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| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approval of the 2022-2023 Operating Budget | Acknowledged by the President | This is the operating budget for the EA 2022-2023 legislative session. | 01/17/2023 11:15am | Employee Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Commending the Service of Graduate and Professional Student Assembly President Preston Hanley | Acknowledged by the President | In his role as the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly president, Preston Hanley has served the Cornell community for the past year and a half. In that time, Preston has been an invaluable contributor to the success and evolution of the Cornell Graduate and Professional Student Assembly. This resolution commends Preston for his dedication, perseverance, and tenacity as Graduate and Professional Student Assembly president. | 11/28/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 4 | Requesting that the University Provide Funds for an MD Gynecologist at Cornell Health | Submitted to the President | The student health service at Cornell’s Ithaca campus, Cornell Health, does not currently have an MD gynecologist on staff, which impedes many students from receiving necessary gynecological care. This resolution requests that the university provide funding for Cornell Health to employ an MD gynecologist who is able to diagnose and treat the most common gynecological issues in the student population, including chronic vulvovaginal conditions and pelvic pain conditions. | 11/28/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 3 | Amendments to Appendix B of the GPSA Charter | Submitted to the President | Following the passage of GPSA Resolution18 Financial Incentive for Executive Committee (2021-2022) suggestions were given to the GPSA Executive Committee by President Pollack to make changes to the GPSA Charter by adding provisions for the GPSA to be able to fund its leadership, stated within Appendix B of the GPSA Charter. | 11/28/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 2 | Resolution Commending the Service of Graduate and Professional Student Trustee Liz Davis Frost | Acknowledged by the President | In her role as the Graduate and Professional Student Trustee, Liz Davis-Frost has served the Cornell community for the past two years. In that time, Liz has been a valuable contributor to the Cornell Graduate and Professional Student Assembly. This resolution commends Liz for her dedication and continued service to the Cornell community. | 09/26/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 1 | GPSA Internal Budget for the 2022-2023 Term | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution establishes the GPSA Internal Budget for the 2022-2023 term. | 08/29/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Reclassification of the Orientation Steering Committee Byline into the Tatkon Center for New Students | Draft | This resolution explains the current situation of the Orientation Steering Committee byline organization and highlights the importance of orientation at Cornell. Additionally, this resolution reclassifies the Orientation Steering Committee from an Undergraduate Student Organization into a Department Byline Organization under the Tatkon Center for New Students. | 02/02/2023 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 16 | Condemning Greek Life | Submitted to the President | The resolution condemns Greek life at Cornell after the recent events of sexual assault and drugging and their lack of action | 12/01/2022 6:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 15 | Requesting that the University Provide Funds for an MD Gynecologist at Cornell Health | Submitted to the President | The student health service at Cornell’s Ithaca campus, Cornell Health, does not currently have an MD gynecologist on staff, which impedes many students from receiving necessary gynecological care. This resolution requests that the university provide funding for Cornell Health to employ an MD gynecologist who is able to diagnose and treat the most common gynecological issues in the student population, including chronic vulvovaginal conditions and pelvic pain conditions. | 11/22/2022 5:15pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 14 | Approving Special Projects Funding Request for Willard Straight Hall Union Board | Submitted to the President | This resolution approves $1,000.00 of Special Projects Funding to the Willard Straight Hall Union Board to continue the Cornell tradition of serving freshly popped popcorn in the Willard Straight Hall lobby to those affiliated with Cornell University. | 11/17/2022 5:15pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 13 | Student Assembly Office of Ethics Bylaw Amendment | Returned by the President | This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Bylaws. These amendments to the Bylaws create an ex-officio position for the Chairperson of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics, permit members of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics to remain during executive session, and establish the format of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics. | 11/09/2022 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 12 | Supporting Survivors and Facilitating Harm-Reduction Strategies in Greek Life | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution condemns the recent events that affected our community and urges administration to implement harm-reduction strategies