Columbia University’s faculty senate is set to vote on a resolution on Friday regarding recent decisions made by school president Minouche Shafik. One of the key issues at hand is Shafik's decision to involve the police in clearing a student encampment last week.
The resolution aims to address concerns raised by some members of the senate without resorting to a censure vote, which could have significant implications for the school. According to reports, there were discussions during a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, where unnamed senators expressed worries about the potential consequences of a censure vote, particularly in light of pressure from Republican lawmakers.
A spokesperson for Columbia University confirmed that Shafik had a closed-door meeting with the senate on Wednesday. However, the spokesperson declined to comment on the specifics of the resolution. The spokesperson mentioned that during the meeting, Shafik emphasized the importance of restoring calm on campus to allow students to focus on their educational pursuits.
