Members of the teaching staff should be aware that any romantic involvement with their students may lead to formal action against them if a complaint is registered by a student.

Even when both parties have consented to the development of such a relationship, it is the instructor who, by virtue of power differential and special professional responsibility, may be held accountable for unprofessional behavior.

Those who are directly or indirectly affected by such a relationship are invited to discuss their concerns with the Office of Equity, Diversity & Affirmative Action Administration for professionally competent discussion of their complaint.


Passed by Faculty Senate 5/11/99