2022-2023
Discontinue posting median grades on student transcripts
Eliminate a transcript notation for a grade of incomplete when the instructor has substituted another grade
Graded Academic Coursework During Breaks
Brooks School of Public Policy proposed use of the Professor of the Practice title
Structural Equity and Inclusion for Research, Teaching and Extension (“RTE”) faculty
Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science adopt the Research Professor title
Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science adopt the Professor of Practice title
Request the University provide funds for a gynecologist MD at Cornell Health
S. C. Johnson College of Business Harmonization of Tenure Clock
Academic Freedom in Cornell Programs in China and other parts of the Global Hubs System
2021-2022
Posthumous Academic Awards
Honors and Distinctions awards for Undergraduate students
Prospective Part-time Bachelor’s Degree for Non-Traditional Students
Inclusion and Prioritization of a New Natatorium in the ‘Do the Greatest Good’ Capital Campaign
Consultation with the Faculty Senate with respect to Global Hubs
External Review Selection Process in Tenure Cases
No Contact Lists in Tenure Cases
Resolution for ILR to adopt Professor of Practice title
Resolution for ILR to adopt Research Professor title
Resolution on Specifying the Rights and Responsibilities of the Faculty Senate with Respect to Collaborative Agreements with Other Academic Institutions and Corporations
Resolution on Faculty Discretion to Teach On-line If Students Are infected or Where Classroom Conditions Make Social Distancing Impossible
Resolution on Adopting University Policies for Reasonable Accommodations for Faculty, Instructors, Staff, and Students During the Pandemic
2020-2021
Regarding External Harassment
Resolution regarding the visibility of college tenure policy documents
Resolution regarding a second Senator group recommendations regarding faculty education
[Formal title: Resolution Supporting Voluntary Participation by Faculty in Educational Programs to Address Issues of Racism and Systemic Injustice and to Enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.]
Resolution regarding a Senator group recommendations regarding faculty education
Resolution regarding the Senator group recommendation regarding student education
[Formal title: Resolution in support of requiring that all students, before graduation, complete at least one for-credit course addressing race, indigeneity, ethnicity, and bias.]
Resolution regarding the Directors’ Resolution on student education
[Formal title: Proposal for Racism, Colonialism, Antiracism, and Decolonization Course]
Resolution regarding support of the Working Group-F recommendation for a required educational program for Faculty
Resolution regarding support for the Working Group-S recommendation for a required educational program for students
Resolution regarding support of the Working Group-C recommendation for an Antiracism Center
Resolution regarding Research Integrity Policy revisions
Resolution regarding joint or dual degree programs involving other academic institutions
Resolution regarding vetting international dual degree programs
Resolution to change Senate Bylaws on Dean of Faculty Election Slate Size
Resolution regarding crime alerts and race
Resolution in support of Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech and Expression
Resolution in support of naming a residence hall after Barbara McClintock
Resolution on RTE percent limitation approval process
Resolution on the Changes to the Code of Academic Integrity prompted by the S20 Semester
Resolution on RTE percentage caps in the CVM
Resolution on JCB Professor of Practice Policy
2019-2020
Support for continued employment of Cornell staff during the COVID-19 crisis
Cornell Law School clinical tenure
Tenure Review Pauses
An S20 Commitment to Academic Integrity, Equitable Instruction, Trust, and Respect
When the Instructor is a Family Member
Authorizing the Use of the Professor-of-the-Practice Title for CVM
Grade Change Protocols
Fossil Fuel Divestment
Social Science Superdepartments
The Cross-College School of Public Policy Model
The College of Public Policy Model
Resolution regarding Emeritus/a Status eligibility for Retiring Research, Teaching and Extension (RTE) Faculty
Learning Where You Live Course Oversite
Changes in grading policy
Handling Student Accommodations and Reaffirming Their Importance: Proposal for the updated student accommodations policy to become part of Faculty Handbook
The Prevention of Device-Enabled Cheating During Exams: Proposal clarifies that unless instructors allow them, electronic devices are not allowed in exams.
2018-2019
Meeting Time Patterns: Proposal adds additional 75-patterns and additional flexibility with respect to the longer-time patterns.
Free-Time Zone: Proposal that clarifies how the 4:25-7:30pm period can be used.
