Whereas, the Employee Assembly serves as the official shared governance body responsible for representing and advocating on matters that directly impact the staff community at Cornell University; and

Whereas, the staff community comprises non-academic employees working across multiple colleges, schools, and administrative units of the university, including those in hybrid and fully remote roles whose experiences and contributions are integral to the institution’s operations and culture; and

Whereas, Cornell University prides itself on valuing difference and diversity, promoting cross-cultural and cross-national understanding, and treating all individuals with dignity, respect and fairness as three (3) of its core principles;