At a meeting Dec. 3, President David Skorton emphasized the need for greater communication with staff, who are still dealing with the workloads and stresses brought about by the recession. (Dec. 9, 2010)
The NYS Option Transfer Period for contract college employees is Dec. 2-31: New health plan rates are posted at Cornell's benefits open enrollment web site; Select Benefits deadline is also Dec. 31.
It's 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. 9, 2010)
The winter holidays for 2010 are Dec. 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31. Nonexempt staff members will also receive one and one-half times their hourly rate for hours worked on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. (Dec. 9, 2010)
A panel of Cornell food entrepreneur experts, including a chef, sommelier, restaurateur and executive, pondered the successes and challenges of this growing industry, Dec. 6 in New York. (Dec. 9, 2010)
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)
