Provost Statement on Possible Unsuspension of Students in Occupation

Announce Announce
April 17, 2009

To the New School Community

On Tuesday, I received a resolution from the Faculty Senate requesting
that I consider lifting the suspensions on the students involved with
the occupation Friday. I do not have the authority to make this
decision. President Kerrey has that authority and has agreed to my
leading out a process of consultation with the deans and the faculty
senate. This has led to a modification of the suspensions to permit all
these students to complete their academic work this semester. President
Kerrey fully supports these modifications and I want to thank Linda
Reimer, Senior Vice President for Student Services, for her help and
cooperation.

I appreciate that recent events have provoked a variety of profound
concerns for many of us within the University community. I share these
concerns, and want you to know that addressing such concerns is
currently my top priority.

Tim Marshall