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 R12: Empowering All Students in the Restructuring of Student Assembly | This resolution seeks to empower all students in the restructuring of the Student Assembly. | Tabled Indefinitely | Oct 27, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R9: Charter Changes | This resolution updates the Charter to remove outdated information and inefficiencies. | Accepted by the President | Oct 24, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R8: Requesting the Restoration of the Economics Department’s CPT Policy | This resolution asks for the restoration of the CPT work authorization by the Economics Department. | Tabled Indefinitely | Oct 22, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R5: In Support of the Proposed Renaming of Cornell Plantations | A resolution supporting the renaming of the "Cornell Plantations" to the "Cornell Botanic Gardens." | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 19, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | GPSA R2: A Resolution Approving the GPSA Internal Budget for the 2016-2017 Term | This resolution sets the internal budget of the GPSA for the 2016-2017 academic year. | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 18, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R7: Request for Reconsideration of Lighting policy on the Slope | The Student Assembly requests the University reconsider putting new lights on the slope, or, at the very least, use… | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 14, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R6: Policy Research and Planning Committee | This legislation seeks to add an ad-hoc committee to compile information about potential policies that can inform… | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 13, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R5: Updating the Charter | This resolution updates the Charter to remove outdated information and inefficiencies. | Returned by the President | Oct 13, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R4: Approval of the Elections Committee Slate | Per the Student Assembly Bylaws, after nomination of the slate for the Elections Committee and approval by the Staffing… | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 7, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R3: Approval of the 2016-2017 Operating Budget | This is the Operating Budget for the SA 2016-2017 Academic Year. | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 7, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R2: Student Assembly Bylaw Changes | The Student Assembly’s Bylaws need to be updated with regards to internal elections, lines of communication with… | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 7, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | SA R1: Approval of the Fall 2016 Standing Rules | The Student Assembly Charter dictates that the first meeting of the academic year must be used to approve the Standing… | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 7, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R2: Advocating an Inclusive Rebranding | This resolution encourages the Board of Trustees to include renaming the Cornell Plantations on their fall agenda. | Acknowledged by the President | Oct 3, 2016 |
| 2016-2017 | EA R1: Adoption of Toward New Destinations Initiatives 2016-17 | This resolution formalizes and approves the Towards New Destinations goals of the Employee Assembly | Acknowledged by the President | Aug 31, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R53: Updating the Charter | This resolution updates the Charter to remove outdated information and inefficiencies. | Returned by the President | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | GPSA R9: Resolution Concerning Graduate Student Lecturers and Clarity of Admission Letters | This resolution expresses the desire of the GPSA to see greater specificity in admissions letters sent to graduate… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 10, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R60: Adjusting the Cornell Academic Calendar | This resolution recommends moving February Break to the weekend including the final Sunday in February and adding… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R59: Increasing Sustainability and Comfort in Residential Dormitories | This resolution seeks to increase student comfort in residential halls and reduce carbon emissions by allowing… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R58: Funding SAD Light Therapy Lamps | This resolution seeks to allocate money from the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund to light therapy lamps in the… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R57: Towards a More Inclusive Learning Experience | This resolution calls for the creation of a comprehensive training program to improve faculty interactions within… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R56: Approving the Fall 2016 Election Rules | This resolution seeks to update the election rules that govern Student Assembly seats elected in Fall 2016. | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R55: Updating the Special Rules | This resolution updates the Student Assembly Special Rules. | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R52: Quarter System Review Committee Report | Upon completion of the Quarter System Review Committee investigation, the SA recommends that the administration affirm… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R51: Usage of the '15-'16 Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund | This resolution seeks to allocate a portion of the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund on the projects selected by the… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |
| 2015-2016 | SA R50: Revision to Appendix B of the Student Assembly Charter | Appendix B is responsible for regulating the Student Activity Fee and ensures that byline funded organizations spend… | Returned by the President | Jun 8, 2016 |