Reporting an Incident
Reporting Bias
All students can report incidents of bias to their Dean of Students. In addition, they can report incidents of bias here (Columbia Bias Response.) These are both non-confidential resources.
When you submit a report, it will be reviewed by staff in the Office of Institutional Equity to determine if there's been a violation of law or University policy. You may be contacted by the office to gather additional information needed to make a determination. If there's been a violation of law or policy, then the Office of Institutional Equity will manage your report and work with you on a resolution.
If there has not been a violation of law or policy, then your report will be referred to your school to determine possible next steps. Options at this point will vary based on school; however, schools will provide information about additional resources available to you, such as the opportunity for a facilitated dialogue and/or educational conversation with the parties involved in the incident.
Confidential Resources
- Ombuds Office
- Counseling and Psychological Services (Morningside/Manhattanville)
- Religious Life
- Office of the University Chaplain
- Sexual Violence Response