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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | SA R53: Special Projects Funding for Students Against the Sexual Solicitation of Youth | This resolution approves $1,315 of Special Projects funding to Student Against the Sexual Solicitation of Youth. | Rejected by the Assembly | Mar 12, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R49: Amendment To S.A. Resolution 7 (Establishing the Office of the Student Advocate Bylaws) - Creation of the Director of International Student Affairs | This resolution is intended to created the Director of International Student Affairs under the Office of the Student… | Adopted by the Assembly | Mar 5, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R46: In Support of Joining Today's Students Coalition | This resolution approves the Student Assembly joining Today’s Students Coalition | Adopted by the Assembly | Mar 5, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R45: Amending the Student Assembly Budget | This resolution approves $5,000 of the Student Assembly budget to be used on the Student Assembly Gala. | Adopted by the Assembly | Mar 5, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | UA R5: Support of the Divestment from Fossil Fuels | Given the global climate emergency and our desire for Cornell to remain a leader in promoting a sustainable future, we… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 5, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | EA R5: Support of the Divestment from Fossil Fuels | Given the global climate emergency and our desire for Cornell to remain a leader in promoting a sustainable future, we… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 5, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R44: Creating the Laundry Reform Task Force | This resolution creates an ad-hoc committee whose charge is to review current laundry policies, recommend changes to… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 27, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R39: Approving Special Projects Request for Smart is Strong Foundation | This resolution approves $500 of Special Projects funding to the Smart is Strong Foundation in assisting with the… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 27, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R31: Amending the Student Assembly Charter to Create a Ticket System For the President and Executive Vice President Election | These amendments to the Student Assembly Charter would allow for a ticket system for the Student Assembly President and… | Tabled Indefinitely | Feb 27, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R42: Reducing the Number of Petition Signatures Needed for Certain At-Large Positions | This resolution seeks to amend the Student Assembly Election Rules and reduce the number of petition signatures needed… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 20, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R41: Creating an ad-hoc Committee for Comprehensive Housing Policy Review | This resolution creates an ad-hoc committee of the Student Assembly to work with the Residential Student Congress and… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 20, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R40: Reversing the Special Projects Funding Decision for Cornell Fashion Collective | This resolution reverses the Special projects Funding of $2,000 for Cornell Fashion Collective because they are already… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 20, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R38: Approving Special Projects Request for Black Students United | This resolution approves $5,000 of Special Projects funding to Black Students United to take a trip to DC celebrating… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 20, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R25: Recommendation for the Student Activity Fee for 2020-2022 | The Student Assembly (the Assembly), through the delegated authority of the President and the Board of Trustees, is… | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 14, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R36: Creating a Study Committee that would evaluate the ACT/SAT test requirement for Cornell Admissions | This resolution recommends that Cornell University convene a study group of faculty, employees, and students to analyze… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 13, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R35: Support for the Ithaca Tenants’ Union | This resolution supports the creation of the Ithaca Tenants’ Union. | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 13, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R29: Approving Special Projects Request for Cornell American Institute for Architecture Students | This resolution approves $1,600 of Special Projects funding to AIAS for their project. | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 13, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R28: Approving Special Projects Request for Cornell Fashion Collective | This resolution approves $2,000 of Special Projects funding to Cornell Fashion Collective for their inclusive efforts. | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 13, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R27: Approving Special Projects Request for Ithaca Tenants Union | This resolution approves $800 of Special Projects funding to the Ithaca Tenants Union for their call center and… | Adopted by the Assembly | Feb 13, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R26: Approving Special Projects Request for Lending Library | This resolution approves $5,000 of Special Projects funding to Lending Library for their travel grant. | Adopted by the Assembly | Jan 30, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R24: Approval of the Spring 2020 Standing Rules | The Student Assembly Bylaws state that the first meeting of the academic year must be to approve the Standing Rules.… | Adopted by the Assembly | Jan 30, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R23: Establishing the Position of the Vice President of Research & Accountability and the Creation of the Research & Accountability Committee | This resolution seeks to create the executive position of the Vice President of Research & Accountability and the… | Adopted by the Assembly | Jan 23, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | GPSA R3: Demanding mandatory arbitration and class action bans be removed from CASHNet and other community agreements | Cornell’s CASHNet payment system mandates arbitration to resolve disputes and bans class actions, practices condemned… | Acknowledged by the President | Jan 8, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R22: Establishing an Equitable Event Registry System for Cooperative Houses | This resolution seeks to create a system for registering and hosting events in cooperative living houses that provides… | Acknowledged by the President | Jan 7, 2020 |
| 2019-2020 | SA R9: Establishing a Representative Voting Member for the Dyson School on the SA | These amendments to the Student Assembly Charter seek to establish a representative voting member for the undergraduate… | Accepted by the President | Jan 7, 2020 |