University Senate Proposed: December 12, 2003

Adopted:

Resolution to USE gender-inclusive Language throughout the

By-laws, Statutes, and Rules of the Columbia University Senate

WHEREAS the By-laws, Statutes, and Rules of the Columbia University Senate currently include instances of gender-exclusive language, and

WHEREAS the By-laws, Statutes, and Rules of the Columbia University Senate ought to represent the diverse composition of the University,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the University Senate amend its By-laws, Statutes, and Rules to include gender-inclusive language throughout.

Proponents:

Student Affairs Committee

Commission on the Status of Women