Resolution: SA R39: Calling Upon Cornell to Uphold its Ethical Guidelines for International Engagements
Date | 04/15/2021 |
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Action | Conveyed to the President |
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Text Attachment | Dear President Pollack,
It is my pleasure to convey to you Student Assembly Resolution #39: Calling Upon Cornell to Uphold its Ethical Guidelines for Ethical Engagements. This resolution calls upon Cornell University to uphold its ethical values when collaborating with international institutions, specifically in regards to the School of Hotel Administration’s proposed dual degree program with the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University (PKU).
The resolution highlights that PKU has committed blatant violations of academic freedom, suppressed student labor activists, and silenced accounts of sexual harassment and rape on campus. Moreover, the resolution highlights that China is committing genocide against the Uighur Muslim peoples, as declared by both the outgoing and current US Secretary of State and other international governing bodies.
The resolution indicates that if Cornell were to partner with PKU, we would actively be violating our own Guidelines on Ethical International Engagement that the Cornell Provost established just this past year. These guidelines state that Cornell must ensure all International engagements are committed to “free and open inquiry and expression” and “justice and human rights.” It would be unethical for Cornell to partner with PKU and lends its name to an institution and government that are committing human rights violations and overlook these very serious allegations.
Resolution 39 formally calls upon Cornell University to implement the following demands:
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to your response.
Best,
Cat
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Catherine Huang President | Cornell Student Assembly Cornell University '21 | Industrial Labor Relations |