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Judge Lippman's 13 recommendations for addressing antisemitism and discrimination at CUNY
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Council Member Dinowitz presents Judge Lippman's 13-point action plan for CUNY to address antisemitism and discrimination on its campuses.
- Recommendations include increasing centralization of resources, overhauling the complaint system, and providing additional support for victims.
- The plan calls for updating policies, holding faculty accountable, and encouraging more dialogue and inclusiveness.
- Specific recommendations address the relationship between Israel and the Jewish people in adjudicating antisemitism cases.
Eric Dinowitz
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And here are judge Lippmann's 13 point action plan that is a set of 13 recommendations that he believes CUNY should begin implementing immediately, increase centralization of resources for dealing with antisemitism and discrimination by establishing a university wide center, including an internal monitor, overhaul CUNY's current system for lodging complaints regarding discrimination and harassment.
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3rd is provide additional resources to victims of antisemitism and discrimination through the establishment of a victim's advocate program.
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4, coordinate at all times with law enforcement to protect everyone at CUNY.
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5, provide more guidance to those conducting investigations into antisemitism and discrimination.
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6, increase consideration of the relationship between Israel and the Jewish people when adjudicating whether conduct constitutes antisemitism.
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7, ensure that all those at CUNY, including chief diversity officers, follow the law with reference to how antisemitism is legally defined.
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8, update CUNY's existing policies and procedures and remove ambiguities.
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9, hold faculty and others accountable for violative conduct.
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10, draft and adopt a comprehensive policy on freedom of speech and expressive conduct.
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11, encourage leadership to speak out forcefully against hate.
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12, recruit and hire to foster inclusiveness.
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And 13, encouraging more dialogue aimed at bringing people together.
