‘New York Post’ Deems Columbia U.’s Handling of Plagiarism Case ‘Contemptible’

by E Wayne Ross on February 25, 2008

New York Post: http://www.nypost.com/seven/02252008/postopinion/editorials/contemptible_columbia_99155.htm

February 25, 2008 — Teachers College claims to be indepen dent of Columbia University – but when it comes to moral cowardice, it’s hard to tell them apart.

To wit, Teachers College revealed last week that an 18-month investigation has determined that Professor Madonna Constantine had lifted the work of a colleague and several students.

Now, plagiarism is a firing offense at Morningside Heights, right?

Amazingly, no.