Early social connections lead to collegiate success
Students who make friends and form positive bonds in college are more likely to be academically successful and to ultimately graduate.
Students who make friends and form positive bonds in college are more likely to be academically successful and to ultimately graduate.
Participation in First-Year Residential Experience programs has nearly doubled in the past two years due to the implementation of a rewards system.
These students deserve to have a program and a community that can provide them with the support that every student needs.
IC 20/20 began its implementation in the 2012–13 academic year. Since then, several of its components have failed to accomplish many of their original goals.
The college saw low attendance rates at Integrative Core Curriculum-themed floor programs and is now offering monetary incentives.
The total cost of attendance for students in 2014–15 will increase by 2.99 percent, putting next year’s total cost of attendance at $53,864.
Total donations to the college have outpaced the national average for the year 2013, which saw a 9 percent growth in giving to schools nation-wide.
Beginning this fall, the Integrative Core Curriculum changed the way the Office of Residential Life runs its First-Year Residential Experience program.
President Tom Rochon responds to student concerns during an SGA meeting Monday. Rochon also spoke about the IC 20/20 plan and the importance of the first year experience.
Although Ithaca College exceeds the national averages for retention rates, the college is continuing to work on the issue of affordability.
Changes to the First Year Residential Experience include new events RAs will organize for incoming freshmen. RAs are voicing their concerns about the increased workload.