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 R46: Supporting the Creation of an Official Cornell Mascot | This resolution recommends the recognition of Touchdown the Bear as the official mascot of Cornell University. | Returned by the President | Jun 26, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R42: Creating an Investigation into Hindu and Muslim Chaplaincies on Campus | Given the current political climate, Hindu and Muslim students feel marginalized and under-supported, without proper… | Returned by the President | Jun 19, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R45: ISU Charter Changes | This resolution presents changes to the International Students Union’s (ISU) governing documents for Student Assembly… | Returned by the President | Jun 9, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R43: Restructuring Committee Recommendations | The Restructuring Committee is proposing a tentative structure and a continuation of the restructuring committee. | Returned by the President | Jun 9, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R40: A Comprehensive Investigation into Cornell Exam Scheduling | ABSTRACT: This resolution recommends the formation of an ad-hoc committee of faculty and students, charged with… | Returned by the President | Jun 9, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R39: Creation of the Vice President of External Affairs | This resolution combines the Vice President of Public Relations and the Vice President of Outreach role into the single… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 9, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R41: Cornell Commitment to Web Accessibility | This resolution requests that the University adopt a Web Content Accessibility Policy to be applied to all new websites… | Accepted by the President | Jun 7, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R5: Endorsing The Ithaca Plan: A Public Health and Safety Approach to Drugs and Drug Policy | This resolution is a show of community support and UA endorsement for the proposed “Ithaca Plan” to address opiate… | Returned by the President | Jun 7, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R10: Appointment of University Hearing and Review Boards Members for Academic Year 2017-2018 | This resolution appoints members to the University Hearing and Review Boards for Academic Year 2017-2018. | Returned by the President | Jun 5, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R8: Thanking Interim Presidents Hunter Rawlings and Michael Kotlikoff and Welcoming President Martha Pollack to Cornell University | This resolution thanks Interim Presidents Hunter Rawlings and Michael Kotlikoff, and welcomes President Martha Pollack… | Returned by the President | Jun 5, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R7: Recognition of Outstanding Support to AY 2017 Legislative Session | This resolution thanks everyone who has supported the University Assembly during AY 2017. | Returned by the President | Jun 5, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R13: Cornell Commitment to Web Accessibility | The resolution echoes EA Resolution 4 and UA Resolution 6, calling for the University to adopt a web content… | Acknowledged by the President | May 22, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R6: Commitment to Web Accessibility | This resolution advocates for Cornell to officially develop a web accessibility standard. | Accepted by the President | May 22, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R33: Prescribing Conflict-Free University Contracts | This resolution urges Cornell to make verifiably conflict mineral-free purchasing decisions, a measure that other… | Deferred by the President | May 18, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R37: Recommendations for College of Business Curriculum Review | This resolution requests an investigation the curriculum of the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, as… | Deferred by the President | May 16, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R32: Improving Access to Concentrations and Minors in the College of Business | This resolution aims to increase efficiencies and access between the School of Hotel Administration and the Dyson… | Deferred by the President | May 16, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R38: Special Projects: Slope Day | This resolution gives the Slope Day Programming Board $12,000 as SA Special Projects funding. | Acknowledged by the President | May 10, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R35: Addressing the Collegiate Readership Program Surplus | This resolution transfers surplus funds from the Collegiate Readership Program Byline account to the Student Assembly… | Acknowledged by the President | May 10, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R19: Recommending Uniformity in Faculty Laptop Policies | This resolution requests that faculty allow greater freedom of student laptop usage in classes that require significant… | Deferred by the President | May 10, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R15: Subsidizing the BRB's 25th Anniversary Improvements | This resolution recognizes the BRB's 25th Anniversary this year and the BRB's funding drive to purchase… | Accepted by the President | May 5, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R44: Increasing Diverse Reach of Byline Funded Organizations | This resolution calls for the Cornell Student Assembly to implement a pilot program to analyze and promote diversity… | Tabled Indefinitely | May 4, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R34: Accessibility & Affordability of Cornell's Fitness Centers | This resolution calls for the administration to address student concerns facing the accessibility and affordability of… | Adopted by the Assembly | May 4, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R11: Establishment of a Transportation Task Force | This resolution requests the establishment of an ad hoc committee to review transportation concerns expressed by… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 26, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R10: Revision of the Employee Assembly Charter and Bylaws | This resolution updates the governing documents of the Employee Assembly to reflect current practices and a more… | Accepted by the President | Apr 14, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R9: A Call for Action Regarding Cornell Students Facing Uncertainties in Academic Access | A resolution to help Cornell students have continued access to their education. | Accepted by the President | Apr 14, 2017 |