Ethics and policy governing faculty and students.

Abstract

Abstract College faculty and student relationships often suffer due to an absence of explicit, written policy regarding authorship of collaborative research findings and advisor responsibilities. This article suggests that each department develop and disseminate such policy to provide guidance for both faculty and students. Students will not feel used and faculty will not feel confused when a clear statement of the ethics of their relationship is available. Lastly, this article presents one university's policy that is now operative and effective.