Reporting Process

This document is an incomplete version, and will invariably change over time.

This PGG reporting policy was developed during the URGE coursework. As such, this document is constantly under revision. While a majority of the policy is contingent on Columbia University resources, the hope is that the resources available will become clearer and more accessible in the future. Our policy attempts to: collate all resources and policy that our institutions have in one place for easier access; and, cover areas in which the current reporting policy does not address.

Policy For the CU / LDEO Community

Our reporting policies follow the policies put in place by Columbia University and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. All students, faculty, staff, and visitors are covered within the scope of the policies set forth by the institutions. The policies are available on the websites below and will not be transcribed:

Columbia University Policies (columbia.edu): Columbia University Policies (columbia.edu)
Non-Discrimination Statement and Policies | EOAA: Non-Discrimination Statement and Policies | EOAA
Policies | Student Conduct and Community Standards: Policies | Student Conduct and Community Standards
Documents | Student Conduct and Community Standards: Documents | Student Conduct and Community Standards
Summary of New York State "Enough is Enough" Bill | CU: Summary of New York State "Enough is Enough" Bill | CU
Gender-Based Misconduct Reporting Responsibilities for Columbia University Faculty and Staff: Gender-Based Misconduct Reporting Responsibilities for Columbia University Faculty and Staff
Confidentiality Protections & Reporting Obligations | CU: Confidentiality Protections & Reporting Obligations | CU
An Introduction to Columbia's Gender-Based Misconduct & Interim Title IX Policies for Students: An Introduction to Columbia's Gender-Based Misconduct & Interim Title IX Policies for Students

Title IX and EOAA at Lamont & Columbia | Academic Affairs & Diversity: Title IX and EOAA at Lamont & Columbia | Academic Affairs & Diversity
Discrimination, Harassment and Gender-based Misconduct Policies: Discrimination, Harassment and Gender-based Misconduct Policies
Discrimination, Harassment and Gender-Based Misconduct Training: Discrimination, Harassment and Gender-Based Misconduct Training

Reporting Resources

None of these resources allow for anonymous reports. However, a number of these resources are confidential. We will indicate which of these are known to be confidential reporting resources.

Marjory D. Fisher – Associate Vice President & Title IX Coordinator, University Life: Marjory D. Fisher – Associate Vice President & Title IX Coordinator, University Life
Referral Form: Discrimination, Harassment, Gender-Based Misconduct | CU: Referral Form: Discrimination, Harassment, Gender-Based Misconduct | CU
Harassment and Title IX: Information for the Lamont/Columbia Community: Harassment and Title IX: Information for the Lamont/Columbia Community
Office of Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action | CU: Office of Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action | CU
Office of Sexual Respect | CU: Office of Sexual Respect | CU
CPW-UAW Workplace Issue Form | Postdoc Union: CPW-UAW Workplace Issue Form | Postdoc Union

Together We Can Create a Culture of Sexual Respect | CU: Together We Can Create a Culture of Sexual Respect | CU
Employee Assistance Program | Human Resources | CU: Employee Assistance Program | Human Resources | CU
Counseling & Psychological Services | CU Health: Counseling & Psychological Services | CU Health
Ombuds Office | Columbia University: Ombuds Office | Columbia University

Policy Revision

At Columbia University, the policy revision process is staunch in bureaucracy. However, it is possible to make policy changes within the institution. The workflow PDF detailing the revision process within the University is below.

Workflow: University Policies (non-academic) Infographic. Description TBD — Workflow: University Policies (non-academic)

At Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, one recommendation is contacting the current Associate Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Vicki Ferrini | Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Raising concerns to a committee or EXCOM division representative, may lead to a campus wide Town Hall meeting.

Policy FAQ:

Case officers within the Title IX and EOAA offices are not publicly listed as of February 2021.

The police are only included if the victim files a claim with the NYPD and/or Campus Safety. In the case of police involvement, the EOAA and Campus Safety offer support during the formal law enforcement process.

“Resolutions that are not punitive or disciplinary in nature will continue to be available options under each of the Policies.” – Gender-Based Misconduct and Interim Title IX Policies and Procedures for Students | Columbia University
“Case is reviewed by investigators in EOAA or GBM Offices. Suggested sanctions are presented to the Supervisor or Dean, who then makes executive decisions. Appeal process available.” – Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory | Discrimination, Harassment and Gender-Based Misconduct Training (ldeo.columbia.edu)

EOAA Investigative Process | Columbia University & Interim Title IX Grievance Process | Columbia University.

Columbia University Non-Retaliation Policy | (columbia.edu)

Columbia University Policies

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Policies

Make A Report

Confidential Reporting

Who do in-person and online reports go to? Who has access to see reports?

Are police included in the process? If they are, when and how are they included? Are individuals accompanied by an advocate or someone from the organization when with the police?

What are the outcomes or consequences for reported perpetrators?

Who decides the outcomes / consequences? What is the process?

Is there protection against retaliation or repercussions? Are there accommodations for continuing work or coursework? For coursework, is there an option for pass/fail or outside assessment?