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Rochon: I would have done hundreds of things differently..

Rochon: ‘I would have done hundreds of things differently..’

By Kira Maddox, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2016
Editor-in-Chief Kira Maddox spoke with Rochon about his thoughts leading up to the announcement, what his plans are for his next 18 months in office and what he hopes for the future of Ithaca College.
Peter Rothbart, chair of Faculty Council, speaks at the Nov. 10 Faculty Council meeting. Rothbart has received criticism for Faculty Councils decision to release the results of the faculty vote of no confidence to President Tom Rochon and the Board of Trustees before the rest of the campus community.

Faculty Council gave president early access to vote results

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • December 14, 2015
Faculty Council is being criticized by faculty members for releasing the results of the faculty no confidence vote to Ithaca College President Tom Rochon and the Ithaca College Board of Trustees before the rest of the college community.
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 vote no confidence in President Rochon

By Faith Meckley and Kyle Arnold • December 14, 2015
A majority of faculty members have voted no confidence in President Tom Rochon as the results of the Faculty Council no confidence vote were released the morning of Dec. 14.
A member of POC at IC addresses Rochon during walkout.

POC at IC issues demands, confronts Rochon at walk-out

By Elena Piech and Parita Desai • December 11, 2015
The familiar “Tom Rochon; no confidence” chant took a new form at POC at IC’s “Demands Walk-out” Dec. 11. POC at IC summoned Ithaca College President Tom Rochon to the stage at Free Speech Rock outside of Campus Center during a walk-out to hear a formal list of demands, with the crowd chanting: “Tom Rochon, resign.”
From left, Tom Grape, chair of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees, and David Lissy, vice chair of the board of trustees said the trustees are dedicated to working with the campus community to address current issues.

Commentary: IC Board of Trustees members explain governance

By David Lissy and Tom Grape • December 9, 2015
It was clear from our meetings that for far too many people, college governance is a mystery.
Dominick Recckio, student body president, presents results of the no confidence vote, in which approximately 72 percent of students who voted expressed no confidence in President Tom Rochon.

Commentary: SGA president motivates action beyond vote

By Dominick Recckio • December 2, 2015
On Nov. 30, the Student Government Association showed our campus community what we have the capacity to do.
From left, Lisa Barnard, assistant professor in the strategic communication department; Duncan Duke, assistant professor in the management department; and Chris Hummel, associate professor in the exercise and sports science department, listen to the discussion at the Dec. 1 Faculty Council meeting.

Faculty Council to choose reps for Shared Governance task force

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • December 2, 2015
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees asked the Faculty Council to pick two faculty members to serve on a task force evaluating the governance structure at the college.
President Tom Rochon sits in the Taughannock Falls Room after POC at IC walked out of a meeting Oct. 23.

Open Letter: Faculty make list of complaints against Rochon

By Ithaca College Faculty • November 19, 2015
We have not seen this degree of widespread distress, anger, and dissatisfaction since President James Whalen’s years (1975-1997).
Dominick Recckio, current student body president, as well as the student body presidents and one student trustee from the last nine years, signed a letter explaining their disappointment in President Tom Rochon and his administration.

Open Letter: Current and former SGA representatives express lack of confidence in Rochon

By Current and Former Student Body Presidents • November 17, 2015
Rochon’s disinterest in improving the student experience has all but ensured the current climate on South Hill.

Letter to the Editor: Nov. 5 editorial deemed “exclusive”

By Christine Haase • November 11, 2015
It does not seem right to solicit one-sided input from their readers.
Ithaca College President Tom Rochon and Tom Grape, chair of the Board of Trustees, look at a document circulated by students at the Oct. 21 protest.

Board of Trustees makes statement about Rochon and campus climate

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • November 11, 2015
Tom Grape, chair of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees, said the Board of Trustees is actively partnering with Rochon to move the college forward.
Editorial: Community should write to IC Board of Trustees

Editorial: Community should write to IC Board of Trustees

November 4, 2015
Students, faculty and staff disappointed with administration can express concerns directly to the Board of Trustees via letters or emails
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