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The Ithaca College SLT gave updates regarding the college’s enrollment, finances and goals for the 2021–22 academic year at the State of the College gathering Oct. 5. 

The college’s LBGT center, which works to advance the growth and success of LGBTQ+ students, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

The Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed the search for the next president of the college and the college’s response to COVID-19 during Sept. 14 meeting.

Ithaca College Alumni Against Austerity announced that it is gathering complaints against the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees.

Some members of the Ithaca College community have expressed disappointment in President Shirley M. Collado’s last year as president following the announcement that she is leaving the college.

Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado is stepping down from her position and will leave the college Jan. 10, 2022.

The Ithaca College Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ENVS) is voicing its opposition to the draft “Shape of the College” document.

The petition asks for increased shared governance, an extended timeline and increased financial transparency throughout the Academic Program Prioritization (APP) process.

The Board of Trustees provided feedback on the Academic Program Prioritization process and discussed the college’s financial health and enrollment strategy at its February meeting.

Ithaca College will not increase its tuition, room and board for the 2021–22 academic year. The total cost of attendance will be $62,454.

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees approved the revised fiscal budget for the 2020–21 year, which includes a projected $13 million deficit. 

The Board of Trustees approved the 2020–21 budget, a decrease from the 2019–20 budget, after delaying approval due to the COVID-19 pandemic.