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| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approval of the 2022-2023 Operating Budget | Acknowledged by the President | This is the operating budget for the EA 2022-2023 legislative session. | 01/17/2023 11:15am | Employee Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dependable and Inclusive Supply of Pharmaceutical and Essential Non-Prescription Supplies | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution supports the creation of a pilot program through Cornell Health’s pharmacy for multi-unit vending machines carrying essential no-prescription medicine including emergency contraceptive to increase health accessibility and health equity on campus. | 02/20/2023 5:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 6 | Retroactively Compensating GPSA Executive Members in Accordance with Resolution 3 (22-23) and Resolution 18 (21-22) | Acknowledged by the President | Resolution 3 (Amendments to Appendix B of the GPSA Charter) was passed in the fall of 2022 as a result of President Pollack’s comments on Resolution 18 (2021-2022 term). Resolution 3 states that Graduate and Professional Student Assembly Executive Committee members shall receive a financial incentive for their service. Additionally, candidates running for the 2022-2023 term nominated themselves with the understanding that Executive Committee positions would have a financial incentive given that Resolution 18 was passed prior to elections. As such, this resolution proposes withdrawing funds from the GPSA’s reserve account to compensate the 2022-2023 term Executive Committee members. | 02/10/2023 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 5 | Commending the Service of Graduate and Professional Student Assembly President Preston Hanley | Acknowledged by the President | In his role as the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly president, Preston Hanley has served the Cornell community for the past year and a half. In that time, Preston has been an invaluable contributor to the success and evolution of the Cornell Graduate and Professional Student Assembly. This resolution commends Preston for his dedication, perseverance, and tenacity as Graduate and Professional Student Assembly president. | 11/28/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 4 | 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 10:00am | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 3 | Amendments to Appendix B of the GPSA Charter | Acknowledged by the President | Following the passage of GPSA Resolution18 Financial Incentive for Executive Committee (2021-2022) suggestions were given to the GPSA Executive Committee by President Pollack to make changes to the GPSA Charter by adding provisions for the GPSA to be able to fund its leadership, stated within Appendix B of the GPSA Charter. | 11/28/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 2 | Resolution Commending the Service of Graduate and Professional Student Trustee Liz Davis Frost | Acknowledged by the President | In her role as the Graduate and Professional Student Trustee, Liz Davis-Frost has served the Cornell community for the past two years. In that time, Liz has been a valuable contributor to the Cornell Graduate and Professional Student Assembly. This resolution commends Liz for her dedication and continued service to the Cornell community. | 09/26/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 1 | GPSA Internal Budget for the 2022-2023 Term | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution establishes the GPSA Internal Budget for the 2022-2023 term. | 08/29/2022 6:00pm | Graduate and Professional Student Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Mandating Content Warnings for Traumatic Content in the Classroom | In Discussion | 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. | 03/23/2023 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 | Adopted by the Assembly | 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 | Submitted to 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 | Adopted by the Assembly | 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 | Submitted to 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 | Submitted to 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 |
| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Right to Protest | In Discussion | This resolution aims to protect the right to protest at Cornell and promote free speech on campus. | 03/21/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 6 | Declaring Cornell University a Purple Heart Entity | In Discussion | Declaring Cornell University a Purple Heart Entity | 03/21/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 5 | Dependable and Inclusive Supply of Pharmaceutical and Essential Nonprescription Supplies | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution supports the creation of a pilot program through Cornell Health’s Pharmacy for multi-unit vending machines carrying essential nonprescription medicine including emergency contraception to increase health accessibility and health equity on campus. | 02/07/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 4 | Revision of Codes and Judiciary Committee Responsibilities | Accepted by the President | This resolution revises the responsibilities of the Codes and Judiciary Committee and changes the name of the committee. | 01/24/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 3 | Amending the University Assembly Bylaws | Accepted by the President | This resolution describes the relationship between the University President and the University Assembly with respect to the Bylaws of the University Assembly. | 02/07/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 2 | 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 6:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 1 | Updating the Charter of the Office of the University Ombuds | Acknowledged by the President | The University Ombuds Office is a confidential, independent, impartial, and informal resource available to students, staff, and faculty at the university to address conflicts, concerns, or other issues affecting their work, life, or study at Cornell. It offers a safe place to identify options for addressing individual situations. University practice since the 1969 establishment of the Office has been for its governing document to be approved by the “legislative body” of the University, currently the University Assembly. This resolution approves updates in the governing document, now named the Charter for the Office of the University Ombuds. | 10/25/2022 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |