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Cornell officials report financial uncertainty, new vice president and enrollment questions ahead of fall term
Summary
Cornell University representatives told the committee they are facing financial uncertainty and possible workforce adjustments, announced a new vice president starting Sept. 15, and said early enrollment signals are mixed with continued uncertainty about international students and graduate enrollment.
Jennifer Tavares and Zoe Nelson, representing Cornell University, briefed the Tompkins Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Aug. 6 about the university’s preparations for the coming academic year and local partnerships. Tavares said Cornell is facing financial uncertainty and has communicated possible austerity measures that could include workforce reductions, but she said specific decisions remained pending as leadership completes planning. She announced that Kyle Kimball will begin as Cornell’s new vice president on Sept. 15 and said the university will try…
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