Online Reporting Tool

Online Reporting Tool
Columbia Theological Seminary welcomes open communication from students, faculty, and staff regarding its policies and practices. Feedback helps the Seminary evaluate, clarify and improve processes and procedures.

Please review the Seminary Complaint Policy before submitting this form. This form is intended to be used by students, faculty, and staff to submit a formal complaint about a matter they have been unable to satisfactorily resolve with another member of the community.

This tool should not be used for emergency or crisis situations needing an immediate response from public safety or law enforcement officials. Depending on the amount of information detailing the alleged incident(s) or identifying the alleged individual(s) responsible, CTS's ability to respond may be limited.

This tool should not be used to report incidents that involve harassment, discrimination, bias, violence, sexual assault, or sex/gender-based assault, harassment, or misconduct. Such matters are adjudicated through the Equity Resolution Process. Please click here to learn more about CTS's Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy.
Personal Information
Your Name *

First Name Last Name
Email *
YourEmail@ctsnet.edu
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Address (optional)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a faculty, staff, or student?

Faculty Staff Student
Would you like to remain anonymous? *

Yes, I would like to remain anonymous. No, you are free to use my name when addressing this matter.
Complaint Information
Date of Initial Incident *

Month Day Year
Time (if known)

: Hour Minutes AM/PM Option
Name(s) of Person(s) Involved *
For multiple names, separate with commas
Department or Administrative Unit

Academic Affairs Academic - Online Courses Advanced Professional Studies Business Office CTS Personnel Contextual Education Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Facilities Housing International Partnerships Library Lifelong Learning Refectory Safety Student Affairs Technology Worship
Please describe your complaint in detail including the names of persons involved, dates, and times where available. If this complaint is against a specific person(s), please list their name(s) and title(s). *
What attempts have you take in attempt to resolve this complaint up until this point? If applicable, please include who you contacted and what transpired. *
Why do you think the complaint remains unresolved? *
What resolution would you consider equitable/fair? What is your desired outcome?
Is there anything else you would like to share?
e.g., is there a person who you do NOT want to be told about your complaint? If so, keep in mind, it may be difficulty to resolve if those involved cannot be asked to explain or respond.
Additional / Supporting Documents
Please upload any additional and/or supporting documentation that will assist in the investigation and/or adjudication of your complaint. Most file types accepted - PDF strongly encouraged.

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CTS is committed to the equitable and fair treatment of all its members who file complaints. Retaliation against a student for making a complaint is prohibited and will be considered a serious violation of professional responsibility and may be subject to the Equity Resolution Process.
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Online Reporting Tool

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