Join the Employee Assembly: Candidate Registration due by April 6
This semester, the Employee Assembly will hold elections for the following open seats representing staff across the Ithaca, Geneva and Cornell Tech campuses:
1 Year Term (Term ends Spring 2024)
- College of Arts and Sciences Representative*
- College of Engineering/Computer Information Sciences Representative*
- Division of Human Resources Representative*
- Health and Safety Representative At-Large*
- Library and Museum Representative At-Large
- School of Public Policy Representative*
2 Year Term (Term ends Spring 2025)
- Cornell AgriTech Representative*
- Facilities and Campus Services Representative*
- Financial Affairs, Budget & Planning, Audit & Investment Representative*
3 Year Term (Term ends Spring 2026)
- Alumni Affairs and Development Representative
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Representative
- College of Veterinary Medicine Representative
- Cornell Tech Representative
- Exempt Employees' Representative At-Large
- Graduate School and Law School Representative
- Representative At-Large (2 seats)
- School of Industrial and Labor Relations Representative*
- University Relations and Central Administration Representative
- Veteran's Representative At-Large
- Women's Representative At-Large
Note: Seats indicated by an * have been unfilled for over a year. The Employee Assembly is particularly interested in finding candidates to represent these seats.
For more information and to find out if you are eligible, please review the election rules and the FAQ below.
The deadline for candidate registration is 5:00 pm (EST) on Tuesday, April 6th, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What does the Employee Assembly do?
The Employee Assembly consists of 36 members representing employees and retirees across the Ithaca, Geneva and Cornell Tech campuses. We work closely with members of the administration and key university stakeholders to advocate for the interests of all staff and to seek solutions that improve the employee experience at Cornell. Through the EA, staff members have a voice in the policy-making process and more equal participation in the governance of non-academic affairs and in the life of the university.
What is the time commitment for EA members?
The Employee Assembly meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 12:15-1:30 p.m., and committee meetings are generally held during the second and fourth weeks of the month. Members are asked to serve on at least one committee. You can expect to spend 1.5-2 hours per week on EA activities including meeting prep, email correspondence, communication with constituents, and participation at special events. EA representatives generally serve three-year terms unless otherwise noted. Candidates should plan to serve their full term.
How will the election work?
Interested employees must register online by 5:00PM on April 6, 2023. Should more than one candidate register for a particular seat, a vote by eligible staff will be held April 25-28, 2023. Results will be announced by close of business on May 1, 2023.All new members are required to attend the Employee Assembly meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 12:15 p.m.
How are retirees represented on the EA?Two voting members shall be appointed by the Division of Human Resources, in colsultation with the HR Retiree Engagement Advisory Committee, to represent the Staff Retiree constituency. The two members shall share one vote but may serve on different committees. The two-year appointments shall be staggered for continuity purposes. The Assembly shall vote to accept the proposed candidates.
If you have additional questions or want to learn more about the Employee Assembly, please email the Elections Committee at:ea-elections@cornell.edu.
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