Veteran and Military Personnel Services
Cornell's Commitment to be an Employer of Choice for Military Veterans
In principle and in practice, Cornell University aspires to be a military-friendly institution. Cornell recognizes that the experiences and abilities that veteran employees bring to the academic community are substantial, providing the university with significant competitive advantages. Below is information on services and policies for current and prospective faculty, staff, and students.
Current faculty and staff
Veteran's Affairs (VA) GI Bill benefits: contact the University Registrar at (607) 255-4232, B07 Day Hall, Veterans Educational Benefits
Military leave (including spousal leave):
- Nonacademic staff see Military
Leaves of Absence in the
Time Away from Work Policy, or contact your local HR representative
or Staff and Labor Relations at 255-6894
- Bargaining unit members, refer to union contract Bargaining
Unit Contract
- Academic staff, contact Academic Personnel Policy office at (607)
255-2343
- Benefits while on military leave, contact Benefits at (607) 255-8487
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Inquiries should be made to Cornell
University Medical Leaves Administration at (607) 216-1400.
Counseling and/or consultation on personal, family, or workplace concerns, employees may access the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program at (607) 255-1531 Employee Assistance Program
Disability Accommodation Requests: Contact Medical Leaves Administration
at (607) 255-1503 Accommodation
Requests
Prospective faculty and staff
Employment opportunities at Cornell University, contact the Recruitment and Employment Office at (607) 254-8374. Jobs at Cornell
VA GI Bill benefits: University Registrar (607) 255-4232, B07 Day Hall. Veterans Educational Benefits
Disability Accommodation Requests: Contact Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Life Quality at (607) 255-3976 Accommodation Requests
Students
VA GI Bill benefits: University Registrar (607) 255-4232, B07 Day Hall. Veterans Educational Benefits
ROTC Programs at Barton Hall. Army, Navy or Airforce
Disability Accommodation Requests: Student Disability Services - Call (607) 254-4545 or visit 420 Computing & Communications Center
Counseling and/or consultation on personal, family, or academic concerns, contact (607) 255-5208 or visit Gannett Health Services
Bias or harassment concerns targeting active military or veteran service members, contact: Bias Response Program or contact any Bias Reporting Team Member of the Bias Response Program or the office of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion at (607) 255-3976
Additional Policies, Programs and Services for Faculty and Staff
Religious Accommodation Requests: Contact your supervisor or HR Representative. Accommodation Requests
For bias or harassment concerns targeting active military or veteran service members, contact: Bias Response Program or contact any Bias Reporting Team Member of the Bias Response Program or the office of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion at (607) 255-3976
Family leaves:
Nonacademic
Staff
Academic
Staff
Bargaining
Unit Members
Dependent Care concerns, including child care resources and referral, grants, adoption assistance, Family Helper List, elder care support and consultation, etc., contact Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Life Quality at (607) 255-3976 or see Work and Personal Life
Networking Opportunities: Sharing Our World Programs or contact (607) 255-3976.
Workshops on Balancing Work and Family, Parenting, Work-life Integration and other life quality issues (as well as other career development and personal development opportunities): Work and Personal Life Website or contact (607) 255-3976