UA R6 (2014-2015): Returned by the President
Dear Matthew,
Thank you for submitting the University Assembly’s Resolution 6, Divestment from Companies Producing Fossil Fuels and Holding Fossil Fuel Reserves. I respect and share the Assembly’s commitment to the well-being of our planet and its populations, as reflected in the resolution.
UA R13 (2014-2015): Accepted by the President
Dear Jim,
Thank you for conveying UA Resolution 13 – Recognition of Outstanding Support to the AY 2015 Legislative Session. I accept this resolution in its entirety.
The resolution’s overview of support reflects an impressive record of work carried out by the Assembly that covers an unusually broad set of concerns related to the welfare of the university, our campus community and the world beyond our campus.
Thank you for conveying UA Resolution 13 – Recognition of Outstanding Support to the AY 2015 Legislative Session. I accept this resolution in its entirety.
The resolution’s overview of support reflects an impressive record of work carried out by the Assembly that covers an unusually broad set of concerns related to the welfare of the university, our campus community and the world beyond our campus.
SA R68 (2014-2015): Accepted by the President
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing Resolution 68: Call for a Voting Space on the Cornell Campus. I support the voting guide and registration forms initiative, provided the guide has inputs and buy-in from other active student political party organizations during any given year, and that the Willard Straight Hall Student Union Board is in agreement. The Office of Community Relations in 110 Day Hall also provides voter registration forms on a year-round basis, reflecting Cornell’s obligation under the Higher Education Act to provide voter registration materials.
Thank you for sharing Resolution 68: Call for a Voting Space on the Cornell Campus. I support the voting guide and registration forms initiative, provided the guide has inputs and buy-in from other active student political party organizations during any given year, and that the Willard Straight Hall Student Union Board is in agreement. The Office of Community Relations in 110 Day Hall also provides voter registration forms on a year-round basis, reflecting Cornell’s obligation under the Higher Education Act to provide voter registration materials.
SA R69 (2014-2015): Acknowledged by the President
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing Resolution 69: Clarifying and Expanding the use of the Students Helping Students Fund. I appreciate your work to formalize your policies and practices. It is an important step, especially during a time of transition.
Regards,
David Skorton
Thank you for sharing Resolution 69: Clarifying and Expanding the use of the Students Helping Students Fund. I appreciate your work to formalize your policies and practices. It is an important step, especially during a time of transition.
Regards,
David Skorton
SA R72 (2014-2015): Accepted by the President
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing Resolution 72: Enhancing Hearing Impairment Service at the Cornell Commencement Ceremony. I understand that you have been in touch with administrators to discuss these recommendations, and that they are willing to work with you to develop a survey. Please be sure that the Accessibility Accommodation Committee works closely on this endeavor with Connie Mabry, Katherine Fahey, and Jennifer Davis.
I appreciate the Student Assembly’s attempt to improve information about the accessibility options for commencement weekend.
Regards,
Thank you for sharing Resolution 72: Enhancing Hearing Impairment Service at the Cornell Commencement Ceremony. I understand that you have been in touch with administrators to discuss these recommendations, and that they are willing to work with you to develop a survey. Please be sure that the Accessibility Accommodation Committee works closely on this endeavor with Connie Mabry, Katherine Fahey, and Jennifer Davis.
I appreciate the Student Assembly’s attempt to improve information about the accessibility options for commencement weekend.
Regards,
SA R74 (2014-2015): Accepted by the President
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing the Student Assembly’s recommendation that Cornell adopt the Big Red Bear as the university’s official mascot. As I said in my response last year, I am supportive of this recommendation, will share it with President-elect Garrett and the University Counsel’s Office, who can assist with getting this on the agenda for the Board of Trustees to review and vote.
Thank you for sharing the Student Assembly’s recommendation that Cornell adopt the Big Red Bear as the university’s official mascot. As I said in my response last year, I am supportive of this recommendation, will share it with President-elect Garrett and the University Counsel’s Office, who can assist with getting this on the agenda for the Board of Trustees to review and vote.
SA R73 (2014-2015): Returned by the President
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing Resolution 73: Annual United Student Body Update. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity on the Cornell campus, and am pleased to see that the United Student Body will be reviewed annually.
Thank you for sharing Resolution 73: Annual United Student Body Update. I appreciate the Student Assembly’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity on the Cornell campus, and am pleased to see that the United Student Body will be reviewed annually.
SA R60 (2014-2015): Conveyed to the President
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 2:15 PM
To: OA-ACTIONS-L
Cc: Juliana Rose Batista; Emma Leigh Johnston
Subject: [oa-actions-l] Student Assembly Resolutions 59 and 60
Dear President Skorton,
I would like to convey Resolution 59: SA Bylaw Changes (attached in its final form) and Resolution 60: S.A. Standing Rule Changes to you. These resolutions were sponsored by Emma Johnston, our Executive Vice President-elect, Juliana Batista, our President-elect, and Jordan Berger, our Parliamentarian.
To: OA-ACTIONS-L
Cc: Juliana Rose Batista; Emma Leigh Johnston
Subject: [oa-actions-l] Student Assembly Resolutions 59 and 60
Dear President Skorton,
I would like to convey Resolution 59: SA Bylaw Changes (attached in its final form) and Resolution 60: S.A. Standing Rule Changes to you. These resolutions were sponsored by Emma Johnston, our Executive Vice President-elect, Juliana Batista, our President-elect, and Jordan Berger, our Parliamentarian.
SA R59 (2014-2015): Accepted by the President
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing Resolution 59: SA Bylaw Changes. While I have no issues with the establishment of these committees, I hope that they plan to operate in conjunction with the campus departments with which they correspond. I approve this resolution.
I encourage the Academic Affairs Committee to connect with the Provost as well as the Dean of the Faculty and Dean of Students. I also would encourage the City and Local Affairs Committee to connect with the Office of Community Relations.
Thank you for sharing Resolution 59: SA Bylaw Changes. While I have no issues with the establishment of these committees, I hope that they plan to operate in conjunction with the campus departments with which they correspond. I approve this resolution.
I encourage the Academic Affairs Committee to connect with the Provost as well as the Dean of the Faculty and Dean of Students. I also would encourage the City and Local Affairs Committee to connect with the Office of Community Relations.
SA R65 (2014-2015): Returned by the President
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing Resolution 65, Developing and Funding a Student Run Grocery Store. I am impressed with the commitment of the Student Assembly to help address a need that appears quite real for some subset of the Cornell student body. That said, I am sending the proposal back for reconsideration until all the issues you outlined in the resolution are addressed to the satisfaction of everyone outlined in the resolution.