The Ithacan

Accuracy • Independence • Integrity

If we are to realize fully IC’s vision of a “student-centered learning community,” we must ensure that all instructors are compensated equitably.

We call on the administration to ensure that adjunct faculty per-credit pay for teaching is equitably based on that of full-time contingent faculty.

We are disheartened and frustrated at the adversarial tone, misleading allegations, and willingness to disrupt the learning environment for our students.

Our students deserve a stable body of faculty who are compensated fairly for our hard work and dedication.

As the hiring in higher education changes in terms of presidents and candidates, we must respect this shift.

By signing this letter, we express our support to those at the margins that were, are, and (sadly) will continue to be impacted by the outcome of this election.

For some groups, IC has taken a national lead in fostering a climate of celebration of diversity, but we need to do better.

Far less than half of the campus community has taken the survey, and if we don’t come together as a campus to hit the minimum threshold, the results will be invalid.

We could write a long list of grievances against Trump but that would be a waste of your time and ours. Instead we will focus this year on promoting conservative policies, advocating for conservative candidates across New York, and fighting for intellectual diversity and freedom of speech on our campus.

Violence has no place in our community. As we navigate our way through these difficult times, we must actively love and continue to support one another in whatever ways we can.

“As dedicated teachers who care deeply about our students and Ithaca College, we are prepared to take action both at the bargaining table and in our campus community to make these changes a reality.”

“We expect you to answer some lingering questions about the details of the process more directly.”