Mission

The Division of the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer supports an environment of excellence in scholarship – learning, discovery and engagement – where students, staff and faculty of Cornell learn, work and live as a community.

Vision

The best staff and faculty in the world choose Cornell.

Core Values

• We are one Cornell, working together toward the common goal of excellence in scholarship and service.
• We recruit and support the faculty and staff who discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge; produce creative work; and promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout, and beyond, the Cornell community.
• We treat faculty and staff fairly, with respect and with dignity at all times.
• We value the talents, skills, knowledge and ambition that our faculty and staff bring to Cornell, and the innovation and risk-taking they apply in service of the university’s mission.

Priorities

• Offer competitive programs, services and total compensation to attract and retain diverse, high-caliber faculty and staff.
• Support university leadership in creating a climate of innovation and educational excellence.
• Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment on campus and in the local community.
• Foster a forward-thinking environment, and support efforts to advance economic advancement locally and beyond.
• Advance processes that balance required compliance with the primary goal of excellence in scholarship – learning, discovery and engagement.