Sexual assault task force report aims to change campus culture, climate | Cornell Chronicle

"This report builds on over a decade of prevention and education work at Cornell and provides a roadmap for fostering safety for all students. We're grateful for the committee's rigorous work and thoughtful, actionable recommendations. We will fully support the task force co-chairs as they work to put these recommendations into practice."

"The recommendations of the Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault include improving communication about support and reporting resources; developing new courses and non-classroom programming to increase understanding about sex and sexual health; and enhancing students' physical safety."

"Sexual assault on our campus will not be tolerated. We share the task force's commitment to advancing a culture where students are protected, empowered and informed about sexual violence prevention."

Cornell University established a task force in February 2025 to combat sexual assault among undergraduates by targeting underlying social conditions. The task force conducted eight months of research and community conversations, including focus groups and consultations with experts and peer institutions. Key recommendations include improving communication about support and reporting resources, developing new courses and programming focused on sexual health and understanding, and enhancing students' physical safety. The initiative builds on over a decade of prevention and education work at Cornell. University leadership committed to fully supporting implementation of these actionable recommendations to foster a campus culture where students are protected, empowered, and informed about sexual violence prevention.

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