On The Same Page – Field Hockey, Reproductive Rights Film Festival, Admissions Strategy

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison • September 26, 2024

Sophomore host Kaeleigh Banda breaks down the top stories in News, Sports and Life and Culture at The Ithacan. This week, Banda spoke with senior Tess Ferguson, juniors Gianna Izzo and Sebastian Pickford and sophomore Brady Dumas. Edited by Mei Dennison.

IC relaunches its search for vice president for enrollment

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • June 12, 2023

Ithaca College is relaunching the search for vice president of enrollment and student success in Fall 2023 despite three finalists visiting the college back in March.

Editorial: IC must prioritize current students’ financial needs

By The Ithacan, The Ithacan • October 26, 2022

Ithaca College is expecting to make operational changes in the upcoming years based on the college’s dropping enrollment and retention.

Commentary: Where do Demographics End and Decision-Making Begin?

By Greg Peterson • April 14, 2021

If regional demographics are impacting admissions, then why are many schools not seeing the same trends in applications and enrollment as IC?

Prospective students express mixed responses to APP

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • April 8, 2021

Some prospective students have concerns about the effects of the cuts, while others feel the cuts will not have an impact on their futures at the college.

Commentary: Exploratory Program puts student interest first

By Caroline Anson • February 6, 2020

Even if you did not directly interact with the program, take on its core value with you — there is so much out there waiting for you to explore.

ACT report bashes test-optional policy, which IC supports

By Sierra Guardiola, Staff Writer • October 30, 2016

A report released by the ACT program in late September asserted that test-optional admission policies at colleges and universities are not beneficial.

IC admissions strategy differs from most colleges

By Erin Conway, Contributing writer • October 19, 2016

A recent study found that high school grades are still valued the most by colleges despite efforts to move away from this achievement-based criteria.

Gerard Turbide named VP for enrollment at Ithaca College

By Sophia Tulp, Assistant News Editor • May 11, 2016

After a nationwide search, Ithaca College has appointed Gerard Turbide as the vice president for enrollment management, according to a statement from the college posted on Intercom on May 11. Turbide has served as interim vice president since June 2015.

POC at IC holds rally at Ithaca College admissions event

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • October 24, 2015

Members of the POC at IC group assembled around 8 a.m. today at the Dillingham Fountains chanting “Tom Rochon; no confidence.” “No more dialogue; we want action,” as they awaited tour groups of prospective students and their parents as part of the Ithaca College Fall Open House.

President Obama announces changes to FAFSA funding

By Michael Pyskaty, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2015

Effective for the 2017–18 school year, students will now be able to file their FAFSA on Oct. 1, 2016, nearly three months earlier than usual.

Ithaca College’s social network used in admissions decisions

By Sophia Tulp, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2015

IC Peers is the college’s own social media site, much like Facebook, that allows students to create a profile, upload photos and “friend” potential classmates and educators at the college.