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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | EA R8: Staff Engagement Survey Plan | The Employee Assembly recommendation that a formal staff engagement survey be conducted every five years. The… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 9, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | EA R7: Slope Day Consistency with Cornell Values | The Employee Assembly encourages the Slope Day Planning Committee to select artists for Slope Day and other events… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 9, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | EA R6: One Year Terms for Newly Elected Members in 2015-2016 | The Employee Assembly (“the Assembly”) will elect members in the 2015-2016 academic year, to a single one year term, in… | Accepted by the President | Jun 9, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | EA R3: In Gratitude of our Caring Community | Recognizing and appreciating members of the community who assisted with an accident that occurred on campus. | Accepted by the President | Jun 9, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R60: S.A. Standing Rule Changes | This resolution reflects changes to the Student Assembly bylaws in effort to make committees and executive board… | Accepted by the President | Jun 3, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R59: S.A. Bylaw Changes | Bylaw Changes: This resolution rflects changes to the Student Assembly bylaws in effort to make committees and… | Accepted by the President | Jun 3, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R74: In Support of an Official Cornell Mascot | In Support of an Official Cornell Mascot In order to foster a sense of community, to enhance school spirit, and to… | Accepted by the President | Jun 2, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R73: Annual United Student Body Update | A thorough review of United Student Body to streamline the process for the coming two years. | Returned by the President | Jun 2, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R72: Enhancing Hearing Impairment Services at the Cornell Commencement Ceremony | The Student Assembly should work with university administration and staff to take a three-pronged approach to enhancing… | Accepted by the President | Jun 2, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R69: Clarifying and Expanding the Use of the Students Helping Student Fund | This resolution formalizes the SA Financial Aid Review Committee’s policies for Emergency grants within the Students… | Acknowledged by the President | Jun 2, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R68: Call for a Voting Space on the Cornell Campu | This resolution seeks to establish a voting space on campus and publicizing voter registration. | Accepted by the President | Jun 2, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | UA R13: Recognition of Outstanding Support to the AY 2015 Legislative Session | This resolution thanks various administrators for their support of the University Assembly during this academic year. | Accepted by the President | Jun 1, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | UA R15: University Hearing Board and University Review Board Members for Academic Year 2015-2016 | This resolution appoints new undergraduate, graduate, staff, and faculty members to the University Hearing & Review… | Accepted by the President | May 29, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | UA R14: Bylaws Change Establishing a Student Insurance Advisory Committee Liaison | This resolution amends the UA by-laws to include a liaison to the Student Insurance Advisory Committee. | Accepted by the President | May 29, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | UA R12: Charge of the Pedestrian Safety Review Working Grou | This resolution calls for the creation of a working group that will evaluate the effectiveness of traffic signs and… | Accepted by the President | May 29, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | UA R8: Updating the Charter of the Campus Planning Committee in the University Assembly Bylaws | A resolution to resolve incongruities between the bylaws of the University Assembly and the charter of Campus Planning… | Accepted by the President | May 29, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | UA R6: Divestment from Companies producing Fossil Fuels and Holding Fossil Fuel Reserves | A resolution calling for Cornell's divestment from companies producing fossil fuels and holding fossil fuel… | Returned by the President | May 29, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R71: 2015 Performance Tier SAFC Appeals | This resolution explains the decision of the Appropriations Committee regarding SAFC Appeals related to Performance… | Acknowledged by the President | May 20, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R66: Cornell University Class Councils Constitution Changes | This resolution establishes a number of constituional changes including, but not limited to, easier election entry for… | Acknowledged by the President | May 20, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R57: iPhone Chargers in Libraries | This resolution requests that the Cornell Libraries, specifically Olin and Uris Library begin providing iPhone 5/5s… | Acknowledged by the President | May 20, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | GPSA R9: Resolution in Support of Assistant Dean of Students for Student Activities Joseph Scaffido and in Condemnation of Efforts to Terminate his Employment | A Resolution to support Assistant Dean of Students for Student Activities Joseph Scaffido and condemn efforts to… | Deferred by the President | May 20, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | GPSA R7: Call for an engaged and transparent conversation with the larger body of graduate and professional students | A Resolution Calling for Increased Transparency under Shared Governance with Graduate and Professional Students | Returned by the President | May 20, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R55: Improving Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety at Cornell | This resolution seeks to prioritize bicycle infrastructure and lower the speed limit to 20mph. | Acknowledged by the President | May 19, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R40: Improving Event Planning at Cornell | Addresses concerns with Event Registration Process by creating feedback mechanism and making event registration… | Acknowledged by the President | May 19, 2015 |
| 2014-2015 | SA R54: Verifying the Fall 2015 Elections Rules | This resolution seeks to update the SA election rules for Fall 2015 | Acknowledged by the President | May 8, 2015 |