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Ethics & Compliance

Columbia University strives to achieve and maintain the highest standards in honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct. Every employee has a personal responsibility to uphold these standards, and to report non-compliance.

Speak up against suspected unethical conduct or conduct inconsistent with the Columbia University Statement of Ethical Conduct.

Talk to your supervisor or a member of management, call the toll-free Compliance Hotline (866-627-3768), or visit the Compliance web-portal to report:

  • Fraud and financial improprieties
  • Research misconduct
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Breaches of confidentiality or destruction of information
  • Discrimination or harassment

An independent company will take your report and forward the information to the appropriate person at the University for review. You may choose to remain anonymous.