Resources
Faculty Handbook
Get acquainted with the university’s organization and policies.
Dean of Faculty Office
The Dean is elected by the faculty and serves as their representative to the Trustees, the President, the Provost, and the university community.
Faculty Governance
The Faculty Senate and its committees respond to issues that affect all faculty.
Faculty & Academic Affairs
Academic calendar, teaching times, resources for instructors, awards, and academic integrity.
Policies & Procedures
University policies that affect faculty and teaching, including grievance policies.
Cornell Academics & Professors Emeriti (CAPE) Office
Fostering community among retired faculty & professors emeritae/i.
Announcements
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Schaffer Elected Dean of Faculty
Cornell’s faculty members elected Chris Schaffer, Meinig Family Professor of Engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, to Dean of Faculty.
Dean Schaffer began his three-year term on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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Holm Elected Faculty Trustee
Cornell’s faculty members elected Tara Holm, Professor in the Department of Mathematics, to Faculty Trustee
Professor Holm began her term as Trustee on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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Faculty Senate Pending Legislation
Pending legislation and other matters, for the Faculty Senate, are posted here.
See Pending Legislation