Dear Matthew,

Thank you for conveying the University Assembly’s Resolution 3, “Adoption of an Inclusive Restroom, Locker Room, and Gender-Specific Facility Usage Policy.” The resolution is a welcome contribution to our ongoing efforts to provide a campus environment that is free of discrimination based on gender identity.

I especially appreciate the thoughtful work of UA member Ulysses Smith, the UA Campus Welfare Committee and Brian Patchcoski, Associate Dean of Students and LGBT Resource Center Director.

Dear Juliana,

Thank you for sharing SA Resolution 33: Supporting the Establishment of a Veterans Resource Center. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s encouragement to increase on-campus support for veteran students through the creation of a resource center, knowledgeable staff, and a team room for effective recruitment, retention, and transition of veteran students.

Dear Juliana,

I acknowledge the receipt of Resolution 31: Approving the Spring 2016 Election Rules. Thank you for sharing these revisions with me.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Garrett

Dear Juliana,

Thank you for sharing SA Resolution 19: Transfer Option and First Year Spring Admits Newsletter. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s interest in duly welcoming newly admitted freshmen and transfer students and working closely with prospective students who have been encouraged to reapply to Cornell under the terms of the Transfer Option (TO) program.

Dear Juliana,

Dear Juliana,

Thank you for sharing SA Resolution 20: Campus Records to Promote LGBTQ+ Inclusivity. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s interest in creating a safer and more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students by allowing the use of a preferred name other than their legal name and indication of preferred gender identity on campus records. I strongly support the concept of these proposed changes and have directed the relevant offices to do their best to implement these changes as logistically possible.

Dear Juliana,

Thank you for sharing Resolution 23: Elections Committee Vacancy. I wish John well in his new role on the Elections Committee.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Garrett

Dear Juliana,

Thank you for sharing Resolution 21: Attendance Bylaws Change to inform me of your attendance policy changes.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Garrett



Elizabeth Garrett
President, Cornell University
300 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-5201
www.cornell.edu

Dear Juliana,

Thank you for sharing SA Resolution 15: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I appreciate the careful thought and consideration that has been put into this resolution, and you have proposed thoughtful recommendations for us to consider to celebrate the passage of this landmark legislation and to think about continued progress.

Dear Juliana,

I acknowledge receipt of Resolution 13: Enhancing the Layout of Duffield Atrium. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s concern for optimizing the study space we have on campus. I have shared your recommendations with Dean Collins and asked him to review this resolution and follow-up with you directly.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Garrett