What is the policy for relationships between faculty and students?

Is there any kind of punishment? Is it illegal? Mostly talking about in the UK but any US comments are welcome :o) Good to have diversity! xxxWhat is the policy for relationships between faculty and students?
It happens - so what? No there no punishments. It's all between adults (in the UK) so there really is no problem. This goes for gay and lesbian relationships as much as straight. In one I know of the student was definitely exploiting the lecturer, but didn't gain anything out of it academically, just power tripping I guess.What is the policy for relationships between faculty and students?
In the US....





It's obviously not illegal if you are both adults (I assume we are talking about college here). Policies vary from university to university, but I know that in many cases they are very liberal provided that the relationship isn't going on while the faculty member is in some direct position of authority over the student.





This is actually surprisingly common in graduate school since you are working so closely with faculty. However, it also happens with undergrads and in many cases meaningful relationships result. I personally now a guy who ended marrying one of his professors from his undergrad.
It's not illegal - I'm presuming this is university so the student is of age.





That said, it's a risky business and the uni will NOT approve. If the university finds out then the staff member may run the risk of losing their job.





It's like doctors and nurses having relationships with their patients...it's unprofessional.
It is not illegal in university you are all consenting adults.


In one dept at my uni, I have seen a lot of relationships between tutors and students, usually 40 yr old tutors having affairs with young 18 yr olds whom in turn usually get good marks!!!!!


So no not illegal, but prob very unethical!!
As long as you're over 18 the only bad thing that can happen IF and WHEN you're found out, is the faculty member WILL lose his job.. you can count on that.. but you can't count on being found out... with a bit of discretion you can pull it off if you manage to keep it under wraps untill after you graduate from whatever institution is concerned here
It's usually frowned upon: it's not appropriate for those in a position of power within a university to have personal relationships with their pupils. Punishments could include rustication for the pupil, and disciplinary action for the member of staff concerned.
The university you're attending will have its own policy. It's certainly frowned upon as isn't professional, but I don't think it's actually illegal.
As long as the faculty member is not marking the students work it is not illegal and should not cause any problems.
outside the place it is your buissiness by law.