'Culture of fear': Cornell faculty debate no-confidence resolution
Summary
Cornell University faculty are discussing a no-confidence resolution against the school's leadership because of how it has handled sexual assault cases. A professor criticized the administration for creating a "culture of fear" that stops many victims from reporting assaults, including a recent high-profile case involving a fraternity.Key Facts
- Professor Paul Ortiz introduced a no-confidence resolution against Cornell’s leadership over sexual assault handling.
- Ortiz said the university treats rape like a public relations issue, not a serious crime.
- Many students have said they are afraid to report sexual assaults at Cornell.
- The resolution states the Faculty Senate has no confidence in the administration’s ability to handle sexual assault issues.
- The debate follows a 2024 incident where a student, Jane Doe, alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity.
- Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit against the accused men and the university; no criminal charges have been filed yet.
- An ongoing investigation by the New York attorney general is looking into the case.
- Faculty debate was described as heated, with most speakers supporting the resolution.
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