Employment Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) has overall responsibility for the University’s Employment Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment and is designated to coordinate compliance activities under these policies and the applicable federal, state and local laws. Students, faculty, and staff should contact the EOAA Office to inquire about their rights under the University’s policies, request assistance, seek information about filing a complaint, or report conduct or behavior that may violate these policies.
Complaints against employees and third parties engaged in University business, for discrimination and harassment are processed in accord with the Employment Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment. The use of the term “discrimination and harassment” under these policies and procedures includes discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.
Complaints against students for gender-based misconduct are processed in accord with the Gender–Based Misconduct Policies for Students. The use of the term “gender-based misconduct” under these policies and procedures includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, stalking, and intimate partner violence. Students who attend Barnard College and Teachers College as well as Columbia University are covered by the Gender-Based Misconduct Policies.
Complaints against students for other forms of discrimination and harassment are processed in accord with the Student Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment.
Violations of the University’s Employment Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment and the Student Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment are prohibited. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee or student who violates these policies.
The Associate Provost heads the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and has been designated as the University’s Compliance Officer for Title IX, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other equal opportunity, nondiscrimination and affirmative action laws. The Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Melissa Rooker, has been designated as a Deputy Title IX Compliance Officer.
For further information and assistance, contact:
Susan Rieger, Associate Provost and Title IX and Section 503 Compliance Officer
Melissa Rooker, Executive Director and Deputy Title IX Officer for Faculty and Staff Concerns
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
103 Low Library, MC 4333
212-854-5511