Before joining the faculty at Cornell University in the fall of 2000 , Moody-Adams worked at Indiana University , Bloomington , where she was a Professor of Philosophy , as well as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education . At Cornell , she was vice provost for undergraduate education and Hutchinson Professor of Ethics and Public Life . In February 2009 , Moody-Adams co-sponsored with university funds a controversial student display on the Cornell campus by the Islamic Alliance for Justice consisting of signs and 1300 flags representing dead Palestinians and Israelis . Moody-Adams responded to the September 11 attacks by asserting that " Vengeance is not the answer here , " and that the result of an American military response could be the end of everything worth fighting for , " even the end of the species . " When she was appointed to her Columbia post , administrators at Cornell praised her , " Michele is an exceptional scholar and administrator , " said Provost Kent Fuchs . " Her breadth of experience working on many issues of vital importance to the university and her deep academic insights have enriched Cornell in multiple ways . We will miss her leadership , insights and intellect . " On August 20 , 2011 , Moody-Adams announced her resignation from the deanship , effective the following June 30 , after only two years on the job , citing changes in Columbia University policy toward Columbia College that made it impossible for her to remain in her post
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Michele Moody-Adams