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Assembly Name: Employee Assembly

Res. No. Resolution Status Abstract Last Updated Assembly Name Term
5 In Recognition and Appreciation of Nancy Doolittle Submitted to the President On the occasion of Pawprint editor Nancy Doolittle’s retirement, the Employee Assembly celebrates her long career and contributions to the staff community at Cornell. 05/08/2019 4:03pm Employee Assembly AY 2018-2019
4 Addition of At-Large Seats for 2019-2020 Term Accepted by the President This resolution increases the number of voting members of the assembly to 30 (an increase of two seats) for the 2019-2020 assembly term. 05/01/2019 4:39pm Employee Assembly AY 2018-2019
3 Transfer of Representation for CU Academic Titleholders Submitted to the President This resolution is a formal endorsement by the Employee Assembly to declare its support with the formal recommendations from the Committee on Academic Titleholder Representation (Appendix) in shared governance at the university. 04/25/2019 1:53pm Employee Assembly AY 2018-2019
2 Consolidation of Committees on a Trial Basis Acknowledged by the President By reducing the number of committees, the Assembly will be able to more fully staff its committees, resulting in increased staff participation and focused efficiencies. 09/24/2018 9:15am Employee Assembly AY 2018-2019
1 Approval of the 2018-2019 Operating Budget Acknowledged by the President This is the operating budget for the EA 2018-2019 legislative session. 09/24/2018 9:16am Employee Assembly AY 2018-2019

Assembly Name: Graduate and Professional Student Assembly

Res. No. Resolution Status Abstract Last Updated Assembly Name Term
3 In Appreciation of Kris Corda's Leadership and Dedication to the Graduate and Professional Student Community at Cornell University and in Celebration of Her Retirement as Manager of the Big Red Barn Adopted by the Assembly In Appreciation of Kris Corda’s Leadership and Dedication to the Graduate and Professional Student Community at Cornell University and in Celebration of Her Retirement as Manager of the Big Red Barn 03/07/2019 3:41pm Graduate and Professional Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
2 Approving Updates to the GPSA Bylaws for the 2018-2019 Term Waiting for Submission to the President Approving Updates to the GPSA Bylaws for the 2018-2019 Term 01/30/2019 2:40pm Graduate and Professional Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
1 Resolution Approving the GPSA Internal Budget for the 2018-2019 Term Waiting for Submission to the President Resolution Approving the GPSA Internal Budget for the 2018-2019 Term 01/30/2019 2:46pm Graduate and Professional Student Assembly AY 2018-2019

