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When is it ok for a professor to date a student?

caption: Students on the 7th floor of Koerner Library, University of British Columbia.
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Students on the 7th floor of Koerner Library, University of British Columbia.
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Bill Radke speaks with Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer about a new rule being considered by the University of British Columbia. The university is considering a ban on all professor-student romantic relationships. The University of Washington allows professors to date students if there's no conflict of interest.

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