Resolutions
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| Res. No. | Resolution | Status | Abstract | Last Updated | Assembly Name | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Revision and Renaming of The Opperman Award | Accepted by the President | In 2013, the Employee Assembly established the Opperman Award for Staff Advocacy to extend their appreciation and gratitude to Vice President of Human Resources and Safety Services, Mary George Opperman for fostering a positive environment where staff are valued contributors to the campus community and its mission. The Award for Staff Integrity and Inclusion will replace the Opperman Award but share the same values in recognizing staff who consistently demonstrate their commitment to encouraging and supporting staff integrity and inclusion. | 05/20/2021 4:30pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 9 | Enabling EA Election Seats & Terms | Accepted by the President | This resolution enables the EA R2 (Updating the Employee Assembly Charter to expand its Membership) (2020) reforms in the spring 2021 election cycle. | 03/17/2021 8:45pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 8 | Updates to The George Peter Award for Dedicated Service | Acknowledged by the President | The George Peter Award for Dedicated Service is the longest running and most prestigious university-wide peer-nominated award for staff. Since its inception in 1980, the award has been conferred to over 190 Cornell employees. The Employee Assembly would like to continue this long-standing tradition with refined terms, eligibility and criteria | 03/18/2021 8:45pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 7 | Postponing Spring 2021 Elections | Accepted by the President | This resolution delays the 2021 spring elections. | 03/17/2021 8:45pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 6 | Support for Student Assembly Leadership from Racism, Threats and Harassment | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution is a statement of support for Student Assembly Leadership in the face of racism, threats and harassment. | 02/11/2021 8:45am | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 5 | Thanking the Administration for their Continued Support of Staff During COVID-19 | Tabled Indefinitely | In recognition of Cornell University Senior Leadership for their continued support of staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. | 12/16/2020 1:30pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 4 | In Recognition and Appreciation of Cornell University Students | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution is a formal recognition of the response of Cornell University students to the COVID-19 pandemic and to thank them for their efforts to protect Cornell’s Ithaca campus community. | 12/02/2020 5:00pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 3 | Employee Assembly Condemning Hate Crime and Any Other Form of Racism, Religious or Ethnic Bias, Discrimination, Incitement to Violence (2020SU) | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution is a statement condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence targeting any person at Cornell University. | 08/25/2020 9:30am | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 3 | In Recognition and Appreciation of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg | Acknowledged by the President | On the occasion of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the Employee Assembly celebrates her long and distinguished career, her contributions to our country, and her unrelenting support of women and marginalized communities. | 10/08/2020 5:15pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 2 | Updating the Employee Assembly Charter to Expand its Membership (2020SU) | Acknowledged by the President | Resolution to amend the Employee Assembly Charter and align the assembly's membership with current University structure reflecting a more comprehensive representation of University Staff. | 08/25/2020 9:30am | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 2 | In Recognition and Appreciation of Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program Participants | Acknowledged by the President | On the occasion of the retirement of 213 faculty and staff participants in the Voluntary Retirement Incentive program effective September 16, 2020, the Employee Assembly thanks and celebrates their careers and contributions to the Cornell Community. | 09/17/2020 7:00pm | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 1 | Protect Staff Jobs and Compensation (2020SU) | Acknowledged by the President | This resolution is in support of continued employment for Cornell staff with no salary cuts or retirement cuts as proposed, and is a formal request to the administration to incorporate reasonable alternatives to such actions. | 08/25/2020 9:30am | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |
| 1 | Approval of the 2020-2021 Operating Budget | Accepted by the President | This is the operative budget for the Employee Assembly 2020-2021 legislative session. | 10/14/2020 8:45am | Employee Assembly | AY 2020-2021 |