Ex-student alleging sexual assault felt ‘unsupported’ by Cornell president
The ex-student writes she wants to share information that ‘may be relevant’ to vote of no confidence
TL;DR
- A former Cornell student sent a letter to faculty leaders stating she felt "unsupported and disbelieved" by university president Michael Kotlikoff.
- The letter addresses a purported comment from Kotlikoff questioning the delay in reporting a sexual assault, which the student claims diminished her confidence in the administration.
- Cornell's spokesperson disputed the student's account, stating Kotlikoff's question was directed at bystanders who did not use the anonymous tip line, not at the victim.
- The student's allegations are part of a civil lawsuit filed against the university, a fraternity, and seven former fraternity members.
- The faculty senate is scheduled to debate a vote of no confidence in the school's administration.