From The Conversation · Jason Walker · · 50s
70% of professors report grade bullying
Over 60% of professors say students bully them over grades.
In brief
Over 60% of professors say students bully them over grades. Nearly 7 in 10 professors report being bullied by students over grades. Originally reported by The Conversation.
Bullying in academia
Nearly 7 in 10 professors report being bullied by students over grades.
Grade bullying definition
Workplace bullying involves harmful acts that intentionally cause harm.
Who faces bullying
Junior faculty and staff face more bullying from peers; Black, Indigenous and people of color targeted more frequently.
Senior faculty impact
Senior faculty report more grade bullying than younger educators.
Bullying consequences
Bullying causes mental health issues, lower job satisfaction and reduced productivity.
What still isn't known
Root causes of academic bullying remain unclear; long-term effects on faculty and institutions are unknown.
At a glance
Nearly 7 in 10 professors report being bullied by students over grades.
