2020-21 Term

2020-2021 Term

Senate Orders

Status Details Summary
Active SO2021-01 An Order to postpone remaining 2020-2021 term elections to Fall Semester
Active SO2021-02 An Order to establish an independent financial account
Unheard SO2021-03  
Active SO2021-04 An Order to suspend elections in Alumni Hall
Active SO2021-05 An Order to suspend elections in Howard and Pangborn Halls
Active SO2021-06 An Order to suspend the following elections
Active SO2021-07 An Order to make available $10,000 from the COVID-19 Response Account
Active SO2021-08 An Order to Suspend Late-Comer FCC Elections
Rejected SO2021-09 Committee on the Constitution suggestions revising the Executive Programming Board
Rejected SO2021-10 An Order to amend to prohibit investments in and consumption of Forced Labor
Active SO2021-11 An Order to suspend and adjust Spring Semester elections and transition
Adopted SO2021-12 An Order to amend to replace EPB with the Executive Committee
Adopted SO2021-13 An Order to amend the Club Coordination Council Article
Adopted SO2021-14 An Order to amend the Hall Presidents Council Article
Adopted SO2021-15 An Order to amend the Student Union Board Article
Adopted SO2021-16 An Order to revise the General Provisions Article
Adopted SO2021-17 An Order to amend to reform the Elections Article
Adopted SO2021-18 An Order to suspend vacancy elections in Keough and Johnson Family Halls
Adopted SO2021-19 An Order to gauge undergraduate opinion on Petitions Article
Adopted SO2021-20 An Order to appoint senators to serve the remainder of the term
Adopted SO2021-21 An Order to appoint a senator to serve the remainder of the term
Adopted SO2021-22 An Order to amend to reform the Campus Life Council
Adopted SO2021-23 An Order to amend the Constitution to name the Nancy J. Walsh Irish Clover Award
Adopted SO2021-24 An Order to Suspend Class Council and Hall Elections
Adopted SO2021-25 An Order to Reappoint Senators for the 2020-2021 Academic Term
Adopted SO2021-26 An Order to Amend to Include Diversity Council as a Special Interest Organization
Adopted SO2021-27 An Order to Suspend Elections in Cavanaugh Hall

Senate Resolutions

Status Details Summary
Passed SS2021-01 A Resolution bestowing emeritus status on Elizabeth Boyle
Passed SS2021-02 A Resolution bestowing emeritus status on Patrick McGuire
Passed SS2021-03 A Resolution bestowing emeritus status on Linde Hoffman
Passed SS2021-04 A Resolution bestowing emeritus status on Halena Hadi
Failed SS2021-05 A Resolution encouraging the incorporation of Native culture in Moreau FYE program
Passed SS2021-06 A Resolution recognizing Provost Tom Burish
Passed SS2021-07 A Resolution recognizing Women's Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw
Passed SS2021-08 A Resolution recognizing University CIO Scott Malpass
Passed SS2021-09 A Resolution calling SUEC and Committee on the Constitution to action
Rejected SS2021-10 A Resolution addressing international and low-income student needs during COVID-19
Passed SS2021-11 A Resolution calling for a public commitment from the University to conduct SARS-CoV-2 testing
Passed SS2021-12 A Resolution to express support for the appointment of Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg to the Faculty
Passed SS2021-13 A Resolution calling for the University to regularly publish COVID-19 modeling
Passed SS2021-14 A Resolution to emphasize Mental Health during COVID-19 and call for expanded Health Services
Passed SS2021-15 A Resolution reaffirming the commitment to Preserving an In-Person Fall Semester 2020
Passed SS2021-16 A Resolution to commit to Anti-Racist Action at Notre Dame 
Passed SS2021-17 A Resolution to better educate and test COVID-19 positive students upon discharge
Passed SS2021-18 A Resolution to express support for upholding the preponderance of evidence Title IX standard
Passed SS2021-19 A Resolution formally disapproving of Rev. John Jenkins' violation of University health policy
Passed SS2021-20 A Resolution to encourage adjustment of the current residential hall visitation policy
Passed SS2021-21 A Resolution Encouraging Strategies to Alleviate Burnout During Spring 2021 Semester
Passed SS2021-22 A Resolution Recommending Increased Resources for Study Abroad
Passed SS2021-23 A Resolution Calling for Greater Emphasis on Student Mental Health
Passed SS2021-24 A Resolution Requesting a Change in Quarantine Protocols for COVID-19 Vaccinated Students
Passed SS2021-25 A Resolution Advocating Importance of Diversity in Academic Colleges
Passed SS2021-26 A Resolution Recommending the Expansion of a Bus Service to Chicago
Passed SS2021-27 A Resolution Voicing Concerns about Campus Policies and Calling CLC to Action
Passed SS2021-28 A Resolution Requesting a Full Day Observance of MLK Day
Passed SS2021-29 A Resolution Requesting Benchmarks for COVID-19 Protocols
Passed SS2021-30 A Resolution Addressing Dining Hall Accommodations for Severe Allergies
Passed SS2021-31 A Resolution Advocating for Increased Transparency in Nutritional Accommodations Process
Passed SS2021-32 A Resolution Requesting Rim Re-Installation to Bookstore Basketball Courts
Passed SS2021-33 A Resolution Requesting Formal Statement Regarding Mini-Break Classwork 
Passed SS2021-34 A Resolution Encouraging Greater Inclusion of Native American History in Moreau FYE
Passed SS2021-35 A Resolution Requesting the Integration of Notre Dame ID Cards into Smartphone Wallet Apps
Passed SS2021-36

A Resolution Responding to the Disbandment of Zahm House

Passed SS2021-37 A Resolution Acknowledging, Defining and Condemning Antisemitism 

Petitions

Status Details Summary
Rejected P2021-01 A Petitioned Resolution formally asking Rev. John Jenkins to Resign
Passed P2021-02 A Petitioned Resolution calling for P/NC option for Fall 2020 Semester
Passed P2021-03 A Petitioned Resolution calling for COVID-19 disciplinary proceedings to respect due process

For Senate resolutions before the 2020-2021 term, please contact us for access to our archives.