Ithaca College has a history of staff and program cuts that have created a feeling of unrest both in the student body and staff. The return of Huron Consulting Group on campus is not an immediate cause for concern from an academic standpoint, as it may lead to the strengthening of the institution as a whole. But for employees of the college, patterns of academic prioritization due to COVID-19 have raised warning signs. 

Ithaca College students, faculty and staff attended the All-College Welcome Aug. 27 in Emerson Suites to learn about the college’s student affairs, philanthropy, enrollment and finances. 

Over the past several years, the Ithaca College administration has bought a number of properties surrounding the college; most recently they purchased 917 Danby Road and 929-931 Danby Road in July 2023.

Much of the information that was shown on slides was glossed over or summarized poorly, leaving some reeling with more questions than they already had