Student Assembly Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Term:
2019-2020
- Assembly/Committee: Student Assembly
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Date & Time:
Thu, Feb 20, 2020 - 4:45pmto6:30pm
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Location:
Memorial Room, Willard Straight Hall
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Agenda:
2-20-20_student_assembly_agenda.pdf (92.73 KB)
- Meeting Packet:
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Audio Recording:
sa_audio_2020-02-20_mixdown.mp3 (76.24 MB)
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Minutes:
sa_minutes_2020-02-20.pdf (198.64 KB)
Associated Resolutions
| Resolution | Abstract | Status |
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| 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 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 R38 (2019-2020): Approving Special Projects Request for Black Students United | This resolution approves $5,000 of Special Projects funding to Black Students United to take a trip to DC celebrating Black history month. | Adopted by the Assembly |
| SA R39 (2019-2020): Approving Special Projects Request for Smart is Strong Foundation | This resolution approves $500 of Special Projects funding to the Smart is Strong Foundation in assisting with the funding for the International Women’s Day Conference. | Adopted by the Assembly |
| SA R40 (2019-2020): Reversing the Special Projects Funding Decision for Cornell Fashion Collective | This resolution reverses the Special projects Funding of $2,000 for Cornell Fashion Collective because they are already receiving funds for the same project from SAIFC. | Adopted by the Assembly |
| SA R41 (2019-2020): Creating an ad-hoc Committee for Comprehensive Housing Policy Review | This resolution creates an ad-hoc committee of the Student Assembly to work with the Residential Student Congress and the Department of Student and Campus Life on housing policy. | Adopted by the Assembly |
| SA R42 (2019-2020): Reducing the Number of Petition Signatures Needed for Certain At-Large Positions | This resolution seeks to amend the Student Assembly Election Rules and reduce the number of petition signatures needed to become a candidate for at-large identity-based positions. | Adopted by the Assembly |