Dear Jason:

I have reviewed the resolution regarding the transfer of the Employee Assembly’s CARE Grant Fund to the Division of Human Resources.

I am happy to support the expansion of the program to include faculty and the transfer of the program to the Division of Human Resources.

Specifically, I agree that the Division will:

• Oversee operational aspects of the Fund, including account balances, issuance of payments, and auditing;
• Continually review and revise the processes and procedures associated with the Fund as needed;
• Establish an advisory committee that shall include at least one active representative appointed by the Assembly;
• Serve as the gateway for applications to the Fund;
• Assume responsibility for promoting and sustaining the Fund.

Cornell is committed to addressing the needs of faculty and staff that face challenges brought on by emergency situations.

Please convey my sincere appreciation to the Grants Committee and the Employee Assembly for their development and sustained support of the program over the years on behalf of the Cornell Community.

Sincerely,

David J. Skorton

President Cornell University 300 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 14853