ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the role of bystanders in the context of faculty experiences, with a particular focus on the interactions through e-communication. It briefly highlights what the research tells us about faculty experiences with cyberbullying. The chapter discusses what we know about bystander behaviour and decision-making, with respect to engaging in the situations. It explores the current thinking as to how bystanding occurs and is shaped in the electronic environment: highlighting what remains the same as in regular bullying, and what unique influences and opportunities these e-media have for bystanders. Rates of students cyberbullying faculty are higher when the focus is on online educational environments, wherein e-communication is the primary means of interaction. Specific actions are presented using the framework of the bystander intervention model: notice and assess, responsibility, and deciding and taking action. Multiple actions are often needed to achieve the bystander's desired goal. The chapter concludes with potential action points for universities to consider.
