Dear President Pollack,

It is my pleasure to convey to you University Assembly Resolution #7 for the 2016-2017 Session.

Formally thanking the members of our committees and affiliated offices is an important tradition of the Assembly given the hard work and dedication so many students, faculty, and staff put into making sure we can effectively represent the interests of the community; we are deeply appreciative of their efforts.

Please let me know should you have any questions or concerns.

Best,
Gabe

EA R5: Endorsing “The Ithaca Plan: A Public Health and Safety Approach to Drugs and Drug Policy”
Abstract: This resolution is a show of community support and UA endorsement for the proposed “Ithaca Plan” to address opiate addiction in Ithaca, NY.
Sponsored by: Jeramy Kruser, Research and Technology Transfer Representative, Employee Assembly; Linda Copman, Employee; University Assembly;
Reviewed by: Executive Committee, 11/02/2016

Dear President Pollack,

I would like to convey the Student Assembly’s 40th resolution of the year to you. This resolution recommends the formation of an ad-hoc committee of faculty and students, charged with exploring inter-departmental exam-scheduling coordination, increased student consultation, increased faculty communication, a reconsideration of the 24-hour rule for final exams, and general transparency concerning exam scheduling procedures.

Resolution 40 is A Comprehensive Investigation into Cornell Exam Scheduling.

Dear President Pollack,

It is my pleasure to convey to you the University Assembly Resolution #6, sponsored by Mr. Jeramy Kruser, an Employee Representative on the UA, and Mr. Ulysses Smith, the Chair of the UA Campus Welfare Committee.

This resolution was approved by a 14-0-1 vote of the Assembly at our April 11th meeting.

It specifically calls upon the University to improve its compliance with accessibility standards, such as the WCAG 2.0 AA Standards, and it outlines a comprehensive timeline whereby we would like to see these standards achieved.

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 37: Recommendations for College of Business Curriculum Review. This resolution has been sent to Dean Dutta, and Amanda Shaw, Assistant Dean of Student Services for the S.C. Johnson College of Business, who will be helping disseminate this resolution to her colleagues for their consideration.

Sincerely,

Martha Pollack

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 32: Improving Access to Concentrations and Minors in the College of Business. As we establish the S.C. Johnson College of Business, I believe it is valuable to hear recommendations from our students. Amanda Shaw, Assistant Dean of Student Services for the S.C. Johnson College of Business will be helping disseminate this resolution to her colleagues for their consideration.

Thank you for your recommendation on this new academic opportunity for current and future Cornellians.

Sincerely,

Dear Jordan,

I acknowledge receipt of Student Assembly Resolution 35: Addressing the Collegiate Readership Program Surplus. I am pleased to see that your move to electronic subscriptions resulted in such significant cost savings, and will be used to support other student projects.

Sincerely,

Martha Pollack