The Ithacan

Summer 2018 news roundups

By Laura O'Brien and Maggie McAden • August 26, 2018

A collection of news stories that occurred during Summer 2017 in Ithaca.

Vice president of Human Resources to step down July 31

By Laura O'Brien, Assistant News Editor • July 11, 2018

Brian Dickens, vice president of the Office of Human Resources, will be leaving his position at Ithaca College effective July 31.

College aims to recruit and retain faculty of color

By Madison Moore, Staff Writer • February 8, 2018

There are only 17 African-Americans, 25 Asians and 30 Hispanics out of the 732 faculty that work on campus.

Faculty Council discusses creating paid family leave policy

By Maggie McAden • December 6, 2017

Faculty Council discusses implementing a college paid family leave policy, doing a Faculty Load Service Survey and issues arising with DegreeWorks.

IC administration considering changing family leave benefits for faculty

By Maggie McAden, Staff Writer • November 8, 2017

The Ithaca College Contingent Faculty Union has also been requesting the college adopt the specific family leave policy laid out in the law.

Editorial: Withholding information from media hurts public

April 19, 2017

If the college is facing a problem, whether in enrollment or with finances, the community has a right to be aware.

IC staff members express lingering working condition concerns

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • October 26, 2016

While many staff said they enjoy working at the college, problems persist with morale, communication and a fear of speaking out.

Leaders of diversity initiatives at Ithaca College host panel

By Nicole Pimental, Contributing Writer • September 14, 2016

Just four questions were asked during the Q&A portion of a diversity and inclusion panel held Sept. 13. Among them was an anonymously submitted question about how the administration would continue to prioritize these initiatives amid high administrative turnover.

IC administration lists priorities at All-College Meeting

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • August 23, 2016

The Ithaca College administration took a different approach to the biannual All-College Meeting on Aug. 18. Instead of the traditional meeting structure consisting of updates on the budget, enrollment data or upcoming initiatives, President Tom Rochon focused on two “commitments” to the campus community — diversity and inclusion, and shared governance.

UPDATED: New Vice President of HR named at Ithaca College

By Michael Tkaczevski, Senior Writer • February 28, 2016

Brian Dickens has been chosen as the new vice president of human resources at Ithaca College. Dickens was officially named to the position Feb. 26. His responsibilities at the college will include overseeing benefits and compensation, payroll, and diversity and inclusion.