Grade changes: Proposal that instructor-of-record always is informed about changes that result in a “W” or an expunge grade.
Course instructor of record
Proposal for Implementation of Research Professor – College of Arts and Sciences UPDATE
Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) Faculty
2017-2018
New Emeritus Process
On Recent Racial Incidents
2016-17
Statement on Academic Freedom
Cornell Leadership in Honesty and Reliable Knowledge
Environment and Sustainability Major – Cross College Major
Resolution on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Resolution Concerning Cornell’s Response to Post-Election Events – Sanctuary Campus
Resolution on Senate Meeting Dates
Proposal for Implementation of Research Professor – College of Engineering
Endorsing a Request to Re-brand Cornell Plantations (10/12/16)
Proposal for Implementation of the Title Research Professor–College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (9/14/16)
2015-16
Proposal for Implementation of the Title Research Professor–College of Human Ecology
Proposal for Implementation of the Title Research Professor–College of Veterinary Medicine
Honor Joseph A. Burns for His Service as Dean of Faculty
Proposal for Implementation of the Title Professor of Practice–College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
Proposal for Implementation of Professor of Practice Title – College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
Johnson Graduate School of Management Dual Degree Program
Student Resolution 24: Cost Barriers to Study Abroad with President’s Response
Proposal for Implementation of Professor of Practice Title – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
2014-15
Investigation of Cornell University Conduct Toward Student Protestors
Enabling Legislation for Research Professor Title
Transfer of Titles by the Law School
Shared Governance in Matters of Educational Policy as Required by Article 13, Section 2 of the Bylaws of Cornell University
Professor of Practice Title – College of Engineering
Change Time of Faculty Senate Meetings
Professor of Practice and Clinical Professor Proposal- Human Ecology
Transfer from Clinical Professor to Professor of the Practice – Johnson Graduate School of Management
2013-14
Professor of Practice Title – Amend 2002 Legislation
Cornell Investment and Divestment Strategies for a Sustainable Future REFORMAT
Clinical Professor Proposal – School of Hotel Administration
2012-13
UFC Resolution on an Amendment to the eCornell Agreement
Alternate Resolution on Investigation Concerning Freedom of Expression
Investigation Concerning Freedom of Expression
Approve a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems at Cornell NYC Tech
2011-12
Academic Calendar
Code of Academic Integrity, Resolution to Revise the Code of Academic Integrity
Change the Charge to the Committee on Academic Freedom and Professional Status of the Faculty
Educational Policy Committee Resolution to add Two Student Members to EPC
Resolution on Cancellation of Classes, Monday April 27, 2015 from 8:00AM to 1:10PM to Celebrate the Cornell Sesquicentennial
Approve the Title Clinical Professor – College of Veterinary Medicine
Amend the University Bylaws to Allow Cornell Faculty to Earn a Graduate Professional Degree from Cornell University
Proposal to Implement Clinical Professor Title in the Johnson Graduate School of Management
2010-11
Remove Median Grades from the Web
Library Board
Support the Extension of the Tenure-Track Clock for JGSM Faculty Appointments
Work over Breaks
Use of Bottled Water
Protocols to Ensure Faculty Governance
Call for Cornell University to Create an Initiative to Develop Approaches to a Climate of Academic Integrity
Cornell Purchasing a University-Wide License for Turnitin
Status of Faculty Center
Academic Integrity & CU Matriculation
Cornell Child Care Center
Timely Response to Faculty Resolutions
2009-10
Effective Advising
Amend the Organization and Procedures of the University Faculty (OPUF)
Library Resolutions
Library Task Force Report REFORMAT
Marcellus Shale
Availability of the Task Force Reports
Cornell Climate Action Plan
Concerning Make-Up Exams REFORMAT
2008-2009
Concerning Academic Calendar
Concerning Construction & Renovation of Buildings
2007-2008
Resolution 66 does not exist
Final Examinations & Other End-of-Semester Exercises
Reaffirm Senate Support that Cornell Establish a University Club
2006-2007
Approve the Establishment of a New Ph.D. Program in Human Behavior and Design
Campus Code Review
Approve the Offering of the Masters of Engineering Degree in Systems Engineering Taught Using Distance Learning (DL MEng in SE) REFORMAT
