THE ITHACAN

Meet the Ithaca College Board of Trustees

October 29, 2015

The Board of Trustees is the governing body and chartered legal entity for Ithaca College. Its responsibilities include assessing the president’s performance, approving the budget, contributing financially to the fundraising goals of the college and granting all degrees awarded by the institution.

Ithaca College faculty discuss no confidence vote in president

By Aidan Quigley, News Editor • October 28, 2015

Members of the Ithaca College faculty are discussing holding a vote of no confidence in President Tom Rochon.

SGA to initiate student vote of no confidence in Tom Rochon

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • October 28, 2015

In response to recent campus protests, racial tensions and issues of exclusivity, the Ithaca College Student Government Association passed a bill Oct. 26 to initiate a student vote of no confidence regarding President Tom Rochon.

Commentary: Alumna addresses racial issues with 2011 research

By Joyti Jiandani • October 28, 2015

It is possible to build a community where ALANA students feel safe, supported and respected. This comes through an action-based approach.

Open Letter to the Board of Trustees: Alumnus demands action on campus racial issues

By Matt Orama • October 21, 2015

The college and its leadership may continue to be silent. We, however, will not.

Lawmaker sends letter in support of unionization to Ithaca College

By Max Denning, Online News Editor • April 23, 2015

New York State Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton sent a letter April 23 urging President Tom Rochon and the Ithaca College Board of Trustees to respect the right of Ithaca College part-time faculty to organize and vote to form a union.

Letter to the Editor: In support of adjunct unionization

By Steven Fowler • March 25, 2015

When I asked a former professor of mine about a future in higher education, she replied: “There isn’t one. It’s hard to hear, but anyone who tells you there are opportunities in higher education...

UPDATE: Tuition and financial aid rise, salary pool falls

By Max Denning, Online News Editor • March 4, 2015

The College announced March 2 tuition for next year will be $40,658, a 2.85 percent increase from this year.

Board of Trustees approves tenure statuses

By Kayla Dwyer, News Editor • February 25, 2015

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees decided on which professors would receive tenure, promotion and emeritus status at its February meeting in New York City.

Students conduct independent research at Clinton Ford Observatory

By Mark Prowse, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2014

The Clinton Ford Observatory is a source of astronomical research opportunities for students and faculty at Ithaca College.

Ithaca College Faculty Council addresses under-enrollment

By Ramya Vijayagopal, Assistant News Editor • August 27, 2014

Members of the Faculty Council met Aug. 26 for their first meeting of the year to discuss the budget, the provost search committee and the Gender Equity Study.

College to increase tuition by 2.95 percent for 2014–15

By Noreyana Fernando, Staff Writer • February 27, 2014

The total cost of attendance for students in 2014–15 will increase by 2.99 percent, putting next year’s total cost of attendance at $53,864.