The New York State Health Insurance Plan rates for 2012 have been announced. Contract college employees have until Dec. 30 to change to their health insurance and to enroll in Select Benefits. (Dec. 7, 2011)
In his address to staff, Skorton highlighted recruiting new faculty, stabilizing the staff workforce, continuing need-based financial aid and expanding public engagement within balanced budget bounds. (Dec. 1, 2011)
Now is the 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. 1, 2011)
The very best faculty and staff members are more likely to stay at universities that have strategic programs to support diversity, said panelists at a Cornell diversity conference Nov. 14.
Two staff members' flexible workplace arrangements help illustrate why Cornell has recently received a 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. (Nov. 15, 2011)
Beth A. Livingston, assistant professor of human resource studies, will kick off a new faculty speaker series focused on the integration of life and career priorities Nov. 18. (Nov. 15, 2011)
The Cornell Police will offer a child safety seat inspection station at the Cornell Grounds Shop, 307 Palm Road, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-noon, on properly installing, using and maintaining child safety seats. (Nov. 15, 2011)
Fleet Operations has added two Toyota Siennas to its fleet that have been modified for individuals who require hand controls for driving to use for official university business. (Nov. 14, 2011)
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