Review & Receive Faculty Governance – Final Report & Recommendations
Approve Creation of a new Master of Science Legal Studies Degree Program in the Graduate Field of Law
Change the Charge and Name of Committee on Research on Human Subjects
Establish Two-Year Dual Degree – Master of Professional Studies/Real Estate (MPS/RE) – Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Violating the Code of Academic Integrity and Dropping Courses
Affirm Policy Openness in Research and Public Disclosure of Sponsorship of Research
Acknowledgement and Appreciation
Library Board Regarding SPARC Author’s Addendum
2005-2006
Regarding Faculty Statement of Principles and Best Practices Concerning Strategic Corporate Alliances
Review Faculty Governance
Establish a Graduate Minor Field – Computational Science and Engineering
Urging the Administration and the Board of Trustees to Engage in a Frank and Open Dialogue with the Faculty Regarding the Resignation of President Jeffrey Lehman
2004-05
University Faculty Library Board on Scholarly Publishing
Adopt Policy on Sanctions for Job-Related Faculty Misconduct
Recommend that the Law School be Permitted to Use the Title of Clinical Professor
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Ad Hoc Committee Recommending that the Provost and Board of Trustees Create Emeritus/a Titles to Which Senior Lecturers, Senior Research Associates, and Senior Extension Associates may be Appointed
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Ad Hoc Committee Recommending that the Provost and Officers of Schools, Colleges, and Administrative Units Employing NTT Faculty Create Professional Development Opportunities
Approve a Graduate Joint Masters Degree to be Offered by Cornell University of Hotel Administration and Nanyang Technological University’s School of Business in Singapore
Recommend Establishment of the Titles Research Scientist and Principal Research Scientist
Modify Nominations & Elections Committee Selection Process
2003-04
Establish a Ph.D. Program in Apparel Design in the Field of Textiles at Cornell University
Establish a Graduate Field and Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology
Amend FACTA Legislation
Regarding the University Library’s Policies on Serials Acquisition, with Special Reference to Negotiations with Elsevier
2002-03
Establish a Graduate Field and Ph.D. Program in Information Science
Paper Usage at Cornell University
Regarding a Renewable Energy Endowment at Cornell University
Create a Master of Engineering Degree Program in the Existing Major Field of Biomedical Engineering
Revise the Copyright Policy
Establish a University Club
Enabling Legislation for the Clinical Professor Title
2001-2002
Ward Center for Nuclear Sciences (5/8/02)
Regarding Reestablishment of a Faculty Club
Faculty Committee on Minority Education Regarding Best Practices for Recruitment, Retention, and Addressing Concerns of Students of Under-Represented Minority Groups
Recommending that Each Course Syllabus Include a Reference to the Cornell University code of Academic Integrity
Cornell’s Laboratory of Nuclear Studies
Change Composition of Committee on Research on Human Subjects
Regarding Widespread Consultation on Academic Unit – Changes to Name or Degree Designations
Modify Appeals and Grievance Procedures
Response to September 11 Tragedy
2000-01
Establish a Standing committee of the Faculty Senate on Campus Climate
Academic Calendar through 2004-2005
Copyright Policy
Formation of a Graduate Field of Horticulture
Establish a Faculty Online Forum
The Overarching Agreement between Cornell and eCornell
Dates of Commencement
Graduate Field of Systems Engineering and a Master of Engineering Degree in Systems Engineering
1999-00
Principles of Cooperation and Consultation Between the President and Faculty Senate
From the University Benefits Committee on TIAA’s 10-Year Exit Restriction
Establishing a Graduate Field in Asian Religions
Distance Learning from the Committee on Academic Programs and Policies and the University Faculty Committee
Change the Composition of the Professors-At-Large Selection Committee
Substitute Resolution on the Diversity and Inclusion Statement from the Campus Climate Committee
Inappropriate use of Class Notes brought forward by the Educational Policy Committee
Establishing a Graduate Degree Program in Atmospheric Science
Concerning the CIS Task Force Proposal and its Sequel
Amending the Faculty Committee on Program Review
Amending the Natural Sciences Research Advisory Councils
1998-99
Sexual Harassment Procedures