Faculty Relationships Sample Clauses

Faculty Relationships. The University and Association are strongly opposed to sexual relationships between adjunct professors and students. The Association agrees to participate in ongoing University sponsored programs which discuss the problems inherent in such relationships. All adjunct professors shall attend one such program or seminar. Sexual relationships between adjunct professors and students are expressly prohibited in cases in which an adjunct professor teaches, advises, or supervises the student, or is engaged in research or professional development activities with a student. This Article shall not apply to an adjunct professor and a student who are married or to adjunct professors and students who have a long standing and committed and prior relationship. When a complaint is made the ▇▇▇▇ shall first meet with the accused adjunct professor and discuss the complaint. The University shall pursue discipline against individuals who; (a) knowingly or frivolously make a false charge regarding a violation of 17.1 or; (b) retaliate against individuals who bring forth claims (or cooperate in investigations) under this Article.