MONTREAL—An independent review commissioned following complaints of sexual misconduct at Concordia University has uncovered an “unhealthy” climate in the school’s English department. The report defines sexual violence broadly as misconduct ranging from unwanted advances to assault. A report commissioned following complaints of sexual misconduct at Concordia University has identified acts of sexual violence committed by faculty member in the English department. “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. He said that many respondents spoke favourably about the English department and that current students reported significantly fewer negative experiences than alumni.

Source: thestar March 07, 2019 23:54 UTC