Resolving Officer and Non-Union Support Staff Concerns
Ombuds Office
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
General Information
Ombuds Office
The Ombuds Office offers a confidential place for any member of the University community to discuss workplace issues, interpersonal conflict, bureaucratic difficulties, and many other problems. See the Ombuds Office website for further information.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action has overall responsibility for the management of the University’s Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policies. Columbia University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and worth of all of its members. Members of the faculty, staff and student body may contact the office to inquire about their rights under the University's policies, request mediation or counseling, or seek information about the application of the policies to specific situations. See the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action website for further information.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is a network of services, including short-term counseling, to help employees and household members cope with everyday stresses and concerns. The EAP is available to faculty, researchers, administrators and staff who are eligible to receive medical benefits from Columbia. See Benefits at Columbia – EAP for more information.
General Information
For more general information regarding employee relations concerns, contact HR Client Services at 212-851-7008 or hrcs@columbia.edu for additional support and information.