The existence of a romantic involvement between two employees [or an instructor and a student] may distract other employees and/or be a source of a conflict of interest. For example, such involvement may include secretive meetings in the workplace, the exchange of personal affection in the workplace, and/or cause other employees or students to claim favoritism, whether real or perceived. As a result, it shall be against the College’s policy for two employees to become romantically or socially involved to the extent that the relationship adversely impacts the workplace by affecting work or morale.
The existence of romantic involvement between two employees in a reporting relationship (i.e., supervisor-employee or department manager-shift supervisor) is prohibited. Where an immediate supervisor and subordinate employee are involved in a romantic relationship, one of the employees may be transferred. If a transfer to another department is not feasible due to the unavailability of another position or for other legitimate business reasons, one employee may be required to resign. The employees involved will be given the option of deciding which employee is to resign. If the employees do not agree as to whom should resign, Human Resources, in consultation with College leadership, makes the determination. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the President of the College or designee.
The existence of a romantic involvement between a department head, faculty, staff or employee and a student of the College is prohibited. Department heads, faculty, staff or employees found to be engaging in such a romantic relationship will be subject to disciplinary actions, up to and including termination from employment.
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