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Sophomore Trevor Griffiths writes about how changes to the music history curriculum are necessary to promoting inclusivity at IC and in the world of music.

Commentary: Diversity is essential to an effective music history curriculum

By Trevor Griffiths • March 27, 2024
I am writing in response to the recent commentary discussing changes to the music history curriculum in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. It appears to be the consensus of many students that the curriculum is beginning to stray too far from the “Western musical canon,” however, I come to offer a different perspective.
First-year student Gabe Hendershot talks about the lack of school bus drivers this year and how broader societal implications may be worsening this problem.

Commentary: Too soon? Why it’s important to be exposed to the wrong things in the right context

By Gabe Hendershot, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2023
What is education without exposure to new and potentially challenging content? This is the question that sticks with me as I learn about the recent book bans and curriculum changes happening across the country. 
From left, sophomore Noah Richardson and seniors Morgan Kingsley and Ro Scanlon-Black, are three of 16 authors of the diversity curriculum.

Students propose curriculum to improve diversity education

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • January 24, 2023
Ithaca College students created a proposal to restructure the current diversity credit requirement of the Integrated Core Curriculum to provide a more effective diversity education.
Editorial: Professors need to be commended not cut

Editorial: Professors need to be commended not cut

By The Ithacan • November 23, 2020
Ultimately, faculty members need to be commended for their work in altering their curricula. This demonstrates what makes the college special.
From left, faculty members Jason Hamilton, Kathryn Caldwell, Julia Lapp and Mary Bentley held a forum for faculty on how they can incorporate sustainability into their curriculums.

Professors hold forum to encourage sustainability in curriculum

By Madeline Veneziano, Staff Writer • December 2, 2016
Faculty and students gathered at the Center for Faculty Excellence to discuss ways to incorporate sustainability into their course curricula.
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