We believe that the unauthorized occupancy of the building was an intentional trespass, a violation of law and an infringement of the rights of other members of the university community. We condemn such behavior as incompatible with the values of our university. The report also provides the basis for our concluding that under difficult circumstances President Kerrey acted responsibly.

We strongly support the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations to create a special committee to examine and revise the “Guidelines on Demonstrations in University Facilities" and the "Student Code of Conduct" for student protest and related activities, and the Chair of the Board and President Kerrey will work together to move this recommendation forward. We expect these Guidelines to state unequivocally that the unauthorized occupation of any building or any space that impinges on the rights of others constitutes a serious violation.