Resolutions
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| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Commending the Service of University Assembly Executive Committee | Acknowledged by the President | In their roles as University Assembly Executive Committee, Duncan Cady, Debra Howell, Beth Milles, and Gizem Akkan have served the Cornell community for the past year. In that time, they has been invaluable contributors to the success and evolution of the Cornell University Assembly. This resolution commends Duncan Cady, Debra Howell, Beth Milles, and Gizem Akkan for their dedication, perseverance, and tenacity in the Cornell University Assembly. | 05/09/2023 6:15pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 11 | Commending the Service of University Assembly Chair Duncan Cady | Acknowledged by the President | In his role as the University Assembly chair, Duncan Cady has served the Cornell community for the past year. In that time, Duncan has been an invaluable contributor to the success and evolution of the Cornell University Assembly. This resolution commends Duncan for his dedication, perseverance, and tenacity as Cornell University Assembly Chair. | 05/09/2023 6:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 10 | Revisions to the University Assembly Bylaws | Submitted to the President | Make applicable revisions to University Assembly Bylaws | 04/25/2023 6:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 9 | Revisions to the University Assembly Charter | Submitted to the President | Make applicable revisions to University Assembly Charter | 04/25/2023 6:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 8 | Awareness, Prevention, and Training (APT) Measures Against Opioid Overdose Crises | Submitted to the President | This resolution urges the university to take proactive and preventative measures against opioid overdoses on campus through awareness, prevention, and training (APT) measures. | 03/28/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 7 | Right to Free Expression | Submitted to the President | This resolution urges the Administration to work with students, employees, and faculty to discuss and communicate enforcement of issues involving free expression. | 03/21/2023 5:00pm | University Assembly | AY 2022-2023 |
| 6 | Purple Heart Designation | Acknowledged by the President | 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 |