Department's Dark Secret
As a graduate teaching assistant, you've uncovered a pattern of harassment complaints that were systematically buried by the department chair. With tenure decisions approaching and your academic future at stake, you must navigate a tense confrontation with the Associate Dean who seems more interested in institutional reputation than justice. Your recorded evidence could expose everything, but one wrong move could end your career.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Graduate Teaching Assistant in final year, with evidence of harassment cover-ups
Conversation Partner
Dr. Victoria Sterling, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
Setting
Modern executive office with floor-to-ceiling windows showing a stormy afternoon sky. Glass desk reflects harsh overhead lighting.
Location
Administrative Wing, Marshall Hall of Humanities
Learning Objectives
Present evidence of harassment without revealing all sources
Maintain composure against intimidation tactics
Secure written acknowledgment of the complaints
About This Scenario
As a graduate teaching assistant, you've uncovered a pattern of harassment complaints that were systematically buried by the department chair. With tenure decisions approaching and your academic future at stake, you must navigate a tense confrontation with the Associate Dean who seems more interested in institutional reputation than justice. Your recorded evidence could expose everything, but one wrong move could end your career.
How It Starts
“Please, have a seat. I understand you've been... collecting information about our faculty. Before this goes any further, I need to remind you about our confidentiality policies and the serious implications of defamatory claims.”
This is how Dr. Victoria Sterling, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#2343
Category
General
Location Tag
Administrative Wing, Marshall Hall of Humanities
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