Cornell's Faculty Senate votes "no confidence" in administration

What happened: Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a "no confidence" resolution in the university's administration, including President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators, following weeks of outrage over Cornell's handling of sexual assault allegations. Key numbers: The vote passed 75-50, with five faculty Why it matters: Sponsors called the vote "a reckoning" and a call for systemic change, accusing the administration of "repeated attempts to silence us." An attorney for Doe said he is hopeful the vote will be a step forward in addressing sexual assault on campus.

Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a "no confidence" resolution in the university's administration, including President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators, following weeks of outrage over Cornell's handling of sexual assault allegations.

Sponsors called the vote "a reckoning" and a call for systemic change, accusing the administration of "repeated attempts to silence us." An attorney for Doe said he is hopeful the vote will be a step forward in addressing sexual assault on campus.