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Letter to the Editor: Faculty criticizes civic engagement efforts

May 4, 2016
Meaningful engagement with the diverse community that surrounds Ithaca College could be one way that the college enhances the education of its students.
Sandra Starke, the second candidate for the open position of vice president for enrollment management at Ithaca College discussed increasing retention rates, diversity and overall student success during her visit to campus April 22.

Second candidate for VP for enrollment visits Ithaca College

By Meredith Husar, Staff Writer April 24, 2016
Sandra Starke, the second candidate for the open position of vice president for enrollment management at Ithaca College, discusses increasing retention rates, diversity and overall student success during her visit to campus April 22.
Editorial: Ithaca College has lost sight of its vision

Editorial: Ithaca College has lost sight of its vision

February 3, 2016
We cannot simply hire a new president and expect that person to change everything, to provide the new direction the college needs.
From left, professors Susan Allen-Gill, Chip Gagnon, Patricia Rodriguez, Alicia Swords and David Turkon are former members of the committee  to create a master degree in sustainable international development. They say President Tom Rochon has not made progress in campus sustainability.

Open Letter: Rochon has squashed campus sustainability

Stories like this one at IC have demoralized faculty.
President Tom Rochon sits in the Taughannock Falls Room after POC at IC walked out of a meeting Oct. 23.

Open Letter: Faculty make list of complaints against Rochon

By Ithaca College Faculty November 19, 2015
We have not seen this degree of widespread distress, anger, and dissatisfaction since President James Whalen’s years (1975-1997).
Dominick Recckio, current student body president, as well as the student body presidents and one student trustee from the last nine years, signed a letter explaining their disappointment in President Tom Rochon and his administration.

Open Letter: Current and former SGA representatives express lack of confidence in Rochon

Rochon’s disinterest in improving the student experience has all but ensured the current climate on South Hill.
Members of the Ithaca College faculty chant Tom Rochon, no confidence along with students who took stage at the “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias” event in the A&E Center Oct. 27.

Open Letter: H&S faculty argue for Rochon no confidence vote

By H&S Faculty Senate November 16, 2015
As our rationale for an all-college vote of no confidence, we focus upon two explicit failures of the President’s administration.
Editorial: Faculty Council vote suggests shift in power

Editorial: Faculty Council vote suggests shift in power

November 12, 2015
The fact the vote is happening shows that power is beginning to fall into new hands.
Special Report: Evaluating the colleges vision in IC 20/20

Special Report: Evaluating the college’s vision in IC 20/20

By Aidan Quigley, Kayla Dwyer, and Natalie Shanklin April 22, 2015
Evaluating some of the central tenets and initiatives of the IC 20/20 during a time when the college’s overall vision is open to interpretation and reimagination.
Editorial: Take a Fresh Look at Ithaca College and ICC

Editorial: Take a Fresh Look at Ithaca College and ICC

April 22, 2015
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.
Editorial: Ithaca College should reconsider ICC

Editorial: Ithaca College should reconsider ICC

March 18, 2015
Now is the time to take a step back from the ICC and create a strong general education program with fewer hoops for students to jump through.

Q&A: IC President Tom Rochon discusses plans for the college

By Jack Curran, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2015
Editor-in-Chief Jack Curran spoke with Ithaca College President Tom Rochon about the "blue sky" reimagining, which was announced at the president's March 5 all-college meeting.
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