Cornell AAUP criticizes transparency about judicial determinations
Cornell Chapter of the AAUPCornell chapter of the American Association of University Professors
The chapter criticizes transparency about the judicial determinations and the university's response.
“the community was denied adequate transparency about the determinations of the judicial processes”
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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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The chapter announces its demands for leadership changes, reforms and restrictions on fraternities.
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The chapter criticizes risk management, a slow task force and the response to Jane Doe.
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It calls for leadership changes and institutional reforms.
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Relative to Cornell's disciplinary response, the chapter expressly criticizes the transparency provided to the community.
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