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Community Building: Engaging in Difficult Conversations

Staff want to find continued ways to support the diverse population and engage in community building: How do we engage in difficult conversations with those around us, in a respectful and productive manner, especially when we share differing and perhaps emotionally charged perspectives? This panel discussion was held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST).   Panelists included:
  • Mary Opperman, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Angela C.

SA R29 (2020-2021): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Cat,   Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 29: Extension to Good Samaritan Laws. I acknowledge receipt of this resolution, and would like to note that Cornell does not have the power to expand the state’s Good Samaritan Law as that is a matter for state government. Cornell does have a Good Samaritan Protocol, which is similar to New York State’s Good Samaritan Law, and applies to university policies.

SA R20 (2020-2021): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Cat,   I am writing to acknowledge and to thank you for sharing Resolution 19, “Maintaining the University Assembly’s Jurisdiction Over the Code of Conduct” and Resolution 20, “On the Proposed Changes to the Student Code of Conduct” for my consideration. As you know, after deep consideration of the campus community’s perspectives, the Board of Trustees adopted a new Student Code of Conduct and Procedures at its December 10 meeting.     While the day-to-day administration of the code and procedures will now reside with Student & Campus Life (SCL), the UA wi

SA R19 (2020-2021): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Cat,   I am writing to acknowledge and to thank you for sharing Resolution 19, “Maintaining the University Assembly’s Jurisdiction Over the Code of Conduct” and Resolution 20, “On the Proposed Changes to the Student Code of Conduct” for my consideration. As you know, after deep consideration of the campus community’s perspectives, the Board of Trustees adopted a new Student Code of Conduct and Procedures at its December 10 meeting.     While the day-to-day administration of the code and procedures will now reside with Student & Campus Life (SCL), the UA wi

EA R6 (2020-2021): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Hei Hei,   Thank you for submitting EA R6: Support for Student Assembly Leadership from Racism, Threats and Harassment. I agree that racist and violent harassment has no place on our campus or in our public discourse.    As reflected in our core values, we are committed to creating a community of belonging that values the importance of free and open inquiry.
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