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| | Consensual Relationship Policy |
| | Consensual relations are romantic, amorous, and/or sexual relationships into which both parties have voluntarily entered. Even when both parties have consented to the development of a relationship, a consensual relationship between a supervisor and a subordinate raises serious concern about the validity of consent, conflicts of interest and unfair treatment of others. |
| | For this reason, consensual relationships, where a supervisory or evaluative relationship exists, are prohibited at Connecticut College. If a relationship occurs, the supervisor will bear the primary burden of accountability, and both employees will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. |
| | Consensual relationships between employees where there is not a supervisory relationship may also lead to work place difficulties, and therefore should be avoided. Where such a relationship exists, the person in the position of greater authority or power will bear the primary burden of accountability, and must ensure that he or she does not exercise any supervisory or evaluation function over the other person in the relationship. |
| | Employees should also be aware that consent does not preclude a subsequent charge of sexual harassment. |
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