CAPE Membership- How to Become a Member

Membership Eligibility: Persons are eligible for membership on the basis of their inclusion in any one of the following three categories:

• Those retired from the professional faculty at Cornell who performed an academic function e.g., taught or researched, were librarians or extension associates, academic counselors or advisors.
• Those from the non-academic staff of administration or extension who have been granted emeritus status by the Cornell University Board of Trustees e.g., Director of the Budget, Emeritus; Director of Admissions, Emeritus; University Counsel, Emeritus; and so forth.
• Those who have been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus by Presidential action. Process for becoming Emeritus/a

CAPE – Overview

Founded in 1982, Cornell Academics & Professor’s Emeriti (CAPE) has taken a leading role in fostering social and professional community among retired faculty and academics through varied programs and activities, such as:

• Lecture Series
• CAPE Special Events
• Endowed research program-Podell Endowment Awards for Research and Scholarship Program
• Volunteer programs

Cornell Article featuring CAPE (Feb. 2023) – With love and duty, retired academics give back to Cornell

CAPE has representatives on various University committees, including:

• University Benefits Committee
• University Faculty Senate
• Cornell Retirees Association
• Human Resources Retiree Engagement Advisory Committee
• Health Careers Evaluation Committee
• CAPE Lecture Series
• University Benefits Committee
• University Senate
• Histories, Biographies & Scholarly Works
• Memorabilia, and More

CAPE Executive Council 2024

The CAPE Executive Council meets monthly during the academic year.