Deadlines loom for making choices regarding benefits

Nov. 1-30 is the open enrollment period for endowed faculty and staff to enroll in or change their health and dental coverage and to enroll in Select Benefits. (Oct. 30, 2009)

'P@s$w0rd' is not a good password!

Cornell will require longer, more complicated computer passwords when the new Exchange mail server goes online in the coming months. (Oct. 29, 2009)

Domestic violence more than a private matter, experts say

With proper training, experts say, supervisors, union representatives or co-workers can help a victim of domestic violence while meeting the employer's responsibility to maintain a safe worksite. (Oct. 29, 2009)

Stolen passwords can make a real mess

Malicious individuals can use stolen NetIDs and passwords to send mail, hijack Cornell servers and log into or disrupt other services, including some that hold sensitive information. (Oct. 28, 2009)

Innovative thinking results in bottom-line savings for AAD

It started with a roll of duct tape used to stop automatic toilets from flushing too often. Such small measures, led by Alumni Affairs and Development's Julie Featherstone, have led to big savings. (Oct. 22, 2009)

Benefits deadlines and decisions abound for employees

Cornell faculty and staff have a number of benefits plan decisions to make in the months ahead, including life insurance policies, flexible spending accounts, and medical and dental plans. (Oct. 21, 2009)

Enrollment for group life insurance changes ends Oct. 30

Staff and faculty members currently enrolled in the Group Universal Life plan can elect additional life insurance protection equal to one times your annual salary without showing proof of good health. (Oct. 21, 2009)

CU completes test of emergency mass notification systems

Cornell's emergency notification system made about 5,800 voice calls in 15 minutes and delivered more than 14,000 text messages Oct. 14, as part of a test of the system. (Oct. 19, 2009)

Mental health coverage to change criteria on Jan. 1

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)