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| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PT Degree Program Support | Acknowledged by the President | The Employee Assembly Supports a Part Time Bachelor’s Degree Program for Non-Traditional Students. | 05/04/2022 3:00pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 5 | In Recognition and Appreciation of Mary Opperman | Adopted by the Assembly | On the occasion of the departure of Mary Opperman, vice president and chief human resources officer, the Employee Assembly celebrates her long and distinguished career, her contributions to the University, her longstanding partnership with Employee Assembly and her advocacy for Cornell University staff. | 05/04/2022 2:45pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 4 | Support for Faculty Senate Proposed Resolution: Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the ‘To Do the Greatest Good’ Capital Campaign | Adopted by the Assembly | The sponsors of this resolution seek to support the resolution of the Faculty Senate regarding the prioritization of a new natatorium in the capital campaign. | 04/13/2022 11:15am | Employee Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 3 | Enhancements to the Cornell University Onboarding Process | Acknowledged by the President | The sponsors of this resolution seek positive change in the Onboarding experience for Cornell University staff of all levels. | 02/16/2022 1:15pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 2 | Support for Interim Policy 6.3 | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution affirms the Employee Assembly’s support for the updated Title IX Policy 6.3 which will prohibit all romantic or sexual relationships between staff members and undergraduate students. | 11/04/2021 9:15am | Employee Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 1 | Approval of the 2021-2022 Operating Budget | Accepted by the President | This is the operating budget for the EA 2021-2022 legislative session. | 09/21/2021 5:00pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Financial Incentive for Executive Committee | Returned by the President | In order to solidify the GPSA’s commitment to equitable participation in the shared governance model, this resolution seeks to provide a financial incentive to those who fill roles on the GPSA Executive Committee. | 05/05/2022 2:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 17 | Amending GPSA Election Procedures | Accepted by the President | This resolution seeks to provide the entire graduate and professional student community with the ability to participate in GPSA elections. | 05/02/2022 2:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 16 | Resolution 16: GPSA Reserve Fund Drawdown | Accepted by the President | At the end of the GPSA year, all unused funds are transferred to a reserve fund. There is currently a substantial amount of funds in the reserve account, with no official mechanisms to draw down from this account. | 05/24/2022 9:00am | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 16 | GPSA Reserve Fund Drawdown | Accepted by the President | At the end of the GPSA year, all unused funds are transferred to a reserve fund. There is currently a substantial amount of funds in the reserve account, with no official mechanisms to draw down from this account. | 05/24/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 15 | Increasing the Number of Sustainable Waste Receptacles on Campus | Acknowledged by the President | In order to ensure Cornell University remains a clean, safe, environmentally sustainable, and ecologically compatible educational and living community, investments must be made to investigate existing waste management practices as a means of identifying existing short-comings and opportunities to incorporate technology, engineering, and innovation. | 04/13/2022 2:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 14 | Support for Faculty Senate proposed Resolution: Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Capital Campaign | Adopted by the Assembly | The current conditions of the pools at Cornell have left students, faculty, staff, and varsity athletic teams from being unable to use them. | 04/13/2022 2:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 13 | Resolution Commending the Service of Wendy Treat, Office of the Assemblies Senior Coordinator | Submitted to the President | In her role as Senior Coordinator, Wendy Treat has served the Cornell Office of Assemblies for the past two years. In that time, Wendy has specifically served the Cornell Graduate and Professional Student Assembly and has provided this body with direct support. This resolution commends Wendy for her dedication and continued service to the Cornell community. | 02/24/2022 3:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 12 | Recommendation for the Graduate and Professional Student Activity Fee for 2022-2024 | Submitted to the President | The GPSA, during the fall semester of odd-numbered years, through the authority delegated by the President of the University and the Board of Trustees, shall be charged with recommending the amount and the allocation of the Graduate and Professional Student Activity Fee, subject to the approval of the President of the University. | 12/21/2021 1:15pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 10 | Resolution Establishing a Vice President of Finance on the Executive Committee & Renaming of Finance Commission and Finance Commission Chair | Waiting for Submission to the President | The GPSA Charter (hereafter ‘the Charter’), Article V, Section 5.01 establishes four officers, including: (1) the President, (2) the Executive Vice President, (3) the Vice President for Operations, and (4) the Vice President for Communications. This resolution seeks to redefine the current Appropriations Commission and its Chairperson (referenced Article III, Section 3.05 of the GPSA Bylaws AMD 09/26/16) as the GPSA Finance Committee and, further, make its Chairperson the Vice President of Finance, providing said Chairperson with a seat on the Executive Committee (referenced in Article V, Section 5.01 of the