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Assembly Name: Student Assembly

Res. No. Resolution Status Abstract Last Updated Assembly Name Term
48 Clarifying Cornell’s Position on Medication Abortion Prescription Drugs at Cornell Acknowledged by the President In light of New York State requiring SUNY campuses to take steps to make medicated abortion (abortion pills) available in A1395-C/S1213-B, the Student Assembly suggests Cornell University adopt the same provisions as university policy. 05/04/2023 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
47 Commending Carson Taylor for their service to the Student Assembly Accepted by the President This resolution commends Carson Taylor for their outstanding service as Student Assembly Parliamentarian for the past two years 04/27/2023 6:15pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
46 Promoting Civic Engagement Acknowledged by the President This Resolution supports the expansion of voting rights, civic engagement, and education initiatives on campus. 05/04/2023 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
45 Continuation of PHYS 4500 Acknowledged by the President Urging Cornell to continue funding for PHYS 4500 05/04/2023 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
44 Approving Special Projects Funding Request for Scholars Working Ambitiously to Graduate Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves $1,000.00 of Special Projects Funding to Scholars Working Ambitiously to Graduate (SWAG) to assist in funding of Thee BlacBook. 05/04/2023 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
43 Fluoridation of Cornell’s Water Supply Acknowledged by the President Urging Cornell University to fluoridate its own portable water system, support the fluoridation of Ithaca’s water system, and bring awareness to the current lack of fluoridation so that students have the autonomy to make informed decisions regarding their oral health. 04/27/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
42 B.I.K.E.S.H.A.R.E. Acknowledged by the President This resolution urges Cornell University to reinforce its commitment to Boosting Integration, Key Environmental Solutions, and Health through Accessible, Reliable, and Ecofriendly transportation (BIKESHARE) by collaborating with Ithaca Bikeshare to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for placing bike docks on campus. The resolution aims to promote sustainable transportation, encourage healthy lifestyles, and advance Cornell's dedication to sustainability goals while expanding access to eco-friendly transportation options for the entire Cornell community. 05/04/2023 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
41 Approving Special Projects Funding Request for Nigerian Student Association Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves $2,000.00 of Special Projects Funding to Nigerian Students Association to partially fund their annual Africa Ball event. 04/27/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
40 Creating a Speaker of the Student Assembly Rejected by the Assembly This resolution amends the Bylaws to create an ex officio Speaker who will be tasked with presiding at meetings of the SA in a neutral and impartial manner. 04/27/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
39 Awareness, Prevention, and Training (APT) Measures Against Opioid Overdose Crises Acknowledged by the President This resolution urges Cornell Administration to take proactive and preventative measures against opioid overdoses on campus through awareness, prevention, and training (APT) measures. 04/20/2023 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
38 Supporting LGBTQ+ Students Through Promoting Identity-Based Resources on Campus Acknowledged by the President Urging Cornell University to improve upon its manner of promulgating information of the LGBTQIA+ resources on its campus to its student body, in response to reported inefficiencies from the Cornell LGBTQIA+ community. 04/13/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
37 Calling For Cornell University to Implement Need-Blind Admissions for All International Students In Discussion This resolution calls for Cornell to implement need-blind admissions for all international students 04/13/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
36 Amending the Student Assembly Charter Acknowledged by the President This resolution amends the current Student Assembly Charter to standardize the reporting guidelines and funding structure for each byline, further classify bylines based on their organizations operations, and promote the collaboration between different byline organizations. 04/13/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
35 Amending the Student Assembly Bylaws Acknowledged by the President This resolution amends the current Student Assembly Bylaws to give more guidance to the operations SA Environmental Committee when collaborating with other committees. 04/13/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
34 Amending the Spring 2023 Election Rules Acknowledged by the President This resolution amends the Spring 2023 Student Assembly Election Rules to remove the contradictions in slating that were introduced as an amendment 03/30/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
33 Approving Special Projects Funding Request for Project Hope at Cornell Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves $500.00 of Special Projects Funding to Project Hope at Cornell to partially fund their Hope Night event in April 03/30/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
