Red and Black: Sexual harassment allegations don’t hinder professor’s career
Former professor at University of Texas San Antonio
A former University professor resigned and obtained a new job in academia before his sexual harassment investigation was completed.
Anthropology professor Benjamin G. Blount left the University in May 2004 and immediately began working as a professor at the University of Texas San Antonio.
Blount continues to teach there today, said James McDonald, the University of Texas San Antonio’s associate vice provost.
Timeline of Events in the Blount case
1991: A graduate student accused Blount of trying to kiss her. The complaint was dropped.
1996: Four students made sexual harassment allegations against Blount. All four students dropped their complaints.
2003: An undergraduate student accused Blount of touching her inappropriately. He was found in violation of the policy. The University issued him a letter of reprimand, told him to take a sexual harassment class and eliminate interactions with undergraduates.
2003: A female professor issued a sexual harassment complaint against Blount.
2004: Blount resigned before the Office of Legal Affairs completed the investigation. All parties involved in the investigation agreed not to
discuss it.
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