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Greg Peterson ‘09 addresses Ithaca College’s decline in student enrollment and writes that the college’s decision to resize does not solve the school’s problems.

Commentary: Where do Demographics End and Decision-Making Begin?

By Greg Peterson April 14, 2021
If regional demographics are impacting admissions, then why are many schools not seeing the same trends in applications and enrollment as IC?
Thomas Pfaff, professor in the Department of Mathematics, calls for transparency from the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). He poses questions for the SLT to answer.

Commentary: How will Ithaca College proceed in years to come?

By Thomas Pfaff March 24, 2021
The SLT has repeatedly stated they took feedback on the strategic plan, but the real decision hinged on a reduction to 5,000 students.
Zack Ford ‘07 is the current secretary of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Ford argues that the college needs to downsize, and the Academic Program Prioritization process gives faculty as much notice as possible.

Commentary: Pretending change isn’t necessary doesn’t help

By Zack Ford March 9, 2021
If the college is shrinking one way or another, I much prefer a scenario in which our faculty have as much notice and support as possible.
In 2007, Ithaca College named Michael Twomey a Charles A. Dana Professor of Humanities and Arts. Twomey retired from the Department of English in 2017.

Commentary: Community needs updates on administrative cuts

By Michael Twomey February 23, 2021
The "Shape of the College" document tells the same old story about cutting the faculty without a word about cutting the administration.
Nancy Pringle, senior vice president and general counsel for the Division of Human and Legal Resources, announced at the all-college meeting that 47 position lines were cut from the college’s budget in the 2014–15 fiscal year.

Ithaca College to cut staff positions for second year in a row

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor August 26, 2015
Approximately 40 staff positions at Ithaca College will be cut during the current fiscal year.
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