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Office of the Assemblies

Student Assembly Meeting

Thursday, September 11, 2025

  • Term:
    2025-2026
  • Assembly/Committee: Student Assembly
  • Date & Time:
    Thu, Sep 11, 2025 - 4:45pm
    to
    6:30pm
  • Location:
    Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room (WSH407)/Zoom
  • Agenda:
  • Meeting Packet:
  • Audio Recording:
    SA20250911-01.MP3 (23.64 MB)
    SA20250911-02.MP3 (31.72 MB)
    SA20250911-03.MP3 (29.88 MB)
  • Minutes:

    Meeting Actions

    September 11, 2025

    407 Willard Straight Hall

    • Meeting called to order at 4:45 p.m.

    • Members Present: D. Addoquaye, A. Aftab, S. Agarwal, L. Blum, D.Carson, Z. deRham, G. Dorward, M. Ehrlich, C. Flournoy, E. Galperin, L. Han, V. Kakra, C. Kim, J. Purcell, H. Spector, J. Swavy, C. Tarala, A. Vallecillo, T. Waguespack, A. Walters, H. Watkins, J. Wu, E. Yao, K. Young.

    • Members Absent: K. Krishtopa

    • 9/4 minutes approved by unanimous consent.

    • Resolution 6: Making Meal Plans Equitable for South Campus Program Houses

        o Presented by Hayden Watkins

        o H. Watkins proposes that resolution be referred to Dining Services Committee

        o E. Galperin moves to refer Resolution 6 to Dining Services Committee

        o Resolution 6 Referred to Dining Services Committee by unanimous consent.

    • Resolution 7: Establishing the Student Employment Policy Committee

        o Presented by Aiden Vallecillo, Ezra Galperin, and Dylan Carson

        o Kennedy Young moves to close debate

        o Resolution 7 moved to Third Reading Calendar

    • Resolution 4: Approving Special Funding Request for Black Students United

        o Presented by Hayden Watkins, Christian Flournoy, and members of Black Students United

        o Hayden Watkins moves to amend line 15 to read "$4,000"

        o Ezra Galperin moves to close debate by unanimous consent.

        o Resolution 4 passes by vote of 20-2-2.

    • Resolution 5: Establishing the Technology Committee

        o Presented by Jinzhou Wu and Daniel Addoquaye

        o Ameera Aftab moves to close debate and vote on the resolution by unanimous consent.

        o Resolution 5 passes by vote of 23-0.

    • Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 5:55 p.m.



     

    Student Assembly Minutes 9_11_2025 (2)_0.pdf (121.74 KB)

Associated Resolutions

Resolution Abstract Status
SA R4 (2025-2026): Approving Special Projects Funding Request for Black Students United This resolution seeks to approve the Special Projects Funding Request for the Black Students United to cover attendance costs for the Congressional Black Caucus Retreat. Adopted by the Assembly
SA R5 (2025-2026): Establishing the Technology Committee This resolution establishes the Technology Committee as one of the Policy Committees of the Cornell Student Assembly. The committee will serve as a dedicated body for reviewing policies, programs, and initiatives related to information technology, digital tools, and student engagement with Cornell IT. Acknowledged by the President
SA R6 (2025-2026): Making Meal Plans Equitable for South Campus Program Houses This resolution improves meal access for the Veterans House and the Equity and Engagement Community by allowing both houses to enroll in the Collegetown Meal Plan. Committee Review
SA R7 (2025-2026): Establishing the Student Employment Policy Committee This resolution establishes the Student Employment Policy Committee as a Policy Committee of the Student Assembly to regulate the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for undergraduate student workers. Acknowledged by the President