Dean's Discipline

Overview

Dean’s Discipline is the process utilized by Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, and the School of General Studies to investigate and respond to allegations of behavioral or academic misconduct. The Dean’s Discipline process is not meant to be an adversarial or legal process, but instead aims to educate students about the impact their behavior may have on their own lives as well as on the greater community.  

Dean’s Discipline is a means of investigating and responding to complaints made about Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, or School of General Studies undergraduate students. Dean’s Discipline is initiated when there has been an allegation that a student has violated Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, School of General Studies, or University policies either on- or off-campus. It is expected that all students act in an honest way and respect the rights of others at all times.

It is important to note that the Dean’s Discipline process is not utilized in cases where a student is alleged to have engaged in sexual misconduct. The Office for Disciplinary Procedure for Sexual Assault is responsible for hearing all cases regarding sexual misconduct.

Process

The Dean's Discipline process is divided into six main sections. Please visit corresponding pages to learn more about each of them. Questions that are not answered within these pages may be answered by contacting the Office of Judicial Affairs and Community Standards or your Advising Dean. If you are unable to reach your Advising Dean,  a Dean's Discipline Process Resource Person maybe also be contacted. A Dean's Discipline Process Resource Person is also an Advising Dean within the Center for Student Advising. These advisers include Advising Deans Cindy Cogdill and Dahlia Adu-Peasah.

I     Violations
II    Procedures
III  Sanctions
IV   Appeals
V     Special Circumstances
VI   Privacy

A PDF version of the Dean's Discipline process is also available.