Cornell's Faculty Senate votes "no confidence" in university's administration
Summary
Cornell University's Faculty Senate voted 75-50 to express no confidence in the university's administration, including President Michael Kotlikoff. The largely symbolic resolution followed faculty criticism of Cornell's response to sexual assault allegations and does not require leaders to resign.Key Facts
- Five faculty senators abstained, and five did not vote.
- The resolution's sponsors called for changes to campus safety measures, fraternity culture, the Title IX process, investigations and survivor support.
- The vote followed weeks of criticism related in part to a 2024 sexual assault lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe.
- All seven men accused of wrongdoing in Doe's lawsuit deny the allegations.
- The Faculty Senate previously voted 76-48 against delaying the no-confidence vote until after an independent investigation led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.
- Kotlikoff acknowledged shortcomings in Cornell's response and announced a ban on fraternity parties and an agreement with New York State Police to investigate sexual assault complaints.
- Cornell's board of trustees had previously expressed confidence in Kotlikoff.
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