Cornell Greek life should end if found unsafe, school president says

What happened: Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff told the Faculty Senate that Greek life should end permanently if fraternities cannot be shown to operate safely. A no-confidence resolution in the administration is pending. Key numbers: Vote expected after an Oct. 28 meeting. More than 300 attended the over two hour meeting. Q&A lasted about 45 minutes. Why it matters: The resolution cites a crisis of sexual assault at Cornell and is largely symbolic since the Faculty Senate cannot fire administrators. Its lead sponsor said it would pass if voted on today.

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff told the Faculty Senate that Greek life should end permanently if fraternities cannot be shown to operate safely. A no-confidence resolution in the administration is pending.

The resolution cites a crisis of sexual assault at Cornell and is largely symbolic since the Faculty Senate cannot fire administrators. Its lead sponsor said it would pass if voted on today.