Policy & Guidance Refresher

June 2013

GUIDELINES FOR SHORT-TERM VISITORS IN RESEARCH-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Columbia University benefits from the presence of many visitors who come to the University for limited periods of time to participate in its research and, at the Columbia University Medical Center, its clinical programs. In many cases, such visitors are appointed as officers of research or instruction or designated as visiting scholars or visiting scientists, as set forth in the Columba University Faculty Handbook.  In a few exceptions, short-term visitors have no appointment, formal affiliation, or designation with the University (“Non-Affiliated Visitors”). Non-Affiliated Visitors may include high school students, visiting undergraduates, post-baccalaureates, and other observers (who observe, but do not practice, research or clinical techniques or processes) or trainees (who receive training in research or clinical techniques or processes, including practice with appropriate supervision).

 

While the presence of visitors promotes the mission of the University, we have an obligation to ensure that their activities are conducted in a safe, professional and responsible manner.  All visitors are subject to University policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state and local laws that may apply to their activities.  These Guidelines are designed to facilitate adherence to these policies and procedures. 

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