Dear Members of the TC Community,
Collectively, we have experienced terrible acts of violence, in the U.S., in the Middle East and elsewhere. These events have left many of us feeling a profound sense of sadness and unease. As President Bailey shared on Friday, these acts of violence, occurring both here and abroad, weigh heavily on us.
Even during Spring Break, we know that the need for connection does not pause. Our staff, and many of our students and faculty, remain on campus during the break. Our ability to be together, to process together, and to care for one another is a vital part of what makes Teachers College a strong community.
Advancing Community Together (ACT), a Subcommittee of the President’s Committee for Community & Diversity, will host a community gathering for this purpose. We invite you to attend tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17 from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Cowin Student Success Hub (Horace Mann Room 242). This gathering space will provide an opportunity to reflect, engage in meaningful dialogue and come together as one community.
TC and Columbia Support Resources
As a reminder, members of the community have access to the following resources:
- Student Support & Advocacy (SSA)
- Student Counseling and Psychological Services at Columbia Health (accessible with Spring Recess hours, even if you are away from campus)
- Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Office of the University Chaplain
- TC Ombuds
- TC Office of Public Safety
- TC Safe App (available for download in both Apple and Google Play)
We are committed to continuing to offer spaces to take care of yourself and each other during these trying times. We hope to see many of you tomorrow.
Best,
Thomas P. Rock
Vice President for Community & Student Affairs