The Employee Assembly is the official voice of the university’s non-faculty staff. Members of the EA bring their experience, creativity and ideas directly to the president and senior administration, working to ensure staff member viewpoints are a shared priority in university decision-making and promoting a sense of belonging at Cornell.

Each spring, Cornell staff elect members to the Employee Assembly to represent the colleges and schools, divisions, units and identity-based campus communities for staggered, three-year terms. Additionally, there are opportunities for staff to be appointed to the all-constituent University Assembly each term.

Find elections information, eligibility requirements and important voting dates here.

Every four years, the staff community directly elects a representative to Cornell's Board of Trustees. Successful candidates will serve a four-year term as a full voting member of the Board.

The Board of Trustees is the highest governing body of Cornell University. It deals with a variety of crucial topics, from university investments and finances to academic affairs and community life. Find more information on upcoming elections, candidates and eligibility requirements here.