TAs and students are in positions of unequal power, and this asymmetry may render sexual relationships problematical for the students involved and for other students in the class. While the College does not attempt to regulate dating among its students, TAs are strongly encouraged to take these implications into account and to recuse themselves from particular assignments when necessary. As a matter of College policy, information about employees is not released upon outside inquiry without written authorization by the employee. General inquiries from media outlets should be referred to the College Relations Office, while specific requests with respect to income, length of service, and related data should be referred to the Personnel Office. The act applies to both currently enrolled students and alumni.
Confidential information is maintained by many offices on campus.
These offices keep a list of the kinds of confidential material, a list of category or title of those having access to the material and a list of persons including date and reasons for actually seeking the information. Following appropriate safeguards and full compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act are requirements of College policy. Questions about how this policy applies to a specific situation should be addressed to the Dean's Office. In keeping with these policies, anyone who handles personal information about students or other employees has the obligation to maintain strict confidentiality.