Q&A
Importance of data transparency in policy-making
1:03:40
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Council Member Christopher Marte emphasizes the importance of data transparency in policy-making, particularly regarding discrimination allegations at CUNY. He argues for more comprehensive data sharing between CUNY and city agencies.
- Marte stresses the need to share data on initial allegations, not just final determinations.
- He explains that policy decisions are based on data provided to the Human Rights Commission.
- Marte argues that without direct communication from CUNY, the city lacks accurate information for decision-making.
- Davis responds that sharing unverified allegations could jeopardize investigations and be potentially dangerous.
- Marte concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding both the perception of fear and credible threats on campuses.
Christopher Marte
1:03:40
And just to be correct, that's just at the end of the investigation, but you don't share the data on potential allegations of discrimination.
Derek Davis
1:03:48
With whom?
Christopher Marte
1:03:49
With the city and state.
Derek Davis
1:03:50
No.
1:03:50
There is no there is no requirement to do so, and I don't not quite sure how any institution would do that without some level of, I mean, there has to be an investigation and and evident to be reviewed before you start, speaking publicly.
1:04:06
Otherwise, you jeopardize the veracity of any kind of investigation if you're disclosing data prior to an adjudication or a resolution.
1:04:15
I think that would be dangerous.
Christopher Marte
1:04:16
So, for example, when the Human Rights Commission comes in front of us, they say, we have gotten, let's say, 200,000 complaints this year.
1:04:25
However, we only validated 10% of those cases and moved forward with 10% of those cases.
1:04:31
It's important to understand what are some of the allegations being made and how accurately, those allegations are.
1:04:39
And so, you know, I'm always about transparency.
1:04:42
So I think giving us as much data is super important, especially per campus.
1:04:48
So we just understand, if there's a perception of fear or if there's something credible out there, either are important for us to understand.
1:04:57
But thank you for your time.
