Faculty call for more say on library decisions
About 225 people attended a public discussion Nov. 24 on strategic planning for Cornell University Libraries. Many faculty who attended called for more say in library-related decisions. (Nov. 25, 2009)

A conversation on options for management sciences
A task force on the management sciences finds that the Cornell's many highly ranked, specialized business education programs may have the potential for collaboration. (Nov. 23, 2009)

Task force: More students would put 'strain' on Cornell
The university should maintain its student population at current levels, says a strategic planning task force report. On Nov. 18, Provost Kent Fuchs moderated a public discussion on the recommendations. (Nov. 19, 2009)

Informal lunch focuses on planning task force reports
What actions did the task force on student enrollment recommend to Cornell? Key administrators reviewed the findings at a brown-bag lunch Nov. 12. (Nov. 16, 2009)

Fuchs to host talks on task force recommendations
Six public discussions and a series of informal brown-bag lunches will offer the Cornell community a chance to comment on task force recommendations that affect the university as a whole. (Nov. 11, 2009)

Provost releases strategic planning task force reports
On Nov. 6 Provost Kent Fuchs announced that the reports of the 20 strategic planning task forces are available and that public discussions on six of the reports will be held in the coming weeks. (Nov. 6, 2009)

Skorton recognizes Cornellians for 'playing your parts'
In 'Setting the Pace: 1865-2015' in Bailey Hall Oct. 23, President David Skorton honored trustees, students, faculty, volunteers and benefactors for their work in keeping the university strong. (Oct. 29, 2009)

Skorton: CU will realize its future by way of its past
Cornell will return to a 'healthy pace' of faculty hiring by 2015, said President David Skorton in the State of the University address Oct. 23. He also emphasized that the path to Cornell's future leads out of its past. (Oct. 23, 2009)

Skorton, Fuchs announce reorganization of administration
The new structure of central university administration will streamline management and establish a more integrated team, with a projected savings of more than $2 million a year. (Oct. 20, 2009)

Provost taps eight key faculty to draft strategic plan
The newly formed Strategic Plan Advisory Council will synthesize recommendations gathered from the Cornell community into a draft strategic plan. Town meetings will be held in January and February, and a draft issued in March. (Oct. 15, 2009)

Skorton urges optimism, perspective in employee address
President David Skorton thanked employees for 'staying the course' and continuing to accomplish goals despite a smaller workforce in his annual talk sponsored by the Employee Assembly. (Oct. 13, 2009)

Purchasing reform could yield savings of up to $40M
President David Skorton has committed to developing sweeping changes in the way Cornell buys goods and services. Vice President Joanne DeStefano will lead the effort, which will save up to $40 million a year. (Oct. 8, 2009)

CU to save $90M by streamlining administrative costs
Cornell expects to save at least $90 million in annual administrative costs over the next four years, making a significant dent in its projected deficit, Provost Kent Fuchs reported Oct. 1. (Oct. 1, 2009)

President, provost seek student input on strategic plan
Students have a critical role to play in shaping Cornell's strategic plan, said President David Skorton during an open forum Sept. 18. (Sept. 18, 2009)

Skorton: Strategic plan will give faculty flexibility
More than 200 faculty members gathered Sept. 16 to talk with President David Skorton and Provost Kent Fuchs about the university's strategic planning process. (Sept. 17, 2009)

Strategic planning forums set to discuss CU's future
What should the Cornell of the future look like? Faculty, staff and students will discuss their views with President Skorton and Provost Fuchs in a series of public forums, the first of which is Sept. 4. (Aug. 27, 2009)

Staff update on strategic planning is Sept. 4
As part of the strategic planning process President David Skorton and Provost Kent Fuchs will hold an open staff forum Sept. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. in G10 Biotechnology Building. (Aug. 19, 2009)

Most alumni ever participate in President Skorton webcast
In his third interactive webcast with Cornell alumni and friends, President David Skorton addressed the university's research goals, state funding and fiscal challenges. (July 30, 2009)

Provost Kent Fuchs to streamline Cornell's administration
Turnover in four key administrative positions is giving Cornell University Provost Kent Fuchs the opportunity to reassess responsibilities in his division. (July 24, 2009)

Administrators give update on 'Reimagining Cornell'
The first phases of the strategic-planning process are well under way, but 'the solutions are in their infancy,' said Bill Fry, dean of the university faculty, at a special meeting of the Faculty Senate July 22. (July 23, 2009)

Provost leads charge to 'reimagine' Cornell
Unveiling details of the strategic planning process, dubbed 'Reimagining Cornell,' Provost Kent Fuchs said the two-phase plan will first look at how to downsize and reorganize the university and, second, envision its future. (June 30, 2009)

12 small, but key, construction projects get OK
President David J. Skorton approved several critical capital projects May 21. The 12 small-scale will initiatives keep the university running smoothly while maintaining fiscal equilibrium. (May 22, 2009)

