Cornell Approves No-Confidence Vote Amid Sexual Assault Controversy
Summary
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a non-binding vote of no confidence in university administrators amid criticism of the school's response to sexual assault allegations. The vote cannot remove President Michael Kotlikoff or other administrators; that authority rests with Cornell's Board of Trustees.Key Facts
- The controversy centers on a lawsuit alleging Cornell mishandled an investigation into an alleged 2024 fraternity gang rape.
- Labor History Professor Paul Ortiz introduced the no-confidence resolution in October.
- More than a dozen Faculty Senate members co-sponsored the resolution, and more than 160 faculty members expressed support.
- Opponents said faculty lacked enough information to assess Cornell's handling of the allegations.
- Cornell hired former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to review its sexual assault policies and procedures.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James is overseeing a criminal investigation into the allegations.
- James selected former federal prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to lead the investigation.
- Students and faculty groups have also called for Kotlikoff to resign.
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