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The Student Governance Council (SGC) is in the research phase for several bills like a physical and mental health day bill, a bill that would extend library hours, a dining bill and an initiative to update the Improved Campus Lighting Bill.

SGC holds bill-writing workshop and discusses initiatives

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • March 2, 2022
SGC is working on several bills like a bill that would extend library hours, a dining bill and an to update the Improved Campus Lighting Bill.
At the SGC’s meeting it talked with Linda Koenig, Title IX coordinator, and Leonardo Wise, Title IX investigator and prevention specialist, about some of the nuances of the legal process. 

SGC discusses Ithaca College’s Title IX process

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • February 23, 2022
At its Feb. 21 meeting SGC spoke with representatives from Ithaca College’s Title IX Office about resources and the legal process cases go through.
After a record 3.35% tuition increase for the 2022–23 school year, Ithaca College has become one of the most expensive liberal arts colleges in the state.

As tuition continues to rise, IC students go deeper into debt

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 23, 2022
Despite 92% of Ithaca College students getting financial aid, the cost of attendance continues to push students further and further into debt.
Senior Michelle Pei, president of Active Minds at IC, said she thought the app cannot hurt, but that putting more pressure on students to seek help alone might not be good.

Ithaca College partners with mindfulness app for students

By Caroline Grass, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
IC has partnered with the mindfulness app Sanvello and is offering premium access to college members in an effort to respond to mental health needs.
Senior Lily Hosken tells her own story of sexual abuse and dealing with the Title IX office. She says her experience is not unique and needs to be addressed within the campus community.

Title IX update supports students with trauma-related needs

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • January 31, 2022
A recent policy update to the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IX process will better support Ithaca College students with trauma-related needs
Hradisky was an employee at the college for nearly three decades. She began her career at the college starting in 1993 and since then she has served under six different medical directors.

IC community gathers virtually to honor the life of employee

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer • December 13, 2021
Terri Hradisky, administrative assistant in the Center for Counseling, Health and Wellness, died unexpectedly Dec. 8 after a brief illness. 
The college is attempting to address the mental health needs of students through its partnership with the JED Foundation, which is a nonprofit that works to protect emotional health.

Students express need in more mental health services at college

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Staff Writer • December 2, 2021
The college is attempting to address the mental health needs of students through its partnership with the JED Foundation, which is a nonprofit that works to protect emotional health.
The session included about 15 students, seven SLT members and seven members of the SGC divided among six tables to have small group discussions on what has gone well since returning to campus and what has not been effective. A similar event was held in January 2021 over zoom and attracted around 80 participants. 

SGC and SLT host listening session for student body feedback

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) held a listening session Nov. 16 in the Emerson Suites.
Between July 1 and Sept. 20, Public Safety has responded to a total of 12 mental hygiene calls, meaning students experiencing a potential mental health crisis, and 11 welfare checks, where students want to check on peers who they are concerned about.

Ithaca College examining mental health policies

By Caitlin Holtzman, News Editor • September 29, 2021
Brian Petersen, director of the CAPS, said there is currently a group of administrators that is looking at different colleges across the country to see how they are handling crisis counseling.
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