Resolutions
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| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Current and Future Funding for the Annual Big Red Barn Alumni Networking Event | Tabled Indefinitely | A Resolution allocating funding for the Annual Big Red Barn Alumni Networking Event. | 05/15/2018 4:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 16 | In support of further discussion on proposed curricular changes to language requirements in the College of Arts & Sciences | Adopted by the Assembly | A Resolution calling for further discussion on the possible reduction of language requirements in the College of Arts & Sciences and to register support for the teaching of sign languages. | 04/23/2018 1:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 15 | Ensuring Equal Representation for Professional Students in the GPSA | Accepted by the President | A resolution adjusting the number of Voting Members to adequately represent professional students. | 04/09/2018 3:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 14 | Updating the Byline Procedures, Eligibility Criteria, and Obligations | Acknowledged by the President | A resolution to update byline procedures, eligibility criteria, and obligations. | 04/09/2018 3:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 13 | Calling For the Accommodation of International Students as Leaders at Maplewood Apartments | Acknowledged by the President | A Resolution urging Cornell to find a solution to allow international students to serve as community leaders in Maplewood and similar off-campus housing. | 04/09/2018 2:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 12 | Calling for the Creation of Graduate and Professional Student Specific 'Notice and Respond_F2F' Workshops | Returned by the President | A resolution asking for specifically graduate and professional student oriented F2F workshops. | 03/12/2018 2:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 11 | Tasking the GPSA Operations and Staffing Committee with Developing a Procedure for Disciplining Members | Committee Review | A Resolution to develop disciplinary procedures and processes for members. | 02/26/2018 3:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 10 | Condemning the Violation of the Autonomy of the GPSA | Tabled Indefinitely | A Resolution condemning a violation of the autonomy of the GPSA. | 02/26/2018 3:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 9 | In Support of E.A. R8: Institutional Commitment to All LGBTQ+ Members of the Cornell Community | Adopted by the Assembly | In Support of E.A. R8: Institutional Commitment to All LGBTQ+ Members of the Cornell Community | 02/23/2018 3:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 8 | Recommendation for the Graduate and Professional Student Activity Fee for 2018 - 2020 | Adopted by the Assembly | The Appropriations Committee's final recommendation for the Graduate and Professional Student Activity Fee for 2018-2020 | 11/29/2017 10:15am | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 7 | On the need for an institutional commitment to deconstructing systems of oppression and inequity | Returned by the President | A Resolution reaffirming the need for an institutional commitment to deconstructing systems of oppression and inequity. | 10/16/2017 6:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 6 | Calling for the Development of A Strategic Plan | Returned by the President | This resolution confirms the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly’s support for AY 2017 - 2018 University Assembly Resolution 3: Calling for the Development of a Strategic Plan. Furthermore, the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly calls on the administration to engage with not only all assemblies but also the larger Cornell community when crafting the Strategic Plan. | 10/16/2017 6:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 5 | On the Forthcoming Campus Climate Task Force | Adopted by the Assembly | This Resolution addresses the Campus Climate Task Force. | 09/25/2017 2:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 4 | Condemning Hate Crimes and Hate Speech, and Supporting Students | Returned by the President | This resolution affirms the Graduate and professional Student Assembly's solidarity with the Cornell community and requests the appropriate considerations and additions to the Campus Code of Conduct through the University Assembly Codes and Judicial Committee. | 09/25/2017 5:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 3 | Resolution Approving the GPSA Internal Budget for the 2017-2018 Term | Adopted by the Assembly | A Resolution to approve the GPSA's internal budget. | 09/15/2017 10:30am | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 2 | Approving Updates to the GPSA Bylaws for the 2017-2018 Term | Adopted by the Assembly | A Resolution to update the Bylaws. | 09/15/2017 10:30am | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |
| 1 | Adopting Standing Rules | Committee Review | A resolution to adopt standing rules for the 2017-2018 academic year. | 08/28/2017 1:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2017-2018 |