It is stated in the document “Organization and Procedures of the University Faculty” that “regular meetings of the Senate shall be held once a month during the academic year.” Since its inception in the 1990s, the Senate has traditionally met on the second Wednesday of the month. This resolution does not change that tradition. It simply says that if that second Wednesday is a major religious holiday, then the Senate meeting will be postponed one week. A list of religious holidays is here.

Whereas the Faculty Senate traditionally meets on the second Wednesday of the month; and

Whereas Cornell University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff,

Be it therefore resolved that Senate meetings be held on the third Wednesday of the month if the second Wednesday of the month falls on a major religious holiday.