Maryland professor fired for harassment after he ‘made at least 11 female students take off their shirts and stand in their bras so he could examine their breasts’
- Professor also commented on the half-naked bodies of the students at the “demonstration”
A professor at a Maryland college was fired for sexual harassment after he “made at least 11 female students take off their shirts and stand in their bras so he could examine their breasts.”
The Montgomery College professor also reportedly commented on the students’ half-naked bodies in what he called a “medical demonstration.”
Shortly thereafter, the students reported the harassment and the school forced him to take paid leave pending a Title IX investigation. He was then released within three months.
In summarizing the case, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) cited evidence that the professor – whose name remains anonymous – “required” at least 11 female students “to remove their shirts and wear only sports bras.”
A professor at Montgomery College (pictured) had “at least 11 female students take their shirts off and stand in their bras so he could examine their breasts.”
In a letter to the President of Montgomery College, Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, also told the OCR, “After they took off their shirts, [students] put on their lab jackets out of shame, but the professor told them to remove their jackets.
“The professor also commented on the students’ nipples and breast positioning and asked the students to separate their breasts so they could conduct the assessment.”
The OCR did not make clear what “medical demonstration” the professor was conducting, but indicated that it “required no disrobing or physical commentary.”
Although the college took steps to inform students and offer support to all affected, some told the OCR that they had not been notified.
“The complainant alleges that the college failed to question the student, inform her of her rights and options under Title IX, and fail to inform the student of the outcome of her investigation after the incident was reported to college staff. ‘ the letter said.
After intervention by the OCR, written confirmation of the incident was given to all affected students.
Assistant Secretary of State for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon said: “The shameful facts underlying this investigation – that a college professor subjects his entire class to sexual harassment as a condition of teaching – are galling and categorically unacceptable under Title IX.”
The school will also provide OCR with the results of its 2022 Title IX climate survey, as well as a summary of actions taken “to ensure college students have non-discriminatory access to their education.”