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The Ithaca College Shared Governance Task Force held listening sessions to solicit feedback from the campus community March 1, 2 and 3. Since then, key individuals involved in this process say there are still issues that need to be resolved and communicated to the campus community.

Campus leaders say issues still exist with shared governance

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer May 9, 2016
As the Shared Governance Task Force prepares to meet with the Ithaca College Board of Trustees this month to provide an update on its progress, key individuals involved in this process say there are still issues that need to be resolved and communicated to the campus community.
The college remains in the leadership phase of the comprehensive campaign. Chris Biehn, vice president for institutional advancement and communication, said it is unclear how President Tom Rochons stepping down will affect the campaign.

Comprehensive campaign status unclear with change in leader

By Sabrina Knight, Senior writer April 13, 2016
It is unclear what affect President Tom Rochon's stepping down will have on fundraising. Chris Biehn, vice president for institutional advancement and communication, said he does not know how the comprehensive campaign, which began in 2014, will be affected.
The nine Ithaca College students selected to work with NBC to cover the South Carolina Republican primary stand with Ann Marie Adams 98, lecturer in the Department of Strategic Communications, who hosted the students during their time in South Carolina.

IC students assist NBC with South Carolina primary coverage

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer February 26, 2016
Nine journalism students traveled to South Carolina with James Rada, associate professor of journalism, and Anthony Adornato, assistant professor of journalism, to spend the days before the primary reporting on politics for a collaboration with NBC.
Sean Eversley Bradwell has been hired for the newly created position of Director of Programs and Outreach within the Division of Educational Affairs at Ithaca College.

Q&A: Sean Eversley Bradwell discusses MLK’s legacy

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer February 3, 2016
Senior Writer Sabrina Knight sat down with Sean Eversley Bradwell, assistant professor in the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, to speak about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, today’s higher education climate and the recent unrest on college campuses across the country.
Ithaca College releases new minority faculty hiring policies

Ithaca College releases new minority faculty hiring policies

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer September 30, 2015
Ithaca College instituted new guidelines for recruiting candidates from underrepresented backgrounds for new faculty positions Sept. 21, and new guidelines for staff will be implemented by mid-October.
Ithaca College master plan imagines vision for future

Ithaca College master plan imagines vision for future

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer September 7, 2015
In 20 years, Ithaca College could look drastically different. An indoor spine could connect the Center for Health Sciences to the Gannett Center. A large amphitheater may overlook the fountains and Cayuga Lake.
Mary Ann Erickson, associate professor and chair of the Department of Gerontology, said the purpose of the State Society of Aging of New York is to bring together the education, health and government communities.

Gerontology professor named president-elect of state society

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer November 11, 2014
Mary Ann Erickson, chair of the Department of Gerontology, was recently selected as president-elect for the State Society of Aging of New York.
Patricia Rodriguez, assistant professor and Latin American studies coordinator in the Department of History, writes that DACA students are law-abiding citizens who deserve to stay in the U.S.

Politics professor engages students in local social justice issues

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer November 11, 2014
Patricia Rodriguez, associate professor of politics, said she developed a passion for activism and speaking out against issues because of oppression.

Administrators update Faculty Council on major college-wide projects

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer October 8, 2014
Several key administrators visited the Faculty Council meeting to discuss administrative staffing changes and the status of college-wide projects.
Junior Elise Steele presents her business idea, Cravings Delivered, at the Business Plan Competition on April 22, 2014.

Previous Business Idea Competition winners continue to develop projects

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer October 7, 2014
The Business Idea Competition provides opportunities for student entrepreneurs to develop and present their business ideas to a panel of judges.

Senate rejects democratic bill to refinance student loans

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer September 24, 2014
Despite the United States Senate’s recent rejection of a bill proposed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusettsthat would help lower student debt, Warren and other members of the Democratic Party are still actively pushing to lower interest rates for refinancing.
Shareholders and media tour Rev Ithaca, the newly furnished hub for local start-up businesses in Ithaca, in the Carey Building Sept. 22.

Downtown Ithaca hosts official grand opening of new business incubator

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer September 24, 2014
A new collaborative co-working space for budding entrepreneurs officially opened its doors Sept. 22, just eight months after the project was initially announced.
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