Margaret Mattes

University Senate braces for possible fiscal cliff
Sat, Dec 15, 2012, 11:11pm

The University Senate discussed the potential implications that the fiscal cliff could have on Columbia if the budget cuts take effect next year.

Barnard admins opt for early retirement
Mon, Nov 19, 2012, 4:18am

Sixteen Barnard administrators are taking advantage of the college’s early retirement program, which is set to expand to faculty members in the hopes of saving the administration $700,000 each year.

After review, changes coming to financial aid office
Tue, Nov 13, 2012, 1:46am

Students will no longer be assigned to individual financial aid officers, the office has hired four additional staff members, and office hours will be expanded from six to 40 hours per week.

USenate passes resolution honoring Barzun
Mon, Nov 12, 2012, 2:38am

Jacques Barzun, a professor and then provost from 1932-1975, was memorialized for his contributions to the University.

Dirks stepping down as Arts and Sciences EVP
Thu, Nov 8, 2012, 1:19pm

Dirks, an anthropology professor who was hired in 1997 to rebuild the University's anthropology department, is stepping down effectively immediately to prepare for his new role as chancellor of UC Berkeley.

1968’s liberal legacy still strong, but diluted
Thu, Nov 1, 2012, 4:21am

Ever since the infamous 1968 protests, America has seen Columbia as a bastion of liberalism, but today this activist presence has calmed down and Columbia's politics stand out less as most universities lean to the left.

With low-key ROTC rollout, little chance for uproar
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 1:09am

The ROTC has set up offices and operation on campus, but some in the University community—unaware that the program has been established—are still concerned.

NROTC students feel welcome as committee evaluates class credit
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 6:47am

Four students are enrolled in the NROTC study at SUNY Maritime, while the program has established an office on the first floor of Lerner Hall and a committee determines how to award academic credit.

Alumni Association running 24-hour fundraising push today
Wed, Oct 24, 2012, 1:48am

Giving Day, running from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, is an aggressive fundraising competition between Columbia’s 16 schools and five programs.

University Senate plenary focuses on online education
Mon, Oct 22, 2012, 3:22am

Some concerns remain about Columbia’s impending entry into the online marketplace, among them questions about intellectual property rights, grading, and Columbia’s brand.

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