From the Cornell Assemblies
The Student Assembly’s reputation suffers at Cornell University. It is often the subject of attacks, both satirical and serious, in campus publications and amongst the student body. Historically, the Student Assembly, and the greater sense of undergraduate student governance, was a lauded concept by the administration. Elected student leaders provided keen oversight for the programs and policies that originated in Willard Straight Hall. It is essential that the Student Assembly fight hard to reestablish its reputation for honest work, and to engage in public service for the undergraduate community.
A primary charge of the Student Assembly is to recommend and allocate the Student Activity Fee, a component of undergraduate tuition. The fiduciary responsibility held by the Student Assembly requires that it be held to a high standard and subject to considerable scrutiny. It is equally essential, however, that the scrutiny leveled against the Student Assembly is grounded as opposed to purely speculative; various watch-dog organizations must be willing to evaluate the strength of their arguments in light of evident consequences should their accusations be incorrect.
The Student Assembly must employ all available means to effectively communicate with the Cornell community. The university administration must be willing to accommodate the Student Assembly’s requests for additional communication outlets if it expects its student leaders to remain dutiful to its charge.
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