Student Assembly Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 2025

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Resolution	Abstract	Status
SA R43 (2024-2025): Implementing a 5 Day Study Period for Final’s Season	In light of the heavy academic workload borne by many students each semester, Cornell will extend the existing 3-day final exam study period to 5-days.	Adopted by the Assembly
SA R44 (2024-2025): Aligning Housing Contract and Network Policies with Entrepreneurship Goals	This resolution addresses restrictions in Cornell's Housing Contract and network policies that prohibit student commercial activities, recommends policy revisions based on peer institution practices, and proposes implementation frameworks to better support student entrepreneurship while residing on campus.	Adopted by the Assembly
SA R51 (2024-2025): Codifying Ginsburg’s Rules: A Reform Framework for Fairness and Inclusion in Student Assembly Procedure	This resolution proposes a new framework—Ginsburg’s Rules—inspired by the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose career embodied the principles of dissent, deliberation, and democratic fairness. While Robert’s Rules of Order remains the Assembly’s parliamentary authority, its formalism often silences rather than empowers. Ginsburg’s Rules represent a fix to this approach, amending the Standing Rules and applying a structure centered on accessibility, ethical participation, and amplifying all voices.	Adopted by the Assembly