Risk Management and Public Safety

Cornell University is a private institution with a public land-grant mission, home to a myriad of academic, enrichment, and recreational activities and programs routinely bringing thousands of individuals to university-owned or -controlled property. Cornell is committed to providing a safe…

Cornell University expects all members of the campus community to comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Cornell University prohibits the smoking and carrying of lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) in all indoor facilities…

Cornell University allows the use of approved video surveillance systems through a transparent process, subject to rules governing equipment installation and employment, and use of the resulting recorded material.

Cornell University may change its operating status during and surrounding periods of inclement weather.  At such times, the university has a prescribed method for evaluation and communication of these changes to university staff, faculty, and students. Academic and administrative units are…

Cornell University organizes, coordinates, and directs available resources toward an effective response to, and recovery from, any emergency. The effectiveness of this effort is dependent on the development of periodic review of comprehensive plans. This policy includes a chain of command…

Cornell University requires that departments and units maintain control of all devices and systems that provide access to university facilities and vehicles. This includes possession, issuance of copies, and storage of keys and other access devices. In addition, device holders are required to…

Cornell University requires its students, staff, and faculty to follow established procedures when traveling outside of the United States of America on Cornell business. The university provides guidelines for planning international travel and summarizes the resources available to assist travelers…

Cornell University expects all employees and members of the campus community to comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) maintains the programs and procedures that allow the university to uphold the highest standard of excellence in…