Maryland professor fired for harassment after inspecting female students’ breasts
Professor Maryland is fired for harassment after making “at least 11 female students take their shirts off and into their bras so he could inspect their breasts”
- Professor also commented on students’ half-naked bodies at ‘demonstration’
A professor at a Maryland university has been fired for sexual harassment after “making at least 11 female students take their shirts off and into their bras so he could inspect their breasts.”
The Montgomery College professor also allegedly made comments about the semi-naked bodies of the students in what he called a “medical demonstration.”
Soon after, students reported the harassment and the school forced him to take paid leave pending a Title IX investigation. He was subsequently fired within three months.
In a summary of 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 “take off their shirts and wear only sports bras.” .
A professor at Montgomery College (pictured) had “at least 11 female students take off their shirts and get into their bras so he could inspect their breasts.”
In a letter to Dr. Montgomery College president Jermaine F. Williams also told the OCR, “After they took their shirts off, [students] put on their lab coats out of modesty, but the professor demanded that they take off their coats.
“The professor also commented on students’ nipples and breast position and asked the students to separate their breasts so they could do the assessment.”
The OCR did not clarify what “medical demonstration” the professor was conducting, but stated that “no clothing removal or bodily commentary was necessary.”
Despite the college taking steps to inform students and provide support to those affected, some told the OCR they were not notified.
“The complainant alleges that after the incident was reported to college staff, the college failed to interview the student, provide her with information about her rights and options under Title IX, and notify the student of the outcome of its investigation,” the letter said.
After intervention by the OCR, all affected students received written confirmation of the incident.
Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon said, “The embarrassing underlying facts in this investigation — of a college professor subjecting his entire class to sexual harassment as a condition of instruction — are abhorrent and utterly unacceptable under Title IX.”
The school will also provide OCR with the results of its 2022 Title IX climate study, as well as a summary of steps taken “to ensure students have access to their education without discrimination.”