32 Election Amendment Tabled Indefinitely This resolution will update a verbiage error in the adopted Spring 2023 Election Rules 03/30/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
31 Mandating Content Warnings for Traumatic Content in the Classroom Rejected by the President Urging university officials to require instructors who present graphic traumatic content that may trigger the onset of symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to provide advance notice to students and refrain from penalizing students who opt out of exposure to such content. 04/03/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
30 Approving Special Projects Funding Request for American Cancer Society at Cornell Acknowledged by the President Approving Special Projects Funding Request for American Cancer Society at Cornell 03/16/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
29 Amendments to Election Rules for Spring 2023 Acknowledged by the President This resolution updates the Student Assembly Election Rules for the Spring 2023 Election. 03/16/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
28 Protecting the Right to Protest Acknowledged by the President This resolution aims to protect the right to protest at Cornell and promote free expression on campus. 03/16/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
27 Approving Special Projects Funding Request for TEDxCornell Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves $3,000.00 of Special Projects Funding to TEDxCornell to partially fund their annual TED talk event in April. 03/09/2023 5:15pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
26 Approving Special Projects Funding Request for the Pan-African Student Association (PASA) Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves $1,500.00 of Special Projects Funding to the Pan African Student Association to partially fund their annual fashion show Afrik. 03/09/2023 5:15pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
25 Make Cornell Pay Acknowledged by the President This resolution supports the Make Cornell Pay campaign and calls upon the University to provide institutional support to the City of Ithaca that is proportional to its wealth and use of city amenities. 03/02/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
24 Amending the Student Assembly Bylaws to Include Vice-President of Infrastructure as a Member of the Executive Board In Discussion This resolution will update the Student Assembly Bylaws to accurately reflect the duty and responsibilities of the Vice-President of Infrastructure 02/23/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
23 Standing in Solidarity with Uyghur Muslims and Minorities Accepted by the President The resolution denounces the Chinese genocide of Uyghur Muslims and other minorities in the Xinjiang region and supports student advocacy efforts against it 02/09/2023 5:45pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
22 Supporting Cooperative Housing at Cornell Accepted by the President This resolution calls on the Cornell Housing Office to better advertise Cooperative housing as an alternative to traditional on- or off-campus housing, particularly because the application process begins February 12th. 02/09/2023 5:45pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
21 Student Assembly Office of Ethics Bylaw Amendment In Discussion This resolution amends the Student Assembly Bylaws. These amendments to the Bylaws issues of the scope of investigation of the Office of Ethics as pointed out by Cornell University President Martha Pollock. 02/09/2023 5:45pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
20 Dependable and Inclusive Supply of Pharmaceutical and Essential Nonprescription Supplies Acknowledged by the President This resolution (DISPENSE) supports the creation of a pilot program through Cornell Health’s Pharmacy for multi-unit vending machines carrying essential nonprescription medicine emergency contraception to increase health accessibility and health equity on campus. 02/09/2023 5:45pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
19 Establishing the International Students Affairs Committee Acknowledged by the President This resolution will establish the International Students Affairs Committee 02/09/2023 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
18 Expanding Awareness of Academic Programs and Opportunities Acknowledged by the President This resolution implores Cornell University academic staff and program administrators to improve upon communication methods with students and student groups when advertising and promoting academic opportunities, and offers solutions to increase student awareness. 02/09/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
17 Reclassification of the Orientation Steering Committee Byline into the Tatkon Center for New Students Accepted by the President This resolution explains the current situation of the Orientation Steering Committee byline organization and highlights the importance of orientation at Cornell. Additionally, this resolution reclassifies the Orientation Steering Committee from an Undergraduate Student Organization into a Department Byline Organization under the Tatkon Center for New Students. 02/02/2023 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
