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Cornell President Admits Not Following Up on Gang Rape Allegation
Cornell president admits failing to follow up on gang rape allegation before no-confidence vote.
In brief
Cornell president admits failing to follow up on gang rape allegation before no-confidence vote. Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff admitted he never followed up on a student's gang rape allegation at a Chi Phi fraternity house, which has sparked faculty concerns about campus sexual assault handling. Originally…
Cornell president admits not following up
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff admitted he never followed up on a student's gang rape allegation at a Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024.
Allegations reported in 2024
A student reported gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024, leading to criminal and university investigations.
Kotlikoff's public address
Kotlikoff publicly addressed the allegations in November 2024, saying criminal and university investigations were underway.
Task force convened
Kotlikoff convened a presidential task force to examine how Cornell handles sexual assault but never followed up on outcomes.
Faculty Senate debate
Cornell’s Faculty Senate is debating a no-confidence resolution in Kotlikoff’s administration over campus sexual assault handling.
Faculty member's experience
Ariana Kim, an associate music professor, said Cornell failed to document her harassment complaints and affected her tenure review.
Kotlikoff's new policy
Kotlikoff announced a ban on fraternity parties through the end of the academic year and state police involvement in sexual assault investigations.
Faculty concerns about independence
Faculty members question whether Cornell University Police can independently investigate serious sexual misconduct allegations.
What it means
Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff admitted he never followed up on a student's gang rape allegation at a Chi Phi fraternity house, which has sparked faculty concerns about campus sexual assault handling.
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