Further enhancing scholarly resources was the creation of Labyrinth Books, the largest and most comprehensive scholarly bookstore in New York City. It filled a void that had concerned many of the faculty, including Provost Jonathan R. Cole '64C '69GSAS, since the closing of the legendary Salters Bookstore. With Provost Cole's encouragement, the University provided space for Labyrinth at a favorable rent, and faculty recommended books to be purchased. Of all the service-related issues we have addressed during the past year, none is of greater concern to students, their families, faculty, and staff alike than security. To help ensure the safest possible campus environment, the security staff conducted a series of student safety forums, and the hours of the campus Escort Service were expanded.
Shuttle buses are available at night.
The challenge we face is to use all of these resources to keep the campus safe while assuring the open and diverse academic and social environment that helps define a great urban university. That responsibility is not an easy one. I am proud of those who carry it out so successfully at Columbia.