Resolutions
Resolutions advocate for the opinion or will of a constituency, and may be approved or dismissed as the result of an Assembly vote.
Please use the "Assembly Filter" options to narrow your search. For more information on Resolutions, see Issue Resolution Decision Tree (PDF) (prepared by the EA) as well. Archival resolutions may be found on the Assemblies Archive Website, which documents Assemblies History and Records from between 2006 and 2010.*
*Prior years' history in bound printed volumes are available for review in the Office of the Assemblies, 109 Day Hall, during regular business hours.
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| Term | Resolution | Abstract | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | SA R2: Approval of the 2018-2019 Standing Rules | The Student Assembly Bylaws state that the first meeting of the academic year must be to approve the Standing Rules.… | Adopted by the Assembly | Aug 23, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R49: Approving Appendix B for 2018-2020 By-Line Cycle | This resolution approves the following amendments to Appendix B of the Student Assembly Charter. | Returned by the President | Jul 9, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R5: Bylaws Change Clarifying the Charge of the Codes & Judicial Committee | Requests the University Assembly as a Policy 4.1 stakeholder in Policy 6.4 (or its successor); the Assembly’s approval… | Returned by the President | Jun 28, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R24: Finalizing Housekeeping Amendments to the Campus Code of Conduct | Finalizing Housekeeping Amendments to the Campus Code of Conduct | Returned by the President | Jun 25, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R22: Bylaws Change Institutionalizing the Staffing Procedure for the University Hearing and Review Boards | This resolution seeks to clarify and codify the process of staffing the University Hearing and Review Boards. | Rejected by the President | Jun 25, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R52: Recommendation for Cornell University to Establish Testing Center for MCAT | The purpose of this resolution is to identify challenges students experience regarding their location for taking the… | Accepted by the President | Jun 21, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R46: Opposing the Merger of the College of Human Ecology and ILR School | This resolution expresses the student body’s disapproval of the proposed merger of the College of Human Ecology, the… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 21, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R19: Affirming Cornell's Commitment to Ethical Investments and Financial Transparency | The University Assembly requests that Cornell University make a commitment to ethical investing and operational… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 21, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R16: Examining Cornell's Policies for Temporary Disability Parking to Ensure Financial Accessibility and Equal Access | The University Assembly requests that the University Administration and the Office of Student and Campus Life examine… | Rejected by the President | Jun 21, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R15: Opposing the Merger of the College of Human Ecology and the ILR School | The University Assembly encourages the President to respect the will of the faculty of the two colleges and formally… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 21, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R53: Expanding Bike Share on Campus | This resolution calls for the University to assess the viability of implementing a vendor operated dockless bike share… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 20, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R23: Recognition of Outstanding Support for the Campus Judicial System During the AY 2018 Legislative Session | This resolution recognizes the University Assembly's Outstanding Support for the Campus Judicial System During the… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 20, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R21: Updating the Judicial Administrator Reappointment Process | This resolution seeks to update and clarify the reappointment process for the Judicial Administrator. | Accepted by the President | Jun 20, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R18: Call for the Development of a Cornell Comprehensive Transportation Plan | The University Assembly requests that President Martha Pollack direct the appropriate planning, safety, and facilities… | Rejected by the President | Jun 20, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R51: Recommendation for Cornell University to Amend its GPA Scale | The purpose of this resolution is to recommend that Cornell University reconsider its current undergraduate grading… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 6, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | GPSA R14: Updating the Byline Procedures, Eligibility Criteria, and Obligations | A resolution to update byline procedures, eligibility criteria, and obligations. | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 6, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | GPSA R15: Ensuring Equal Representation for Professional Students in the GPSA | A resolution adjusting the number of Voting Members to adequately represent professional students. | Accepted by the President | Jun 4, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R20: Recognition of Outstanding Support to AY 2018 University Assembly | The Assembly formally recognizes the support of the following Offices, administrative units, and committees: The Office… | Accepted by the President | Jun 1, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R17: In Support of Cornell Employee Assembly Resolution #11: Promoting Staff Participation in Cornell Campus Climate Change Literacy Goals | The University Assembly strongly supports the previously conveyed Employee Assembly Resolution 11, which aims to… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 1, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | GPSA R13: Calling For the Accommodation of International Students as Leaders at Maplewood Apartments | A Resolution urging Cornell to find a solution to allow international students to serve as community leaders in… | Acknowledged by the President | May 31, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R14: Making Cornell's Economics program STEM-certified | Request that the University apply to the New York State Department of Education for the reclassification of the Cornell… | Acknowledged by the President | May 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R13: Risley Crosswalk Resolution | The SAIFC urges the administration to take swift action to implement a crosswalk. | Returned by the President | May 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R10: In Support of E.A. R8: Furthering the Institutional Commitment to All LGBTQ+ Members of the Cornell Community | This resolution reiterates the recommendation from the Employee Assembly for the Division of Student & Campus Life… | Acknowledged by the President | May 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R9: Reinstating the Budget Planning Committee | The University Assembly formally requests that the president and provost, and the University Assembly reinstate the… | Returned by the President | May 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | GPSA R9: In Support of E.A. R8: Institutional Commitment to All LGBTQ+ Members of the Cornell Community | In Support of E.A. R8: Institutional Commitment to All LGBTQ+ Members of the Cornell Community | Acknowledged by the President | May 30, 2018 |