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Cornell University

Student Assembly - Resolution 31 (2022-2023)

Mandating Content Warnings for Traumatic Content in the Classroom

  • Term:
    2022-2023
  • Assembly:
  • Status: Rejected by the President
  • Abstract: Urging university officials to require instructors who present graphic traumatic content that may trigger the onset of symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to provide advance notice to students and refrain from penalizing students who opt out of exposure to such content.
  • Resolution File:
  • Supporting Documents:
  • Sponsors: Claire Ting (ct499), Shelby Lynn Williams (slw278)
  • Reviewing Committee: Academic Policy Committee

History

Action Date
Adopted by the Assembly Mar 23, 2023
Conveyed to the President Mar 31, 2023
Rejected by the President Apr 3, 2023

Associated Meetings

Assembly/Committee Date Meeting Minutes Details
Student Assembly Mar 23, 2023 View Minutes of Mar 23, 2023 meeting View Mar 23, 2023 Meeting