Melinda Person seeks Kotlikoff's resignation over Cornell's handling
Melinda PersonNYSUT president and Cornell alumna
Melinda Person calls for Kotlikoff's resignation over Cornell's handling of sexual-violence allegations.
“Today, we called for President Kotlikoff’s resignation and an independent investigation into Cornell’s handling of sexual violence allegations.”
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Did Cornell adequately discipline the students named in the Cornell 7 lawsuit?
A former Cornell student alleges that seven Chi Phi members sexually assaulted her in October 2024 and that Cornell mishandled the aftermath. The Cornell Daily Sun's editorial board and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the university's response. Cornell says its Title IX process resulted in expulsions and suspensions, and that essays were not the sole consequence for any student found responsible. The individual sanctions have not been publicly detailed.
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Person says she and Randi Weingarten called for the president's resignation and an independent investigation.
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Melinda Person says she and Randi Weingarten are speaking out as Cornell alumnae.
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She adds that survivors deserve better and that accountability starts at the top.
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She rejects Cornell's handling and calls for its president to leave.
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