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June CEMI-DEEP Update

As CEMI-DEEP continues to move forward, we’d love to hear from you about how the project is progressing and ensure you have access to the latest information and resources.

🎉 Help Shape the Future of CEMI-DEEP

Your feedback is an important part of our change journey. We invite all colleagues to complete the new Readiness Assessment survey, designed to help us understand how our community is experiencing the project and where we can provide additional support.

The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and is the first of a series of planned quarterly check-ins.

📋 Take the survey here

Please complete the survey by end of business on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

The assessment focuses on four key areas:

  • Awareness & Preparedness – How well do you understand the upcoming tools and process changes?
  • Identified Barriers – What are the potential risks or hurdles to adoption we should address early?
  • Refining Our Strategy – How could communications, training, and change management activities better meet your needs?
  • Support Enhancement – How can we address “readiness gaps” identified by the survey?

🎉 Project Team Completes HIPAA Privacy Onboarding Training

As part of our commitment to responsible data stewardship, members of the CEMI-DEEP project team recently completed mandatory HIPAA Privacy Onboarding Training in preparation for the implementation of Kindsight ascend.

This training helps ensure that project team members understand the privacy requirements and responsibilities associated with working in environments that involve patient data at Weill Cornell Medicine and reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data protection throughout the implementation process.

You can read more about this milestone here.

🔍 Explore the Updated Donor and Engagement Experience Project Website

We’ve also refreshed the DEEP website with additional information to help you stay informed and engaged throughout the project.

Highlights include:

  • Project updates and announcements to keep you informed of major milestones and decisions.
  • Project background and goals that explain how CEMI-DEEP supports Cornell’s broader modernization efforts.
  • Resources and documentation to help colleagues understand project activities and upcoming changes.
  • Opportunities to get involved and learn how community members can contribute to the project’s success.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities that support readiness and change adoption across our community. These resources are designed to help colleagues build skills and confidence as we prepare for implementation.

⚙️ Why Your Participation Matters

CEMI-DEEP is more than a technology project—it’s an opportunity to improve how we engage with constituents and support fundraising efforts across AAD, inclusive of the Lab of Ornithology, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Cornell Tech. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working, identify areas for improvement, and ensure we’re providing the information and support our community needs.

Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership. We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey and explore the updated website. Together, we’re building a stronger foundation for the future.

Best,
CEMI-DEEP Core Team