Resolutions
Resolutions advocate for the opinion or will of a constituency, and may be approved or dismissed as the result of an Assembly vote.
Please use the "Assembly Filter" options to narrow your search. For more information on Resolutions, see Issue Resolution Decision Tree (PDF) (prepared by the EA) as well. Archival resolutions may be found on the Assemblies Archive Website, which documents Assemblies History and Records from between 2006 and 2010.*
*Prior years' history in bound printed volumes are available for review in the Office of the Assemblies, 109 Day Hall, during regular business hours.
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| Term | Resolution | Abstract | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | SA R18: Addressing the Delays and Lack of Transparency Surrounding the Risley Shops and Theater Repair Timeline | This resolution requests clarity from the Cornell administration (specifically Cornell Environmental Health and Safety… | Adopted-Waiting for Additional Materials | Oct 15, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R7: Reforming Annual Anti-Bias and Transparency Training Procedures | This resolution transfers responsibility for developing the Student Assembly’s annual anti-bias and transparency… | Accepted by the President | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R6: Solidifying Students with Disabilities' Representation in Assembly Programming | This resolution requires the Students with Disabilities Representative to serve on the Campus Pulse Committee. | Accepted by the President | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R3: Introducing a Mechanism for Ensured Engagement and Outreach by Members of the Student Assembly | A resolution introducing a Student Assembly Charter amendment to track Assembly members’ engagement and outreach with… | Accepted by the President | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R27: Condemning Aggressive Media and Business Conduct Towards the Cornell Student Body | Members of the student body have reported being harassed by media outlets over the past couple of weeks. This includes… | In Discussion | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R26: Comprehensive Sexual Assault Prevention Training and Student Review of Curricula | This resolution sets content and format requirements for sexual assault prevention training delivered to sorority and… | In Discussion | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R25: To Pilot Secured Residential Communities | This resolution proposes that a secure housing pilot floor or community be established for individuals who want a… | In Discussion | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R24: Bi-Semesterly Updates on Participation Grades | This resolution proposes a bi-semesterly posted or available participation grade for classes where participation… | In Discussion | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R23: Transparency Regarding Cornell Administration Statements | Urging the Cornell Administration to release transparent statements on campus communications that cover the full scope… | In Discussion | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R22: Recommending Academic Flexibility During Campus Crises | This resolution recommends a blanket academic flexibility policy for all students during campus crises, including… | In Discussion | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R21: Abolition of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and its Affiliated Fraternitites | This resolution seeks to formally abolish the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and its affiliated fraternities. | Tabled Indefinitely | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R19: Supporting New York State Senate Bill s54A | The Cornell Student Assembly voices support for New York State Senate Bill S54A, which “prohibits the use of… | In Discussion | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | EA R1: Approval of the 2026-2027 Operating Budget | This is the operating budget for the EA 2026-2027 legislative session. | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R17: Granting Free Cornell Health Counseling for Survivors of Sexual Assault | This resolution recommends survivors of sexual assault have costs waived for counseling at Cornell Health during the… | Submitted to the President | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R16: Requesting Consent and Substance Use Training Materials from Orientation | This resolution requests consent and substance use training materials used during orientation week, and the rationale… | Submitted to the President | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R15: Institutional Transparency and Accountability in the University’s Response to Sexual Assault | This resolution responds to the University’s handling of the 2024 Chi Phi sexual assault case and to the broader… | Submitted to the President | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R10: Upholding Cornell's Health Excuse Policy and Ending Faculty Requests for Medical Notes | This resolution calls on the Office of the Dean of Faculty and the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate… | In Discussion | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R9: Expanding the Office of Ethics and the Office of Elections, Requiring Continuity of Membership, and Establishing an ROTC Liaison | This resolution amends Article VI, Section 7 of the Student Assembly Bylaws to expand the Office of Ethics from seven… | In Discussion | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R8: Amending the Faculty Handbook to Require Syllabus Publication on the Class Roster and Encourage Common Syllabi for Multi-Section Courses | This resolution recommends two amendments to Section 6.1 of the Faculty Handbook. The first replaces the existing… | Submitted to the President | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R1: Adopting the Standing Rules of the 2026-2027 Term of the Student Assembly | This resolution adopts the Standing Rules of the 2026-2027 term of the Student Assembly. | Acknowledged by the President | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R5: Removing Fixed SAFC Student Activity Fee Allocation Requirement | Allowing the Assembly greater flexibility to set SAFC’s allocation based on demonstrated need, byline organization… | Adopted by the Assembly | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R2: Clarifying Practical Training Options for International Students | This resolution calls on Cornell International Services to promptly clarify the current availability of Curricular… | Submitted to the President | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | GPSA R1: GPSA FY27 Internal Budget | This resolution approves the Internal GPSA Budget. | Acknowledged by the President | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R20: Protecting Minority-Based Programs at Cornell | Calling on Cornell University to protect programs supporting minority students from proposed federal regulations… | In Discussion | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 2026-2027 | SA R11: Modernizing the Student Assembly Charter by Removing Organizations Not Funded Directly by the Student Activity Fee | This resolution makes small updates to the Student Assembly Charter by removing organizations no longer funded by the… | In Discussion |