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 | GPSA R11: Adopting Standing Rules | Standing Rules to regulate discussion during meetings of the GPSA. | Accepted by the President | Apr 12, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R4: Cornell Commitment to Web Accessibility | This resolution calls for the University to adopt Web Content Accessibility Standards for all new websites and require… | Rejected by the President | Apr 12, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R30: Affirming Cornell’s Stance on Supporting the Rights of Transgender Individuals | This resolution seeks to affirm Cornell’s support of Transgender Individuals | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 11, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R12: Subsidizing Graduate and Professional Student Travel to the March for Science | A resolution to help fund ASAP's trip to D.C. for the March for Science. | Accepted by the President | Apr 11, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R31: Audit of Cornell University Administration Finances | This resolution is a formal request for information from the University for Financial Data regarding the University… | Tabled Indefinitely | Mar 29, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R28: Amending the Class Council's Constitution and Creating the Class Council's By-Laws | This resolution presents changes to the Class Councils’ governing documents for Student Assembly approval. | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 20, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R8: In Support of DACA Students & Foreign Nationals at Cornell University | This resolution is a formal endorsement by the Employee Assembly to declare its intent to provide support to our… | Returned by the President | Mar 20, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R29: Promoting Fair and Humane Labor Practices in Qatar | The Student Assembly, Amnesty International at Cornell University, and Cornell Organization for Labor Action recommend… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 17, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R8: On Responses to the Recent Executive Order "Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States" by Cornell and Peers | A resolution regarding the recent executive order on immigration. | Accepted by the President | Mar 7, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R21: Approving the Spring 2017 Election Rules | This resolution seeks to update the election rules that govern Student Assembly seats elected in Fall 2016. | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R1: Updating and Clarifying University Assembly Charter and Bylaws | This Resolution proposes updates and clarifications to the University Assembly Charter and Bylaws. | Accepted by the President | Feb 27, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R25: Expanding Ideological Diversity among Faculty Members | The Student Assembly requests the Faculty Senate create an ad-hoc committee to investigate ways to increase and improve… | Rejected by the Assembly | Feb 16, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R9: In Recognition and Appreciation of Leon Lawrence | This resolution recognizes the passing of Leon Lawrence, and honors him for his<br />contributions to Cornell… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 15, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R10: Workers' Compensation Coverage & Fair Medical Leaves and Disability Coverage for Graduate Employees | To clarify Cornell's workers' compensation coverage policies for graduate student employees. | Committee Review | Feb 13, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R4: 2016-2017 Cornell University Campus Code of Conduct Update Part 2: Accepting Recommendation from Outdoor Space Working Group | This resolution amends the University Campus Code of Conduct to be consistent with the recommendations and findings of… | Accepted by the President | Jan 23, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R5: In Support of Making Cornell a Sanctuary Campus | This resolution endorses the "Make Cornell a Sanctuary Campus" petition and calls on the administration to… | Acknowledged by the President | Jan 12, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R26: Request for the Board of Trustees to refrain from adopting the Provost’s capital plan until further community input is received | The Student Assembly requests that the Board of Trustees not approve the Provost’s capital plan at their next meeting,… | Deferred by the President | Jan 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R24: Approval of Student Activities Funding Commission (SAFC) Charter | This resolution presents changes to the Student Activities Funding Commission (SAFC) governing documents for Student… | Accepted by the President | Jan 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R23: Declaring Cornell University a Sanctuary Campus | This resolution calls for Cornell administration to declare Cornell University a “Sanctuary Campus” in the wake of… | Deferred by the President | Jan 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R22: Amendments to Appendix B for Collegiate Readership Changes | This resolution proposes changes to the Collegiate Readership Program guidelines in Appendix B of the Student Assembly… | Deferred by the President | Jan 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R20: Student Assembly’s Support for and Input on “Options for Achieving a Carbon Neutral Campus by 2035 | This resolution seeks to support Cornell University’s commitment to carbon neutrality by a firm deadline of 2035 and… | Deferred by the President | Jan 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R7: In Support of Making Cornell a Sanctuary Campus | This is a resolution declaring the GPSA’s collective support for a petition made public on Friday November 18, 2016… | Accepted by the President | Jan 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R3: 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 | Jan 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R6: LGBTQ Inclusion in Campus Records | This resolution calls for the University to fully implement previously approved resolutions and use and employee’s… | Submitted to the President | Jan 3, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R7: LGBTQ Inclusion in University Benefits | This resolution requests information from the Division of Human Resources on gender-specific or gendered benefits in… | Adopted by the Assembly | Dec 21, 2016 |