Policies and Procedures of the College
Policies and procedures establish the expectations and responsibilities that guide the College’s operations. They ensure that the College functions in a manner that is ethical, transparent, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Teachers College maintains a centralized location for College-wide policies through PolicyTech. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to review those policies relevant to their areas of responsibility and seek guidance whenever clarification is needed.
In particular, note the following policies and codes of conduct:
- Student Conduct Code: Academic Integrity and General Misconduct – Policy governing student academic integrity and general misconduct
- Employee Conduct – Policy outlining acceptable professional conduct
- Conflict of Interest – Policy requiring the disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
- Whistleblower Policy – Policy against retaliation and for the protection of individuals who report suspected misconduct.
In addition to these policies, the College provides various resources for individuals who have concerns but seek support and guidance in how best to proceed. These resources include:
Policy Review Committee
The Office of the General Counsel oversees the policy review process and ensures that all College policies are properly approved, consistent with applicable laws and regulations, and effectively implemented.
To strengthen consistency and clarity across institutional policies, a new Policy Review Committee (the “Committee”) has been established. The Committee’s mission is to review College-wide policies and related policy resources (e.g., standards, procedures, guidelines) to promote adherence to format, accessibility, style, and language guidelines. The Committee evaluates whether policies and related resources
- Promote equity and inclusion
- Adhere to applicable laws and regulations and
- Reflect the College’s Mission and vision for integrity and excellence
The Committee, chaired by the Office of the General Counsel, consists of representatives from a spectrum of departments and offices across the College, including the Office of the Provost, General Counsel, Public Safety, Human Resources, Finance and Operations, Enrollment Management, Research, and Information Technology.