Northern Arizona University prohibits consensual romantic or sexual relationships between Employees and Students, other employees, Affiliates, vendors, and Volunteers where the Employee has, or can reasonably expect to have, an instructional or supervisory relationship, or is in a position of real or perceived authority, influence, or responsibility with regard to the other person. The goal is to prevent harm, disruption, or ethical challenges that may arise from such relationships due to the inherent power differential between the participants. If a prohibited consensual romantic or sexual relationship is attempted or develops, the Employee must immediately disclose and resolve the situation to the University\u2019s satisfaction. Retaliating against an individual for reporting or participating in a consensual romantic or sexual relationship investigation or disciplinary process is also prohibited.<\/p>\n
Responsible Executive:<\/strong> Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff<\/a> <\/p>\n Bias <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
\nResponsible Office: <\/strong>Equity and Access Office
\nEffective Date:<\/strong> October 14, 2019
\nLast Revised:<\/strong> Not Applicable
\nContact:<\/strong> Assistant Vice President for Equity Compliance<\/p>\nView<\/strong> the <\/strong>Policy<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Keywords:<\/h5>\n
\nCoercion
\nConflict of interest
\nExploitation
\nFavoritism
\nRetaliation
\nSupervisory authority<\/p>\n