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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | SA R37: Recommendations for College of Business Curriculum Review | This resolution requests an investigation the curriculum of the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, as… | Deferred by the President | May 16, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R32: Improving Access to Concentrations and Minors in the College of Business | This resolution aims to increase efficiencies and access between the School of Hotel Administration and the Dyson… | Deferred by the President | May 16, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R38: Special Projects: Slope Day | This resolution gives the Slope Day Programming Board $12,000 as SA Special Projects funding. | Acknowledged by the President | May 10, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R35: Addressing the Collegiate Readership Program Surplus | This resolution transfers surplus funds from the Collegiate Readership Program Byline account to the Student Assembly… | Acknowledged by the President | May 10, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R19: Recommending Uniformity in Faculty Laptop Policies | This resolution requests that faculty allow greater freedom of student laptop usage in classes that require significant… | Deferred by the President | May 10, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R15: Subsidizing the BRB's 25th Anniversary Improvements | This resolution recognizes the BRB's 25th Anniversary this year and the BRB's funding drive to purchase… | Accepted by the President | May 5, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R44: Increasing Diverse Reach of Byline Funded Organizations | This resolution calls for the Cornell Student Assembly to implement a pilot program to analyze and promote diversity… | Tabled Indefinitely | May 4, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R34: Accessibility & Affordability of Cornell's Fitness Centers | This resolution calls for the administration to address student concerns facing the accessibility and affordability of… | Adopted by the Assembly | May 4, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R11: Establishment of a Transportation Task Force | This resolution requests the establishment of an ad hoc committee to review transportation concerns expressed by… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 26, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R10: Revision of the Employee Assembly Charter and Bylaws | This resolution updates the governing documents of the Employee Assembly to reflect current practices and a more… | Accepted by the President | Apr 14, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R9: A Call for Action Regarding Cornell Students Facing Uncertainties in Academic Access | A resolution to help Cornell students have continued access to their education. | Accepted by the President | Apr 14, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R11: Adopting Standing Rules | Standing Rules to regulate discussion during meetings of the GPSA. | Accepted by the President | Apr 12, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R4: Cornell Commitment to Web Accessibility | This resolution calls for the University to adopt Web Content Accessibility Standards for all new websites and require… | Rejected by the President | Apr 12, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R30: Affirming Cornell’s Stance on Supporting the Rights of Transgender Individuals | This resolution seeks to affirm Cornell’s support of Transgender Individuals | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 11, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R12: Subsidizing Graduate and Professional Student Travel to the March for Science | A resolution to help fund ASAP's trip to D.C. for the March for Science. | Accepted by the President | Apr 11, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R31: Audit of Cornell University Administration Finances | This resolution is a formal request for information from the University for Financial Data regarding the University… | Tabled Indefinitely | Mar 29, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R28: Amending the Class Council's Constitution and Creating the Class Council's By-Laws | This resolution presents changes to the Class Councils’ governing documents for Student Assembly approval. | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 20, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R8: In Support of DACA Students & Foreign Nationals at Cornell University | This resolution is a formal endorsement by the Employee Assembly to declare its intent to provide support to our… | Returned by the President | Mar 20, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R29: Promoting Fair and Humane Labor Practices in Qatar | The Student Assembly, Amnesty International at Cornell University, and Cornell Organization for Labor Action recommend… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 17, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R8: On Responses to the Recent Executive Order "Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States" by Cornell and Peers | A resolution regarding the recent executive order on immigration. | Accepted by the President | Mar 7, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R21: Approving the Spring 2017 Election Rules | This resolution seeks to update the election rules that govern Student Assembly seats elected in Fall 2016. | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 6, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | UA R1: Updating and Clarifying University Assembly Charter and Bylaws | This Resolution proposes updates and clarifications to the University Assembly Charter and Bylaws. | Accepted by the President | Feb 27, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R25: Expanding Ideological Diversity among Faculty Members | The Student Assembly requests the Faculty Senate create an ad-hoc committee to investigate ways to increase and improve… | Rejected by the Assembly | Feb 16, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R9: In Recognition and Appreciation of Leon Lawrence | This resolution recognizes the passing of Leon Lawrence, and honors him for his<br />contributions to Cornell… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 15, 2017 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R10: Workers' Compensation Coverage & Fair Medical Leaves and Disability Coverage for Graduate Employees | To clarify Cornell's workers' compensation coverage policies for graduate student employees. | Committee Review | Feb 13, 2017 |