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Provost Melanie Stein discussed a retreat in early January attended by members of the Board of Trustees, Faculty Council and President's Cabinetin where they talked about major challenges facing the college.

All-College Gathering discusses challenges at IC and solutions

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor • January 29, 2023
Faculty, staff and some students attended the All-College Gathering on Jan. 26. College leadership spent the noon hour speaking about student success and shared governance.
From left, first-year student Rishabh Sen, vice president of campus affairs, senior Grace Madeya, president of the student body, and Dave Harker, director for the Center for Civic Engagement, discuss campus and community involvement at Ithaca College's Student Governance Council meeting Nov. 14.

SGC talks student success, community involvement and new bill

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • November 15, 2022
SGC welcomed three guest speakers, discussed a new bill and appointed a new vice president of communications at its meeting Nov. 14.
Members of Faculty Council were able to share their concerns and questions about the changes made to their dental plan that was enacted this year, elected the executive committee and held an executive session for about an hour at its final meeting of the semester. Both the 2021–22 and 2022–23 faculty council members were present for the meeting. 

Faculty Council discusses college’s retention rates

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 9, 2022
During the Ithaca College Faculty Council's meeting, methods to increase the college's retention rates were discussed.
Senior Caroline Anson, Exploratory Program intern, explains her own experience finding her major and the ways the program can help other students as well.

Commentary: Exploratory Program puts student interest first

By Caroline Anson • February 5, 2020
Even if you did not directly interact with the program, take on its core value with you — there is so much out there waiting for you to explore.
Hip-hop artist Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, whose stage name is Sammus, performs Feb. 26 at an Ithaca Underground show at The Haunt. Sammus will perform April 21 in the Emerson Suites and lead a panel the following day on race and video gaming as part Pippi to Ripley.

Annual Pippi to Ripley event to discuss sexuality in fiction

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • April 18, 2017
On April 21 and 22, avid pop culture fans and self-proclaimed nerds will meet for the fourth biennial Pippi to Ripley conference.
Decreased enrollment in humanities affects IC and the nation

Decreased enrollment in humanities affects IC and the nation

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer • March 29, 2017
“The liberal arts–education model has faced increased financial scrutiny,” Wang said. “IC is no exception to this national trend.”
Junior Tate Johnson addressed the crowd of an anti-racism rally held Dec. 11 at Free Speech Rock at Ithaca College, during which attendees voiced their criticisms of President Tom Rochon. Rochon was called upon to speak at the event.

Success with addressing campus racial issues varies nationwide

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • April 27, 2016
During the Fall 2015 semester, colleges and universities across the country were rocked by student protests addressing racial tensions on campuses. Ithaca College was also affected by these issues, and it is among many other institutions that are now trying to heal their communities while also facing losses in enrollment and retention.
From left, Leslie Reid, manager of student accessibility services; Jeane Copenhaver-Johnson, interim associate dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences; and Fae Dremock, assistant professor of environmental studies and science, discuss the experiences of first-generation college students at the First-Generation Faculty and Student Discussion Panel March 31.

Ithaca College panel focuses on first-generation college students

By Annie Estes, Staff Writer • April 2, 2016
Many first-generation college students deal with roadblocks during their college career, but their struggles are often overlooked, according to panelists who discussed their experiences at the First-Generation Faculty and Student Discussion Panel at noon March 31.

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.
Several faculty and staff are working on a project to connect first-generation students with faculty and staff who were also first-generation college students.

Project launches to help first-generation students

By Kalia Kornegay, Staff Writer • December 2, 2015
Faculty and staff members have launched the project, "From First Gen to the Front of the Room" to create a community between current first-generation students and faculty and staff who were also first generation.
People gather in Emerson Suites for ITHACON in 2013. ITHACON 40, part of the Pippi to Ripley festival, will take place May 1–2.

Pippi to Ripley Festival to celebrate nerd culture

By Christie Citranglo, Proofreader • April 29, 2015
The third biennial Pippi to Ripley festival will merge science fiction, fantasy, popular culture and feminism, encompassing many facets of nerd culture.
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