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Brian Dickens, vice president of the Office of Human Resources, speaks at a faculty council meeting Dec. 5, 2017.

Faculty Council discusses creating paid family leave policy

By Maggie McAden • December 6, 2017
Faculty Council discusses implementing a college paid family leave policy, doing a Faculty Load Service Survey and issues arising with DegreeWorks.
Public Safety officers held a forum with students April 15, 2015, to discuss ways to improve the relationship between students and officers. Beginning Fall 2016, the officers will have police body cameras.

Commentary: Ithaca College can set body-cam precedent

By Tracy Mitrano • February 24, 2016
In an environment where public policy issues around race, class, gender and justice have become explosive with body worn camera video as the flashpoint, it is essential that higher educational institutions take the lead in American society for establishing standards.

Helicopter parents should keep their distance

September 10, 2014
Some parents are still closely monitoring their children's daily lives and progress beyond high school.
Sophomore Liza Foley stands nearby as her mother, Janese Guiliano, makes her bed on Aug. 25.

Colleges encourage increased parental involvement

By Taylor Zambrano, Assistant News Editor • September 3, 2014
What some may refer to as “helicopter parenting,” others might simply call “caring,” but the trend is the new norm, and colleges are following suit.
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