Charter). Further, the resolution seeks to rename the current Finance Commission and its Chairperson (referenced in Article III, Section 3.07 of the GPSA Bylaws AMD 09/26/16) the Appropriations Committee and Appropriations Committee Chairperson, respectively, in order to accurately articulate the duties of the body. The resolution, generally, does not seek to alter the duties of either body. | 11/15/2021 5:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 9 | Amending the Charter of the GPSA to Fill Vacant Voting Member Seats | Tabled Indefinitely | Reaching a quorum and being able to vote on GPSA resolutions is of the utmost importance. Different graduate and professional divisions have not been able to fill voting member vacancies within the GPSA. Currently, there is not a mechanism to fill these specific vacancies with graduate and professional students who are willing to serve. | 11/01/2021 6:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 8 | Proposed Charter Amendment for the 2022-2024 Byline Funding Cycle | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution amends the GPSA Charter Appendix A for the 2022-2024 Byline Funding Cycle. The change allows the Chair of the Appropriations Committee to act without a committee, in coordination with the Executive Committee. This is necessitated by unforeseen delays in the election of the Chair and no committee members as yet appointed. | 11/01/2021 6:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 7 | GPSA Internal Budget for the 2021-2022 Term | Submitted to the President | This resolution establishes the GPSA Internal Budget for the 2021-2022 term. | 12/21/2021 12:45pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 6 | Paperless Agendas for GPSA Meetings | Submitted to the President | This resolution ends the printing and distribution of paper agendas, resolutions, and minutes for regular GPSA meetings and establishes a means by which members may request such printing if it is necessary or helpful in order to enable meeting participation. | 12/21/2021 12:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 5 | Calling on Cornell University to Appropriately Recognize and Honor Veterans Day | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls on University Administration to establish Veterans Day as a University-holiday where courses are canceled and University affiliates are not required to work. | 10/29/2021 9:00am | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 4 | Increasing Graduate and Professional Student Engagement Through More Listserv Use | Deferred by the President | The GPSA in order to be able to connect with our constituents on a more regular basis, needs two more Listserv uses a month. | 10/13/2021 11:15am | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 3 | Calling on Cornell University to Provide More Accommodations to Students with COVID-19 | Submitted to the President | This resolution calls upon the university to provide more hybrid and online accommodations for Graduate and Professional Students who are unable to attend class because of mandatory COVID-19 quarantines. | 11/04/2021 5:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 2 | Resolution Establishing a Vice President for Strategy and a Vice President for Administration on the Executive Committee | Rejected by the Assembly | This resolution moves to create the roles of Vice President for Strategy and Vice President for Administration to perform vital functions that have thus far been filled on an ad hoc basis by the current Executive Committee Officers. The Vice President for Strategy and the Vice President for Administration will assume all responsibilities that are traditionally affiliated with 16 managers of strategy and administration, thus ensuring that all GPSA business is administered by graduate and professional students with the proper expertise. | 09/13/2021 6:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 1 | Resolution Approving a Pre-Internal Budget Expense | Rejected by the Assembly | "Resolution 1: Resolution Approving a Pre-Internal Budget Expense" approves funding in the amount of $100.00 USD for costs associated with obtaining the services of an internet domain host to support the new GPSA website. | 09/13/2021 6:30pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Establishing a Brooks School of Public Policy Representative on the Student Assembly | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution amends the Student Assembly Charter to add a representative voting member for undergraduate Brooks School students. | 04/28/2022 12:15pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 62 | Supporting Cornell Hunger Relief's the Big Red Food Drive | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls for administrative and assembly support for the Big Red Food Drive, an annual non-perishable food drive that directs non-used dining money, Big Red Bucks (BRBs), before they are forfeited. | 05/11/2022 12:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 61 | Using SA Reserve Funds to Send a Community Member to the SUNY SA Conference | Submitted to the President | This resolution approves spending $200 from the Student Assembly Reserve (funds not spent from prior years) to cover the conference fee for a community member to participate in the SUNY SA Conference. | 04/28/2022 12:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 60 | Using SA Reserve Funds to Send SA Representatives to the SUNY SA Conference | Waiting for Submission to the President | This resolution approves spending $3,000 from the Student Assembly Reserve (funds not spent from prior years) to send SA representatives to the SUNY SA Conference, covering hotel, transportation, and conference fees. | 04/28/2022 12:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 59 | Amendments to Appendix B of the Student Assembly Charter | Accepted by the President | This resolution seeks to amend Appendix B of the Student Assembly Charter by updating outdated terms and change methods of operation. | 04/28/2022 11:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 58 | Cosponsoring the April 29th Teach-In | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution