Cornell faculty members are preparing a vote of no confidence against university administration leadership over how it handled allegations of sexual assault involving fraternity members in 2024. The move follows growing protests and criticism connected to the university’s disciplinary and response process.
Multiple outlets report that the Cornell Faculty Senate is considering a resolution that signals deep anger with administrators. Coverage also states that disciplinary records referenced by NBC indicate alleged attempts by some fraternity members to coordinate their responses after a person reported the incident to campus police. The Washington Examiner and The Hill describe the resolution as aimed at increasing pressure on the university president, while other reporting emphasizes that the vote is being advanced through the Faculty Senate process.
