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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | SA R1: Approval of the Fall 2016 Standing Rules | The Student Assembly Charter dictates that the first meeting of the academic year must be used to approve the Standing… | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 7, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R2: Advocating an Inclusive Rebranding | This resolution encourages the Board of Trustees to include renaming the Cornell Plantations on their fall agenda. | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 3, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R1: Adoption of Toward New Destinations Initiatives 2016-17 | This resolution formalizes and approves the Towards New Destinations goals of the Employee Assembly | Acknowledged by the President | Aug 31, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R53: Updating the Charter | This resolution updates the Charter to remove outdated information and inefficiencies. | Returned by the President | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | GPSA R9: Resolution Concerning Graduate Student Lecturers and Clarity of Admission Letters | This resolution expresses the desire of the GPSA to see greater specificity in admissions letters sent to graduate… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 10, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R60: Adjusting the Cornell Academic Calendar | This resolution recommends moving February Break to the weekend including the final Sunday in February and adding… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R59: Increasing Sustainability and Comfort in Residential Dormitories | This resolution seeks to increase student comfort in residential halls and reduce carbon emissions by allowing… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R58: Funding SAD Light Therapy Lamps | This resolution seeks to allocate money from the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund to light therapy lamps in the… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R57: Towards a More Inclusive Learning Experience | This resolution calls for the creation of a comprehensive training program to improve faculty interactions within… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R56: Approving the Fall 2016 Election Rules | This resolution seeks to update the election rules that govern Student Assembly seats elected in Fall 2016. | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R55: Updating the Special Rules | This resolution updates the Student Assembly Special Rules. | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R52: Quarter System Review Committee Report | Upon completion of the Quarter System Review Committee investigation, the SA recommends that the administration affirm… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R51: Usage of the '15-'16 Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund | This resolution seeks to allocate a portion of the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund on the projects selected by the… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R50: Revision to Appendix B of the Student Assembly Charter | Appendix B is responsible for regulating the Student Activity Fee and ensures that byline funded organizations spend… | Returned by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R61: Reconsidering AAP Final Reviews on Slope Day | This resolution urges the Architecture Department to reconsider the timing of “Final Reviews.” | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 7, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | UA R11: Recognition of Outstanding Support to the AY 2016 Legislative Session | This resolution formally thanks the members of the Cornell community that supported the University Assembly in its… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 7, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | GPSA R10: A Resolution Updating the Byline Procedures, Eligibility Criteria and Obligations | A resolution to update the byline funding procedures, eligibility criteria, and obligation of funded organizations. | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 7, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | UA R10: Appointment of University Hearing Board and University Review Board Members for Academic Year 2016-2017 | This resolution appoints new members to the University Hearing and Review Boards, which are used to review decisions… | Accepted by the President | Jun 7, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | UA R9: 2015-2016 Cornell University Campus Code of Conduct Update | This Resolution makes certain changes to the Campus Code of Conduct. | Returned by the President | Jun 7, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | UA R7: Requesting Information on the Cost of Carbon Neutrality | This resolution requests that information about the cost of carbon neutrality be determined and publicly released. | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 7, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | UA R4: Calling for the Implementation of a Peer to Peer Textbooks Marketplace | Create a market that allows students in the community to buy and sell textbooks at a lower price | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 7, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R48: Ban | This resolution urges Cornell University to remove the conviction question from its job applications. | Acknowledged by the President | May 12, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | GPSA R8: Resolution Concerning 2014 Tax Issues for International Students | A Resolution to address the 2014 Tax Issues for International Students | Acknowledged by the President | May 12, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | GPSA R7: Supervisor-Student Relationships | A Resolution to discuss Cornell University's policy in regards to Supervisor-Student Relationships. | Acknowledged by the President | May 6, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R54: Updating the Bylaws | This resolution updates the Bylaws remove outdated information and inefficiencies. | Waiting for Submission to the President | May 5, 2016 |