Hopefully the administration’s openness in the matter of snow and school closings means the student body can expect similar transparency on other questions.
The same ideology that enabled NYU to develop as a global force has resulted in the inability for the university to adequately provide for its current attendees.
Though activists should absolutely ensure the university follows through on their word, change comes in small steps and the administration’s recent pledges should be seen as encouraging milestones toward progress.
Proactively addressing students’ concerns about the affordability of education at NYU will further demonstrate the incoming administration’s commitment to improving the university and ensuring fair compensation.
Students need to begin playing a greater role in campus politics. Every day, decisions that profoundly affect the student body pass by without student say, particularly in recent years.
John Sexton's noncommittal showing at his last town hall reflects the lack of engagement he had with the students and faculty. If Andrew Hamilton is to improve, he must hold a more open and earnest dialogue with the NYU community at large.
