Plans for faculty and staff will comply with recent federal legislation that mandates health plans to cover mental health and abuse treatment in the same manner as other medically necessary treatment. (Oct. 15, 2009)
Cornell commuters now have another way to save on their daily transportation costs - VanPool. A drop-in information session on this new service will be held Oct. 21. (Oct. 14, 2009)
The Division of Human Resources held its first 'Connecting with Cornell' informal networking event to help connect laid-off Cornell employees with the HR staff who recruit for Cornell positions. (Oct. 14, 2009)
President David Skorton thanked employees for 'staying the course' and continuing to accomplish goals despite a smaller workforce in his annual talk sponsored by the Employee Assembly. (Oct. 13, 2009)
Oct. 8 was Employee Celebration Day, and some 2,300 staff and families participated - sharing a meal, cheering for Cornell athletes and enjoying the entertainment. (Oct. 12, 2009)
President David Skorton has committed to developing sweeping changes in the way Cornell buys goods and services. Vice President Joanne DeStefano will lead the effort, which will save up to $40 million a year. (Oct. 8, 2009)
Cornell will test its emergency notification systems, including the siren/PA system, text and e-mail messages, and phone calls, Oct. 14 at 12:10 p.m. There is no need for action during the test. (Oct. 7, 2009)
Cornell expects to save at least $90 million in annual administrative costs over the next four years, making a significant dent in its projected deficit, Provost Kent Fuchs reported Oct. 1.
Endowed health plan rates for 2010 will remain the same as last year's by adjusting some co-pays, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, Cornell's Division of Human Resources has announced. (Oct. 1, 2009)
Nellie J. Brown, director of the ILR School's Workplace Health and Safety Programs, discusses how to keep the workplace safe and prevent on-the-job violence. (Sept. 29, 2009)
The 2009 Cornell United Way Campaign was launched Sept. 17 with the 2009 Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring, which gathered more than 10,000 pounds of food and personal-care items. (Sept. 24, 2009)
