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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | UA R13: Amending the University Assembly Bylaws to allow for the Continuation of Ad Hoc Committees and Subcommittees | This resolution amends the bylaws of the University Assembly to replace language that requires the dissolution of ad… | Tabled Indefinitely | Mar 2, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R16: In Support of the Cornell University Caribbean Students' Association's Demands | This resolution asks for the Student Assembly to support the demands of the Cornell University Caribbean Students… | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 16, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | UA R9: Resolution to re-name “Goldwin Smith Hall” in order to foster an increasingly inclusive campus environment | This resolution calls for the remaining of “Goldwin Smith Hall” to foster an increasingly inclusive campus environment | Committee Review | Feb 16, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | UA R7: In Support of an Independent Review of Cornell Admissions Practices | This resolution calls for the University to create a committee to look at and 3 admission’s practices and make… | Tabled Indefinitely | Feb 16, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R29: Extension to Good Samaritan Laws | This resolution asked that Cornell extends Good Samaritan Laws. | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 12, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R20: On the Proposed Changes to the Student Code of Conduct | The Student Assembly expresses its dissatisfaction with the procedures in changing the Code of Conduct. The SA makes… | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 12, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R19: Maintaining the University Assembly's Jurisdiction Over the Code of Conduct | This resolution supports maintaining the University Assembly's Jurisdiction Over the Code of Conduct. | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 12, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R28: Campus Policing Reform | The Student Assembly calls for Cornell University to adopt the following changes to university's policing system. | Tabled Indefinitely | Feb 11, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R17: Reduction of Convocation Committee's Student Activity Fee Allocation | This resolution is putting in place a temporary reduction of Convocation Committee's SAF allocation due to their… | Tabled Indefinitely | Feb 11, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | EA R6: Support for Student Assembly Leadership from Racism, Threats and Harassment | This resolution is a statement of support for Student Assembly Leadership in the face of racism, threats and harassment. | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 11, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R14: Amendment to 2019-2020 SA Resolution 14 (Establishing the Office of Student Government Relations): Creation of Bylaws | These amendments to the Student Assembly Bylaws seek to establish the bylaws for the Office of Student Government… | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 9, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R23: Demanding Cornell Allows Anabel's Grocery to Reopen for the Spring 2021 Semester | Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Cornell prohibited Anabel’s Grocery, a student-run and non-profit grocery store on… | Accepted by the President | Jan 29, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R30: Calling For the Disarmament of the Cornell University Police Department | This resolution is calling for the disarmament of the Cornell University Police Department. | Rejected by the President | Jan 27, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R9: Demanding Cornell Dissolve All Relations With The Ithaca Police Department | The purpose of this resolution is to call for Cornell University to dissolve all ties with the Ithaca Police Department… | Rejected by the President | Jan 27, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | EA R5: Thanking the Administration for their Continued Support of Staff During COVID-19 | In recognition of Cornell University Senior Leadership for their continued support of staff during the COVID-19… | Tabled Indefinitely | Jan 6, 2021 |
| 2020-2021 | UA R6: Maintaining the University Assembly's Jurisdiction Over the Code of Conduct | This resolution supports maintaining the University Assembly's Jurisdiction Over the Code of Conduct. | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 23, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | UA R5: In Recognition and Appreciation of Cornell University Students | This resolution is a formal recognition of the response of Cornell University students to the COVID-19 pandemic and to… | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 23, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | UA R4: Acknowledging the Passing of Transgender Day of Remembrance, Upholding the University Assembly’s Commitment to Representing Trans and Genderqueer Members of the Campus Community, and Establishing the LGBTQIA+ Facilitator to the University Assembly | This resolution expresses the Cornell University Assembly’s recognition of the 21st Transgender Day of Remembrance… | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 23, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | UA R3: Bylaw Changes to Require Recorded Voting | This resolution proposed adding a subsection to Article II of the Bylaws of the University Assembly that would require… | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 23, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | UA R2: Support for Native American and Indigenous Students at Cornell's Demands | This resolution calls for the University Assembly to support the demands of Native American and Indigenous Students at… | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 23, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R8: Cayuga Land Acknowledgement | This resolution calls for the Student Assembly to amend the Standing Rules to include a land acknowledgement of the… | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 22, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R7: Support for Native American and Indigenous Students at Cornell’s Demands | This resolution calls for the Student Assembly to support the demands of Native American and Indigenous Students at… | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 22, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | GPSA R6: On the Proposed Changes to the Student Code of Conduct | The GPSA expresses its dissatisfaction with the process of changing the Student Code of Conduct. The GPSA lists several… | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 22, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R21: Requiring a Community Member Chair the Research and Accountability Committee to Increase Constituent Accountability | The resolution seeks to provide more opportunities for the community to hold the Student Assembly accountable by… | Adopted by the Assembly | Dec 11, 2020 |
| 2020-2021 | SA R13: Approving the 2020-2021 Student Assembly Budget | This resolution approved the Student Assembly Operating Budget for 2020-2021 Academic Year. | Acknowledged by the President | Dec 9, 2020 |