EA R1 (2015-2016): In Support of the Staff Community at the Inauguration of Cornell’s 13th President

Acknowledged by the President

• Resolution:
  EA R1 (2015-2016): In Support of the Staff Community at the Inauguration of Cornell’s 13th President
• Day:
  August 31, 2015
• Action:
  Acknowledged by the President
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  Dear BJ,
  
  Thank you so much for your EA Resolution 1 – “in Support of the Staff Community at the Inauguration of Cornell’s 13th President”. I am delighted that the employee assembly is encouraging staff presence and volunteerism for my installation. I believe the decision to continue classes during this event was correct – faculty have well-planned and extensive syllabi for their courses and it can be highly disruptive to their plans when the university decides to cancel all classes. Certainly faculty may choose not to meet their classes during the event, but I prefer to leave that decision to the faculty. Staff who support classes or perform other services should talk with their supervisors regarding staffing needs during this time. I am confident that our community will be flexible and do all they can to permit those who wish to volunteer or attend to do so. When that is not possible, the event will be live streamed and staff who have the opportunity to do so may view it at their computers. Finally, the installation will be taped and available on Cornell Cast for those who are not able to see it in real time.
  
  Again, thank you so much for your interest in my inauguration. I look forward to working together.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Elizabeth Garrett