Whereas, students with allergies currently must wait approximately ten to fifteen minutes for allergy-safe hot food options,
Whereas, students with allergies may not always have sufficient time to wait for hot food,
Whereas, students with allergies should be able to easily access hot food at allergy stations just as readily as students without allergies can,
Be it therefore resolved, that hot plates be placed in dining halls throughout campus to provide hot, immediately available gluten-free pizza or pasta,

Whereas, during tabling, many students complained of poor sidewalk conditions that caused them to fall and get injured.
Whereas, students with mobility aids are having difficulties navigating campus with poorly maintained paths. This is not limited to sidewalks, and many students report slipping on the metal part of the Thurston Avenue Bridge.

Authoredby: Zora de Rham ‘27

Endorsed by: Christian Flournoy‘27, Kennedy Young ‘28, Max Ehrlich ‘26, Daniel Addoquaye ’28, Myshay Causey ‘29, Jocelyn Swavy ‘28

Type of Action: Internal Policy

Originally Presented: 02/26/2026

Whereas, disabled students rely on accurate and accessible information to make informed14decisions about their living arrangements;
Whereas, Cornell's Housing & Residential Life website and individual residential CampusGroups webpages currently lack information about the presence or absence of elevators and ramps;
Whereas, the absence of this information forces disabled students to independently research accessibility or discover barriers only after housing assignments are made, creating stress and potential safety risks;

Whereas, universities have an obligation to uphold ethical standards and ensure that speakers invited by the administration do not legitimize violence, undermine international law, or compromise the safety and wellbeing of students,

Whereas, Cornell University’s administration has utilized events such as Pathways to Peace to host speakers whose public records are associated with the planning, justification, or execution of large-scale violence,

Whereas, the Cornell Persian Students Organization (PSO) has an annual allocation of $3000 from the Student Activities Funding Commission (SAFC),
Whereas, the PSO seeks funding for the Cornell Persian New Year Celebration,
Whereas, the total cost of the event is $24000,
Whereas, Part B: Special Projects Funding, Section 1, of the Standing Rules reads: 

Whereas, the International Affairs Society at Cornell has an annual allocation of $8000 from the Student Activities Funding Commission (SAFC),
Whereas, the International Affairs Society seeks funding for the North American Model United Nations Conference,
Whereas, the total cost of the conference is $5120,

Abstract: This resolution recommends that colleges respect students’ decision-making autonomy by keeping semesterly credit limits at or above 22 credits. The recommendation also permits an exception for first-year students.

Authored by: Max Ehrlich ‘26

Sponsored by: Lydia Blum ’27, Aidan Moodley ‘29

Whereas, the Student Assembly reclassified the Offices of Ethics and Elections as “Independent Offices” early in the fall of 2024;
Whereas, in the fall of 2024, the function of the Student Assembly was hindered when elections were delayed following an ineffective Director of Elections’ delayed resignation. This issue would have been avoided had the Student Assembly been able to call a vote of no confidence;

Whereas, the Assembly relies on standing committees and liaisons to carry out essential functions of shared governance and student representation on campus, 
Whereas, committees and liaisons often face challenges maintaining consistent progress throughout the semester without regular accountability checks, 
Whereas, establishing predetermined reporting dates at the start of each semester would provide structure and ensure all committees remain active in pursuing their goals,