Consensual Relationships

UTSA is committed to maintaining an academic community (including associated teaching, research, working and athletic environments) free from conflicts of interest, favoritism, and exploitation. This policy addresses romantic relationships and/or sexual interactions that, although consensual, may create actual and perceived conflicts of interests, and create the possibility for exploitation or favoritism. Romantic relationships between certain categories of individuals risks undermining the essential educational purpose of the University and can disrupt the workplace and learning environment.

HOP 9.04 Policy

If the Consensual Relationship can be successfully mitigated and managed, a written Management Plan will be promptly completed by the appropriate approval authorities, in conjunction with People Excellence.

If the Consensual Relationship cannot be successfully mitigated and managed, then the Consensual Relationship is prohibited.

To disclose a consensual relationship and request a Management Plan, please contact your HRBP.

If you have knowledge of a consensual relationship between employees and/or POIs where one teaches, manages, supervises, advises, or evaluates the other in any way, please follow the button below to submit a report:

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