Columbia University Student Services for Gender-Based and Sexual Misconduct

Hearing Information

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Students Rights

Complainant Rights
Respondent Rights

Complainant Rights

Complainants are afforded the following rights in this process:

To be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity throughout the process.
To seek support services at the University.
To confidentiality and protection under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The University will make all reasonable efforts to ensure preservation of privacy, restricting information to those with a legitimate need to know.
To be informed of the University's Gender-based Misconduct Policies and Procedures for Students.
To a prompt and thorough investigation of the allegations.
To an adequate amount of time to prepare for the hearing. Participants shall be given at least five calendar days notice prior to the hearing except in rare circumstances.
To review all applicable documents prior to the hearing.
To challenge a hearing panel member if a conflict of interest is present.
The right to replace the student panelist with a dean or senior-level administrator if both parties agree.
To be accompanied at the hearing by a supporter.
To participate or decline to participate in the disciplinary procedure. However, the hearing panel will determine an outcome with the information available to them.
To refrain from making self-incriminating statements. However, the hearing panel will determine a resolution with the information available to them.
To appeal the decision made by the hearing panel and sanctions determined by the Dean of Students (or designee).
To be notified, in writing, of the case resolution - including the outcome of any appeal.
To report the incident to law enforcement if she/he wishes to do so.
To understand that information collected in this process may be subpoenaed in criminal or civil proceedings.

Respondent Rights

Respondents are afforded the following rights in this process:

To be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity throughout the process.To seek support services at the University.
To confidentiality and protection under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The University will make all reasonable efforts to ensure preservation of privacy, restricting information to those with a legitimate need to know.
To be informed of the University's Gender-Based Misconduct Policies and Procedures for Students.
To a prompt and thorough investigation of the allegations.
To an adequate amount of time to prepare for the hearing. Participants shall be given at least five calendar days notice prior to the hearing except in rare circumstances.
To review all applicable documents prior to the hearing.
To challenge a hearing panel member if a conflict of interest is present.
The right to replace the student panelist with a dean or senior-level administrator if both parties agree.
To be accompanied at the hearing by a supporter.
To participate or decline to participate in the disciplinary procedure. However, the hearing panel will determine a resolution with the information available to them.
To refrain from making self-incriminating statements. However, the hearing panel will determine a resolution with the information available to them.
To appeal either the hearing panel's decision or the sanctions determined by the Dean of Students (or designee).
To be notified, in writing, of the case resolution - including the outcome of the appeal.
To understand that information collected in this process may be subpoenaed in criminal or civil proceedings.

Student Services for Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct	212 854 1717
Counseling and Psychological Services	212 854 2878
Furman Counseling Center	212 854 2092
Peer Advocates (24hours/7days)	212 854 WALK
Peer Counselors (8pm-11pm/7days)	212 854 HELP
New York City Police Sex Crime Unit	212 267 7273