About the Initiative
The Provost appointed a working group of faculty, researchers, postdocs, students, and administrators to develop recommendations to ensure an environment for learning, research, living, and working that is free from discrimination and harassment, and that does not tolerate abusive or intimidating behavior.
The group's recommendations were submitted in May 2022 and after vibrant dialogue and thoughtful feedback across the University, Columbia University is advancing steps to implement recommendations from the report.
To report an instance of bullying, please email [email protected].
Latest Updates
An update on AWARE, the University’s new office dedicated to preventing and addressing bullying and abusive conduct through support, accountability, and coordinated action.
An update on ongoing efforts to strengthen definitions, prevention measures, and implementation processes to support a consistent, transparent, and proactive University-wide approach to addressing abusive conduct.
February 20, 2023 - This report outlines next steps to begin implementing recommendations from the the Anti-Bullying Working Group's report.
February 20, 2023 - Provost Boyce shares an update with the community on new steps in the Anti-Bullying Initiative.
December 5, 2022 - The PPC responds to the ABWG recommendations, addressing terminology, principles and values, response mechanisms, and next steps.
May 9, 2022 - Provost Boyce shares the Working Group's report with the Columbia community.
May 6, 2022 - The report proposes a definition of bullying, a remedial framework, and changes to help prevent such behavior.