Endowed health plan rates and medical and pharmacy co-payments will increase moderately for 2012; the open enrollment period for endowed health and dental plans and for Select Benefits is Nov. 1-30. (Oct. 19, 2011)
Cornell staff members will be asked next week to participate in a confidential universitywide survey about various aspects of their work experience. The survey takes about ten minutes to complete. (Oct. 19, 2011)
Unmarried couples - whether opposite- or same-sex, in which one partner is an endowed faculty or staff member - will have the same access to Cornell's health and dental insurance, as of Jan. 1. (Oct. 13, 2011)
Highlights of the fall 2011 Employee Celebration include a Big Red win over Wagner and a chicken barbecue and pasta dinner at Barton Hall. (Oct. 3, 2011)
The Sept. 20 Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring at Stewart Park kicked off the United Way of Tompkins County campaign and organized goods from the food, personal care and school supplies drives. (Sept. 22, 2011)
For the fifth time, Cornell has been named to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's 'Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces' list. It has also made the AARP and Working Mother lists this fall. (Sept. 21, 2011)
A workshop, 'Faculty Orientation to Research Administration and Support,' will inform new faculty members on resources available and the rules and regulations they must observe. (Sept. 21, 2011)
Cornell University Police will conduct its annual special traffic enforcement program, focusing on roadway violations committed by pedestrians, bicyclists, skateboarders and longboarders. (Sept. 19, 2011)
Cornell was ranked 19 of the top 100 best companies to work for because of its unwavering commitment to parents, family-driven programs and benefits, Working Mother magazine announced Sept. 15. (Sept. 15, 2011)
Cornell has stepped up efforts to support faculty and staff who have been affected by the flooding this past week, including an additional two paid days off and emergency funding possibilities. (Sept. 14, 2011)
Faculty and staff are encouraged to take religious observances into account when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel. (Sept. 9, 2011)
A team of Cornell administrators has been established to oversee the university's efforts to address faculty, staff and student concerns related to the university's obligations under Title IX. (Sept. 8, 2011)