Assembly Name: Student Assembly

Res. No. Resolution Status Abstract Last Updated Assembly Name Term
41 Amending Appendix A In Discussion This resolution makes minor amendments to Appendix A of the Student Assembly Charter in preparation for the Fall 2019 Byling [sic] funding cycle. 04/25/2019 3:20pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
40 Standardizing Recruitment for Executive Offices In Discussion Resolution to standardize and make public the processes by which executive offices are recruited and organized. 04/25/2019 3:18pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
39 Establishing an Ad-Hoc Committee for Investigating Course Absence Policy Reform In Discussion This resolution establishes an ad-hoc committee with the goal of investigating Cornell’s Course Absence Policy. At the conclusion of their investigation, the committee will issue recommendations to the Student Assembly and the Cornell Administration on actions which could be taken to ameliorate and enforce Course Absence Policies at Cornell University. 04/25/2019 3:17pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
38 Establishing Formal Committee – Administrator Relationships In Discussion N/A 04/25/2019 3:16pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
37 Denouncing White Supremacist Paraphernalia at County Fairs In Discussion ABSTRACT: This resolution denounces the presence of Confederate imagery at all state-funded, Cornell-affiliated fairs and calls upon Cornell University to support the efforts of “Fair for All” organizers as well as utilize all powers at its disposal to ensure the removal of white supremacist paraphernalia at county fairs across New York State. 04/25/2019 3:14pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
36 Resolution Urging Cornell to Divest from Companies Profiting from the Occupation of Palestine and Human Rights Violation Rejected by the Assembly ABSTRACT: This resolution calls upon Cornell University to divest from companies profiting from the human rights violations in the Israeli occupation of Palestine. 04/12/2019 11:25am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
35 Approval of Amendments to the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) Constitution and Changing the Organization’s Name to the Gender Justice Advocacy Coalition (GJAC) Adopted by the Assembly ABSTRACT: This resolution presents changes to the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) Constitution for Student Assembly approval and changes the Byline Organization’s name to the Gender Justice Advocacy Coalition (GJAC). 04/12/2019 11:20am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
34 Approval of Amendments to the International Students Union (ISU) Constitution and Bylaws Adopted by the Assembly ABSTRACT: This resolution presents changes to the International Students Union (ISU) Constitution and Bylaws for Student Assembly approval. 04/12/2019 11:18am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
33 Establishing the Student Health Advisory Committee Bylaws Adopted by the Assembly This resolution provides the bylaws for the Student Health Advisory Committee on which the organization will be structured around. 05/20/2019 10:35am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
32 Reorganizing the Student Assembly Budget by Shifting Funds and Supporting the Summer Experience Grant Adopted by the Assembly This resolution tranfers [sic] funds from the designated Student Assembly Reserve to the SA Special Projects and Initiatives line items as well as follows through on the SA’s prior commitment to support the Summer Experience Grant 05/20/2019 10:40am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
31 Approving Special Projects Request for the Spring 2019 Ivy Native Conference Adopted by the Assembly ABSTRACT: This resolution approves $2,579 of Special Projects funding to Native American and Indigenous Students At Cornell (NAISAC) for the Spring 2019 Ivy Native Conference. 05/20/2019 11:03am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
30 Approval of Amendments to the Student Activities Funding Commission (SAFC) Funding Guidelines Adopted by the Assembly ABSTRACT: This resolution presents changes to the Student Activities Funding Commission (SAFC) Funding Guidelines for Student Assembly approval. 05/20/2019 10:20am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
29 Ensuring Student Representation in the IT Governance Process at Cornell Through the Establishment of a Standing Committee Adopted by the Assembly This resolution aims to establish a standing committee of the Student Assembly tasked with the responsibility of providing undergraduate students better representation in the IT governance process at Cornell University. 05/20/2019 11:23am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
28 Amendment to Spring 2019 Election Rules In Discussion This resolution updates the Student Assembly Charter and Election Rules for the Spring 2019 Election, establishing a 29th voting member to the Student Assembly. This is necessitated by the Trustee Nominating Committee deciding to hold elections for Student-elected Trustee concurrently with elections for Student Assembly. 03/16/2019 2:56pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
27 Approval of the CUTonight Constitution Adopted by the Assembly This resolution presents changes to the CUTonight Constitution for Student Assembly approval. 03/09/2019 3:15pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
26 Thank You Letter to Kathy Zoner for Her Years of Service Adopted by the Assembly A letter from the Cornell student body thanking Kathy Zoner for her over twenty-five years of service at Cornell and wishing her the best of luck with the rest of her career. 03/09/2019 3:20pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
25 Expressing Student Assembly Support for Climate Change Literacy in Solidarity with the University and Employee Assemblies Adopted by the Assembly This resolution -- in solidarity with the University and Employee Assemblies, which have adopted similar resolutions -- expresses the Student Assembly’s support on promoting climate change literacy among undergraduate students and requests that the SA be a central component of furthering Cornell’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. 03/09/2019 3:22pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
24 Updating the Non-Discrimination Clause Adopted by the Assembly This amendment to the Student Assembly Charter, Appendix B would update the Non-Discrimination Clause for selection of membership and funding of other organizations. This amendment would incorporate aspects of New York State Human Rights Law into the current definition. 02/11/2019 11:11pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
23 Providing Cornellians with Disabilities Better Representation by Establishing an Organizational Liaison to the Student Assembly Adopted by the Assembly This resolution aims to provide better representation for Cornellians with disabilities in university governance by establishing an organizational liaison to the Student Assembly. 02/02/2019 7:27pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
22 Approval of the Spring 2019 Standing Rules Adopted by the Assembly The Student Assembly Bylaws state that the first meeting of the academic year must be to approve the Standing Rules. This resolution proposes changes to the Standing Rules for the Spring Assembly session. 02/04/2019 1:18pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
