SA R17 (2026-2027): Granting Free Cornell Health Counseling for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Whereas, Cornell Health houses the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) office, which provides psychological and mental health counselors to the Cornell University community,
Whereas, the Sexual Harassment & Assault Response and Education (SHARE) office acts as a free service connecting survivors of sexual violence with a SHARE advocate who can aid students navigating their options for reporting a sexual assault,
SA R16 (2026-2027): Requesting Consent and Substance Use Training Materials from Orientation
Whereas, incoming students are required to complete a series of trainings before enrolling at Cornell,
Whereas, this training includes videos demonstrating consent, both through recorded lectures and mock scenarios,
Whereas, this training also features the role of substance use, including alcohol and drugs, on an individual’s ability to give consent,
SA R15 (2026-2027): Institutional Transparency and Accountability in the University’s Response to Sexual Assault
Whereas, a sexual assault was reported to have occurred at the Xi chapter house of the Chi Phi fraternity on October 19, 2024, and the University closed that chapter in 2024 and has kept it barred from campus since [1],
Whereas, in September 2026, a former Cornell student filed a civil lawsuit in New York State court naming the University, national and local Chi Phi organizations, seven current and former chapter members, and other parties [2],