Columbia University Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault

If no violation of the Policy is found, a summary report shall be sent to both parties and notice of the decision to the Dean of Students of the Respondent school (identifying information is not released when there is no violation). A detailed report of the Hearing shall be prepared and retained by the Manager. If a violation is found, a detailed report of testimony and findings shall be forwarded to both students and the Dean of Students of the person found in violation, with a recommendation for sanctions. The Dean of Students shall then inform the student found in violation, of the sanctions he or she is imposing and inform the student of his or her appeal rights in writing. An appeal must be submitted within 30 working days of the proposed imposition of any penalty to the Dean of the School of the student found in violation.

On appeal, the Dean of the School shall review the record and may consult with the members of the Hearing Panel but ordinarily shall not consider new evidence. The Complainant and student found in violation will be advised of the outcome of any appeal.

On an annual basis, the Manager will prepare a report of disciplinary proceedings for submission to the subcommittee overseeing the disciplinary procedure. For purposes of this review, all identifying information will be removed from the report.

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"Days" in all cases is to be interpreted as "working days," when the University is in session and excluding University holidays and weekends.

Disclaimer: The policy and procedures set forth on this Web site have been approved by the University's office of the General Counsel and are effective as of September 2008; accordingly, they are the governing Disciplinary Procedures for Sexual Assault.