Mary Opperman salutes 432 new retirees
Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman does not want the business of retirement to overshadow the contributions of staff members who are retiring, and the value of those who remain. (April 16, 2009)

Campus construction now tracked on new Web site
Which campus construction projects are moving forward during the construction pause? A Web site that went live April 15 has the answers. (April 15, 2009)

CU's $500 million bond issue sells out in 30 minutes
With an Aa1 credit rating (out of Aaa) reaffirmed by Moody's Investors Service only the day before, Cornell's $500 million in taxable bonds were snapped up by investors March 26 in less than 30 minutes. (March 30, 2009)

Alumni Affairs division forges strategic plan to strengthen front-line
As Cornell embarks upon strategic planning to take it to 2012 and beyond, Alumni Affairs and Development, the division responsible for the university's $4 billion capital campaign, is transforming the way it does business. (March 23, 2009)

Skorton gives staff budget update
President David J. Skorton addressed more than 400 staff members March 16, answering their questions about Cornell's $215 million budget deficit. (March 18, 2009)

Jobs will be lost but also won, faculty told at forum
bout 450 faculty members attended a special meeting March 9 to listen to - and ask questions of - President David Skorton, who discussed the university's financial situation. (March 11, 2009)

Trustees put into place last two pieces of recovery puzzle
The Cornell Board of Trustees has voted to issue up to $500 million in taxable bonds and to reduce the endowment payout by 15 percent. These actions are aimed at covering a $200 million budget deficit. (March 6, 2009)

An update on the university with Provost Fuchs
Provost Kent Fuchs outlined plans for fewer faculty, more students and a five-year strategic plan that will tie together goals for the institution, academics and the budget. (Feb. 20, 2009)

An update from the cost-cutting committee
Beginning early The Campus Savings and Efficiencies Committee says that improving efficiency in e-SHOP as well as in printing and energy use will be among the university's first cost-saving efforts. (Feb 16, 2009)

Planning begins on budget cuts for 2011
Beginning early February, Executive Vice President Stephen Golding and Provost Kent Fuchs will begin a strategic planning process with the goal of looking ahead to fiscal year 2010-11. (Jan. 29, 2009)

Despite downturn, endowment is in good shape, says CIO
James Walsh puts Cornell's endowment performance in historical context, saying while it has decreased by 27.3 percent in the past six months, on average it has increased by 6.7 percent each year over the past five years. (Jan. 27, 2009)

An interview with Cornell President David Skorton
President David Skorton talks with Cornell Chronicle editors about how he is leading the university through the economic downturn and why he is optimistic about the university's future. (Dec. 12, 2008)

Nationwide, universities scrimp to cope with recession
As Cornell tries to pare its own operating expenses, peer institutions are also dealing with the recession. (Dec. 8, 2008-Updated Dec. 10)

Cost-cutting forums generate flurry of ideas
The last in a series of cost-cutting forums generated a flurry of ideas on how Cornell can streamline its operations. (Dec. 8, 2008)

Staff offer cost-cutting ideas at three forums
Employees offered suggestions for cost savings at an open forum in the Biotechnology Building. (Dec. 2, 2008)

What's in Skorton's suggestion box?
More than 200 people have offered Cornell President David Skorton ideas on how Cornell could cut costs. The Campus Savings and Efficiencies Committee is assessing the suggestions. (Nov. 20, 2008)

Internal hiring program protects current workers
Staff members across campus are taking to heart President Skorton's recent directive: Protect the university's human capital. In a new initiative, employees now have special access to open jobs at Cornell. (Nov. 13, 2008)

Skorton holds second forum on cost-saving measures
People's jobs are 'the first thing on my mind when I get up in the morning, and the last thing on my mind when I go to bed at night,' President David Skorton said at the Nov. 6 forum. (Nov. 7, 2008)

Skorton holds forum on cost-saving measures
Speaking at the first of two public forums about the university's possible cost-saving measures, President David Skorton pledged to protect the university's 'human capital.' The second forum will be held Nov. 6. (Nov. 6, 2008)

Kent Fuchs describes his priorities as provost
When W. Kent Fuchs becomes Cornell's next provost Jan. 1, among his priorities will be bolstering individual academic departments and encouraging optimism across campus. (Oct. 24, 2008)

Skorton takes on tough questions from alumni
In a question-and-answer period following the State of the University speech, Oct. 17, President David Skorton addressed such issues as financial aid, free speech on campus and faculty courseloads. (Oct. 17, 2008)

Skorton pledges commitment to student aid, despite economy
In his State of the University address, President David Skorton announced an increase of $125 million to the scholarship campaign goal. He also named the new provost and announced a $50 million gift from the Tata trust. (Oct. 17, 2008)