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For some employees, a term appointment can be a stepping stone to new skills, broader experience, and unexpected career opportunities. After observing 10 new term appointments posted under the CEMI program, technical communicator Carlyn Chatfield reflected on two career decisions she faced in a…
Considering a career shift? Learn to support the CEMI modernization efforts or backfill an open role through new limited-term assignments across the insitution.Designed around evolving project needs, the backfill opportunities allow participants to build new skills, gain exposure to different teams…
Cornell launched its Kindsight Ascend initiative in mid-April, beginning a university-wide effort to unify legacy systems and improve the donor and engagement experience.
Curt Cole, Vice President and Chief Global Information Officer, announced in a May 2026 Town Hall that Cornell’s Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) has entered a major new phase, with several core programs—led by the Workday platform—moving into the “build” stage. This phase focuses on…
More than 200 CEMI colleagues recently came together for the Workday Architect and Configure kickoff, marking an important shift from preparation to hands‑on decision making. This phase is about more than building a system—it’s about intentionally designing the foundation that will shape how work…
In his November 2025 CEMI webinar, Chief Global Information Officer Curtis Cole outlined the university’s multi-phase transformation aimed at streamlining administrative processes and improving the customer experience.
Cornell University President Michael I.
The Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI or "See Me") program team launched a refreshed website that reflects the university's bold vision for transformation—one that is inclusive, accessible, and future-ready. With a focus on clarity, community, and collaboration, the new website…
The Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) website provides details about this transformative program that spans all university campuses, including Ithaca, Cornell Tech in New York City, Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and Qatar, Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, and off…
As the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) project moves forward, the Huron Consulting Group's key observations and work products will be published in this Cornell NetID and CWID login-restricted page.
The Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI, said as "See Me") seeks to unify and improve the technology systems we use on all university campuses to support human resources, finance, student services, research, and advancement. More information about this university-wide program can…