cosponsors the “Academic Freedom, Global Hubs, and Cornell Involvement in the People’s Republic of China” Teach-In. | 04/21/2022 10:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 57 | Supporting Improvements to Outdoor Internet Access | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution supports the proposed improvements to Cornell-maintained Wi-Fi networks by adding Wi-Fi access points in Blue Light phone stations. | 04/28/2022 11:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 54 | Approving Special Projects Funding Request for BOSS’ Mental Health Summit | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution approves $1,761.75 of Special Projects Funding to Building Ourselves 5through Sisterhood and Service (B.O.S.S.) for their Mental Health Summit | 04/14/2022 10:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 53 | Expanding Printer Access on North Campus | Acknowledged by the President | Abstract: This resolution calls for the expansion of the Cornell Information Technology Office’s CU Print program to increase coverage on North Campus and install more printers. | 03/24/2022 3:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 52 | SA R52 - Extending Petitioning Deadline | Acknowledged by the President | Abstract: This resolution reopens petitions for the Spring 2022 Student Assembly Elections for all vacant positions. | 03/24/2022 3:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 51 | SA R51 - Amendments to Slope Day Programming Board’s Appendix B Guidelines | Tabled Indefinitely | Abstract: This resolution seeks to amend Slope Day Programming Board’s Appendix B Guidelines to reflect updates on Slope Day Programming Board’s mission and artist selection announcement | 03/24/2022 3:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 50 | SA R50 - Establishing a Brooks School of Public Policy Representative on the Student Assembly | Tabled Indefinitely | Abstract: This resolution amends the Student Assembly Charter to add a representative voting member for undergraduate Brooks School students. | 03/24/2022 3:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 49 | Cornell Civic Holiday | Acknowledged by the President | Abstract: This resolution advocates for the creation of the Cornell Civic Holiday in which all university activities would be suspended to create a day of service and civic engagement. Such Holiday would occur every Election Day, beginning in 2024. | 03/17/2022 3:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 48 | SA R48 -Establishment of the Committee of International Students Affairs | Rejected by the Assembly | Abstract: This resolution will establish an ad hoc committee called the Committee of International Students Affairs. | 03/17/2022 3:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 47 | SA R47 - Continuing the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship | Acknowledged by the President | Abstract: This resolution allows for the Diversity Committee to distribute their funds amongst minority organizations in the form of a scholarship. | 03/17/2022 2:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 46 | SA R46 - Support of a New Natatorium (Pool) in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Campaign | Acknowledged by the President | Abstract: This resolution calls for Supporting the Faculty Senates Resolution on a New Natatorium (pool facility) to be included in the ‘Do the Greatest Good’ Campaign, overall increasing the access and equity of one of Cornell’s central facilities of physical recreation. | 03/10/2022 2:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 45 | SA R45 - Amendments to Election Rules for Spring 2022 | Waiting for Submission to the President | ABSTRACT: This resolution updates the Student Assembly Election Rules for the Spring 2022 Election. This is necessitated by the ongoing campus restrictions due to COVID-19, and the ability to return to in-person elections and campaigning. | 03/03/2022 2:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 44 | Resolution Commending the Service of Wendy Treat, Office of the Assemblies Senior Coordinator | Acknowledged by the President | In her role as Senior Coordinator, Wendy Treat has served the Cornell Office of Assemblies for the past two years. In that time, Wendy has specifically served the Cornell Student Assembly and has provided this body with direct support. This resolution commends Wendy for her dedication and continued service to the Cornell community. | 02/24/2022 5:30pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 43 | Proposed Charter Amendment To The Process of Conducting Referenda | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution amends the charter to accurately reflect the Student Assembly roles and enable the student body to conduct referenda. | 02/17/2022 6:15pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 42 | Establish Feb 21st as the US-China Friendship Day at Cornell | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution asks the Cornell University to recognize Feb 21st at the US-China Friendship Day | 02/17/2022 6:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 41 | Overturning the Executive Committee’s Decision | Rejected by the Assembly | This resolution overturns the Executive Committee’s Decision to remove Representative Wade from the Student Assembly. | 01/27/2022 6:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 40 | Spring Festival Gala Special Funding Project | Submitted to the President | This resolution approves $5,000 of Special Projects Funding to the Cornell Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) for their Spring Festival Gala to promote the value of diversity and cultural inclusion. | 02/24/2022 4:30pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 39 | Zoom Live Transcript Implementation Request | Submitted to the President | This resolution calls for the use of automatic live transcription (closed captioning) feature on all applicable academic zoom meetings to better accommodate students through the current and possible future online/remote learning period. | 02/10/2022 4:15pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 