OIE is responsible for prevention and education efforts and develops and administers policy compliance and prevention training for students, faculty, staff, administrators and other relevant audiences on discrimination, harassment, Title IX, minors and affirmative action policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state and local laws. This work is focused on educating the Columbia community about policies and procedures and about conduct that complies with or violates University policies and laws. The Office conducts educational programs for students, faculty and staff throughout the University and is responsible for ensuring that all students, faculty and staff receive training in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing discrimination, harassment and gender-based misconduct.