Ask a Dean Category: Student Life
Can the Graduate School advocate for more consistent and convenient access to food on campus?
Category: Student Life Date: September 2021
Hi Deans, Today, as I planned to work into the night, I took what I thought would be a short break to grab some food, around 6:30 p.m. Google Maps…
Why are graduate students not extended the privilege of unlimited TCAT bus rides?
Category: Student Life Date: June 2021
Dear Deans, It has recently come to my attention that all Cornell employees and retirees have unlimited riding privileges on all TCAT buses in Tompkins County. We have a new…
Is there a mailing list, website, or calendar where I can find out about upcoming talks?
Category: Other/Miscellaneous, Student Life Date: February 2021
Dear Deans, I have had the chance to hear some really cool speakers while here at Cornell. I wish, though, that it was easier to find out about interesting speakers…
Is there a reason some physical education classes are restricted to undergraduates?
Category: Health and Wellness, Student Life Date: February 2021
Dear Deans, I’m a grad student here interested in taking archery, but it’s restricted to undergraduates only. Is there a reason for that? Is it due to COVID or is…
Will parking be enforced through tickets now that undergraduates are gone again?
Category: Other/Miscellaneous, Student Life Date: December 2020
Hi Deans: This year, before the undergrads came back, parking was not enforced through the issuance of tickets. This was helpful for grad students who have a long commute and…
In response to the recent anti-Asian and anti-Chinese views, what specific steps is Cornell taking to ensure the integrity of anti-discrimination policies?
Category: Health and Wellness, Political and Global Concerns, Student Life Date: March 2020
Dear Deans, I had a question for the Ask a Dean column. I am submitting because it concerns an event that really every graduate student had an opportunity to experience,…
What are grad students supposed to eat when campus dining is closed?
Category: Student Life Date: January 2020
Dear Deans, What are grad students supposed to eat outside of the standard academic calendar? Considering 35 percent of the student population is graduate students, it would be nice if…
How can we assure ourselves a parking place on campus?
Category: Other/Miscellaneous, Student Life Date: November 2019
Dear Deans, My fellow graduate students and some staff in our labs pay over $750 a year for access to the parking lots labeled ‘SC’ (the only permit available to…
Can the Graduate School help address the need for more late-night buses downtown?
Category: Other/Miscellaneous, Student Life Date: October 2019
Dear Dean, I am a first year Ph.D. student. I was also a Cornell undergrad. It is my first time living in the downtown area in Ithaca, but I know…
Is there a time off policy for graduate students receiving stipends?
Category: Fellowships and Funding, Policies and Requirements, Student Life Date: September 2019
Dear Deans, Is there any policy for graduate students who receive a stipend (TA/RA/GA/GRA/Fellowship) for holidays and personal time off? There seems to be considerable confusion around this in my…