Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Along with Columbia University, the Office of Undergraduate Programs is committed to offering a curriculum that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all students, alumni, faculty, and staff. We strive to integrate critical topics of environmental justice, ethics, and equality throughout our coursework and programming, with the understanding that solutions for climate and sustainable development, both at home and abroad, must include the vulnerable communities which are most adversely impacted by climate change. We welcome ideas on how we can improve, please send feedback to [email protected].
Please review the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion website for more information on our commitment and important resources. Learn more about the Office of Undergraduate Programs Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Action Plan.
Resources
- Read the University’s Non-discrimination Statement and Policies
- Resources for Promoting Racial Justice & Combating Bias
- Report incidents of Discrimination, Harassment, or Gender-Based Misconduct here
- Report incidents of Hazing here
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policies and Procedures
- Gender-Based Misconduct and Interim Title IX Policies and Procedures for Students - Student Conduct and Community Standards
Please note that submissions of the above reports may not be reviewed outside of normal business hours.
- Anti-racism for Allies: Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s page of health and well-being resources for Black-identified students, anti-racist education and tools for allies, as well as CUIMC-specific supports.
- Scaffolding Anti-Racism Resources: resources to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work.
- Resources for Racial Justice: books, films and podcasts gathered by members of the Task Force on Inclusion and Belonging at Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Libraries, along with a list of organizations advocating for justice across the country and a Columbia conversation about race.
- Stop AAPI Hate: this coalition tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
- The Pronouns page has informational resources for students about pronouns and diversity in university spaces.
- LGBTQ+ Resources houses information about campus resources, healthcare, workplace/legal concerns, national organizations, and trans resources.
- Read the Anti-Racism Fall Term Reports which reflect significant contributions by Columbia students, faculty and staff in response to President Bollinger’s July 2020 call to action on Columbia’s anti-racism commitment.
- How to be an LGBTQ Ally: the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement hosted How to Be a Visible LGBTQ+ Ally, a panel discussion about how we can demonstrate our support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and colleagues.
- Free bystander intervention training: register for a training to stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment.
- Bystander intervention model on Columbia Health's website: learn how to be a prosocial bystander which means being aware of what's happening around you and learning how to step in safely or seek help from others.
- Step Up! Program: this program provides training to be a prosocial bystander in different situations whether it’s responding to discrimination, alcohol poisoning, anger, depression or academic stress.
- Office of the University Chaplain: religious news on campus, religious reading lists, and resources for students.
- Religious Life: a list of programs, faith communities and prayer spaces on campus.
- Virtual confidential pastoral counseling: Virtual appointments are available seven days a week, EST 7 am-7 pm for virtual confidential pastoral counseling and care.
- Faith communities: a list of student faith organizations and their descriptions.
- Religious advisers: Religious Life Advisers are local faith leaders who partner with The Office of Religious Life to ensure that students are supported in their diverse traditions and practices.
- Prayer and Meditation Spaces on Campus
- The Undergraduate Multicultural Affairs Office provides programs, resources and support for personal identity development, mentorship, intercultural learning, social justice education and institutional advocacy.
- The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights sponsors courses, public events, student internships, and fellowships for practitioners that extend the themes and questions of the Core into a contemporary context of Civil and Political Right.
- The Inclusion and Belonging page houses information/resources for DACA Students, Transgender Students, Disability Services, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ Students, and more.
- Multicultural & Social Justice Education Programs (GS Only) provides identity and interest-based social events, discussions on social justice, and leadership opportunities with the aim to develop within our students an appreciation for self-reflection, building community, and making a positive impact in the world.
Under the federal law Title IX, universities are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of sex, including on the basis of pregnancy and childbirth. The Title IX Coordinator’s office at Columbia works to ensure that Columbia’s programs and classrooms are accessible to all pregnant students. Together with the student, her department, and professors, the Title IX Coordinator arranges reasonable accommodations which enable pregnant students to participate fully in academic programs. Reasonable accommodations help students maintain their educational plans while not centrally altering the nature of academic programs or requirements. Commonly, they include shifting assignment and exams dates, absences for medical appointments, in some cases a medical leave of absence or taking an incomplete in a class, and making up the work missed at a later date. Reasonable accommodations are defined on a case-by-case basis by the Title IX staff and the pregnant student’s Dean of Students or other staff involved with the School’s student life, as well as through an individualized assessment of the student’s circumstances, her doctor’s valuation of what is medically necessary, and knowledge of the context in which the accommodation is sought. Please connect with the Title IX Office to discuss accommodations.
A CPS representative can be reached 24/7 by calling 212-854-2878.
For students within the United States looking to schedule a new virtual appointment, please call 212-854-2878, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If there is an immediate risk to health or safety, please contact Columbia Public Safety
- (212) 854-5555 (Morningside)
- (212) 853-3333 (Manhattanville)
- (212) 305-7979 (CUIMC)