in Greek life. Community Co-Sponsors: Jordan Fuentes ‘23, Rebekah Ten Hagen ‘23, Jack Waldman ‘23, James Horrocks ‘23, Maria Lima Viera ‘23, Angela Sem ‘23, Jack Rifkin ‘23, Ariane Bretl ‘24, Jerry Sun ‘24, Mira Harris ‘24, Annelies Parke ‘23, Gideon Hyman ‘24, Dylan Rosoff ‘24. | 11/10/2022 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 11 | Establishing a Basic Needs Center & Expanding Low-income Resources at Cornell | Adopted by the Assembly | This resolution highlights the current need to make Basic Needs resources visible at Cornell and urges administration to establish a Basic Needs Center. | 11/03/2022 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 10 | Mitigating Negative Student Impact of 14% International Student Tax Withholding | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls for action on behalf of financial aid and tax offices at Cornell to increase preparation of international students receiving financial aid for the 14% tax withholding. | 10/27/2022 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 9 | Establishment of the HOTEL Commission | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution will establish the HOTEL Commission ad-hoc committee | 10/27/2022 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 8 | Office of Ethics By-Law Amendment | In Discussion | This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Bylaws. These amendments to the Bylaws create an ex-officio position for the Chairperson of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics, permits member of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics to remain during executive session, and establish the format of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics. | 10/27/2022 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 7 | Funding Anabel's Grocery | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution adjusts the Student Assembly budget to allocate necessary funds to Anabel's Grocery for FY22 and FY23 before it can apply for bi-line funding in the Academic Year 2023-2024. | 10/06/2022 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 5 | Condemning Antisemitism | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution condemns the rise of antisemitism at Cornell, affirming our commitment to respect and belonging. | 09/15/2022 5:30pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 4 | Amending and Ratifying the 2022-2023 Student Assembly Standing Rules | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution amends and ratifies the 2022-2023 Student Assembly Standing Rules | 09/08/2022 5:30pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 3 | Office of Ethics Bylaw Amendment | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Bylaws. These amendments to the Bylaws create an ex-officio position for the Chairperson of the Office of Ethics, permits member of the Office of Ethics to remain during executive session, and establish the format of the Office of Ethics. | 09/02/2022 6:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 2 | Approving the 2022-2023 Student Assembly Budget | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution approves the Student Assembly Operating Budget for the 2022-2023 academic year. | 09/02/2022 6:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 1 | Amendments to Election Rules for Fall 2022 | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution updates the Student Assembly Election Rules for the Fall 2022 Election. | 09/02/2022 5:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Amending the University Assembly Bylaws | In Discussion | This resolution describes the relationship between the University President and the University Assembly with respect to the Bylaws of the University Assembly. | 01/24/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 3 | Revision of Codes and Judiciary Committee Responsibilites | In Discussion | This resolution revises the responsibilities of the Codes and Judiciary Committee and changes the name of the committee. | 01/24/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 2 | Requesting that the University Provide Funds for an MD Gynecologist at Cornell Health | Submitted to the President | The student health service at Cornell's Ithaca campus, Cornell Health, does not currently have an MD Gynecologist on staff, which impedes many students from receiving necessary gynecological care. This resolution requests that the university provide funding for Cornell Health to employ an MD Gynecologist who is able to diagnose and treat the most common gynecological issues in the student population, including chronic vulvovaginal conditions and pelvic pain conditions. | 11/29/2022 6:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 1 | Updating the Charter of the Office of the University Ombuds | Acknowledged by the President | The University Ombuds Office is a confidential, independent, impartial, and informal resource available to students, staff, and faculty at the university to address conflicts, concerns, or other issues affecting their work, life, or study at Cornell. It offers a safe place to identify options for addressing individual situations. University practice since the 1969 establishment of the Office has been for its governing document to be approved by the “legislative body” of the University, currently the University Assembly. This resolution approves updates in the governing document, now named the Charter for the Office of the University Ombuds. | 10/25/2022 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |