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Alexsis Elliott

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council was joined by Emily Rockett, vice president, general counsel and secretary to the Board of Trustees, who discussed the legal implications of ongoing federal actions regarding higher education.

SGC discusses implications of federal actions with general counsel

April 29, 2025
SGC heard from David Weil, vice president and chief analytics officer, and Casey Kendall, deputy chief information officer and associate vice president of applications and infrastructure about upcoming technological developments on campus.

SGC discusses technological developments at IC

April 23, 2025
First-year student Glenda-Avril Galloway, member of Sister 2 Sister, hosted a dress competition at the Lotus Banquet. After contestants showed off their dresses on the runway, they cheered as Galloway and co-host junior Noeline Luyindula took the reins in a mock-runway.

Lotus Banquet ignites unity amid DEI attacks

By Gianna Izzo, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025
From left, junior Senate Chair Nikki Sutera and junior Rishabh Sen, president of the student body, had conversations with students who did not know what SGC was before attending.

SGC holds open house to hear student feedback

By Aela Shaw, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council heard from Scott Doyle ’98, director of Energy Management and Sustainability, at its April 7 meeting to discuss environmental sustainability at the college.

SGC discusses environmental sustainability at IC

April 9, 2025
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Shredding the stage: ‘The Sound Off’ amps up friendly competition among IC bands

By Parker Anne Devine, Contributing Writer
April 2, 2025
Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish met with the college’s Student Governance Council at its March 31 meeting to hear and address student concerns, including about the college’s budget deficit and pushback on the college and higher education by the federal government.

SGC discusses threats to higher education with President Cornish

April 2, 2025
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Sumru Atuk, assistant professor in the Department of Politics; Crissi Dalfonzo, director of the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach, & Services; Diane Gayeski, professor of Strategic Communication and; Melinda Quigg, head coach of the IC women’s soccer team all won the 2025 Women of Distinction Award.

2025 Women of Distinction Award ceremony highlights the leadership of four women in the IC community

March 25, 2025
Sumru Atuk, assistant professor in the Department of Politics; Crissi Dalfonzo, director of the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach, & Services; Diane Gayeski, professor of Strategic Communication and; Melinda Quigg, head coach of the IC women’s soccer team all won the 2025 Women of Distinction Award.

2025 Women of Distinction Award ceremony highlights the leadership of four women in the IC community

By Mila Ventura-Rodriguez, Staff writer
March 25, 2025
Rakin "Rock" Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, met with SGC on March 3 to discuss plans to increase enrollment.

SGC discusses plans to increase enrollment and potential cuts to the Department of Education

March 4, 2025
SGC was joined by Casey Kendall, deputy chief information officer and associate vice president of applications and infrastructure, to discuss the use of AI on campus.

SGC discusses Artificial Intelligence use at IC

February 19, 2025
Junior Caleb Cackowski, vice president of communications, said he wants the council to have a stronger presence on campus — a goal that SGC has continually strived for. He suggested holding more events like the SGC’s Fall 2024 Town Hall to achieve improved campus outreach. 

SGC discusses Fall 2025 scheduling grid

January 30, 2025
Rakin "Rock" Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, spoke with the Faculty Council Dec. 3 about combatting the college's budget deficit.

Faculty council discusses college's work to eliminate budget deficit

December 6, 2024
Nikki Sutera addresses members from the Ithaca College Student Governance Council. The council spoke with Caryanne Keenan, director of New Student and Transition Programs.

SGC discusses feedback to improve orientation for incoming students

November 20, 2024
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Stanley Bazile, vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life, spoke to the Ithaca College Student Governance Council about suicide prevention and student civil disobedience.

SGC discusses proposed changed to student conduct policy

November 3, 2024
Tim Downs, vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer, spoke with SGC about the 1.27% drop in enrollment at the college.

Student Governance Council hears about fluctuations in enrollment and finances

October 24, 2024
Members of the Ithaca College Student Governance Council heard from the Academic Calendar Committee, the college's Alumni Association and junior student trustee Mureen Doherty.

SGC hears about potential changes to the 2026–27 academic year calendar

October 16, 2024
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From left, Laura Davis, director of Residential Life and Judicial Affairs, junior Rishabh Sen, president of the student body, junior Nicole Sutera, senate chair, and senior Tisa Manandhar, chief of staff.

SGC hears about new Bluetooth app to be used for laundry machines in all residential halls

October 9, 2024
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The IC Esports Club is currently located in Friends 101, but will be receiving an upgraded gaming space in Friends 110 on Oct. 14. This expansion is constructed for both casual and competitive players.

Esports Expansion: A new era for Ithaca gamers

September 20, 2024
Junior Flynn Davidson, a speech language and pathology major, co-created the Disabled Students' Alliance to fill a programming vacancy for students on campus.

Disabled students deserve a community beyond education

September 11, 2024
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