16 Condemning Greek Life Acknowledged by the President The resolution condemns Greek life at Cornell after the recent events of sexual assault and drugging and their lack of action 12/01/2022 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
15 Requesting that the University Provide Funds for an MD Gynecologist at Cornell Health Acknowledged by the President The student health service at Cornell’s Ithaca campus, Cornell Health, does not currently have an MD gynecologist on staff, which impedes many students from receiving necessary gynecological care. This resolution requests that the university provide funding for Cornell Health to employ an MD gynecologist who is able to diagnose and treat the most common gynecological issues in the student population, including chronic vulvovaginal conditions and pelvic pain conditions. 02/10/2023 5:15pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
14 Approving Special Projects Funding Request for Willard Straight Hall Union Board Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves $1,000.00 of Special Projects Funding to the Willard Straight Hall Union Board to continue the Cornell tradition of serving freshly popped popcorn in the Willard Straight Hall lobby to those affiliated with Cornell University. 11/17/2022 5:15pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
13 Student Assembly Office of Ethics Bylaw Amendment Returned by the President This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Bylaws. These amendments to the Bylaws create an ex-officio position for the Chairperson of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics, permit members of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics to remain during executive session, and establish the format of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics. 11/09/2022 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
12 Supporting Survivors and Facilitating Harm-Reduction Strategies in Greek Life Acknowledged by the President This resolution condemns the recent events that affected our community and urges administration to implement harm-reduction strategies in Greek life. Community Co-Sponsors: Jordan Fuentes ‘23, Rebekah Ten Hagen ‘23, Jack Waldman ‘23, James Horrocks ‘23, Maria Lima Viera ‘23, Angela Sem ‘23, Jack Rifkin ‘23, Ariane Bretl ‘24, Jerry Sun ‘24, Mira Harris ‘24, Annelies Parke ‘23, Gideon Hyman ‘24, Dylan Rosoff ‘24. 11/10/2022 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
11 Establishing a Basic Needs Center & Expanding Low-income Resources at Cornell Adopted by the Assembly This resolution highlights the current need to make Basic Needs resources visible at Cornell and urges administration to establish a Basic Needs Center. 11/03/2022 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
10 Mitigating Negative Student Impact of 14% International Student Tax Withholding Acknowledged by the President This resolution calls for action on behalf of financial aid and tax offices at Cornell to increase preparation of international students receiving financial aid for the 14% tax withholding. 10/27/2022 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
9 Establishment of the HOTEL Commission Tabled Indefinitely This resolution will establish the HOTEL Commission ad-hoc committee 10/27/2022 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
8 Office of Ethics By-Law Amendment In Discussion This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Bylaws. These amendments to the Bylaws create an ex-officio position for the Chairperson of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics, permits member of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics to remain during executive session, and establish the format of the Student Assembly Office of Ethics. 10/27/2022 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
7 Funding Anabel's Grocery Acknowledged by the President This resolution adjusts the Student Assembly budget to allocate necessary funds to Anabel's Grocery for FY22 and FY23 before it can apply for bi-line funding in the Academic Year 2023-2024. 10/06/2022 5:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
5 Condemning Antisemitism Acknowledged by the President This resolution condemns the rise of antisemitism at Cornell, affirming our commitment to respect and belonging. 09/15/2022 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
4 Amending and Ratifying the 2022-2023 Student Assembly Standing Rules Acknowledged by the President This resolution amends and ratifies the 2022-2023 Student Assembly Standing Rules 09/08/2022 5:30pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
3 Office of Ethics Bylaw Amendment Tabled Indefinitely This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Bylaws. These amendments to the Bylaws create an ex-officio position for the Chairperson of the Office of Ethics, permits member of the Office of Ethics to remain during executive session, and establish the format of the Office of Ethics. 09/02/2022 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
2 Approving the 2022-2023 Student Assembly Budget Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves the Student Assembly Operating Budget for the 2022-2023 academic year. 09/02/2022 6:00pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023
1 Amendments to Election Rules for Fall 2022 Acknowledged by the President This resolution updates the Student Assembly Election Rules for the Fall 2022 Election. 09/02/2022 5:45pm Student Assembly AY 2022-2023