Welcoming All

Cornell strives to provide a positive, welcoming environment where every member of our community can thrive.

Please familiarize yourself with these resources available to Cornell employees:

Diversity

• Diversity at Cornell website: this site is the hub for information and resources across the university, for students, faculty, and staff.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Information about programs in our workplace, including  Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Bias Reporting,  our "Culture of Respect"  program on sexual assault and harassment prevention, and resources to support diversity & inclusion at work.
• Diversity Resources for Employees: Information to support diverse groups and individuals working at Cornell.
• Colleague Network Groups: Cornell sponsors CNGs for traditionally underrepresented minorities and their allies to find support both at Cornell and beyond.
  • Men of Color
  • Women of Color
  • Young Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Disability
  • Veterans

Disability

• Accessibility Information Website: the hub for accessibility information across the university, including accessible technology, campus access, inclement weather planning, maps, and events.
• Disability Accommodations FAQ: Learn about Cornell disability accommodation services, resources, policy, and procedures for the workplace.
• Disability Colleague Network Group: Raises awareness, provides educational resources and support, and offers peer mentorship for faculty and staff working with short-term or long-term disabilities, their supervisors, colleagues, allies, and other supporters. Contact Cassandre Joseph, (607) 255-3976.
• Contact Information: Cornell University ADA Coordinator Team

LGBTQ+

• LGBTQ Resources: HR resources regarding benefits, personal information in Workday, policies, and Ithaca-area resources
• LGBT Colleague Network Group: Social networking, email listserve, and lunchtime discussion meetings.
• LGBT Resource Center: Central hub for student LGBTQ resources at Cornell
• Transgender Resources: HR information to support transgender members of our community in the workplace
• Universal restrooms list

Religious

• Religious Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are determined on an individual basis, and may include (but are not limited to) providing an employee leave for religious observances, providing a time and/or place to pray, and/or providing the flexibility to wear religious attire. Other examples of accommodating an employee's religious beliefs include scheduling changes, voluntary substitutions of shifts or hours with a supervisor’s or department chair's approval, job reassignments, and lateral transfers.
• Cornell United Religious Work: Information about programs and restorative spaces serving over twenty-five affiliated communities.

Veterans

• Cornell's Military Community website: Cornell University website with general information for military and veteran employees, students, and their families.
• Veterans Colleague Network Group: Social networking, email listserve, events, and meetings.
• Veterans & Military Personnel resources page: Work-related information for vets and military employees.

Lactation Support

• Lactation & Breastfeeding Support: Information about lactation accommodations, policy, health insurance, and more.
• Lactation Rooms Directory: A guide to Lactation Rooms across campus, listing amenities.