# 70% of professors report grade bullying

> Over 60% of professors say students bully them over grades.
- Title: 70% of professors report grade bullying · The Conversation
- Summary: Over 60% of professors say students bully them over grades. Nearly 7 in 10 professors report being bullied by students over grades.
- Keywords: professor, students, bullying, grades, university, mental health, academic stress, science, ideas, professors, report, grade
- Source: The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/nearly-7-in-10-professors-report-being-bullied-often-by-students-over-grades-244397
- Author: Jason Walker
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: professor, students, bullying, grades, university, mental health, academic stress, science, ideas
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nearly 7 in 10 professors report being bullied by students over grades.