Cornell University faculty introduced a resolution declaring a no-confidence vote in the university administration’s handling of the alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house.
\n\nThe resolution was submitted to the University Faculty Committee Monday evening, according to a copy obtained by NBC News.
\n\n“That the Faculty Senate has no confidence in the ability of the central administration to effectively address the ongoing crisis of sexual assault at Cornell University,” the resolution, which is less than half a page, says.
\n\nThe measure is expected to be considered by the Faculty Senate, which meets Oct. 14, according to a statement from Faculty Senator Paul Ortiz.
\n\n“The goal is to really force systemic change,” Ortiz, a professor of labor history, said in a statement.
\n\nOrtiz added that “students have been telling us stories they don’t feel safe, and this has been going on for a number of years” and called the situation a “systemic problem.” He reiterated that the Senate was not “targeting any individual,” but that the students and faculty “have been unsatisfied with the response.”
\n\n“Women need to feel safe,” he said.
\n\nIn a statement accompanying the resolution, the faculty sponsors said “numerous Cornell colleagues” had approached them demanding action…
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