THE ITHACAN

CAPS adds two new counselors in attempt to meet student demand

By Ana Borruto and Grace Elletson • September 28, 2017

Collado announced the college will fill these positions because of the increase in students visiting CAPS over the last few years.

Editorial: Student affairs needs strengthening

September 13, 2017

Simply put, the college needs to allocate more resources to ensure that students are safe, happy and healthy while on campus.

SGC passes bill to address CAPS issues

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017

The CAPS Initiative, which was sponsored by Class of 2020 Sen. Sarah Horbacewicz, seeks to address issues that some students experience at CAPS.

Editorial: Student retention hinges on mental-health services

March 8, 2017

Not paying enough attention to mental-health services undermines the college’s mission of cultivating academic success.

One year later, some concerns remain about CAPS

By Daniel Hart, Staff Writer • April 29, 2016

In Spring 2015, many students needing services at the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services had to wait two to three weeks to see a counselor. A year later, the wait time has diminished, yet students still have concerns in other areas.

Options for reporting sexual assault at Ithaca College vary

By Jessica Ferreira, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016

The report of two rapes, which took place between August and October 2015 and appeared in the Feb. 4 Public Safety Log, has brought increased attention to Ithaca College’s policies for victims of sexual assault and harassment.

Faculty town hall meeting attendees discuss campus issues

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • February 17, 2016

Attendees of this semester’s faculty town hall meeting discussed the presidential search committee, better communication with the Ithaca College Board of Trustees and issues of diversity and inclusion.

Editorial: CAPS student services should be promoted more

December 2, 2015

CAPS is in need of widespread, public promotion of its less publicized services.

Editorial: Stories about racial bias should be documented

September 9, 2015

The Ithacan encourages students to come forward and share experiences at a public forum Sept. 15.

Editorial: New CAPS resources are both victory and lesson

August 26, 2015

Members of the campus community should use the instance of progress as a source of empowerment for future issues.

UPDATED: Ithaca College to add CAPS counselor

By Aidan Quigley, News Editor • August 20, 2015

In response to last semester’s campus-wide discussion on CAPS funding, the college will be hiring a staff member for the upcoming school year and instituting a new, telephone-based assessment system.

Editorial: Administration moves forward, but must follow through

April 8, 2015

The Ithaca College administration has taken a step forward by announcing its support for CAPS, but must follow through on its promise.