ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The University of Rochester’s Faculty Senate voted Wednesday to censure Doctor Florian Jaeger, the Brain and Cognitive Sciences professor at the heart of sexual harassment allegations and litigation.

The formal expression of disapproval that came Tuesday is just the latest chapter in the ongoing saga involving Dr. Florian Jaeger. 

Along with expressing its disapproval with Jaeger, the Faculty Senate also condemned the University for what it says was the search and sharing of faculty email.

The report reads, “The Independent Investigation documents numerous instances of inappropriate and unprofessional sexual or sexualized behavior by Professor Florian Jaeger between 2007 and 2013. This behavior resulted in significant harm to students, the affected department, and the broader University community. We condemn this behavior in the strongest terms.”

Jaeger remains on paid administrative leave following allegations of sexual harassment by numerous female students and colleagues.

"It sent a very clear, loud, bold message that there are faculty members that will support students who need to file complaints even if the administration won't," said Celeste Kidd, Assistant Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at UR. 

Jaeger’s attorney, Steven Modico, released a statement in response, calling it a sad day. Modico went on to say, “The Faculty Senate vote to censure is the result of an alarming rush to judgment. It was based on emotion, rumor and a well-designed public relations campaign on the part of the complainants.”

"The tactic he employed was not trying to defend them, but instead lashing out at the women who spoke out about their abuse and the faculty members that backed them despite the fact that we had nothing to do with the censure vote," added Kidd.

The censure will have no immediate impact on Jaeger, a tenured professor, who has taught at the university since the early 2000s.

Tuesday’s vote follows the investigation by former US attorney, Mary Jo White, whose investigation determined that Jaeger crossed ethical lines, but did not break university policies.

The University of Rochester president Joel Seligman stepped down following the release of the report. The university will be led by Richard Feldman on an interim basis.

The accusers called White's report "inadequate and flawed," arguing that White and her New York City law firm were paid millions by the university for the findings.