Dive Summary:
- The faculty of New York University's College of Arts & Sciences will meet on Thursday to discuss a no-confidence vote in President John E. Sexton.
- For many, the point at issue is the president's top-down management style and lack of communication with faculty as he proceeds with an ambitious expansion project in New York City.
- At the heart of the controversy is a proposed 1.9-million-square-foot redevelopment of 2,000 Greenwich Village apartments predominantly assigned to the school's faculty.
From the article:
"... Critics say the costly project threatens the quirky architectural character of Greenwich Village and condemns professors living in affordable housing near the campus to decades of jackhammering noise.
'We made a big stink about it, but it doesn't seem to have registered with the administration,' said Jeff Goodwin, a professor of sociology. 'They are moving forward with the project and have never really addressed our questions or concerns. For many of us that was the final straw.' ..."
