Marc -
I think you should approach the other faculty member. That person may have
an explicit policy regarding double-dipping, and cannot enforce such a
policy consistently or fairly unless s/he learns of real or possible
violations. Likewise, if the other faculty member doesn't have any objection
to double-dipping, you might be in an awkward position penalizing the
student unless you have an explicit policy yourself.
Also, I disagree with John Serafin concerning how far the student's right to
privacy extends. It is appropriate for university officers -- which we are,
in this context -- to discuss a student and her or his performance. What
would be inappropriate would be for us to use such information for
nonacademic purposes or to disclose it to persons who have no legitimate
right to access it (including persons who aren't university officers). Using
discretion, as John suggested, is required, but I don't see that consulting
about appropriate academic issues, within the university, is a breach of
confidentiality.
On the other hand, if Marc were to tell us the lowlife's name, we could ALL
be party to a major breach! (Sorry, I didn't mean that. It's the end of the
semester and I'm losing it...)
Michael Renner
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