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Campus gears up for financial system overhaul

The Kuali Financial System will replace the university's decades-old, mainframe-based system as of July 2011. (Dec. 8, 2010)

TCAT to replace East Hill Shuttle with Route 82

The East Hill Shuttle service will be replaced with TCAT Route 82 as of Jan. 17. The schedule will be changed to better accommodate Cornell staff members who need to attend meetings on campus. (Dec. 8, 2010)

IT initiative streamlines computer support, fosters strategic thinking

While Cornell will never standardize all of its information technology, it must narrow down some of its IT options, said Steve Schuster, interim executive director of CIT, at an open forum Nov. 10.

Cold weather clothing drive is under way

Boxes are in place in campus buildings for contributions of new and gently used blankets and winter coats, hats and other winter clothing to the 18th annual 'Share the Warmth' campaign through Dec. 4. (Nov. 17, 2010)

Diversity conference focuses on faculty/staff recruitment

Alum Phyllis Weiss Haserot '65, MRP '67, and other diversity experts spoke about recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce at the 12th annual Cornell Diversity Update Conference, Nov. 8. (Nov. 16, 2010)

Changes in Select Benefits will affect withholding estimates

The addition of eligibility for children ages 19-26 and the removal of over-the-counter medications' eligibility may affect employees ' decisions regarding their Select Benefits accounts for 2011. (Nov. 16, 2010)

Skorton encourages staff to find a healthy work/life balance

Unless the U.S. economy has a major downturn or New York state severely cuts funding, Cornell will not face significant downsizing, President David Skorton said Nov. 12 at his Annual Address to Staff. (Nov. 12, 2010)

Streamlining will increase efficiency, maintain jobs, says VP

Two initiatives to streamline Cornell's purchasing and financial transactions should save at least $31.8 million annually by 2015, says VP Joanne DeStefano at a public forum. (Nov. 9, 2010)

Facilities streamlining should save up to $16 million a year

Energy conservation and a new organizational structure will boost both savings and efficiency in the Division of Facilities Services, says VP Kyu-Jung Whang in a public forum. (Nov. 9, 2010)

President responds to child care center resolutions

In a Nov. 8 letter, President David Skorton responded to recent resolutions passed by the Faculty Senate and the University Assembly regarding the Cornell Child Care Center. (Nov. 8, 2010)

Cornell doubles its contribution to Health Savings Accounts

The Aetna Health Savings Account Plan for endowed employees includes a high deductible, but will provide $1,000 per employee per year, with tax incentives to offset that deductible. (Nov. 4, 2010)

Cornell Program for Healthy Living offers best value, says director of benefits

The Cornell Program for Healthy Living offers lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other endowed health programs and provides more incentives to work toward a healthy lifestyle. (Nov. 4, 2010)