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The 9,000 panel solar array is currently under construction at Seneca, New York, about 40 miles away from campus, pictured above.

Solar panels to meet 10 percent of Ithaca College’s energy needs

By Faith Meckley and Sophie Johnson • February 22, 2016
A solar electric project including 9,000 solar panels that will cover 10 percent of Ithaca College’s energy needs is currently under construction.
The Ithaca College Student Government Association reveals the results of the student no confidence vote in Emerson Suites on Nov. 30. The SGA has opened an application for students interested in joining the search committee for the next president.

SGA seeks student applicants for presidential search committee

By Faith Meckley, News Editor • February 19, 2016
The Ithaca College Student Government Association has released an application for students to apply to be a part of the search committee responsible for finding semi-finalists for the college’s next president.
Gerald Hector, vice president of finance and administration, will leave Ithaca College in July to serve as the vice president for financial affairs at Cornell University.

Approved Ithaca College 2016–17 budget raises tuition and aid

By Sophia Tulp, Assistant News Editor • February 18, 2016
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees has approved increases in the tuition, financial aid, salary pool and operating budget of the college during its February meeting.
Rochon paid above the median salary at private institutions

Rochon paid above the median salary at private institutions

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • February 17, 2016
Rochon’s total compensation for the 2013 calendar year, the most recent year for which data is available, was $458,318. This includes base pay, bonus pay, nontaxable and “other.”
Ithaca College Student Government Association Senate rejected the recomendation of Matilda Thornton-Clark as vice president of campus awards. SGA President Dominick Recckio and Senate Chair Marieme Foote speak before the senate at the Feb. 8 meeting.

SGA and Board of Trustees discuss presidential search plan

By Justin Henry, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2016
Members of the Ithaca College Student Government Association executive board met with the Ithaca College Board of Trustees on Feb. 9 to discuss a plan for the presidential search.
Commentary: Outside media miss key aspects of IC protests

Commentary: Outside media miss key aspects of IC protests

By Cyndy Scheibe • February 3, 2016
National coverage of the events ultimately leading to the retirement of President Tom Rochon have focused almost exclusively on the race-related aspects of the protests by students.
Editorial: Protests not only reason for Rochon stepping down

Editorial: Protests not only reason for Rochon stepping down

January 27, 2016

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon’s decision to step down from his position is most often associated with the image of students taking the stage at his own event to discuss “community action on racism...

Members of the Ithaca College faculty hold up No signs at the Oct. 27 Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias event in the Athletics and Events Center. Faculty share their responses to Rochons announcement that he will be retiring at the end of the 2016-17 school year.

Ithaca College faculty respond to Rochon stepping down

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • January 27, 2016
Faculty at Ithaca College have expressed mixed reactions to the early retirement of President Tom Rochon. Some believe it was the right call, some feel Rochon should leave the college sooner, while others said Rochon did not deserve the criticism he received.
Keith Watters ’76 meets President Bill Clinton in the Oval Office in the spring of 1997 after attending a White House briefing, along with other major national bar association presidents.

Commentary: Dissent replaces debate at Ithaca College

By Keith Watters • January 27, 2016
The atmosphere on campus has taken an unsettling turn.
From left: Board of Trustees chairs emeritus Bill Haines, Skip Muller 51 and Bill Schwab 68 urge the campus community to work together to commit to diversity and inclusion.

Commentary: Former Board of Trustees chairs call for action

By Bill Haines, Bill Schwab, and Skip Muller • January 26, 2016
While we’ve heard serious concerns about issues of justice and respect, our entire community’s role going forward is to commit not just to taking these issues seriously, but also to acting on them concretely.

Commentary: Rochon owes answer about IC China Center

By Maura Stephens • January 26, 2016
No matter how we may individually feel about a permanent Ithaca College presence in China, Dr. Guan and the entire campus were assured by the administration years ago that one would be established.

Letter to the Editor: Professor criticizes Board of Trustees

By Asma Barlas • January 20, 2016
Instead of scolding the very people on whom Rochon and the Board will be relying to keep the college functioning, the Board might want to rethink its tone and scope of authority.
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