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Senior Norman Staub said he welcomes the changes to the department. Staub said he initially wanted to pursue a minor in computer science but instead chose game development as a result of limited availability in classes that were required for the computer science minor.

Department of Computer Science sees changes in programs

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Former Newsletter Editor • October 20, 2021
Some programs in the Ithaca College Department of Computer Science are being renovated to offer more flexibility in course selection for students.
Dan Breen, associate professor in the Department of English and president of the college’s AAUP chapter, said the AAUP has a few topics it is focusing on this semester.

IC AAUP chapter encourages transparency for presidential search

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 22, 2021
The Ithaca College chapter of the American Association of University Professors is calling for transparency during the search for the tenth president of the college.
Juan Arroyo, assistant professor in the Department of Politics, said he is now facing an intense school year because of the APP. Arroyo said that when enrollment rates dropped last year, two sections were taken from his schedule, but now he “owes” the college six credits.

APP cuts lead to faculty members taking on more work

By Jeneva Long, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2021
The Academic Program Prioritization process faculty cuts have left some remaining faculty members with heavier workloads this semester. 

On the Quad: How Has the APP Affected You?

September 9, 2021

The Ithacan asked students how the Academic Program Prioritization Process (APP) has affected them Sept. 7 on the quad. Multiple students were unaware of what the APP is. 

The APP process began in September 2020 when Interim President La Jerne Cornish convened the Academic Program Prioritization Implementation Committee (APPIC) and the Academic Program Prioritization Advisory Committee (APPAC) and provided them with their tasks.

College moves forward with second phase of APP

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 9, 2021
Ithaca College is moving into the second phase of the Academic Program Prioritization process, which involves restructuring some academic programs.
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Alumni create a portal for complaints against the APP

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 2, 2021
Ithaca College Alumni Against Austerity announced that it is gathering complaints against the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees.
Editorial: Giving Day success comes at an inappropriate time

Editorial: Giving Day success comes at an inappropriate time

By The Ithacan • May 6, 2021
The college did not have any issue starting an open flow of communication with its constituents when asking for money prior to Giving Day.
The Faculty Council has been meeting virtually due to COVID-19, but discussed having meetings in person for Fall 2021. Pictured is a Faculty Council meeting Nov. 18, 2018.

Faculty Council discusses the second phase of APP process

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • May 5, 2021
The Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed the second phase of the APP process and COVID-19 guidelines for Fall 2021 during the May 4 Faculty Council meeting.
The union is pushing for increased aid and benefits for contingent faculty members who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic or were terminated as a result of the APP.

Contingent Faculty Union begins negotiations for second contract

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • April 29, 2021
The Ithaca College Contingent Faculty Union begins negotiations for its second contract April 29 because the current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire May 31. 
Students voice their opposition to the faculty cuts at a protest organized by the Open the Books coalition Feb. 22. Protesters held a banner at the crosswalk outside the Peggy Ryan Williams Center.

IC organizations hold events to discuss impacts of APP

By Caitlin Holtzman, Elizabeth Kharabadze, and Syd Pierre • April 29, 2021
Organizations at Ithaca College held three events within the past week to address the impact of the Academic Program Prioritization (APP).
Editorial: Students should engage with history of IC union

Editorial: Students should engage with history of IC union

By The Ithacan • April 28, 2021
Similar to now, contingent faculty members found themselves at risk of losing their jobs — and even more, their connections with students.
Some students and faculty at Ithaca College are finding that low enrollment and faculty and program cuts made as a result of the Academic Program Prioritization (APP) process have affected course registration for Fall 2021.

Low enrollment results in reduced course offerings

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • April 22, 2021
Some students and faculty are finding that low enrollment and faculty and program cuts have affected course registration for Fall 2021.
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