Dear Anuli,   Thank you for conveying to me SA Resolution #57: Supporting Improvements to Outdoor Internet Access.   I recognize the need for better outdoor Wi-Fi access and have referred this resolution to CIT for review.

Dear Preston,   Thank you for conveying to me Graduate Assembly Resolution #15, “GPSA Resolution #15: Increasing the Number of Sustainable Waste Receptacles on Campus.”   While technology advancements can play a role in the creation of a more sustainable campus and community, we must favor solutions that address the root cause of unsustainable behavior.

Dear Jessica,   Thank you for conveying to me EA R5: In Recognition and Appreciation of Mary Opperman. I am deeply grateful to Mary for her many contributions to Cornell over her long association with the university and for her tireless support of and care for our staff. Thank you for this thoughtful recognition of Mary’s years of service and partnership.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853

Dear Anuli,   Thank you for conveying to me SA Resolution #46: Support of a New Natatorium (Pool) in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Campaign.   As our pools age, we have had increasing maintenance problems. Several years ago, just prior to the pandemic, we invested $1.1 million in them to stabilize and extend their lifespan.   We are aware of this ongoing, and expensive, problem, and Athletics has a long-range space planning exercise underway.

Dear Anuli,   Thank you for conveying to me SA Resolution #49: Cornell Civic Holiday.   I acknowledge the resolution, and I appreciate the Assembly’s interest in encouraging service and civic engagement in our community. At the present, Cornell employees are provided with up to three hours away from work to vote if needed. As polls are open very early and very late, we don’t often hear from employees that they are having difficulty getting to the polls.

Dear Anuli,   Thank you for conveying to me SA Resolution #53: Expanding Printer Access on North Campus.   CIT is currently working to expand printer access on North Campus. As you referenced, new printers in Ganędagǫ: Hall were installed recently, and CU Print is adding additional printers to Clara Dickson Hall as well.

 

Dear Anuli,

 

Thank you for conveying to me SA Resolution #52: Extending Petitioning Deadline.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack       Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853

Dear Anuli,

 

Thank you for conveying to me SA Resolution #47: Continuing the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack       Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853

Dear Jessica,   Thank you for conveying to me EA Resolution #3 – Enhancements to the Cornell University Onboarding Process.   The Division of Human Resources has been working hard to address the increase in turnover, and one element of their effort has been enhancing the onboarding process. I understand that you have met with several members of the HR team, and I encourage you to continue to partner with them.    The ideas raised in this resolution are best addressed through the collaboration of the Employee Assembly with HR. Vice President and Chief Human R

Dear Anuli,

 

Thank you for conveying to me SA Resolution #44: Resolution Commending the Service of Wendy Treat, Office of the Assemblies Senior Coordinator. I am very grateful for Wendy’s service as well, and I appreciate the Student Assembly’s sharing this resolution.

 

Sincerely,

 

Martha E. Pollack

 

 

 

Martha E. Pollack

President, Cornell University

300 Day Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853