College staff misconduct · Accused: former professor (health/medical course)
A Montgomery College professor at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus required female students to remove their shirts and wear only bras for a purported medical assessment and commented on their bodies, and harassed students after class; the conduct was first reported in October 2019.
Status: College Title IX investigation confirmed a sex-based hostile environment; the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights reached a resolution agreement with the college in 2023. No criminal charges reported.
Response: Professor placed on leave and then fired; students offered counseling, academic help and tuition reimbursement.