I Have a Question...
about the academic experience/logistics:

1. Talk with the professor before or after class or during office hours.
2. Talk with your cluster’s academic representative.
3. For problems with teaching quality, speak with Vice Dean Amir Ziv or Harriet Wagman, director of the Samberg Institute (204 Uris)
4. If it’s about classroom conduct, a problem with your professor over grading, or any logistical concern, come to Student Academic Affairs (105 Uris). This is also the right place to start if you're not sure whom to consult!

I Have a Question...
about a possible violation of the Honor Code:

1. You may visit the FAQ section of the Honor Code Web site.
2. You may approach your cluster Honor Board representative with any questions or concerns about the Honor Code (Click here for a list of representatives for each cluster).
3. Talk with the professor of the class in which the possible violation occurred.
4. You may talk with Nayla Bahri, Dean of Students (105 Uris) or if you are an EMBA student, Dean of Students Kelley Martin Blanco (403 Warren). All conversations are strictly confidential.

I Have a Question...
about what to do when a violation has occurred.

If you have witnessed an infraction (academic or non-academic):

1. If it’s an academic infraction, you may talk with the professor of the class within which the violation has occurred.
2. You may disclose your charge to any member of the Honor Board (click here for a full list of Honor Board members).
3. You may formally disclose your charge to the MBA Dean of Students or the EMBA Dean of Students (see Contact Us page).
4. A formal charge will require a written statement outlining the charge and the conduct that precipitated the charge.

Please note: Formally disclosing a charge of a violation will initiate disciplinary proceedings.  However, that may result in an informal resolution with a professor or a hearing panel conducted by the Standing Committees on Discipline.  Hearing panels are populated by members from two committees: student and faculty.  Honor Board members constitute the Student Standing Committee.  The process is run logistically by the Deans of Students noted above. 

If you are the subject of a charged infraction:

A student accused of academic dishonesty or misconduct will receive written notice of the complaint at least two weeks before he or she is required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee.  The student will meet with either MBA assistant dean of student academic affairs or the EMBA assistant dean and will be advised of his or her rights, the requirements of confidentiality, and the procedures for the disciplinary proceedings. 

Confidentiality is of utmost importance in this disciplinary process, and the University strives to maintain absolute discretion in any proceedings related to the Honor Code and integrity.  

The Ombuds office also provides impartial, confidential consultation on any University matter.  The Ombuds office advocates for fair process, considering the rights and interests of all parties.  Use of the Ombuds office is not, however, a substitute for the procedures outlined above.  Visit its Web site at: www.columbia.edu/cu/ombuds.