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Office of the Assemblies

Student Assembly Meeting

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Associated Resolutions

Resolution Abstract Status
SA R17 (2015-2016): Updating the Student Assembly Absence Policy This resolution ensures that the Student Assembly Absence Policy in the Standing Rules is enforceable by the Student Assembly Charter. Tabled Indefinitely
SA R53 (2015-2016): Updating the Charter This resolution updates the Charter to remove outdated information and inefficiencies. Returned by the President
SA R55 (2015-2016): Updating the Special Rules This resolution updates the Student Assembly Special Rules. Acknowledged by the President
SA R56 (2015-2016): 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
SA R57 (2015-2016): Towards a More Inclusive Learning Experience This resolution calls for the creation of a comprehensive training program to improve faculty interactions within diverse and inclusive academic settings. Acknowledged by the President
SA R58 (2015-2016): Funding SAD Light Therapy Lamps This resolution seeks to allocate money from the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund to light therapy lamps in the Cornell Minds Matter Resource Center. Acknowledged by the President
SA R59 (2015-2016): Increasing Sustainability and Comfort in Residential Dormitories This resolution seeks to increase student comfort in residential halls and reduce carbon emissions by allowing individual students additional control over the heating/cooling in their room. Acknowledged by the President
SA R60 (2015-2016): Adjusting the Cornell Academic Calendar This resolution recommends moving February Break to the weekend including the final Sunday in February and adding undergraduate students to the 2017 Faculty calendar committee. Acknowledged by the President
SA R61 (2015-2016): Reconsidering AAP Final Reviews on Slope Day This resolution urges the Architecture Department to reconsider the timing of “Final Reviews.” Acknowledged by the President