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Acknowledged by the President

SA R33 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 33: Prescribing Conflict-Free University Contracts. I discussed this resolution with Executive Vice President and CFO Joanne DeStefano, and believe that she is best suited to further discuss these topics.

I have forwarded the resolution to her, and she has agreed to discuss the recommendations therein with you directly.

Sincerely,

Martha Pollack

SA R30 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 30: Affirming Cornell’s Stance on Supporting the Rights of Transgender Individuals, and am appreciative of the Student Assembly’s support for Cornell’s existing policies and guidelines allowing students, staff, faculty and visitors to use the restroom or facility that corresponds to their gender identity.

SA R28 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 28: Amending the Class Council’s Constitution and Creating the Class Council’s By-Laws. Thank you for informing me of the Student Assembly’s approval of these changes.

Sincerely,

Hunter Rawlings

EA R10 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Ulysses,

Thank you for sending to me the proposed revisions to the Employee Assembly Charter and Bylaws as presented in EA R10. In an effort to be timely and to allow your spring elections to take place with the inclusion of the revised seat allocations, I accept most of what you propose and ask that you clarify and confirm other aspects as follows:

Defining Objections to Actions (Article IV, Section 5)

SA R29 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President


Dear Jordan,

Thank you for submitting SA Resolution #29: “Promoting Fair and Humane Labor Practices in Qatar” for my consideration. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s interest and vigilance on the issue of worker conditions and labor practices in Qatar.

SA R21 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 21: Approving the Spring 2017 Election Rules. Best wishes for a smooth election cycle this semester.

Sincerely,

Hunter Rawlings

UA R5 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Gabe,

I acknowledge receipt of University Assembly Resolution 5: In Support of Making Cornell a Sanctuary Campus. As you graciously note in your transmittal of the resolution, on December 22 I responded to the petition in a communication to all Cornell students, faculty and staff. I appreciate the University Assembly’s thoughtful resolution on this matter.

Sincerely,

Hunter Rawlings

SA R26 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 26: Request for the Board of Trustees to encourage student and community involvement in further deliberation on the Provost’s capital plan. As you requested, I will send this resolution to Chairman Bob Harrison as well as student trustees Yamini Bhandari and Dara Brown.

SA R23 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 23: Declaring Cornell University a Sanctuary Campus. As you may be aware, on December 22, I responded to the petition in a communication to all Cornell students, faculty and staff. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s thoughtful resolution on this matter, and will send your resolution and my response to President-elect Pollack and Chief Zoner, as you requested.

Sincerely,

Hunter Rawlings

SA R20 (2016-2017): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 20: Student Assembly’s Support for and Input on “Options for Achieving a Carbon Neutral Campus by 2035.”

By copy of this email, I am distributing your recommendations to Senior Leaders Climate Action Group co-chairs Lance Collins and Kyu Whang, and Director of the Campus Sustainability Office Sarah Zemanick for their consideration and further discussion.

Sincerely,

Hunter Rawlings
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