21 Affirming the Student Assembly & Graduate and Professional Assembly Cornell Health Survey Accepted by the President This resolution affirms the results of the SA/GPSA Cornell Health Survey and recommends the Student Health Fee be increased an additional $20-30 with funds allocated toward hiring more mental health providers and opening Cornell Health on Sundays. 01/30/2019 10:01am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
20 Establishing a Student Health Advisory Committee Adopted by the Assembly This resolution establishes a Student Health Advisory Committee in conjunction with the GPSA and Cornell Health to improve quality of care and collaboration at Cornell Health. 02/02/2019 7:13pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
19 In Opposition to the Department of Education's Proposed Title IX Changes Acknowledged by the President This resolution strongly condemns the changes proposed by the Department of Education and urges the Cornell Student Body to partake in the 60-day commenting period. 03/12/2019 11:38am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
18 Reinstating the Publication of Median Grades Adopted by the Assembly This resolution seeks to encourage the Faculty Senate to investigate the possibility of publishing median grade reports. 03/02/2019 1:10am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
17 Approval of the Spring 2019 Elections Rules Adopted by the Assembly This resolution updates the Student Assembly Election Rules for the Spring 2019 Student Assembly Elections. 12/07/2018 2:32pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
16 Approving Special Projects Request for Big Red Thon Adopted by the Assembly This resolution approves $2,040 of Special Projects funding to Big Red Thon for their annual dance marathon to support Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. 11/29/2018 12:07pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
15 In Support of the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Community at Cornell Acknowledged by the President This resolution seeks to ensure that Cornell University ensures the necessary support for the trans and gender non-conforming community at Cornell in response to the Trump’s Administrations memo around federal recognition and protections for trans and gender non-conforming individuals. 01/30/2019 10:07am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
14 Increasing the Minimum LEED Certification Acknowledged by the President This resolution urges the Board of Trustees to increase the minimum LEED certification from Silver to Platinum for campus buildings in the Climate Action Plan and conduct an Environmental Impact Statement for the North Campus Residential Expansion. 01/30/2019 10:03am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
13 Creating the Advocacy Agenda ad-hoc Committee Committee Review This resolution seeks to create a living document of the Student Assembly named the Advocacy Agenda to help advance long-term goals of the undergraduate community. 11/01/2018 12:18pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
12 Instituting Bi-Weekly Reports for Representatives Adopted by the Assembly This resolution seeks to amend the Standing Rules to mandate that all voting representatives submit weekly reports in an effort to improve accountability. 10/22/2018 10:12am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
11 Renewing the Investigative Ad-Hoc Committee on Cornell University's Campus Printing System and Stewardship in IT Governance Acknowledged by the President This resolution renews the ad-hoc committee with the responsibility of investigating Cornell’s campus-wide printing system to issue recommendations to the S.A. and the Cornell Administration on improving the system’s pricing scheme, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. While maintaining its focus on the campus-wide printing system, the committee is also charged with broader inquiries into Cornell University’s stewardship in IT governance practices, and the lack of student involvement in said practices. 03/07/2019 4:08pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
10 Approving Revisions to Appendix C Accepted by the President This resolution proposes amendments to the section of the SA Charter that contains guidelines for allocating the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund to the Student Assembly Infrastructure Fund Commission. 01/14/2019 11:01am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
9 Creating an ad-hoc Oversight Committee on CUTonight Returned by the President This resolution creates an ad-hoc committee of the Student Assembly to oversee the reformation of CUTonight. 01/30/2019 10:05am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
8 Approving Special Projects Request for the Chinese Students Association Acknowledged by the President This resolution approves $4,000 of Special Projects funding to the Chinese Students Association for the Mid-Autumn Festival. 01/14/2019 11:03am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
7 Denouncing University Guidelines Related to Event Security Tabled Indefinitely This resolution denounces the new university guidelines that require events to be preapproved by CUPD, and forces student organizations to pay for security fees. 01/02/2019 11:25am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
6 Approval of the 2018-2019 Elections Committee Members Adopted by the Assembly As per the Student Assembly Bylaws, the Student Assembly general body confirms the Executive Cabinet’s slate of proposed members for the Elections Committee. 10/22/2018 10:20am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
5 Ensuring Accessible Study Spaces for All Students Committee Review This resolution seeks to return eHub membership to their previous form. 10/22/2018 10:14am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
4 Amending the Student Assembly Bylaws For Clarity, Efficiency, and Executive Committee Structure Adopted by the Assembly These amendments to the Student Assembly Bylaws seek to add a Vice President of Infrastructure and a Subcommittee of Student Organization Registration to Appropriations Committee and clarifies the role of the Greek Tri-Council Representative. 10/19/2018 11:47am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
3 Approving the 2018-2019 Student Assembly Budget Adopted by the Assembly This resolution approves the Student Assembly Operating Budget for the 2018-2019 Academic Year and sets aside part of the SA surplus into a reserve account. 08/31/2018 9:32am Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
2 Approval of the 2018-2019 Standing Rules Adopted by the Assembly The Student Assembly Bylaws state that the first meeting of the academic year must be to approve the Standing Rules. This resolution proposes changes to the Standing Rules for the Fall 2018 Assembly session. 01/06/2019 7:34pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019
1 Approving Appendix B for the 2018-2020 Byline Cycle Accepted by the President This resolution proposes amendments and makes active the section of the SA Charter that contains guidelines for Byline funded organizations. All attached amendments were proposed in May 2018 and are being resubmitted less those explicitly rejected or returned. 09/20/2018 1:13pm Student Assembly AY 2018-2019

