Commissioned in the wake of sexual misconduct complaints, the independent report recommends professors cease holding classes in bars or consume alcohol or drugs with students in other settings, among other steps
The English department at Concordia University, whose downtown Montreal campus is seen on Nov. 14, 2017, came under scrutiny in January, 2018, when allegations surfaced of misconduct by instructors toward students.An independent review commissioned following complaints of sexual misconduct at Concordia University has uncovered an “unhealthy” climate in the school’s English department.
One recommendation is that professors should no longer hold classes in bars or consume alcohol or drugs with students in other settings.“Some students reported that these situations have, on occasion, led to sexual misconduct being committed, to inappropriate fraternizing or to professional and personal boundaries being blurred,” the report says. “There are many unacceptable issues that can arise in the context of such activities.
It found evidence of favouritism and discrimination and concluded there is no place for romantic relationships between instructors and students. “The potential for abuse or seriously damaging misunderstandings are far too frequent and serious,” it says. Students also reported unwelcome flirtatious behaviour from some faculty members. “These students, fearing potential consequences on their grades or careers, can feel pressured to respond positively to the unwanted flirtation,” the report says.
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