Whereas, Cornell University has been rapidly expanding academic programs in China and other nations with authoritarian regimes;
Whereas, China has strongly suppressed and punished political dissent among its citizens, both at home and abroad;
Resolved, the Faculty Senate of Cornell University strongly condemns political, social, and cultural repression in the People’s Republic of China;
Resolved, the Faculty Senate of Cornell University affirms that the rights guaranteed to all members of the Cornell community under the Cornell Policy Statement on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech and Expression ( Cornell Policy Statement on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech and Expression | Dean of Faculty ) apply to all who study and teach in classes and programs sponsored by Cornell University;
Resolved, that the central administration of Cornell University should take all necessary steps to ensure that academic freedom and freedom of speech is protected throughout the Global Hubs system.
Senators Co-sponsoring the resolution:
Richard Bensel
Risa Lieberwitz
Michael Nussbaum
Carl Franck
Vilma Santiago-Irizarry
Mary Katzenstein
James West
