Three University-based options are available for resolution of complaints of sexual assault against a student:

1.     Dean's Discipline within the school of the charged student;

2.     the University's Alternative Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault; or

3.     mediation through an accredited mediator affiliated with the University, such as an Ombuds Officer.

Complaints may also be filed with the New York City Police Department.

Choosing to pursue a disciplinary action can be a difficult and confusing decision. The Administrative Manager of the Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault, as well as, trained Peer Advocates from the Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center are available to assist you in understanding your options for complaint resolution.

Address:

Morningside Campus
Helen Arnold, Manager
701A Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway, MC 2617
New York, NY 10027

Phone: 212-854-1717
Fax: 212-854-2728
Email: hva2002@columbia.edu
Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/sexualmisconduct

Complaints about non-student members of the University community should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Columbia, the Dean of Studies Office at Barnard, or the Office of the Associate Dean at Teachers College.