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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She resigned only after the student’s parents informed Stanford about what happened. And to try to cover it up and keep it quiet, she resigned rather than be terminated. She is a thoroughly unethical leader.[/quote] +1 and not only that but she claimed a different reason for leaving (pursuing an mfa) and then the student watched as the dean was celebrated and congratulated for this "career choice" by a community that was apparently unaware (except within the dean's office) that she'd been carrying on this illicit affair with a student. I don't think what she did is illegal but it did violate Stanford policy and yes "unethical leader" is the right phrase. The problem with relationships like this is that not only does it raise questions about the power dynamic between the dean and the student (although that matters) but it also raises questions about the schools environment and whether OTHER students are treated fairly or receive the same opportunities. In my experience in a similar environment the "leader" who does this also engages in lots of favoritism focused on the people with whom they are romantically involved (and likewise might engage in vengeful politics against people who decline sexual advances or against former lovers). It all comes down to the fact that when a person wields a large amount of control and authority in an organization (as a dean does as a university) it is deeply unethical for them to engage in covert romantic relationships with some individuals in the organizations. It raises questions about their judgment and the fairness of their decisions as well whether the organization is operating as it is intended or is being twisted to serve the private goals of the person in charge. It's abuse of power and it extends beyond the affair. I don't understand people who hand waive this behavior away like it's no big deal.[/quote]
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