SEAS Student Handbook 2020-2021

teaching assistants.
The Staff-Student Relationship Policy states that no staff member at Columbia should
participate in the supervision, employment actions, evaluation, advising, or mentoring
of any Columbia University student with whom that staff member has or has had a
consensual romantic or sexual relationship, except in unusual circumstances, where
explicit advance authorization has been obtained.
For additional information on these issues, policies and resources, please visit the Sexual
Respect website.
Disability Accommodation
Students seeking access, accommodations or support services for a disability should
contact Disability Services at 212-854-2388. Information on the services provided by
Disability Services may be found online.
Formal Complaint Procedures
Procedure for Complaint Against Another Student
Gender-Based Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students
Complaints against students for gender-based misconduct are processed in accord
with the Gender-Based Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students by Student
Conduct and Community Standards. Students who attend Teachers College as well as
Columbia University are covered by these policies. The use of the term “gender-based
misconduct” includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment,
stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.
Columbia University Non-Discrimination Statement and Policy
Dean's Discipline procedures will be used to investigate and respond to allegations that
a student has engaged in discrimination or discriminatory harassment as set out in the
Columbia University Non-Discrimination Statement. For more information about the
Dean's Discipline process, please visit Student Conduct and Community Standards of
the Office of Graduate Student Affairs in order to speak with a staff member.
Procedure for Complaints Against a Student Organization
Students who wish to file a complaint of discrimination or harassment against a student
organization should do so in consultation with the Dean of their own school; the Dean
will identify the appropriate procedure and channels and assist the student in pursuing
the complaint.
Procedure for Complaints Against a Member of the Faculty or Staff
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Complaints against employees and third parties affiliated with the University for
discrimination and harassment are processed in accord with the Columbia University
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