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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
2006-2007 GPSA R2: Regarding a Special Committee of the GPSA Adopted by the Assembly
2006-2007 UA R2: To Revise the Campus Code of Conduct to Combine University Hearing and Review Board Membership Pools Adopted by the Assembly
2006-2007 EA R2: Listening to Leaders Forum Adopted by the Assembly
2006-2007 SA R2: Regarding Recognizing the Orientation Steering Committee (OSC) for a Successful Freshmen Orientation Week Adopted by the Assembly
2006-2007 UA R1: Appointment of Members to the University Judicial Boards Adopted by the Assembly
2006-2007 SA R1: Regarding SA Voting Eligibility Rejected by the Assembly
2006-2007 EA R1: Appoint Kerry Howell to Vacant Employee Assembly Seat Adopted by the Assembly
2006-2007 GPSA R1: Regarding Divestment from Oil Companies Operating in Sudan Adopted by the Assembly
2016-2017 UA R9: Tobacco-Free Campus Referendum This resolution conducts a campus-wide referendum on the question, “Should Cornell launch a two-year initiative to… Acknowledged by the President Sep 29, 2017
2016-2017 SA R36: Promoting University Action Against Pipeline Expansion This resolution urges Cornell University to acknowledge the human rights and environmental implications of pipelines,… Deferred by the President Jul 22, 2017
2016-2017 GPSA R14: Consensual Relationships Policy A resolution seeking to revamp the consensual relationships policy. Accepted by the President Jul 12, 2017
2016-2017 SA R46: Supporting the Creation of an Official Cornell Mascot This resolution recommends the recognition of Touchdown the Bear as the official mascot of Cornell University. Returned by the President Jun 26, 2017
2016-2017 SA R42: Creating an Investigation into Hindu and Muslim Chaplaincies on Campus Given the current political climate, Hindu and Muslim students feel marginalized and under-supported, without proper… Returned by the President Jun 19, 2017
2016-2017 SA R45: ISU Charter Changes This resolution presents changes to the International Students Union’s (ISU) governing documents for Student Assembly… Returned by the President Jun 9, 2017
2016-2017 SA R43: Restructuring Committee Recommendations The Restructuring Committee is proposing a tentative structure and a continuation of the restructuring committee. Returned by the President Jun 9, 2017
2016-2017 SA R40: A Comprehensive Investigation into Cornell Exam Scheduling ABSTRACT: This resolution recommends the formation of an ad-hoc committee of faculty and students, charged with… Returned by the President Jun 9, 2017
2016-2017 SA R39: Creation of the Vice President of External Affairs This resolution combines the Vice President of Public Relations and the Vice President of Outreach role into the single… Acknowledged by the President Jun 9, 2017
2016-2017 SA R41: Cornell Commitment to Web Accessibility This resolution requests that the University adopt a Web Content Accessibility Policy to be applied to all new websites… Accepted by the President Jun 7, 2017
2016-2017 EA R5: Endorsing The Ithaca Plan: A Public Health and Safety Approach to Drugs and Drug Policy This resolution is a show of community support and UA endorsement for the proposed “Ithaca Plan” to address opiate… Returned by the President Jun 7, 2017
2016-2017 UA R10: Appointment of University Hearing and Review Boards Members for Academic Year 2017-2018 This resolution appoints members to the University Hearing and Review Boards for Academic Year 2017-2018. Returned by the President Jun 5, 2017
2016-2017 UA R8: Thanking Interim Presidents Hunter Rawlings and Michael Kotlikoff and Welcoming President Martha Pollack to Cornell University This resolution thanks Interim Presidents Hunter Rawlings and Michael Kotlikoff, and welcomes President Martha Pollack… Returned by the President Jun 5, 2017
2016-2017 UA R7: Recognition of Outstanding Support to AY 2017 Legislative Session This resolution thanks everyone who has supported the University Assembly during AY 2017. Returned by the President Jun 5, 2017
2016-2017 GPSA R13: Cornell Commitment to Web Accessibility The resolution echoes EA Resolution 4 and UA Resolution 6, calling for the University to adopt a web content… Acknowledged by the President May 22, 2017
2016-2017 UA R6: Commitment to Web Accessibility This resolution advocates for Cornell to officially develop a web accessibility standard. Accepted by the President May 22, 2017
2016-2017 SA R33: Prescribing Conflict-Free University Contracts This resolution urges Cornell to make verifiably conflict mineral-free purchasing decisions, a measure that other… Deferred by the President May 18, 2017