Staff News

Faculty and staff asked to update ethnicity information

A new feature on the Employee Essentials Web page makes it easier for Cornell staff and faculty members to indicate their race/ethnicity, so that Cornell can meet its federal reporting requirements.

Slope Day road closures and TCAT bus route changes

For Slope Day, May 7, Cornell will close some roads and TCAT will change some bus routes. The closures will be in effect Thursday, May 6, to Saturday, May 8. (May 5, 2010)

Campus serves as learning lab on Bring a Child to Work Day

About 270 children, ages 8-16, picked from 40 on-campus learning sessions for Bring a Child to Work Day, April 22. (April 23, 2010)

Office professionals lauded for all they do

President Skorton and Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman thanked office professionals at the Jennie T. Farley Office Professionals Celebration April 21 in Bailey Hall. (April 22, 2010)

Faculty asked to spell out their administrative needs

Throughout April, more than 120 faculty members from across campus will be asked what administrative help they need to do their jobs.

Cornell aggressively addresses the needs of those on campus with disabilities

In anticipation of an increase in students and veterans with disabilities, Cornell's disability strategic plan comprehensively addresses access in education, employment and campus operations. (April 20, 2010)

National health care reform will affect Cornell plans

The new health care reform law will prompt some changes in Cornell's health plans: Most notably, any child up to age 26 may be covered under a parent's health plan, effective January 2011. (April 15, 2010)

Recommendations will 'change how we do business'

The Chronicle sits down with Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning Paul Streeter for an update on the Initiatives Coordination Office.

University recognizes long-serving staff members

This year's event recognized 259 long-serving staff members who celebrated a fifth-year anniversary at 25 or more years of service to Cornell - collectively having given more than 8,200 years of service. (April 13, 2010)