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Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative

As common as possible, as different as absolutely necessary

CEMI Webinars

Each quarter, Vice President and Chief Global Information Officer (CGIO) Curtis Cole hosts a webinar where he shares insights on the vision, status, and next steps for the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI or “See Me”). As the CEMI project gains momentum, don’t miss this opportunity to listen and ask questions at the end of the talk.

  • Webinars are typically scheduled 2-4 weeks following the end of a fiscal quarter.
  • If you have attended a CEMI webinar previously, you’ll automatically receive a calendar invitation.
  • If you have not attended previously, you will need to register. Links will be published here closer to time. Even if you have a schedule conflict, please register to receive a link to the recording.

The most recent webinar was Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9-10:30am ET. Access those webinar recording using your campus login:

 

As common as possible, as different as absolutely necessary

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“As common as possible, as different as absolutely necessary” is the guiding principle to reflect the CEMI vision for administrative and financial systems across our campuses in Ithaca, New York City, and Doha. Common solutions will allow information to flow seamlessly among campuses, enabling everyone to easily get the answers they need. We’ll maintain unique solutions only where truly necessary.

Webinar Announcements and Recordings

Register for the next webinar, or choose from the previous posts. Registration links typically appear one month prior to the event. Most webinars are restricted with links associated with Cornell campus logins for access.

CEMI Webinar – November 2025
Working as One: In the November 2025 webinar, Cornell’s Chief Global Information Officer Curtis Cole addressed the breadth of the CEMI transformation and emphasized its …
Register for November 12, 2025 CEMI Webinar
Cornell community members who previously registered for a CEMI Webinar should receive an email invitation to register for future webinars. Eager to register before receiving …
CEMI Webinar, July 2025
Opening with a video introduction by Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff, the Summer 2025 Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI or "See Me"). Following the …
President Kotlikoff Introduces CEMI
In July 2025, Cornell University President Kotlikoff recorded a video introducing the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiave (CEMI or "See Me") and explaining why the time …
CEMI Webinar April 30, 2025
On April 30 2025, Cornell University Chief Global Information Officer Curtis Cole summarized the analyses completed and described the challenges ahead as well as progress …
CEMI Program Update with Curt Cole
On February 12, 2025, Cornell University Chief Global Information Officer Curtis Cole shared reflections about the readiness assessment phase of a multi-year program to unify …
Wireside Chat
On his July 15, 2024 Wireside chat, Cornell University Chief Global Information Officer Curtis Cole introduced a project that would later be called the Cornell …

Shaped by the Cornell Community: Get Involved

Contribute your skills and experience to the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI). Community members know the current processes and systems best—and what it’s going to take to change how we do things.

Get involved: ask a question, suggest improvements, add your insights to a CEMI effort, volunteer for an activity, or join the mailing list

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