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Bureaucratic but good benefits - Assistant Director Columbia University Employee Review

3.0
18 May 2010
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Pros

Great benefits (tuition for self, spouse, and children), large organization with room for movement and growth. Employees are surrounded by and often work closely with scholars who are thought leaders in their field.

Cons

Low morale in many departments. Senior management often perceived to be looking out only for themselves and their friends. Bureaucratic.

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Pros

The labs and team were great

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

If you a PhD student, you never have to worry about money or funding. Professors have a lot of funding for different research projects.

Cons

The EE department/professors are not very supportive of the PhD students. Most of them are not typically patient with students if they are taking their time with projects. They replace them with new students.

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