Dean's Discipline
Dean’s Discipline is the process utilized by Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science 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.
This overview of Dean's Discipline is intended to inform students about the basic procedures that govern the Dean's Discipline process, from how a complaint is investigated to how a student's potential responsibility is determined. Additionally, this overview includes information regarding potential outcomes and sanctions a student may face if found responsible for a policy violation.
A print version of this document is also available:
Deans Discipline Document 2009-2010
Introduction
Dean’s Discipline is a means of investigating and responding to complaints made about Columbia College or The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science undergraduate students. Dean’s Discipline is initiated when there has been an allegation that a student has violated Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, or University policies either on- or off-campus. It is expected that all students will 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.
The Dean's Discipline process is divided into five main sections. Please visit corresponding pages to learn more about each of them.
I. Violations
II. Procedures
III. Sanctions
V. Privacy
If you have questions that are not answered within these pages, please contact the Office of Judicial Affairs and Community Standards.