Gage is a teaching assistant and recently shared with his friend Val that the professor he works for has made unwelcome sexual advancements. Gage reported the behavior and was reassigned to work with a new professor during the investigation that followed. But when Gage showed up to talk about his schedule, the new professor said there were no more work hours available for Gage. Gage is concerned he is experiencing retaliatory behavior, and is also worried about how he will make enough money to pay for tuition the following semester. Val dismisses the new professor's response, saying, "It's probably a legitimate scheduling problem. It is halfway through the semester, after all." What could Val have done differently to better support Gage?

CHOOSE AN OPTION BELOW

A$.$ Val's response was a much$-$needed reality check for Gage; she doesn't need to do anything differently.

B$.$ Instead of dismissing his concern, Val should have encouraged him to speak about it with the Title IX offlce to ensure he receives the support he needs.

C$.$ Val should have advised Gage to stand his ground and argue for his deserved work hours with the professor.