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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | SA R52: SA R52 - Extending Petitioning Deadline | Abstract: This resolution reopens petitions for the Spring 2022 Student Assembly Elections for all vacant positions. | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 27, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R47: SA R47 - Continuing the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship | Abstract: This resolution allows for the Diversity Committee to distribute their funds amongst minority organizations… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 27, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | EA R3: Enhancements to the Cornell University Onboarding Process | The sponsors of this resolution seek positive change in the Onboarding experience for Cornell University staff of all… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 27, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | UA R6: Alterations to Codes and Judicial Committee Name and Function | The University Assembly By-laws must be updated after adoption of the Student Code of Conduct this academic year. As… | Rejected by the President | Apr 18, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R46: SA R46 - Support of a New Natatorium (Pool) in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Campaign | Abstract: This resolution calls for Supporting the Faculty Senates Resolution on a New Natatorium (pool facility) to be… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 15, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | GPSA R14: Support for Faculty Senate proposed Resolution: Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Capital Campaign | The current conditions of the pools at Cornell have left students, faculty, staff, and varsity athletic teams from… | Adopted by the Assembly | Apr 15, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | EA R4: Support for Faculty Senate Proposed Resolution: Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the ‘To Do the Greatest Good’ Capital Campaign | The sponsors of this resolution seek to support the resolution of the Faculty Senate regarding the prioritization of a… | Adopted by the Assembly | Apr 14, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R44: Resolution Commending the Service of Wendy Treat, Office of the Assemblies Senior Coordinator | In her role as Senior Coordinator, Wendy Treat has served the Cornell Office of Assemblies for the past two years. In… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 12, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | UA R9: Updates to University Assembly Charter in Order to Remain Consistent with Campus Judicial Documents | The University Assembly Charter must be updated to remain consistent with the Student Code of Conduct (formerly the “… | Tabled Indefinitely | Apr 12, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | UA R5: Support for Faculty Senate Proposed Resolution - Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Capital Campaign | This resolution expresses the University Assembly Campus Welfare Committee's support for the proposed Faculty… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 7, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R51: SA R51 - Amendments to Slope Day Programming Board’s Appendix B Guidelines | Abstract: This resolution seeks to amend Slope Day Programming Board’s Appendix B Guidelines to reflect updates on… | Tabled Indefinitely | Mar 24, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | UA R7: Establishing the first Tuesday in November of each year as “Election Day,” a Cornell University Recognized Civic Holiday | Establishing the first Tuesday in November of each year as “Election Day,” a Cornell University Recognized Civic… | Tabled Indefinitely | Mar 22, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | UA R3: Increasing the Number of Sustainable Waste Receptacles on Campus | In order to ensure Cornell University remains a clean, safe, environmentally sustainable, and ecologically compatible… | Committee Review | Mar 22, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R48: SA R48 -Establishment of the Committee of International Students Affairs | Abstract: This resolution will establish an ad hoc committee called the Committee of International Students Affairs. | Rejected by the Assembly | Mar 17, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | GPSA R12: Recommendation for the Graduate and Professional Student Activity Fee for 2022-2024 | The GPSA, during the fall semester of odd-numbered years, through the authority delegated by the President of the… | Accepted by the President | Mar 10, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R39: Zoom Live Transcript Implementation Request | This resolution calls for the use of automatic live transcription (closed captioning) feature on all applicable… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 9, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R38: Establishing the Public Health and Safety Committee | This resolution calls for the creation of the Student Public Health and Safety Committee by working and students across… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 8, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R45: SA R45 - Amendments to Election Rules for Spring 2022 | ABSTRACT: This resolution updates the Student Assembly Election Rules for the Spring 2022 Election. This is… | Waiting for Submission to the President | Mar 3, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R40: Spring Festival Gala Special Funding Project | This resolution approves $5,000 of Special Projects Funding to the Cornell Chinese Students and Scholars Association (… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 3, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R24: Dissolving the City and Local Affairs Committee | This resolution dissolves the City and Local Affairs Committee in recognition of the absorption of the committees… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 2, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | GPSA R13: Resolution Commending the Service of Wendy Treat, Office of the Assemblies Senior Coordinator | In her role as Senior Coordinator, Wendy Treat has served the Cornell Office of Assemblies for the past two years. In… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 2, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R35: Calling on Cornell to Eliminate Legacy Preference in Admissions | This resolution calls for Cornell University to eliminate the usage of legacy preference in its admissions process. | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 28, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R43: Proposed Charter Amendment To The Process of Conducting Referenda | This resolution amends the charter to accurately reflect the Student Assembly roles and enable the student body to… | Tabled Indefinitely | Feb 17, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R42: Establish Feb 21st as the US-China Friendship Day at Cornell | This resolution asks the Cornell University to recognize Feb 21st at the US-China Friendship Day | Tabled Indefinitely | Feb 17, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 | SA R41: Overturning the Executive Committee’s Decision | This resolution overturns the Executive Committee’s Decision to remove Representative Wade from the Student Assembly. | Rejected by the Assembly | Jan 27, 2022 |