An assistant professor at Columbia University's business school has been temporarily barred from campus due to allegations of harassing and intimidating behavior towards other employees. The professor, known for his outspoken pro-Israel views, has been restricted from campus access effective Tuesday.
The university spokesperson stated that the professor's conduct on the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel led to the disciplinary action. While the professor has been a vocal critic of pro-Palestinian protests on campus, the university emphasized that his freedom of speech has not been limited.
Despite not being suspended from his faculty post, the professor is required to complete a training program on the university's policies governing employee conduct before his campus access can be reinstated. The university spokesperson highlighted that such measures are taken when employees violate university policy.
The professor, who is not teaching this semester, has been active on social media platforms, where he has accused pro-Palestinian student groups of supporting terrorism. He has also been involved in leading pro-Israel counterprotests at Columbia.
The university's stance on the matter is clear - while freedom of speech is respected, any form of intimidation, harassment, or threatening behavior by employees is not tolerated. The disciplinary action serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding professional conduct within the university community.
