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Office of the Assemblies

Student Assembly Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Associated Resolutions

Resolution Abstract Status
SA R43 (2025-2026): Creating Restrictions & Evaluation Criteria around the Special projects Fund Creation of a formal requirement that restricts utility of the Special Projects Fund beyond just “extracurricular activities”. Restructures the usage of the fund to be more equitable and incentivizes organizations to apply for the fund for the betterment of all Cornellians, not just a select few. Rejected by the Assembly
SA R60 (2025-2026): Free Laundry Moving to put laundry costs on initial financial forms to increase transparency between students and Cornell University. In Discussion
SA R61 (2025-2026): Calling for the Termination of Cornell University’s Partnership with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology While Preserving Cornell Tech This resolution calls on Cornell University to terminate its institutional partnership with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology while maintaining Cornell Tech as an independent Cornell campus. It cites ethical and legal concerns regarding the Technion’s involvement in military research and technologies linked to human rights violations, arguing that continued collaboration conflicts with Cornell’s values and mission. The resolution further urges divestment from joint programs and the implementation of transparent ethical review processes for international partnerships. Rejected by the President
SA R62 (2025-2026): Health Vending Machine Expansion to West & Collegetown Communities This resolution proposes that one dormitory on West Campus and one dormitory on South Campus be equipped with free vending machines offering a variety of essential health-related supplies, including non-prescription medications, sexual health supplies, COVID-19 antigen tests, and Narcan. This funding shall be transferred from the Student Assembly Reserves Account to the SHAC Account. These free vending machines will be restocked by SHAC members once per semester. Submitted to the President
SA R63 (2025-2026): Recognizing September 25 and Establishing a “Survey Service Window” Administered by Student & Campus Life This resolution recognizes September 25, observed as National Research Administrator Day, as an annual campus moment to uplift the role of research, assessment, and data stewardship in improving student life. It establishes a three-hour Survey Service Window on September 25 each year during which undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to complete designated SCL-critical surveys (e.g., Cornell Health, Housing & Residential Life, wellbeing/service delivery assessments). The Student Assembly Campus Pulse Committee will coordinate implementation, communications, and accountability. Submitted to the President
SA R64 (2025-2026): Approving Special Projects Request for Bhangra at Cornell This resolution approves $5000 of Special Projects funding for Bhangra at Cornell Rejected by the Assembly
SA R65 (2025-2026): Approving Additional Special Projects Request for the Young Democratic Socialists of America This resolution approves $3309.59 of Special Projects funding for the Young Democratic Socialists of America Cornell Chapter for the Young Democratic Socialists of America Winter Organizing Conference. Adopted by the Assembly
SA R66 (2025-2026): Reassessing Resolution 21: Approving the Recommendation for the 2026-2028 Student Activity Fee This resolution approves a new recommendation for the 2026-2028 Student Activity Fee. Readjustments are a result of the Finance Committee’s reassessment after the rejection of the initially proposed Student Activity Fee in Resolution 21. Submitted to the President