Whereas, the Student Assembly Charter outlines guidelines to be followed by by-line funded organizations in Appendix B,
Whereas, Appendix B, Section 4 includes specific by-line relevant guidelines for each organization to follow,
Whereas, the Environmental Collaborative is no longer designated a by-line funded organization, per the 2023-2024 fee-setting cycle,
Whereas, Alternative Breaks is no longer designated a by-line funded organization, per a fine totaling 100% of the organization’s annual allocation in AY 2024-2025,
Whereas, Alternative Breaks did not reapply for by-line funding in the 2025-2026 fee-setting cycle,
Whereas, Empathy Assistance and Referral Services is no longer designated a by-line funded organization, per the 2025-2026 fee-setting cycle,
Whereas, the Student Assembly Charter should only provide organization-specific guidelines for organizations funded directly by the Student Activity Fee,
Be it therefore resolved, lines 1084-1099 of the Student Assembly Charter be struck, with the specified content reading:
“iii. Environmental Collaborative
a. Cornell Environmental Collaborative shall receive advising (organizational guidance, staff support, financial, etc.) and programmatic collaboration from the Campus Sustainability Office.
b. Environmental Collaborative unites student groups on-campus toward environmental sustainability by doing the following:
(1) Increasing dialogue amongst environmental organizations and all other interested organizations
(2) Launching and uphold meaningful venues for reducing negative environmental impact and upholding social justice and to provide opportunities for all students to gain knowledge and experience in relevant issues
(3) Provide support to and information for existing environmental initiatives
(4) Fostering meaningful relationships with Cornell’s administration and the Ithaca community.
c. Shall provide a description of how funds are allocated to each organization under their umbrella.”
Be it further resolved, lines 894-903 of the Student Assembly Charter be struck, with the specified content reading:
“i. Alternative Breaks
a. The Alternative Breaks allocation shall be managed and overseen by the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.
b. The Alternative Breaks allocation shall provide individual students with finance support for Alternative Breaks opportunities.
c. Alternative Breaks is a student-led organization of the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement committed to learning about social justice issues through a racial equity and intersectional lens. By analyzing root causes and working to shift societal narratives by addressing implicit biases, students are better prepared to engage in meaningful service with community agencies.”
Be it finally resolved, lines 923-925 of the Student Assembly Charter be struck, with the specified content reading:
“v. Empathy Assistance and Referral Service (EARS)
a. Empathy Assistance and Referral Service allocation shall be managed and overseen by the Skorton”
Respectfully Submitted,
Hayden Watkins
Executive Vice President, Student Assembly
