A resolution passed by Duke Student Government’s Senate is a formal statement of the student body’s official opinion or will on a particular issue.
Most recent - Oct 29, 2025
Establishes a committee to develop plans for new Senate seats for underrepresented groups and affiliates, ensuring inclusive collaboration across campus.
Oct 8, 2025
Formally recognizes an off-campus advisory board for fraternities, sororities and other selective living groups, and supports their reaffiliation with the university.
Oct 1, 2025
Requires student groups requesting over $4,000 to present before the Senate, increasing transparency in student organization funding.
Jan 25, 2023
Calls on Duke to issue a statement, hold a vigil and condemn gun violence in solidarity with victims of shootings.
Oct 27, 2021
Opposes moving the Career Center into prime Bryan Center space without student input and calls for a space audit.
Oct 2018
Urges transparent communication and student consultation after a sudden change to health insurance grant eligibility.
Sep 26, 2018
Endorses free menstrual hygiene products in Perkins Library and urges the university to institutionalize the program.
Jan 27, 2017
Condemns the 2017 travel ban and supports Muslim and immigrant members of the Duke community.
Dec 16, 2016
Calls for a special committee to review how well Duke’s residential system promotes engagement, diversity and student-faculty interaction.
Sep 4, 2016
Supports content warnings and safe spaces on campus, affirming their compatibility with academic freedom.
Mar 30, 2016
Condemns HB2 for discriminating against transgender and queer individuals and urges Duke to publicly denounce it.
Dec 9, 2015
Supports diversity education, gender-neutral bathrooms, curriculum changes and renaming West Union to “Abele Union.”
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