East Carolina University Faculty Manual

APPENDIX U.

POLICY ON IMPROPER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND FACULTY

B. Definition of Terms

1. "Amorous relationship." An amorous relationship exists when, without the benefit of marriage, two persons as consenting partners (a) have a sexual union or (b) engage in a romantic partnering or courtship that may or may not have been consummated sexually.

2. "Related by blood, law or marriage” means:

a. Parent and child

b. Brother and sister

c. Grandparent and grandchild

d. Aunt and/or uncle and niece and/or nephew

e. First cousins

f. Step-parent and step-child

g. Husband and wife

h. Parents-in-law and children-in-law

I. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law

j. Guardian and ward

3. "Evaluate or supervise" means

a. To assess, determine or influence (1) one's academic performance, progress or potential or (2) one's entitlement to or eligibility for any institutionally conferred right, benefit or opportunity, or

b. To oversee, manage or direct one's academic or other institutionally prescribed activities.