Reading time: about 7 minutesThe Employee Assembly responded to a presentation by Cornell’s Committee on the Future of the American University and voiced concerns for staff welfare amid the University’s ongoing financial austerity measures in a meeting on Wednesday. The committee discussed goals to enhance the University’s undergraduate and graduate education, research and public outreach. And so thinking about the future of the American university, how do we fit into that narrative?”Kruser also raised concerns about staff welfare in Cornell’s Cooperative Extension program. Although several other members voiced similar concerns, E.A. Employee representatives will have an opportunity to submit topics for discussion and ask questions at the meeting.

Source: Daily Sun February 09, 2026 05:13 UTC