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University Assembly Meeting

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Associated Resolutions

Resolution Abstract Status
UA R12 (2017-2018): Increasing Access to Gender Neutral Bathrooms on Campus Request that Cornell University set the goal for itself that every building on campus will contain at least one gender neutral bathroom and residential buildings housing more than 400 people contain at least 2. Tabled Indefinitely
UA R15 (2017-2018): Opposing the Merger of the College of Human Ecology and the ILR School The University Assembly encourages the President to respect the will of the faculty of the two colleges and formally state her opposition to the proposed merger of the College of Human Ecology and the ILR School. Acknowledged by the President
UA R16 (2017-2018): Examining Cornell's Policies for Temporary Disability Parking to Ensure Financial Accessibility and Equal Access The University Assembly requests that the University Administration and the Office of Student and Campus Life examine the usage of Student Disability Services and ensure that it and its appurtenant programs are adequately resourced. The Assembly also requests that the Office of Transportation Services provide an update on this matter to the Assembly during the Fall 2018 Semester including follow-up steps taken. Rejected by the President
UA R17 (2017-2018): In Support of Cornell Employee Assembly Resolution #11: Promoting Staff Participation in Cornell Campus Climate Change Literacy Goals The University Assembly strongly supports the previously conveyed Employee Assembly Resolution 11, which aims to promote staff participation in Cornell Campus Climate Change Literacy Goals. Acknowledged by the President
UA R18 (2017-2018): Call for the Development of a Cornell Comprehensive Transportation Plan The University Assembly requests that President Martha Pollack direct the appropriate planning, safety, and facilities sectors of the university, coordinating with local transportation planning, facilities, and safety organizations and agencies engaged in transportation planning for the region, beginning in Spring 2019, to advance a comprehensive transportation study that will lead to the development of Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
 Rejected by the President
UA R19 (2017-2018): Affirming Cornell's Commitment to Ethical Investments and Financial Transparency The University Assembly requests that Cornell University make a commitment to ethical investing and operational transparency; and that the University conduct a due diligence investigation of its holdings with the Baupost Group and other investment partners for Puerto Rican debt and report said findings confidentially to the UA Budget Planning Committee for further feedback. Acknowledged by the President