Sewell Chan's unexpected firing from Columbia Journalism Review comes after less than a year in the role, amidst staff grievances regarding his behavior. Dean Jelani Cobb confirmed Chan's departure in an email, thanking the staff for their commitment. Chan, previously with notable roles at major publications, found his dismissal perplexing, stating that while he was aware of complaints, he perceived his interactions as typical for workplace conduct. His termination reflects differing workplace norms at Columbia, indicating a considerable leadership shift within CJR.
Mr. Chan described his firing as hasty, ill-considered and quite frankly baffling. He had acknowledged several staff complaints but considered his interactions as normal workplace behavior.
We are most grateful to the CJR staff for their resilience and dedication, Mr. Cobb said in the email, signaling a shift in leadership at the publication.
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