38 | Establishing the Public Health and Safety Committee | Submitted to the President | This resolution calls for the creation of the Student Public Health and Safety Committee by working and students across the university. | 02/24/2022 4:30pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 37 | Recommendation for the Student Activity Fee for 2022-2024 | Accepted by the President | This resolution provides the recommendation from the Student Assembly for the 2022-2024 Student Activity Fee. | 01/12/2022 9:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 36 | Recommendation for the Student Activity Fee for 2022-2024 | Rejected by the Assembly | This resolution provides the recommendation from the Student Assembly for the 2022-2024 Student Activity Fee. | 12/02/2021 8:30pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 35 | Calling on Cornell to Eliminate Legacy Preference in Admissions | Submitted to the President | This resolution calls for Cornell University to eliminate the usage of legacy preference in its admissions process. | 02/01/2022 12:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 34 | Proposed Charter Amendment for the 2022-2024 Byline Funding Cycle | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution amends the SA Charter Appendix A provision for the final recommendation fo the Student Activity Fee deadline to be extended. | 11/18/2021 5:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 33 | Confronting Cornell's Legacy in American Imperialism in the Philippines | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls for acknowledgment of Cornell President Jacob Gould Schurman's role in the colonization and conquest of the Philippines. | 12/08/2021 9:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 32 | Calling on Cornell University to Appropriately Recognize and Honor Veterans Day | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls on University Administration to establish Veterans Day as a University-holiday where courses are canceled and veteran staff are not required to work. | 11/23/2021 11:15am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 31 | Amending and Ratifying the Student Assembly Bylaws of the Office of Student Advocate | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Office of Student Advocate Bylaws for the 2021-2022 academic year. | 11/23/2021 11:15am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 30 | Declaring Orange Shirt Day as an Official Day of Recognition and Solidarity | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls for Cornell University to declare Orange Shirt Day, or National Day of Remembrance for the U.S. Indian Boarding Schools, an official day of recognition and solidarity. In its declaration, it promotes awareness and active engagement in educational resources and an acknowledgment of the current 6,509 Native American children’s gravesites/bodies recovered in the U.S. and Canadian residential schools. | 12/08/2021 9:15am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 29 | Amending the Student Assembly Standing Rules to Establish the Consent Agenda | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution makes an amendment to the standing rules implementing a consent agenda as part of the regular Student Assembly meeting agenda. | 10/26/2021 9:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 28 | Amending the Student Assembly Standing Rules to Codify the Content of the Special Projects Funding Application | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution amends the Student Assembly Standing Rules to codify the content of the Special Projects Funding Application. | 10/26/2021 9:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 27 | Support for Interim Policy 6.3 | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution reaffirms student support for the updated Title IX Policy 6.3 which will prohibit all romantic or sexual relationships between staff members and undergraduate students. | 10/27/2021 9:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 26 | Approving Special Projects Funding to the Cornell Intellectual Property and Ethics Club (CIPEC) for the Accessibility Case Competition | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution approves $697.61 of Special Projects Funding to the Cornell Intellectual Property and Ethics Club (CIPEC) for their Accessibility Case Competition to increase accessibility on Cornell's campus. | 10/26/2021 9:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 25 | Defending Haitian Students and Dedicating Further Resources to Programs Helping Haiti | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls on Cornell to reaffirm its commitment to protecting Haitian students under Temporary Protected Status and undocumented Haitian students from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. | 10/27/2021 9:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 24 | Dissolving the City and Local Affairs Committee | Submitted to the President | This resolution dissolves the City and Local Affairs Committee in recognition of the absorption of the committees duties by the Office of Student Government Relations. | 02/24/2022 4:30pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 23 | Support for Reproductive Rights | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution is in reaction to Texas Senate Bill 8 (SB8), a recently passed piece of legislation that limits access to healthcare in the form of abortion, infringing upon the constitutionally protected reproductive rights of Americans and endangering the health of pregnant people. | 10/14/2021 10:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 22 | Dissolving the Research and Accountability Committee and Creating the Office of Ethics | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution is intended to dissolve the Research & Accountability Committee and create the Office of Ethics to preserve accountability measures. | 10/27/2021 9:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 21 | Amending and Ratifying the Student Assembly Bylaws | Accepted by the President | This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Bylaws. Notable