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THE ITHACAN

From left, junior Grace Elletson; Luke Keller, Dana professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy; Jeff Selingo 95, member of the board of trustees; President Shirley M. Collado; and Orinthia Montague, Tompkins Cortland Community College president, discuss trends in higher education.

Panel discusses trends and issues in higher education

By Madison Fernandez, Assistant News Editor February 14, 2018
Collado said she wanted the campus community, not just the board, to have the opportunity to listen in on conversations regarding higher education.
Nancy Pringle, executive vice president and general counsel at Ithaca College, speaks at the college’s Faculty Council meeting Jan. 23. The search committee is looking to fill her position because she is retiring.

IC announces search committee for VP and general counsel

By Madison Fernandez, Assistant News Editor February 9, 2018
“I am deeply grateful for the work that all three of our search committees are doing on behalf of the college,” Collado said via email.
Jeffrey Selingo writes that finding top-notch candidates for college presidencies is becoming increasingly difficult.

Commentary: College presidents can’t be expected to be perfect

By Jeffrey Selingo January 26, 2018
If our campuses demand perfect candidates discovered through open searches it’s unlikely we will find the talent needed to navigate institutions boldly into this new century.
Letter to the Editor: Head of Park Foundation supports Collado

Letter to the Editor: Head of Park Foundation supports Collado

By Adelaide Gomer January 24, 2018
efore we pass judgment on Dr. Collado’s character, let’s remind ourselves that the accusations arrived anonymously. 
The Board of Trustees of Ithaca College announced in October 2017 that 2 Fountain Place, the former presidential residence, was going to be put on the market.

Board of Trustees announce presidential mansion is for sale

By Maggie McAden, Staff Writer November 1, 2017
The announcement follows the board’s decision made in May that the mansion would not be Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado’s place of residence.
Tuition price approved for 2018–19 academic year

Tuition price approved for 2018–19 academic year

By Madison Fernandez, Staff Writer October 25, 2017
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees has approved the tuition for the 2018–19 academic year.
Editorial: Board of Trustees needs more diverse members

Editorial: Board of Trustees needs more diverse members

September 7, 2017
The fact of the matter is this: Boards that draw from different demographics are more successful because they make better decisions.
Ithaca College president Shirley Collado condemned white supremacy following the weekend events in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Transition team prepares for incoming president Collado

By Nicole Pimental, Staff Writer May 3, 2017
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees has appointed a transition team to assist and support incoming president Shirley Collado during her first year.
David Prunty, executive director of auxiliary services and Shared Governance task force member, talked about shared governance to community members at an event held last October. Prunty recently said the task force is unable to affect the power of the Board of Trustees and the Presidents Council due to a stipulation in the Ithaca College policy manual — something faculty have criticized in the most recent shared governance draft.

Shared governance task force unable to adjust power of president

By Matt Ristaino, Staff Writer April 19, 2017
Criticisms remain about the power the Ithaca College Board of Trustees and the President’s Council still have in the most recent Shared Governance draft.

Board of Trustees grants tenure, emeritus and promotions

March 10, 2017
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees granted emeritus status, tenure and promotions at its March meeting.

Ithaca College budget for 2017–18 sees decrease from last year

By Sophia Adamucci, Assistant News Editor March 8, 2017
The approved 2017–18 revenue budget is $234.5 million, which was announced on Intercom March 7.
IC Students for Labor Action and the contingent faculty unions hold a quiet protest outside the Emerson Suites on March 2.

Contingent faculty wage silent protest at Board of Trustees dinner

By Ryan King, Staff Writer March 3, 2017
Members of IC Students for Labor Action and the contingent faculty unions held a "silent protest" outside the Emerson Suites on March 2.
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