Context & Problem Statement

Whereas, Cornell Dining serves approximately 19,000 meals per day across over 30 dining locations and is nationally ranked for quality, yet the existing on-site signage beside food items only includes food names, allergen markers, and whether the item is vegan or vegetarian;

Whereas, the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund Commission has received four applications for the 2025 Spring semester;

Whereas, the $8,001.67 proposed allocation to the Cornell Astronomical Society will fund the renovation of Fuertes Observatory’s dome on the Cornell Ithaca campus;

Whereas, the $2,700.00 proposed allocation to the Library IT Department will fund the addition of 8 more monitor screens in libraries on the Cornell Ithaca campus;

Context & Problem Statement

Whereas, Cornell University currently charges between $600 and $1,200 annually for most student parking permits, with limited availability even at that price, creating a significant cost burden for students with financial need;

Whereas, students who live off-campus or commute from surrounding areas often have no viable alternative transportation, especially those working night shifts, attending clinical placements, or residing in housing not served by TCAT’s main lines;

Context & Problem Statement

Whereas, Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP) costs $3,828 per year, plus an additional $550 in annual health fees, totaling $4,378 annually per student, which imposes a financial burden on students who already qualify for federal insurance through Medicaid or Medicare;