Improved online-only Courses of Study requires no paper

A new and improved online Courses of Study is now available, offering more accuracy and easier searches than the old one or the paper version, which has been discontinued. (July 28, 2011)

Lee Melvin, an expert in international and diversity recruitment, is named associate vice provost for enrollment

Lee H. Melvin, vice president for enrollment planning and management at the University of Connecticut, has been named Cornell's associate vice provost for enrollment, effective Sept. 15.

Graduate School increases support for inclusion and professional development with two new hires

Two new leadership appointments in the Graduate School have been filled by external candidates who bring strengths in inclusion, mentoring, grant-writing and graduate student professional development. (July 19, 2011)

Staff Education Exploration Day slated for July 20

The 13th annual Staff Education Exploration Day (S.E.E.D.) will be held July 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in G10 Biotech, featuring the educational opportunities that are available to Cornell staff members.

Cornell Police receive national recognition

Cornell University Police placed second in a national competition of university law enforcement agencies for its work in campus traffic safety. (July 18, 2011)

New parking permits to take effect

As part of the new campus parking plan, new parking permits are being mailed through campus mail to permit holders who pay via payroll deduction. Those receiving new permits must discard old ones. (July 7, 2011)

Assistance program for faculty and staff moves

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP, formerly the Employee Assistance Program, or EAP) is moving to Collegetown, at 409 College Ave., Suite 201, beginning July 1. (June 22, 2011)

Work cultures need to change, say conference speakers

More than 200 people from area colleges, organizations and government services attended the Diversity Community Roundtable at Ithaca College, discussing ways to create inclusive workplace cultures. (June 17, 2011)

17 staff in leadership program give Skorton ideas for 'reimagining Cornell'

As participants in the Leading Cornell program, 17 staff members identified as 'high-potential' review Reimagining Cornell and the strategic plan and give recommendations to President Skorton. (June 13, 2011)