

Feb. 20, 2017-- I am pleased to invite applications for the following faculty fellowship and exchange opportunities: the 2017-18 Sovern/Columbia Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome, and the 2018-2019 - Alliance Visiting Professorships in Paris.

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Planning for Columbia International Travel

Dec. 8, 2016-- The Provost offers guidance for Columbia community members planning international travel.

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Strategic Directions for the Columbia University Libraries

Nov. 28, 2016-- The Libraries Committee has produced an outstanding report, which includes recommendations that address fostering student success, supporting research and faculty services, and developing strategies for the development, management, and preservation of the Libraries’ collections. 

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President's Global Innovation Fund Request for Proposals -

The fifth Request for Proposals for the President’s Global Innovation Fund is announced. 

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Responding to Post-Election Issues and Concerns

Nov. 21, 2016-- I am writing to share information about relevant policies and our plans for ensuring that every person at Columbia feels safe, is able to proceed unimpeded with their studies and their work, and understands beyond question that Columbia’s dedication to inclusion and diversity is and will remain unwavering.

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FLSA Academic Appointment Guidelines

Oct. 6, 2016-- This is a third update on the University’s plans to implement the new U.S. Department of Labor rules governing minimum salary thresholds and overtime pay for part-time officers of research and of the Libraries.

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Reassessing University Classroom Inventory and Usage

To tackle class scheduling issues, the Registrar has formulated recommendations that might alleviate some of our most persistent challenges. 

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Carol Hoffman, Associate Provost and Director of the Office of Work/Life

Sept.13, 2016-- Carol Hoffman retires from her position as Associate Provost and founding Director of the Office of Work/Life. 

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Ph.D. Stipends, Minimum Wage, and Postdoc Health Coverage

July 15, 2016-- I am pleased to announce enhancements to stipends and benefits for PhD students, part-time hourly student workers, and postdoctoral fellows.

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FLSA Academic Appointment Guidelines - June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016-- This is an update on the University’s plans to implement the new U.S. Department of Labor rules governing minimum salary thresholds and overtime pay for part-time Officers of Research and of the Libraries.

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Enhancements to PhD Benefits

The Provost announces several steps toward achieving a uniform set of benefits for all PhD students who are eligible for funding throughout Columbia. 

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Pay Rate for Hourly Student Employment to Be Raised

Mar. 28, 2016-- Columbia is raising the pay rate of all part-time hourly student workers to $15 per hour over the next three years.

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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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K-12 Schooling Information for Columbia Families

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

Update on Student Unionization

I write to update you on negotiations with our student union.

Student Pronoun Registration This Fall

As part of our efforts to promote inclusion in the classroom, students will be able to register their pronouns in CourseWorks starting this semester.

Fall Semester Return to Campus and Instruction

I write to provide a few key details regarding our return to campus and to in-person instruction this fall.

Required COVID-19 Language for Offer and Reappointment Letters for Academic Personnel (Revised)

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

Fall 2021 Adjunct Faculty Appointments
Faculty Reflections: Ellie Hisama, PhD
University Financial Outlook

We are writing to share a brief update regarding the University’s financial circumstances and outlook.

Return to Campus: Policies and Procedures

New policies will govern the return to full campus density. These regard instruction, the use of space, the scale of gatherings, travel, visitors, PCR testing, and vaccination.

Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW: A Further Update

The tentative agreement that Columbia reached with GWC-UAW was not ratified in a vote by the bargaining unit. This letter outlines the implications of that vote. 

Anticipating the Fall

Following the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, and guided by the priority of campus safety, Columbia has commenced planning for a full schedule of in-person academic instruction inside our classrooms, with faculty, students, and the majority of staff back on campus. 

Modification of the Parental Workload Relief Plan for Nonprofessorial Faculty on the Morningside Campus

Effective immediately, the terms of the Parental Workload Relief Plan for nonprofessorial faculty on the Morningside campus have been updated.

Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW Bargaining: Tentative Agreement Reached

We are pleased to have reached a historic tentative agreement with the Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW that advances the interests of our graduate workers and strengthens the University academically and as an employer.

Collective Bargaining Report

I am heartened to report that the Graduate Workers of Columbia-UAW agreed to a proposal to suspend the strike and bridge remaining differences through mediation.

Union Bargaining Update

I report on two matters: Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and the bargaining process. We have proposed an appeals panel composed of individuals who are not part of the University to hear cases on a rotating basis.