Whereas the Oregon State University Faculty Handbook "Statement of Faculty Responsibilities" expresses that members of the university community:
The Faculty Senate of Oregon State University stands resolved that the actions taken by faculty members of this university that attempted to interfere with the publication of Mr. Dan Donato's research in Science violated both the spirit and the letter of the "Statement of Faculty Responsibilities."
The motion to approve the resolution as amended passed by voice vote with no dissenting votes.