Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called for the passage of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act to address systemic failures in protecting students following allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University.

The alleged Cornell University gang rape has put a spotlight on programs and educational initiatives at colleges that address sexual violence.   But as Cornell’s president promises more student education on the issue after uproar on campus, the effectiveness of these efforts has come under nationwide scrutiny.  Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the university wants…