President Skorton and Provosts Kent Fuchs and Laurie Glimcher are directing the development of diversity goals through the University Diversity Council, with universitywide accountability.
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.
Phil Bartels ’71 and his daughter, Katie Bartels ’06, returned to Cornell to recognize the work of more than 400 Building Care staff at the 11th Bartels awards and scholarship program, Dec. 14 in Bartels Hall.
Myra Sabir, assistant dean of admissions and advising, opened the 2012 Soup and Hope series Jan. 19 using excerpts from her work-in-progress to convey her journey toward self-awareness and connection. (Jan. 24, 2012)
The Family and Children's Service kicked off its $2.5 million 'Opening New Doors' campaign Nov. 23 at its new location, 127 W. State St. Cornell is a lead contributor. (Nov. 25, 2008)
As Akwe:kon residence hall director, Ansley Jemison helps motivate Cornell students. He is also assistant coach for the Iroquois Nationals U19 lacrosse team, which is at the world championships in Finland.
A new program for accessible parking for employees will require municipal parking placards and instituting a payment structure for long-term parking; the process for short-term parking remains as is. (Jan. 12, 2012)
The Medical Leaves Administration and the Employee Assistance Program will be at Community Corners effective July 1. Their old phone numbers will work for several months. (June 12, 2008)
The Aetna Health Savings Account Plan for endowed employees includes a high deductible, but will provide $1,000 per employee per year, with tax incentives to offset that deductible. (Nov. 4, 2010)
"Lean," a new process improvement approach already in use in six Cornell colleges and divisions has reduced staff workload, increased staff morale, improved communication and saved the university $500,000.