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Tel Aviv University Faculty Demand Naming of Convicted Harasser
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Tel Aviv University faculty members are demanding the university reveal the identity of a professor emeritus convicted of sexual harassment. They argue that keeping the professor's name confidential, while allowing him to return to advising students in two years, compromises student safety and informed decision-making. The faculty also criticized the consideration of the professor's scientific contributions in sentencing and are calling for new university policies on disciplinary actions.
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- Tel Aviv University faculty demand the university name a professor convicted of sexual harassment.
- Faculty members argue keeping the professor's identity confidential harms students.
- The convicted professor is permitted to resume advising students in two years.
- Faculty criticized the tribunal for considering the professor's scientific contribution in sentencing.
- They are calling for university policies to prevent leniency for academic achievements in harassment cases.
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