Study Period Poll Shows Strong Support Among Students and Faculty
An extensive Curric ulum Committee poll over three days gathered 1257 students and 52 faculty opinions on a pre-examination study period. Results show overwhelming support for a five day period with debates on mandatory attendance and options for review classes or extra office hours.
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Kirk Replies Substantively on Deferment Debate at Columbia
President Grayson Kirk answered substantively only two of nine questions from Columbia University Student Council about abolishing a tuition deferment plan. Letters show CUSC sought prompt honest replies, while Kirk urged reframing the request in appropriate language.
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ICUSC
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Equal Representation Demanded for All Letter Requests
The BULLETIN editorial and Rep Assembly urge the next president to endorse equitable representation of all academic community members in college policy. An ad hoc letter to trustees and alumni calls for inclusion on the presidential selection committee and highlights criteria on coeducation housing and curriculum. The eight member committee remains autonomous but must be approved by the Board of Trustees.
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the Bulletin
Rosemary Park
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Gloria Leitner
Barnard
Columbia
Referendum Plan on Class Rank in University System
A Public Affairs Committee of CUSC and an ICV subcommittee propose a draft referendum for students on the present class rank system. If approved by CUSC, the measure could guide university administration policy and seeks to mirror National Student Association questions on selective grading and adminrole. A parallel ICV draft on class rank is also in planning.
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Anti CIA Rally Protest At Columbia College Campus
Dr Seymour Malman engineering professor led a Sundial rally Tuesday denouncing the CIA as a tragedy to society and accusing it of operating with a cloak of armor and broad funding. About 208 students attended as protesters sought to confront a CIA recruiter who failed to appear. Paul Rockwell GP editor and Dean Hoisington joined speakers urging President Kirk to denounce the war.
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School of Engineering
CIA
U.S
Dean Hoisington
Columbia College
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Paul Rockwell GP
Government Aid and Independent Research at Barnard
Faculty at Barnard discuss federal support for scientific research since World War II. Deans and department chairs say government funding does not steer basic inquiry, with applied lines handled by government hired scientists in military labs. Independent researchers mostly receive grants through established channels.
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Barnard Biology
Henry Boorse
Army
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