Consensual Relations

http://www.weber.edu/ppm/Policies/3-32a_ConsensualRelations.html

Amorous relationships between University employees and either other employees or students over whom the employee exercises supervisory or evaluative authority are generally unwise because of the power imbalance in the relationship. Such relationships may damage the perception of WSU's integrity as an academic institution in the eyes of the community at large, and imperil its commitment to a professional atmosphere in which individuals are judged solely by their ability and performance in the eyes of its own employees and students. Consensual relations may also harm the persons involved, especially the individual who holds less administrative authority (or power).  Hence, consensual relationships entail the possibility of abuse and create concerns about conflicts of interest and the validity of consent.  (PPM 3-32a)


Weber State University

Ogden, Utah 84408