Assembly Name: University Assembly

Res. No. Resolution Status Abstract Last Updated Assembly Name Term
6 U.A. Resolution # 6 Recognition of Outstanding Support to the AY 2019 Legislative Session Waiting for Submission to the President This resolution seeks to recognize the work of the University Assembly during the Academic Year 2018-19. Further, the resolution also recognizes the Assembly's committees and committee members, University officials and presenters that testify before the Assembly or its Standing Committees each year, and other staff and personnel that support the Assembly. 05/14/2019 3:43pm University Assembly AY 2018-2019
5 U.A. Resolution #5 Creating an Ad Hoc Budget Planning Advisory Committee Waiting for Submission to the President This resolution seeks to create an Ad Hoc Budget Planning Advisory Committee under the University Assembly. 05/14/2019 3:43pm University Assembly AY 2018-2019
4 U.A. Resolution # 4 Appointment of University Hearing Board and University Review Board Members for Academic Year 2019-2020 Waiting for Submission to the President This resolution, reviewed by the Codes and Judicial Committee of the University Assembly, seeks to appoint students, staff, and faculty members to the University's Hearing and Review Boards. 05/14/2019 3:42pm University Assembly AY 2018-2019
3 U.A. Resolution #3 Examining the Need to Augment the Cornell Childcare Facility Waiting for Submission to the President This resolution seeks calls on the University Administration to investigate the viability of expanding the Cornell University Child Care Center 05/14/2019 3:42pm University Assembly AY 2018-2019
2 U.A. Resolution # 2 Expressing Appreciation and Best Wishes for CUPD Chief Kathy Zoner Acknowledged by the President This resolution conveys the members of the University Assembly's genuine appreciation for Kathy Zoner’s service to the University and leadership of the Cornell University Police Department over the past decade. 03/12/2019 2:25pm University Assembly AY 2018-2019
1 Appointment of University Hearing Board and University Review Board Members for Academic Year 2018-2019 Acknowledged by the President Appointment of University Hearing Board and University Review Board Members for Academic Year 2018-2019 03/12/2019 11:20am University Assembly AY 2018-2019