2022-2023 Passed resolutions & Bills
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FF20: Resolution Affirming Support for the Graduate Labor Union-United Electrical
Passed by the USG Executive Board , this resolution supplants USG’s support for the formation of the Graduate Labor Union - United Electrical, and calls for the University to negotiate in good faith with this union. Read resolution here.
Passed 4/17/2023
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FF19: Campus Life Name Change Bill
Brought to Forum by the Campus Life committee, this bill replaces the name of the Campus Life Committee to the Student Life and Wellness Committee. This new name better reflects the purpose of this committee and its role in advocacy.
Passed 4/18/2023
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FF18: Bill Regarding the Improvement of Long-Term Research Reporting Processes within the Undergraduate Student Government
Brought to Forum by the Academic Affairs Committee, this bill instructs USG staff members to keep a record of all research they conduct throughout the course of their work and to properly compile this work through a central research sheet. This research will be easily accessible by future staff members, to aid them in their advocacy. Read bill here.
Passed 4/18/2023
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FF17: Resolution Regarding Expanding the University’s Academic Calendar to Allow Absences for Greater Religious Holidays and Observances
Brought to Forum by our Diversity & Inclusion Committee, this resolution calls for an expansion of recognized University holidays and religious observances and to protect students from absences relating to these holidays and religious observances by providing time and resources to make-up missed classwork. Furthermore, the University should collaborate with student groups to keep this calendar updated. Read resolution here.
Passed 4/18/2023
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FF16: Resolution Regarding Navigation in the Gopher Way Tunnel System
Brought to Forum by our Infrastructure Committee, FF16 aims for further measures to modernize and improve Gopher Way navigation tools, namely Gopher Way signage and maps. Read resolution here.
Passed 4/11/2023
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FF15: Resolution Plan B Vending Machine Expansion
Brought to Forum by our Sexual Assault Task Force, FF15 aims for the increased expansion of Plan B vending machines on campus. Read resolution here.
Passed 4/11/2023
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FF14: Centralized Resource to Support Students who Experienced Sexual Misconduct
Brought to Forum by our Sexual Assault Task Force, FF14 aims for creation of a centralized website as part of a broader strategy to prevent sexual misconduct, increase support for victim-survivors, and more. Read resolution here.
Passed 4/11/2023
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FF13: Data Transparency Resolution
Brought to Forum by our Sexual Assault Task Force, FF13 aims for increased transparency of data related to student life and wellbeing. Read resolution here.
Passed 4/11/2023
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FF12: Resolution for Proper Dining Hall Food and Labeling
Brought to Forum by our Campus Life Committee, FF12 calls for proper food labeling and dietary restriction accommodations in campus dining halls and for there to be consistent checking and accurate updating of food labels to provide students with adequate food security. Read resolution here.
Passed 3/28/2023
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FF11: Resolution for Improving Awareness and Quality of Prayer, Meditation, and Spiritual Spaces on Campus
Brought to Forum by our Diversity & Inclusion Committee, FF11 aims for the improvement of number, quality, cleanliness, resources, and awareness of prayer, meditation, and spiritual space on campus. Read resolution here.
Passed 3/28/2023