The Ithacan

I know that there are a lot of right wing views in the PC community, but that is not the fault of Rev. Touchton.

As well, those in support of Tibet can join on March 10 the annual Uprising Day demonstrations, one of which will be held in downtown Ithaca.

The entire concert consisted entirely of Thelonious Monk tunes, and the band played the entire concert without sheet music.

It would be irresponsible for us to attempt to facilitate these conversations, for which we do not have the qualifications or experience.

Those of us distributing the stickers were clear in our messaging that they were available but not expected or required.

If Ms. Collado was such a strong candidate, the search committee and the board had a responsibility to be forthcoming regarding this issue from her past.

In the end, then, the question is whether Collado’s presidency is going to open the door to sexual abuse, especially of vulnerable people, on this campus.

efore we pass judgment on Dr. Collado’s character, let’s remind ourselves that the accusations arrived anonymously. 

President Collado was transparent throughout the hiring process and beyond, though to varying degrees with different constituencies.

Ithaca College cannot expect us to trust therapists and medical staff with our most painful traumas if, when we have something inconvenient to say, we are immediately dismissed.

We feel fortunate to be working with someone who embodies such professional and personal authenticity.

We were also aware of the fact that the complete court file was shared with the Board of Trustees, which has ultimate responsibility for the selection of the college’s president.