Student Assembly Meeting
Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Term:
2017-2018
- Assembly/Committee: Student Assembly
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Date & Time:
Thu, Mar 8, 2018 - 4:45pmto6:30pm
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Location:
Memorial Room, Willard Straight Hall
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Agenda:
2018-3-8_sa_agenda.pdf (92.49 KB)
- Meeting Packet:
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Audio Recording:
audio_only.m4a (52.48 MB)
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Minutes:
2018-3-8_sa_minutes_amended_w_rollcall.pdf (210.97 KB)
Associated Resolutions
Resolution | Abstract | Status |
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SA R32 (2017-2018): Accommodating Muslim Religious Holidays | This resolution urges the University to allow for academic exemptions and accommodations for Muslim students celebrating religious holidays. | Acknowledged by the President |
SA R33 (2017-2018): Increasing Access to Gender Neutral Bathrooms on Campus | This resolution calls for increasing access to gender neutral bathrooms across campus. | Deferred by the President |
SA R34 (2017-2018): Risley Crosswalk Resolution | The Risley Crosswalk on North Campus has been a major source of stress and danger for pedestrians and drivers; this resolution urges the administration to add a crosswalk and ensure safe crossing for all. | Acknowledged by the President |
SA R35 (2017-2018): Creating an Asian American Living Learning Unit (LLU) | Cornell University and Residential Student Congress recommends the creation of an Asian American LLU to be included in the creation of new housing at Cornell. | Acknowledged by the President |
SA R36 (2017-2018): Supporting the Activism of Prospective Students | This resolution seeks to have Cornell not rescind any admissions decision of students who participate in peaceful protests, regardless of their school’s disciplinary policy. | Adopted by the Assembly |
SA R37 (2017-2018): Improving Communication and Access to the Student Body | This resolution amends the Student Assembly Charter to improve communication and access to the student body via control over the student body listserv. | Tabled Indefinitely |
SA R38 (2017-2018): Reinstituting the Interim Suspension Statement Policy | This resolution intends to reinstitute the policy of providing public statements when a campus organization is placed on interim suspension. | Adopted by the Assembly |
SA R39 (2017-2018): Making Cornell's Economics program STEM-certified | Changing the certification of the Arts and Sciences Economics major to CIP code 45.0603 (Econometrics and Quantitative Economics) to allow 2-year OPT extension for international students. | Acknowledged by the President |