University Assembly Resolutions
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| Term | Resolution | Abstract | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | UA R5: Single-Use Plastic Phaseout | This resolution proposes that Cornell University phase out single-use plastics and adopt sustainable alternatives… | In Discussion |
| 2025-2026 | UA R4: University Assembly Authority to Appoint Members to Governance Committees | The University Assembly has the authority and responsibility through its governing charter to appoint members of… | In Discussion |
| 2025-2026 | UA R3: Institution of Core Values as a Positive Governance Document | The purpose of the resolution is to formally institutionalize the Core Values of Cornell, developed collectively by the… | In Discussion |
| 2025-2026 | UA R2: Campus Codes Committee’s Involvement in the Student Code of Conduct Review and Revision Process | This resolution addresses the administration’s failure to recognize the Campus Codes Committee’s oversight role in the… | In Discussion |
| 2025-2026 | UA R1: Resolution Regarding Proposed Student Code of Conduct Reform | This resolution addresses proposed changes to the student code of conduct, and communicates the sense of the University… | In Discussion |
| 2024-2025 | UA R4: Authority and Role of the University Assembly in the Implementation and Review of Expressive Activity | to reiterate the jurisdiction, authority, and responsibility of the University Assembly and its Campus Codes Committee… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2024-2025 | UA R3: University Assembly Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion | University Assembly Supports Diversity and Inclusion at Cornell University | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2024-2025 | UA R2: Supporting Universal Access to Menstrual Products | Advocating for campus-wide installation of free menstrual product dispensers to advance health equity, academic success… | Rejected by the President |
| 2024-2025 | UA R1: Supporting the Establishment of Campus-Wide Community Restorative Days | Advocating for the institutionalization of community restorative days to promote healing and unity in response to… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2023-2024 | UA R3: Interim Expressive Activity Policy | Interim Expressive Activity Policy | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2023-2024 | UA R2: Enhancing Constituency Representation in Policy Making | University Policy 4.1 – Formulation and Issuance of Policies | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2023-2024 | UA R1: Establishing the IT Shared Governance Committee | This resolution establishes the IT Shared Governance Committee of the University Assembly. | Draft |
| 2022-2023 | UA R12: Commending the Service of University Assembly Executive Committee | In their roles as University Assembly Executive Committee, Duncan Cady, Debra Howell, Beth Milles, and Gizem Akkan have… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R11: Commending the Service of University Assembly Chair Duncan Cady | In his role as the University Assembly chair, Duncan Cady has served the Cornell community for the past year. In that… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R10: Revisions to the University Assembly Bylaws | Make applicable revisions to University Assembly Bylaws | Accepted by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R9: Revisions to the University Assembly Charter | Make applicable revisions to University Assembly Charter | Rejected by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R8: Awareness, Prevention, and Training (APT) Measures Against Opioid Overdose Crises | This resolution urges the university to take proactive and preventative measures against opioid overdoses on campus… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R7: Right to Free Expression | This resolution urges the Administration to work with students, employees, and faculty to discuss and communicate… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R6: Purple Heart Designation | Declaring Cornell University a Purple Heart Entity | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R5: Dependable and Inclusive Supply of Pharmaceutical and Essential Nonprescription Supplies | This resolution supports the creation of a pilot program through Cornell Health’s Pharmacy for multi-unit vending… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R4: Revision of Codes and Judiciary Committee Responsibilities | This resolution revises the responsibilities of the Codes and Judiciary Committee and changes the name of the committee… | Accepted by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R3: Amending the University Assembly Bylaws | This resolution describes the relationship between the University President and the University Assembly with respect to… | Accepted by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R2: Requesting that the University Provide Funds for an MD Gynecologist at Cornell Health | The student health service at Cornell's Ithaca campus, Cornell Health, does not currently have an MD Gynecologist… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2022-2023 | UA R1: Updating the Charter of the Office of the University Ombuds | The University Ombuds Office is a confidential, independent, impartial, and informal resource available to students,… | Acknowledged by the President |
| 2021-2022 | UA R9: Updates to University Assembly Charter in Order to Remain Consistent with Campus Judicial Documents | The University Assembly Charter must be updated to remain consistent with the Student Code of Conduct (formerly the “… | Tabled Indefinitely |