Cornell No Confidence Vote Begins

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1. 28 Oct

   Cornell to start vote on no-confidence resolution over response to alleged frat gang rape

   3 outlets · New York Post
2. 29 Oct

   Wednesday’s meeting came a day after 20 female science and engineering faculty members called on Kotlikoff to resign in a letter to trustees that was obtained by AP.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Connected events

• Drew a response New York State Police Investigate Cornell Sex Complaints

  “The announcement follows widespread criticism of the university's conduct in the case and questions about why no criminal charges were filed after a woman identified only as Jane Doe said she was raped by members of a Cornell fraternity.” The Straits Times

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Coverage 4 articles

• 29 Oct Cornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rapeCornell University faculty have initiated a no-confidence vote against President Michael Kotlikoff following an alleged gang rape on campus that occurred in 2024. The vote began on November 1 and is set to conclude by November 6, with hundreds of students, staff, and alumni supporting the move due to perceived inadequate handling of sexual assault cases. The university’s response to the case has been criticized for…Al Jazeera
• 29 Oct Cornell faculty press ahead with no-confidence vote in handling of gang-rape caseCornell University faculty are advancing a no-confidence vote in the administration over its management of a gang-rape case involving at least seven students from a fraternity. At an emotional meeting on Wednesday, some faculty pushed for immediate action while others advocated patience, citing institutional failures and the need to address recent incidents properly. Faculty will electronically vote on the…The Guardian
• 28 Oct Cornell Faculty Senate to begin no-confidence vote over gang rape allegation responseCornell University's Faculty Senate will meet on Wednesday to conclude a debate and vote on a no-confidence resolution against university leadership regarding the handling of a gang rape allegation reported at a fraternity house in October 2024. During a previous closed-door meeting, President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged some missteps but defended his actions, noting that an independent investigation could lead…The Independent
• 28 Oct Cornell to start vote on no-confidence resolution over response to alleged frat gang rapeCornell University faculty will meet on Wednesday to vote on a no-confidence resolution against President Michael Kotlikoff due to dissatisfaction with the university's response to alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024. Faculty frustration stems from Kotlikoff’s handling of the incident, including his lack of follow-up regarding the woman involved and the stalled criminal investigation. The meeting follows…New York Post

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