The awareness of sexual harassment issues has become increasingly prevalent in the corporate world today. As marketing graduates prepare themselves for their careers, they need to be familiar with these issues and aware of how to conduct themselves properly. This article discusses sexual harassment in the academic environment. The emphasis is on legal issues and the possible liabilities of sexual harassment charges. Guidelines are offered for marketing professors to reduce the chances of inappropriate behavior.
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