Resolution 86-87-06

Conflict of Interest; Faculty Handbook; Faculty/Student Contact

I move that the following policy statement be added to the Faculty/Student Relations section of the Faculty Handbook and to the new University Catalogue: In genera, students should not be taught by, or otherwise be under the academic supervision of a family member or significant other. This includes undergraduate and graduate courses, laboratory or research work, or graduate guidance and dissertation committees. In those rare cases where the requirements of a specialized curriculum or the expertise of a single faculty necessitates such instruction or supervision, the faculty member will arrange with the department chair or dean in advance to have another faculty member participate in, or review, the evaluation of the student. All such special arrangements must be on record in the office of the dean of the school granting the degree.

Resolution Number: 86-87-06

Author: John L. Callaghan

Date: October 15, 1986

Action Taken: Defeated