Across the country and at Cornell, many faculty members are now coming to the defense of students and standing in solidarity with the protesters. Since Thursday, faculty members have become involved with the protest, with some delivering speeches and canceling their lectures. Professors have also played a role in providing more active support for protestors, engaging in discussions with the administration, giving demonstrators supplies and participating in the encampment. But Newman emphasized that, to her, the pedagogical aspect of the protest, including teach-ins and office hours arranged by faculty, are the most valuable support they can offer students. Leaderboard 2Melas said she was impressed with how organized the encampment was, referring to an intake form protest participants have to sign in order to enter the encampment.
