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Student Assembly Meeting

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Associated Resolutions

Resolution Abstract Status
SA R27 (2019-2020): Approving Special Projects Request for Ithaca Tenants Union This resolution approves $800 of Special Projects funding to the Ithaca Tenants Union for their call center and promotional materials Adopted by the Assembly
SA R28 (2019-2020): Approving Special Projects Request for Cornell Fashion Collective  This resolution approves $2,000 of Special Projects funding to Cornell Fashion Collective for their inclusive efforts. Adopted by the Assembly
SA R29 (2019-2020): Approving Special Projects Request for Cornell American Institute for Architecture Students This resolution approves $1,600 of Special Projects funding to AIAS for their project. Adopted by the Assembly
SA R30 (2019-2020): Urging Cornell University to Contribute Financial Support for the Summer 2020 Student Contribution Pilot Program This resolution urges Cornell University’s administration and The Board of Trustees to contribute financial support towards the student contribution pilot program such that they waive the student contribution fee for low-income students pursuing non-paid summer opportunities over the summer. Acknowledged by the President
SA R31 (2019-2020): Amending the Student Assembly Charter to Create a Ticket System For the President and Executive Vice President Election These amendments to the Student Assembly Charter would allow for a ticket system for the Student Assembly President and Executive Vice President Election. Tabled Indefinitely
SA R32 (2019-2020): Support of the development and implementation of a Cornell Campus Circulator System For the past eleven years, a Cornell Campus Circulator System of transportation has been under discussion as a way to improve access to many university functions and to address the 7 continual challenges related to transportation and parking that Cornellians face every day. We propose that this project become a priority for Cornell and be realized within the period of the next five years. Rejected by the President
SA R33 (2019-2020): Changing The Name of the “LGBTQ+ Liaison At-Large” Position to “LGBTQIA+ Liaison At-Large”  The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Student Assembly bylaws to ensure that more marginalized communities are fairly and accurately represented. Accepted by the President
SA R34 (2019-2020): In Determining University Weather-Related Operating Status: Requesting Equitable Student Representation This resolution requests equitable representation of the Student Assembly on both the Incident Leadership Team and Incident Management Team when determining recommendations pertaining to weather-related operating status to the President on University Policy 8.2- Inclement Weather. Acknowledged by the President
SA R35 (2019-2020): Support for the Ithaca Tenants’ Union This resolution supports the creation of the Ithaca Tenants’ Union. Adopted by the Assembly
SA R36 (2019-2020): Creating a Study Committee that would evaluate the ACT/SAT test requirement for Cornell Admissions This resolution recommends that Cornell University convene a study group of faculty, employees, and students to analyze the potential effects of making the ACT/SAT optional for admissions. Adopted by the Assembly
SA R37 (2019-2020): Changing the "Women's Issues Representative At-Large" position to the "Womxn's Issues Representative At-Large" This resolution seeks to amend the Cornell Student Assembly Bylaws and Charter, changing the "Women's Issues Representative At-Large" position to the "Womxn's Issues Representative At-Large" Accepted by the President