PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Two female Roger Williams University professors say they have been subjected to years of discrimination and harassment by management at the university.
During a press conference Thursday at the Omni Providence Hotel, the two professors, Bonita Cade and Sharon DeLucca, detailed their allegations, which they say are part of a larger pattern of sexism toward women on the Bristol campus.
The news conference was held two days before the university's commencement Saturday.
In a statement, Roger Williams said it does not comment on litigation or pending arbitration involving faculty members. "The university," the statement said, "intends to vigorously defend against the alleged claims as they relate to the university and believes we will ultimately prevail in the case."
Correction: Professor Bonita Cade's surname was misspelled in an earlier version of this report.