amendments include: creating separate ex-officio positions for the different Tri-Council constituencies and creating a Student Athlete ex-officio position. | 10/27/2021 9:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 20 | Amending and Ratifying the 2021-2022 Student Assembly Standing Rules | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution amends and ratifies the 2021-2022 Student Assembly Standing Rules. | 10/14/2021 10:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 19 | Amending and Ratifying the Student Assembly Charter | Accepted by the President | This resolution amends and ratifies the Student Assembly Charter for the 2021-2022 academic year. | 10/27/2021 9:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 18 | Calling on the Cornell University Administration to Publicly Support the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ (Cayuga Nation) Council of Chiefs and Clan Mothers Demands | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls for the Cornell University Administration to release a statement voicing support for the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ (Cayuga Nation) Council of Chiefs and Clan Mothers demands, urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs to remove Clint Halftown as the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ, Cayuga Nations’ federal representative, establishing support for the Cayuga Nation Council of Chiefs and Clan Mothers as the legitimate government, and urging President Biden to meet with Council of Chiefs and Clan Mothers. | 10/15/2021 9:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 17 | Approving Special Projects Funding Request for Art with Impact | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution approves $4,200 of Special Projects Funding to the nonprofit organization Art with Impact for their mental health within the Black community programming. | 10/14/2021 10:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 16 | Calling on Cornell University to Protect and Accommodate Students During the Spike in COVID-19 Cases | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls for more protective and accommodating measures for students, staff, and faculty to protect their wellbeing during the recent COVID-19 outbreak. | 10/11/2021 5:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 15 | Urging Cornell to Immediately Release Financial Aid | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls for Cornell's Office of Financial Aid to immediately release all financial aid to students. | 10/29/2021 4:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 14 | Amendments to the Convocation Committee’s Governing Documents | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution affirms changes that were made to the Convocation Committee’s constitution to account for its separation from Class Councils and removes Article III, Section 4, Part C from the Convocation Committee’s constitution. | 10/14/2021 10:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 13 | Dissolving the Research and Accountability Committee | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution is intended to dissolve the Research & Accountability Committee. | 09/02/2021 7:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 12 | Amendments to the Convocation Committee’s Appendix B Guidelines | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution seeks to amend the Convocation Committee’s Appendix B Guidelines to reduce the number of guaranteed Convocation Committee seats offered to senior Student Assembly members. | 10/14/2021 9:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 11 | Approving the 2021-2022 Student Assembly Budget | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution approves the Student Assembly Operating Budget for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. | 10/27/2021 9:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 10 | Amendments to Election Rules for Fall 2021 | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution updates the Student Assembly Election Rules for the Fall 2021 Election. This is necessitated by the ongoing public health restrictions related to COVID-19, and the ability to return to in-person elections, petition, and campaigning. | 10/14/2021 9:45am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 9 | Amendments to the Cornell Concert Commission’s Governing Documents | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution affirms the changes that were made to the Cornell Concert Commission’s constitution, charter, and bylaws to allow for co-executive directors of the organization. | 09/22/2021 11:15am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 8 | Amendments to Appendix B of the Student Assembly Charter | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution seeks to amend Appendix B of the Student Assembly Charter by updating outdated terms, adding mission statements, and changing methods of operation. | 08/26/2021 5:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 7 | Amendments to the Interfaith Council at Cornell’s Governing Documents | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution affirms the changes that were made to the Interfaith Council at Cornell’s constitution to account for the name change, the addition of three officer positions, and the clarification of some of the responsibilities of the officers. | 09/22/2021 11:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 6 | Amendments to the Convocation Committee’s Appendix B Guidelines | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution seeks to amend the Convocation Committee’s Appendix B Guidelines to reduce the number of guaranteed Convocation Committee seats offered to senior Student Assembly members. | 08/26/2021 5:45pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 5 | Amendments to Class Councils’ Governing Documents | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution affirms the changes that were made to Class Councils’ constitution to account for its separation from the Convocation Committee. | 09/23/2021 1:00pm | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 