Former Obama official will review Cornell’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints
Cornell University has appointed former Obama administration official Sally Yates to lead an independent review of its sexual misconduct policies. This decision follows public outcry and a lawsuit regarding an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house.
Why it matters
The review highlights the ongoing challenges Ivy League institutions face in addressing campus safety and the effectiveness of Title IX disciplinary procedures.
Sally Yates before testifying in front of the US Senate judiciary committee in Washington DC on 8 May 2017./Getty Images Sally Yates before testifying in front of the US Senate judiciary committee in Washington DC on 8 May 2017./Getty Images New York Former Obama official will review Cornell’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints School trustees appoint Sally Yates to review policies as university grapples with fallout from alleged frat gang rape
Prefer the Guardian on Google A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced on Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house.
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