Cornell is the best place in the nation to work for people over age 50, according to AARP, because of its commitment to staff and faculty, more than 40 percent of whom are age 50 or older. (Sept. 23, 2008)
Since Cornell's Adoption Assistance Program was implemented in 2005, 39 families have received assistance from the university to help with their adoption expenses. Here's a look at how two families benefited. (May 1, 2009)
Paul Bursic, director of Benefit Services, explains the advantages of Cornell's Program for Healthy Living, a health care program offered to endowed faculty and staff. (Nov. 5, 2009)
Even before the proverbial ink was dry on the guidelines to the Hardship Fund, the university was receiving inquiries not from those wanting to apply to the fund, but from those who want to give to it. (March 27, 2009)
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)
Some 3,000 copies of a new handbook to help employees recognize and respond to student stress are being distributed to all staff members who have contact with students. (May 19, 2011)
A new Leading Change workshop gives Cornell leaders work-planning tools to use when the number of staff members in their department has been reduced or their workload or priorities increased. (May 6, 2010)
Teams will develop and implement plans to address the following priority areas: the physical campus; education programs and services; communication; employment; technology; and emergency planning.