2009-2010 Bulletin â PDF - SEAS Bulletin - Columbia University
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SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY<br />
On February 25, 2000, the <strong>University</strong><br />
Senate adopted a Sexual Misconduct<br />
Policy and Disciplinary Procedure that<br />
can be used as an alternative to Dean’s<br />
Discipline; the policy and procedure<br />
have been renamed the Sexual Assault<br />
Policy and the Disciplinary Procedure for<br />
Sexual Assault respectively. The policy<br />
prohibits sexual assault by any student<br />
and is <strong>University</strong> wide, applying to all<br />
students in all schools of the <strong>University</strong>,<br />
including Teacher’s College and Barnard<br />
College. The Disciplinary Procedure for<br />
Sexual Assault is an option that applies<br />
to all students with the exception of<br />
students within the Law School, Jewish<br />
Theological Seminary, and/or Union<br />
Theological Seminary. Complaints of<br />
sexual assault for these schools are<br />
addressed through Dean’s Discipline.<br />
If the student being accused attends<br />
CC/<strong>SEAS</strong>, the Disciplinary Procedure<br />
for Sexual Assault will be the exclusive<br />
mechanism for filing a complaint.<br />
Copies of the policy and procedure<br />
are available from the Administrative<br />
Coordinator of the Disciplinary Procedure<br />
for Sexual Assault, 701A Lerner, Mail<br />
Code 2617, 2920 Broadway, New York,<br />
NY 10027; telephone: 212-854-1717; fax:<br />
212-854-2728; www.columbia.edu/cu/<br />
dpsa. The policy and procedure can<br />
also be found in the Office of the Dean<br />
of Students of every school.<br />
Policy<br />
The <strong>University</strong>’s Policy on Sexual Assault<br />
requires that standards of sexual conduct<br />
be observed on campus, that violations<br />
of these standards are subject to discipline,<br />
and that resources and structures<br />
be sufficient to meet the physical and<br />
emotional needs of individuals who have<br />
experienced sexual assault. <strong>Columbia</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>’s policy defines sexual assault<br />
as nonconsensual, intentional physical<br />
contact of a sexual nature, such as<br />
unwelcome physical contact with a<br />
person’s genitals, buttocks, or breasts.<br />
Sexual assault occurs when the act is<br />
committed either by (a) physical force,<br />
violence, threat or intimidation; (b) ignoring<br />
the objections of another person;<br />
(c) causing another’s intoxication or<br />
impairment through the use of drugs<br />
or alcohol; or (d) taking advantage of<br />
another person’s incapacitation, state<br />
of intimidation, helplessness, or other<br />
inability to consent.<br />
Complaint Resolution Options<br />
Three <strong>University</strong>-based options are<br />
available for resolution of complaints of<br />
sexual assault against a student:<br />
1.Dean’s Discipline within the school of<br />
the charged student;<br />
2.the <strong>University</strong>’s Disciplinary Procedure<br />
for Sexual Assault ; or<br />
3.mediation through an accredited<br />
mediator affiliated with the <strong>University</strong>,<br />
such as the Ombuds Officer.<br />
Complaints may also be filed with the<br />
New York City Police Department.<br />
Choosing to pursue a disciplinary<br />
action can be a difficult and confusing<br />
decision. The Manager of the<br />
Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault<br />
is available to assist you in understanding<br />
your options for complaint resolution,<br />
as are trained peer advocates from the<br />
Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center.<br />
Helen Arnold, Manager<br />
Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault<br />
hva2002@columbia.edu<br />
701A Lerner, Mail Code 2617<br />
2920 Broadway<br />
New York, NY 10027<br />
212-854-1717<br />
fax: 212-854-2728<br />
www.columbia.edu/cu/dpsa<br />
Complaints about nonstudent<br />
members of the <strong>University</strong> community<br />
should be directed to the Office of Equal<br />
Opportunity and Affirmative Action at<br />
<strong>Columbia</strong>, the Dean of Studies Office at<br />
Barnard, or the Office of the Associate<br />
Dean at Teachers College.<br />
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