Dear Anuli,   As you know, Cat conveyed to me Student Assembly Resolution 26: Encouraging Diversity in Professional Organizations. I acknowledge receipt of this resolution, and hope the partnership between the Student Assembly and other student organizations on campus is fruitful in fostering meaningful change for inclusion at Cornell.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack         Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: 607-255-5201 www.cornell.edu

Dear Anuli,   As you know, Cat conveyed to me Student Assembly Resolution 40: Approving Special Projects Request for the Sexual Violence Prevention Network. I acknowledge receipt of this resolution and appreciate the Student Assembly’s support for sexual assault awareness.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack         Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: 607-255-5201 www.cornell.edu

Dear Anuli,   As you know, Cat conveyed to me Student Assembly Resolution 31: Donating SA Communications Committee Funds to the Student Access Fund. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s continued support for the Student Access Fund and know that the Division of Student & Campus Life is grateful for your generosity as well.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack       Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: 607-255-5201 www.cornell.edu

Dear Anuli,   As you know, Cat conveyed to me Student Assembly Resolution 38: Adding the Students with Disabilities Representative At-Large to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. I acknowledge receipt of this resolution and am supportive of this change.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack         Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: 607-255-5201 www.cornell.edu

Dear Cat,   Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 44: Petition for Better Lighting on Cornell Owned Student Dormitories. As was previously conveyed in response to Resolution 45, the university has ongoing work to maintain our residential facilities and to ensure that our facilities meet the needs of our students.

Dear Cat,   Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 53: Approving Special Projects Funding Request, and for supporting the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha’s week of service events.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack       Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: 607-255-5201 www.cornell.edu

Dear Cat,   Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 51: Donation of the SHAC Funds to the Cornell Student Access Fund. I appreciate the SHAC’s generosity and know that the Division of Student & Campus Life is grateful for this contribution as well.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack         Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: 607-255-5201 www.cornell.edu

Dear Logan,   Thank you for submitting University Assembly Resolution #30, “Postponing the University Assembly Organizational Meeting Until All Constituent Groups Have Had the Opportunity to Fill their Seats,” for my consideration. Thank you for informing me of the change.   Best regards,   Martha E. Pollack   Martha E. Pollack President, Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY  14853 www.cornell.edu

Dear Logan,   Thank you for submitting University Assembly Resolution #29, “Thanking Dean of Faculty Charles Van Loan for Outstanding Service to Shared Governance,” acknowledging and thanking our Dean of Faculty for his service to Cornell.   I appreciate the UA recognizing all that Charlie has done, and I want to echo the UA’s sentiments and thank Charlie, in particular, for his work to help Cornell meet the numerous challenges we have faced during the pandemic.

Dear Cat,   Thank you for conveying Resolution 34: A Manifesto Calling Upon Cornell to Actionably Support the Asian American Community. Cornell actively works to support all its student body, including Asian and Asian American students. The following responds to each of your recommendations.  

1. Mental health training is currently available online to members of the Cornell community—including faculty— through the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives at Cornell Health. In-person training will resume as soon as it is safe to do so.