The benefits open enrollment period is Nov. 1-21, giving endowed faculty and staff the opportunity to make changes to their health, dental and legal insurance plans. New health and dental plan rates have also been released.
President David Skorton charges two committees to follow up on recommendations to improve the university's environment for preventing, reporting and responding to sexual violence and bias.
More than 1,700 Cornell employees and their families celebrated Valentine's Day at the Employee Celebration community dinner in the Ramin Room, Bartels Hall. (Feb. 19, 2009)
The expanded Family and Medical Leave Act rules allow up to 12 or 26 weeks of job-protected leave for employees who have increased personal responsibilities due to a family member in the military. (Sept. 19, 2008)
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)
A new economic impact report for 2013 shows that Cornell helped buffer Tompkins County from the national economic downturn that began in 2008, and has spurred growth in the region in the years since. Through volunteer activity alone, Cornell contributed more than $27 million to New York state.
The addition of eligibility for children ages 19-26 and the removal of over-the-counter medications' eligibility may affect employees ' decisions regarding their Select Benefits accounts for 2011. (Nov. 16, 2010)
Tickets are on sale through Feb. 6 for the annual winter event, which features Cornell athletic events and a community dinner in Barton Hall among other events. (Jan. 16, 2009)
Six Employee Assembly seats are up for election for 2008-09. Individuals interested in running for the EA can pick up packets of information beginning March 10 at the Office of Assemblies, 109 Day Hall. (March 7, 2008)
Alumni Affairs and Development has recycled and redistributed office supplies gathered from recent office moves, saving $72,000 in office supply purchases and distributing the surplus to area not-for-profits. (July 7, 2010)