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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
A program to streamline administrative support has saved nearly 90 percent of its $17 million target, Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman reported Oct. 26. (Oct. 28, 2010)
Cornell is taking the next steps in its streamlining process to rethink its administrative services. A new website and upcoming forums will provide updates on progress.
After no health plan rate increases in 2010, the endowed health plan premium will increase 6 percent in 2011, below the national average for increases. Enrollment period begins Nov. 1. (Oct. 20, 2010)
More than 3,000 tickets were sold for the Oct. 16 Fall Employee Celebration, where staff, faculty, retirees and their families gathered at Barton Hall for a chicken barbecue and pasta dinner. (Oct. 19, 2010)
The Employee Assembly is partnering with the Cornell United Way Campaign to help generate campus enthusiasm about how the United Way directly helps individuals and families in the local area. (Oct. 8, 2010)
The annual open enrollment period for endowed health, dental and select benefits plans will be Nov. 1-30. News from NYS on contract college employees plans are pending. Benefair will be Nov. 10. (Oct. 6, 2010)
