| 
|
| Topic from July 2002 |
This month, the Advising Forum presents the tenth in a series of advising case studies.
Case study #10: You open the student newspaper and are shocked to find that Alex, one of your advisees, has written a letter accusing you of making inappropriate sexual comments and advances in recent advising appointments. You know that these accusations are false and suspect that the letter may have been written in retaliation for not granting an academic exception that Alex had requested. You also know that Alex has had some emotional problems that might have contributed to the situation, but you obviously cannot share that knowledge with others. What would you do in this case, and why?
|
| Your Opinions |
 “I would first go to my chairperson for advice on how to handle this situation. I would also find out if any official action is taking, or will, take place. Further, I would go to a lawyer to discuss a slander suit with the intent of getting an apology and retraction from the newspaper. Perhaps the newspaper's faculty adviser should also be consulted concerning the situation. Does anyone know of anything that I missed?”
~ N. Leveille, University of Houston-Downtown, July 18
The Mentor is published by Penn State's Division of Undergraduate Studies
Available online at www.psu.edu/dus/mentor/
Privacy and Legal Statements | Copyright | © The Pennsylvania State University | All rights reserved
| |
