The move comes in the wake of a report that found pervasive sexual harassment and bullying within the department.
The American Philosophical Association's Committee on the Status of Women released the report citing 15 complaints since 2007.
The report cites several instances of sexual harassment often accompanying heavy drinking at social functions.
It also found that the department has a reputation in the field internationally of being extremely unfriendly to women.
And that many female members of the department are leaving after feeling anxious and demoralized.
Some female students reported avoiding working with faculty members after witnessing inappropriate behavior.
Professor Graeme Forbes has lost his position as department chair, although he will stay on as a professor.
The University told Boulder’s Daily Camera newspaper that anyone who has violated university rules has been held accountable.
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