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USenate revising policy for student, faculty sexual relationships

The consensual relationship policy—which was discussed during the USenate’s first meeting of the semester on Friday—is one of several issues the body is likely to tackle in 2012.

By Margaret Mattes | Feb 5 09:12 pm ET

Full campus smoking ban will be subject to review

The review "will be addressing not only the effectiveness of the policy but some of the weaknesses that we are seeing…issues, such as labor unions, issues of safe-havens, and things along communication lines, getting the word out,” University Senate Executive Committee Chair Sharyn O’Halloran said.

By Margaret Mattes | Nov 18 04:18 am ET

Full smoking ban vote likely to see delay

The 40 people in attendance at University Senate town hall discussing the current 20-foot smoking ban and the potential full-campus ban stuck to their positions despite the discussion.

By Yasmin Gagne and Luke Barnes | Oct 11 04:29 am ET

Disclosure policies still under discussion at SIPA, FAS

At Friday's meeting, the University Senate task force will release an update on its work regarding the Columbia-wide conflict of interest disclosure policy.

By Sammy Roth and Arvin Ahmadi | Sep 22 02:56 am ET

USenate may vote on confidentiality rules soon

The resolution calls for all committee minutes to remain confidential for 50 years and establishes a mechanism for senators and outside scholars to request access to those minutes.

By Sammy Roth | Apr 20 02:38 am ET

Candidates talk transparency at USenate debate

The Manhattanville expansion, ROTC forums, and swipe access were also discussed.

By Elisse Roche | Apr 11 03:17 am ET

Six candidates vying for CC’s two USenate seats

We talked to the candidates for Columbia College's two open seats on the USenate—here's what they had to say.

By Elisse Roche | Apr 8 03:57 am ET

USenate votes for ROTC’s return

The resolution’s passage does not guarantee that ROTC will return to Columbia.

By Sammy Roth | Apr 1 04:00 pm ET

At final ROTC town hall, some criticize process

Critics said the task force has not been transparent enough with the public.

By Sammy Roth and Finn Vigeland | Feb 24 03:06 am ET

Students surprised, worried by national media coverage on ROTC

Students say many got a bad rap in national media coverage.

By Sammy Roth | Feb 22 03:37 am ET

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