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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | SA R38: Reinstituting the Interim Suspension Statement Policy | This resolution intends to reinstitute the policy of providing public statements when a campus organization is placed… | Adopted by the Assembly | Apr 19, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R44: Clarifying the Results of the 2018 Presidential Race | This resolution confirms that the Judicial Codes Counselor has the authority to overturn the Elections Committee’s… | Adopted by the Assembly | Apr 13, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R39: Making Cornell's Economics program STEM-certified | Changing the certification of the Arts and Sciences Economics major to CIP code 45.0603 (Econometrics and Quantitative… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 11, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R35: Creating an Asian American Living Learning Unit (LLU) | Cornell University and Residential Student Congress recommends the creation of an Asian American LLU to be included in… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 11, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R34: Risley Crosswalk Resolution | The Risley Crosswalk on North Campus has been a major source of stress and danger for pedestrians and drivers; this… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 11, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R33: Increasing Access to Gender Neutral Bathrooms on Campus | This resolution calls for increasing access to gender neutral bathrooms across campus. | Deferred by the President | Apr 11, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R32: Accommodating Muslim Religious Holidays | This resolution urges the University to allow for academic exemptions and accommodations for Muslim students… | Acknowledged by the President | Apr 11, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R31: Adding a Veteran's Ex-Officio Representative to the Student Assembly | This resolution adds a Veteran's Ex-Officio Representative to the Student Assembly. | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R30: Reinstating the Financial Aid Review Committee as a Byline-Funded Organization for the 2020-2022 Cycle | This resolution reinstates the Financial Aid Review Committee (FARC) as a byline-funded organization for the 2020-2022… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R28: Mandating Cornell's Commitment to the Economic Justice of Puerto Rico and the Operational Transparency of its Investments | This resolution recommends that Cornell University investigate its holdings and divest from any and all Puerto Rican… | Rejected by the President | Mar 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R7: Charter Change Supporting the Office of the Complainant's Advisor | Changing the University Assembly Charter to include the provision that the Assembly approve each appointment or… | Rejected by the President | Mar 30, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R43: Approving Special Projects Request for Sigma Lambda Upsilon | This resolution approves the $2,000 of Special Projects funding for Sigma Lambda Upsilon | Waiting for Submission to the President | Mar 29, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | UA R11: Accepting President's Proposal of a One-Year Term Extension for the Judicial Administrator | This resolution accepts the President's proposal to extend the term of the current Judicial Administrator by one… | Accepted by the President | Mar 19, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | GPSA R2: Approving Updates to the GPSA Bylaws for the 2017-2018 Term | A Resolution to update the Bylaws. | Accepted by the President | Mar 16, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R40: Establishing Equitable Governance of Cooperative Houses | This resolution seeks to create a system for registering and hosting events in cooperative living houses that provides… | In Discussion | Mar 15, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R37: Improving Communication and Access to the Student Body | This resolution amends the Student Assembly Charter to improve communication and access to the student body via control… | Tabled Indefinitely | Mar 15, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | GPSA R11: Tasking the GPSA Operations and Staffing Committee with Developing a Procedure for Disciplining Members | A Resolution to develop disciplinary procedures and processes for members. | Committee Review | Mar 12, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R26: Allocating the 2018-2020 Student Assembly Activity Fee | This resolution recommends allocating the ’18-’20 SAF for the Student Assembly toward Student Assembly’s Financial Aid… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 9, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R36: Supporting the Activism of Prospective Students | This resolution seeks to have Cornell not rescind any admissions decision of students who participate in peaceful… | Adopted by the Assembly | Mar 8, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R25: Designating Sites for Physical Copies of the New York Times | Currently there are 6 locations where physical copies of the New York Times (NYT) may be placed, 5 of which have been… | Acknowledged by the President | Mar 2, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R29: Amending Community Sponsorship Access in the Student Assembly Bylaws | This resolution seeks to amend the bylaws in order to make it easier for members of the student body to submit… | Adopted by the Assembly | Mar 1, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | GPSA R10: Condemning the Violation of the Autonomy of the GPSA | A Resolution condemning a violation of the autonomy of the GPSA. | Tabled Indefinitely | Feb 26, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R21: A Proposal for a Queer-Inclusive Housing Option | This resolution calls for the creation of a queer-inclusive program house to benefit all queer individuals at Cornell. | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 23, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | SA R17: Declaring Support for Wind Development on Campus | This resolution details and declares support for the development of wind turbines on or near Cornell’s campus. | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 23, 2018 |
| 2017-2018 | EA R6: Reducing Community Violence and Hate through Staff Involvement and Support | In response to recent cases of violence and discrimination on campus, the EA makes this statement in opposition and… | Acknowledged by the President | Feb 16, 2018 |