Dear Ekarina,

Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 6: Approval of Rules for the Ivy+ Student Group.

Sincerely,

Martha Pollack

Martha E. Pollack

President, Cornell University

300 Day Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853

Tel: 607-255-5201

Dear President Pollack,

It is my pleasure to convey to you Resolution #5: Approval of Rules for the Ivy+ Student Group.

The Ivy+ Summit is an annual meeting of Graduate & Professional Student (GPS) Representative bodies of the Ivy+ schools where we have very productive discussions and share solutions for important issues facing the GPS body at our schools.

Dear Ekarina,

Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 5 - Ratification of Ivy+ Student Groups Constitution. Each time I meet with colleagues from peer institutions I come away with new ideas and energy. I’m so happy to see that the GPSA leaders have similar opportunities to share ideas with graduate and professional students from other schools in the Ivy+ group. 

Sincerely,

Martha Pollack

Martha E. Pollack

President, Cornell University

300 Day Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853

Dear Varun,

Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 38: Establishing Formal Committee – Administrator Relationships. While I appreciate the Student Assembly’s efforts to connect with the administration, I am returning this resolution for reconsideration. 

Dear Ekarina,

Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 7: Improving Outdoor Space at the Big Red Barn. I’m sure that the new picnic tables will be a welcome addition to the Big Red Barn and will be enjoyed by graduate and professional students for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Martha Pollack

Martha E. Pollack

President, Cornell University

300 Day Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853

Tel: 607-255-5201

www.cornell.edu

Dear Ekarina,

Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 4: Revising the GPSA Finance Commission Guidelines.

Sincerely,

Martha Pollack

Martha E. Pollack

President, Cornell University

300 Day Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853

Tel: 607-255-5201

www.cornell.edu

Dear Ekarina,

Dear Varun,
 
Thank you for conveying to me Resolution 39: Establishing an Ad-Hoc Committee for Investigating Course Absence Policy Reform. I acknowledge this resolution, and by copy of this email am sharing it with Dean of Faculty Charlie Van Loan for his information.  It is my understanding that he is in the process of updating the faculty handbook to strengthen the expectation that students are properly excused for religious holidays and varsity athletic competitions so I suggest you meet with him before you begin the work described in your resolution.