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University policy regarding consensual relationships and other relationship-based conflicts of interest
- Policy statement. This policy concerns consensual relationships between members of the university community also engaged in a pedagogical or other relationship where there exists a power differential (i.e. unequal authoritative, societal, or social power) between the individuals as provided herein. It is the policy of Kent state university that consensual relationships between faculty and students in a teaching, evaluation, or advising relationship constitutes a potential for a conflict of interest.
- Definitions.
Policy Effective Date:
Jun 26, 2025
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The Kent Campus continues to undergo extensive renovations and new construction. Join us on Tuesday, July 24, from noon to 1 p.m. when Michael Bruder from the Office of the University Architect will fill us in on all of construction progress as we “walk and talk” about the campus. The meeting location to begin the walk is at the black squirrel statue between University Library and the Kent Student Center on the Kent Campus. Please plan to meet at noon. The walk will begin promptly at 12:10 p.m. and return just before 1 p.m. Employees participating in the Wellness Your Wa...