Exclusive video shows Cornell University Faculty Senate meeting
Summary
Cornell University’s faculty held a private meeting to discuss their confidence in the school’s leadership over handling sexual assault complaints. The university is conducting an independent review led by Sally Yates, and the president, Michael Kotlikoff, announced new changes including help from New York State Police to investigate allegations.Key Facts
- Faculty met to consider a no-confidence vote in Cornell’s administration over sexual assault handling.
- The meeting was closed to reporters, but a news reporter got a secret video of it.
- President Michael Kotlikoff said the external review has a broad mandate but he does not control it.
- The independent review is led by former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates.
- Kotlikoff announced a partnership with New York State Police for outside experts to investigate.
- Faculty expressed concern about restrictions on academic freedom and student speech since 2023.
- Seven men accused in a 2024 sexual assault case denied the allegations.
- Another faculty meeting is scheduled for October 28, after which a vote on no confidence will take place.
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