The Commission on Benefits for Officers of Columbia University shall be charged by the Executive Committee of the University Senate to inquire into all matters related to all benefits overseen by Columbia University Human Resources for Officers of Columbia University, excluding Student Officers and Union Members. The Commission shall work independently of the Executive Committee. It shall meet regularly with relevant senior administrators concerning benefits and provide recommendations to the administration on current and proposed future benefits. In addition, the Commission shall report and make recommendations periodically to the Executive Committee as well as to the Budget Committee, Faculty Affairs Committee, and Research Officers Committee. Confidential materials provided by the University Administration shall not be shared with anyone outside of the Commission membership.
The 9 members of the Commission reflect the broad range of Officers across the University and consist of:
- 4 Officers of Instruction
- 2 from the Budget Committee
- 2 from the Faculty Affairs Committee
- 1 Officer of Research
- 1 Officer of the Libraries
- 1 Officer of Administration representing Administrative Staff
- 1 Subject-Matter Expert, eligible for the benefits under review and possessing expertise relevant to the Commission’s work
- The Chair of the Executive Committee, serving ex officio
Commission Calendar 2025-2026
Commission on Benefits: Monday at 9:00 a.m., via Zoom
- January 26, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 20, 2026
**Dates and/or time may be subject to change