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Cornell University Statement on Equal Education and Employment Opportunity
Cornell University has an enduring commitment to support equality of
education and employment opportunity by affirming the value of diversity
and by promoting an environment free from discrimination.
Association with Cornell, either as a student, faculty, or staff member, involves participation in a free community where all people are recognized and rewarded on the basis of individual performance rather than personal convictions, appearance, preferences (including sexual or affectional orientation), or happenstance of birth.
Cornell University's history of diversity and inclusion encourages all
students, faculty and staff to support a diverse and inclusive university
in which to work, study, teach, research and serve.
No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity
or be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination
involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, disability, or veteran status. Cornell University is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Concerns and complaints related to equal opportunity in education and in employment based on aspects of diversity protected under federal, state, and local law, including sexual harassment complaints filed by any member of the Cornell community against an academic or non-academic staff member, as well as complaints arising under Title IX should be directed to the Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality, 160 Day Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853-2081 (Telephone: 607~255~3976, Fascimile 607~255~7481, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, 607~255~7066, e-mail at equalopportunity@cornell.edu.
Cornell University is committed to assisting those persons with disabilities
who have special needs related to their educational pursuit or employment.
Information on services provided to prospective and current Cornell students
with disabilities can be obtained by contacting the Student
Disability Services Office, 429 Computing and Information Center,
Ithaca, New York 14853-2081 (Telephone: 607~254~4545, Fascimile 607~255~1562,
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, 607~ 255~7665, www.clt.cornell.edu.
Prospective and current employees in need of a workplace accommodation
pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or New York state law
should contact Workers Compensation and Disability Services, Surge 3 Facility,
Ithaca, New York 14853 (Telephone 607~255~3708, Fascimile 607~255~9649,
Telecommunications for the Deaf 607~ 255~7066.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on May 2005.
DISCLAIMER: The policies contained in this handbook are not conditions of employment, and are not intended to create a contract between the university and its employees. The university reserves the right to amend or revoke the policies in this handbook at any time without notice. The university reserves the right to change the content of this handbook at any time. Nothing contained in this handbook constitutes a promise or guarantee of continuing employment or benefits.