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Campus Resources and Well-Being

Faculty Governance

Within shared governance at Cornell, the Faculty Senate is the primary governing body for faculty while its committees address and respond to issues that affect all faculty. Senate elections and operations are organized through the Office of the Dean of Faculty (DOF), supported by the Office of the Assemblies (OA).

Participating in shared governance at Cornell helps foster an environment that genuinely supports faculty teaching and research. To learn more about the Faculty Senate and shared governance at Cornell, faculty may consult the following resources.

Faculty Governance Resources

Human Resources

A complete list of Human Resources policies affecting faculty can be found at the University Policy website. Faculty new to Cornell are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with their rights and responsibilities.

HR Resources

Institutional Equity, Title IX and Harassment

International Resources

Global Cornell is home to Global Operations, a team focused on providing resources and guidance to faculty seeking international partnerships.

Health and Well-Being

Resources for Retirement and Retirement Planning