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Columbia law professors clash over how to reform university governance

While David Pozen explores the possibility of increased University representation in the board of trustees, Joshua Mitts argues that the source of Columbia’s governance issues lie elsewhere.

By Justine Cooper and Samuel Stuart Hollenshead / Courtesy of Columbia Law School
Pozen (left) and Mitts (right) published papers come amidst increasing calls for trustee reform from students and faculty.
By Celine Chien and Arunima Chaudhary • September 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM