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About the Office of Community Relations

The Office of Community Relations represents Cornell to the community, and just as importantly, the community to Cornell.

In addition, the Office of Community Relations:

  • Meets with neighborhood and business groups and municipal officials. The Director and Assistant Director serve on civic, business, and planning boards and committees, and recommend other university representatives to work with such organizations,
  • Coordinates the university's voluntary contributions and donations of equipment to area municipalities and not-for-profit organizations.
  • Holds monthly outreach sessions around Tompkins County. These informal meetings give residents the chance to meet with Director, Assistant Director and other Cornell officials and ask questions or express opinions on community-campus issues and opportunities. (For information on upcoming sessions,  email us.)
  • Coordinates the meetings of the Collegetown Neighborhood Council and the Campus-Community Coalition.

Resources

Community Resources
This link will connect you to information on area governments and school districts, transportation, local laws, volunteerism, things to do and other important links.

Outreach

Tompkins County joint economic impact statement 2009
The Tompkins County join impact statement relates how Cornell University, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College impact the Tompkins County economy.

Contact Information

Cornell University
110 Day Hall
Ithaca NY 14853-2801

Phone: 607-255-4908
Fax: 607-255-5396
E-mail: community_relations@cornell.edu