In cases where the conflict is known prior to the commencement of a "teacher-student" relationship (as most typically would be the case with respect to faculty members and immediate family members), we would expect that ways would be devised to avoid the conflict of interest in the first place, such as reassignment of the student/faculty member to another class. In other cases, the conflict should generally not arise (because it is now University policy that a faculty member avoid sexual relations with or sexual overtures to students over whom the faculty member is in a position of authority--and we expect faculty to abide by that policy). Should the conflict nonetheless arise, it will be for the relevant department chair, dean, or unit head, in the first instance, to determine the appropriate remedy and/or sanction.

For context purposes, refer to the current version of the University's conflict of interest policy, of which this new faculty-student relations policy is now part. You should be familiar with, and abide by, all aspects of the policy.