D. Consensual Sexual Relationships Involving Employees

Employee Relationships with Students. The personal relationships that a student develops with College employees play a fundamental role in the student’s educational experience at Olin. Given the inherent authority and power dynamic employees may have over students, a sexual or romantic relationship between a student and an employee can easily raise concerns about sexual harassment or intimidation. In light of these considerations and given that an employee might be called upon to teach, advise, evaluate, or supervise any student, Olin employees should be aware that it is never appropriate for employees to develop a sexual or romantic relationship, even if consensual, with any current Olin student. Any employee engaging in sexual or romantic relations with a current student, even if consensual, may be found in violation of Olin’s Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy.