Our Mission
- To provide exceptional services that manage risk to foster a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible campus community.
Our Vision
- To be the best among higher education institutions at providing safety, health, environment, and risk management services.
Risk Management & Public Safety Units
Find out more about each of our departments from their web sites.
Cornell University Police Department
Dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for a culturally diverse campus.
Emergency Planning & Recovery
Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the University's emergency management and planning activities.
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability
Ensuring compliance with regulations that protect air, water, and other natural resources throughout the University, and leads the campus operations Sustainability Initiative.
Environmental Health & Safety
Promoting a safe and healthy campus environment by coordinating programs and services to reduce health and safety risk to the campus.
Risk Management
Ensuring compliance with University policy for matters relating to risk management and insurance.
Safety, Health and Environment Management System
Management processes, procedures, and strategic initiatives that integrate compliance and selected other objectives into day-to-day operations.
Vice President's Office
Leading an integrated approach to campus safety and emergency management. Ensuring efficient business services through innovative solutions and effective measurement.