Summary The essential purpose of the university’s governing of community conduct is to protect and promote the university community’s pursuit of its educational goals. The university, as an educational institution,…

Summary Fortunately, graduate/professional student injuries at Cornell are uncommon. Historically, less than 0.1% of Cornell graduate or professional students report an injury. Cornell’s robust network of support helps students who…

Summary All fellowship and assistantship stipends graduate students receive from Cornell are considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and by New York state. Generally, fellowships do not…

Summary Workers’ compensation coverage is a type of insurance designed to protect an individual injured in the course of conducting duties for the employer by providing medical expenses and a…