Author: WPwire

Cornell’s handling of sexual assault allegations has intensified scrutiny of Greek life and university eadership, prompting President Michael Kotlikoff to raise the possibility of permanently ending fraternities if their activities cannot be made safe. Speaking Wednesday at a contentious Faculty Senate meeting, Kotlikoff argued that any decision on Greek life should follow evidence and expert analysis rather than emotion. Fraternity parties have already been suspended through the end of the academic year while an independent investigation, led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, examines Cornell’s prevention and response to sexual harassment, sexual assault and related misconduct. The debate…