These relationships can lead to exciting exchanges of ideas, and at their best, are the hallmarks of a positive and productive undergraduate experience. You are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to interact with and learn from your professors. Please remember, however, that in these relationships your professors have the greater power. They give assignments, grade your work, speak with authority in the classroom and influence other professors. All professors have this power and most use it fairly.
Sexual harassment is an unfair use of power by a professor or teaching assistant.
Sexual harassment on the part of faculty may be obvious or subtle. It may be confusing to you because what you experience may be difficult to describe. Students who are sexually harassed are often so confused, worried, or angry that they don't know what to do. The most important thing you can do is believe in yourself. Bring along a friend for support, or write a letter to the person telling him or her to stop.