In the fall of 2015, professor Christian Ott was suspended from teaching at the California Institute of Technology for harassing two female students. However, Ott was allowed on campus to observe one of his graduate student's thesis presentation at their request, and was escorted on and off of campus. This resulted in the rise of silent sit-ins by students in the astronomy department against the return of professor Ott. Students are complaining of the unsafe learning environment that would be created if Ott were to return. Some are accusing administration of "valuing his (Ott's) work rather than the concerns of the students".
I feel pride in the students who are standing up for their right to a safe learning environment and school community. While decisions are still being made, the college is keeping the community updated in the process and is open to the concerns of the students. Personally, I don't think the professor values his job enough, shown through his abuse of position, disregard for other's reputations and careers, and overall unprofessional attitude towards students.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/caltech-students-protest-professor-harassment?utm_term=.am0pdYrz3#.sc82rexQo
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