4 | Amendments to the Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Service’s Governing Documents | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution affirms the changes that were made to Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Service’s constitution to add the following new services/roles: EARS Peer Mentors, EARS Liaisons, and Empathy Chairs. | 09/22/2021 11:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 3 | Amendments to the Student Activities Funding Commission’s Governing Documents | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution affirms the changes that were made to the Student Activities Funding Commission’s funding guidelines to make them more user-friendly and approachable. | 09/22/2021 11:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 2 | Adding Two Reserved Seats for First-Year Students to the Appropriations Committee | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution adds two reserved seats for first-year students to the Appropriations Committee. This addition will help to ensure the continued functions of the Appropriations Committee in the future. | 09/22/2021 11:00am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 1 | Proposed Charter Amendment for the 2022-2024 Byline Funding Cycle | Accepted by the President | This resolution extends the preliminary application due date for Byline funded organizations and interested applicants from April 25th to July 30th in order to allow student organizations to receive funding for the 2022-2024 Byline Funding Cycle. | 07/22/2021 11:30am | Student Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Updates to University Assembly Charter in Order to Remain Consistent with Campus Judicial Documents | Tabled Indefinitely | The University Assembly Charter must be updated to remain consistent with the Student Code of Conduct (formerly the “Campus Code of Conduct) and the current University Assembly By-laws. Under the By-laws and Student Code of Conduct, the titles and appointment processes of several offices and positions have been altered. These alterations pertain to: The Office of the Judicial Administrator (now “The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards” (OSCCS)); The Office of the Judicial Codes Counselor (now “The Office of the Respondents’ Codes Counselors” (RCC)); and the University Hearing and Review Board (UHRB). Additionally, the Ombudsman has also been rebranded as “The Ombuds,” however this position is not mentioned in either the Student Code of Conduct or the By-laws. The language of the UA Charter should be revised to reflect these alterations. | 04/12/2022 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 8 | Examining Cornell University's Existing Waste Management Practices | Acknowledged by the President | In order to ensure Cornell University remains a clean, safe, environmentally sustainable, and ecologically compatible educational and living community, investments must be made to investigate existing waste management practices as a means of identifying existing short-comings and opportunities to incorporate technology, engineering, and innovation. | 04/20/2022 4:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 7 | Establishing the first Tuesday in November of each year as “Election Day,” a Cornell University Recognized Civic Holiday | Tabled Indefinitely | Establishing the first Tuesday in November of each year as “Election Day,” a Cornell University Recognized Civic Holiday | 03/25/2022 10:15am | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 6 | Alterations to Codes and Judicial Committee Name and Function | Rejected by the President | The University Assembly By-laws must be updated after adoption of the Student Code of Conduct this academic year. As the CJC is no longer tasked with approval/rejection of all Resolutions, it will instead function as a non-judicial body providing an avenue for objective review of regulations of conduct across the entire Cornell population. Additionally, the CJC will undergo a name-change and role-clarification to reflect the structure of the new disciplinary hearing process and University Hearing and Review Panel appointment procedure. | 03/29/2022 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 5 | Support for Faculty Senate Proposed Resolution - Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Capital Campaign | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution expresses the University Assembly Campus Welfare Committee's support for the proposed Faculty Senate resolution - Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the 'Do the Greatest Good' Capital Campaign. | 02/22/2022 5:30pm | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 3 | Increasing the Number of Sustainable Waste Receptacles on Campus | Committee Review | In order to ensure Cornell University remains a clean, safe, environmentally sustainable, and ecologically compatible educational and living community, investments must be made to increase the number of sustainably compatible waste receptacles across the University’s Ithaca, New York campus. Additionally, waste receptacles ought to be strategically placed such that both financial and natural resources are conserved, recycling habits are rationally incentivized, in order to protect these lands, public health, natural resources, and regional biodiversity. | 11/30/2021 4:45pm | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 2 | Calling on Cornell University to Appropriately Recognize and Honor Veterans Day | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution calls on University Administration to establish Veterans Day as a University holiday where courses are canceled and University affiliates are not required to work. | 11/08/2021 5:45pm | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |
| 1 | Calling Upon Cornell University to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for All Faculty, Staff, and Students | Tabled Indefinitely | This resolution called upon the University to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all faculty, staff, and students. | 09/14/2021 4:45pm | University Assembly | AY 2021-2022 |