In his address to staff, Skorton highlighted recruiting new faculty, stabilizing the staff workforce, continuing need-based financial aid and expanding public engagement within balanced budget bounds. (Dec. 1, 2011)
Now is the time for staff and managers to review their unit's inclement weather staffing plan, discuss specific concerns and review where to get information about weather-related delays and closings. (Dec. 1, 2011)
The very best faculty and staff members are more likely to stay at universities that have strategic programs to support diversity, said panelists at a Cornell diversity conference Nov. 14.
Beth A. Livingston, assistant professor of human resource studies, will kick off a new faculty speaker series focused on the integration of life and career priorities Nov. 18. (Nov. 15, 2011)
The Cornell Police will offer a child safety seat inspection station at the Cornell Grounds Shop, 307 Palm Road, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-noon, on properly installing, using and maintaining child safety seats. (Nov. 15, 2011)
Two staff members' flexible workplace arrangements help illustrate why Cornell has recently received a 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. (Nov. 15, 2011)
Fleet Operations has added two Toyota Siennas to its fleet that have been modified for individuals who require hand controls for driving to use for official university business. (Nov. 14, 2011)
A pioneer in grape disease resistance breeding; two of the nation's top authorities in microbiology; a leading entomologist who's shaped the way fruit growers ward off pests; and a respected world leader in food aid economics…
The deadline for completing the Cornell Employee Survey is Nov. 18. The survey, done at the request of the Employee Assembly, was announced by President David Skorton Oct. 24.
The 13th annual Diversity Update Conference will feature speakers from Cornell and such organizations as MIT, National Science Foundation, JP Morgan Chase and Ithaca College. Registration ends Nov. 8.
The benefits open enrollment period for endowed faculty and staff began Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. The annual Benefair will be held Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at G10 Biotechnology Building. (Nov. 1, 2011)
The Emergency Cornellians Aiding and Responding to Employees Fund has raised more than $13,000 from recent events to help staff members and faculty with emergency-related needs. (Oct. 27, 2011)
