Cornell halts Greek house parties as sexual violence scrutiny grows
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has barred gatherings at fraternity houses through the rest of the school year, with immediate emergency suspensions for any chapter that breaks the rule.
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What happened
Cornell is under scrutiny over sexual violence, including rape charges, that has renewed calls to ban fraternities on campus. The university has now barred parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses for the rest of the academic year, and its president said support for survivors will also be strengthened.
Why it matters
The case has revived calls to ban fraternities, and college leaders are often reluctant to challenge long-standing traditions and powerful student groups.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 7:05 PM ET: Coverage questions whether Cornell's promoted bystander intervention training can work given the culture of some Greek life institutions.
- Oct 13, 2:03 PM ET: Cornell suspends all fraternity parties while it reviews its Greek system, and its president says survivor support will be strengthened.
- Oct 14, 7:55 PM ET: Experts say Cornell followed protocols in the case of Jane Doe, but say that does not end the university's responsibility.
Coverage
- Does Cornell Really Have a Sexual-Violence Problem? Here’s What the Data Say. (https://www.chronicle.com/author/jacquelyn-elias)
- Cornell Bans Frat Parties as It Re-Evaluates Greek Life (insidehighered.com)
- Cornell suspends all fraternity parties amid review of system (Spectrum News)
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