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The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Board of Trustees discusses how to make IC sustainable

By Olivia Stanzl, Assistant News Editor • February 15, 2022
Members of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees discussed retention, the presidential search and Luvelle Brown at a Feb. 14 open meeting.
Freshman Jem Taylor-Minier gets groceries from Walmart during a time of rising food prices. College students have been hit hard by inflation, especially with student loans.

Inflation bites into the wallets of Ithaca College students

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 8, 2022
As inflation raises the cost of kitchen-table items like gas, food and rent, Ithaca College students have begun to feel its effects in their wallets. 
From left, Interim President La Jerne Cornish and Interim Provost Melanie Stein discuss the college's new School of Music, Theatre and Dance.

Announced merger raises tension between faculty and administration

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 3, 2022
On Jan. 25, Ithaca College announced the formation of a new school, called the School of Music Theatre and Dance.
After Shirley M. Collado, former president of Ithaca College, departed her position, the college has established a new scholarship that will aim to give tuition assistance to first-generation students in her name. 

New scholarship established in Shirley Collado’s name

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 2, 2022
Collado will be receiving the Latin honor President Emerita — a Latin honors distinction awarded when one leaves an institution that allows them to retain the title of their position.
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees elected Kirk Harbinger ’89 to a four-year term as alumni trustee at its recent meetings, according to an Intercom post. 

Kirk Harbinger elected to Ithaca College Board of Trustees

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • December 1, 2021
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees elected Kirk Harbinger ’89 to a four-year term as alumni trustee at its recent meetings, according to an Intercom post. 
From left, Dave Lissy ’87, Ithaca College Board of Trustees Chairman, and Vice Chairman James Nolan ’77 at an open forum February 15, 2019.

Ithaca College Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • October 27, 2021
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees approved an increase in tuition and room and board costs for the 2022–23 academic year at its October 2021 meeting.
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Ithaca College Board of Trustees hold virtual open meeting

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2021
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees hosted a virtual discussion Oct. 25 on Zoom with the campus community to discuss the presidential search and students' mental health.
Dan Breen, associate professor in the Department of English and president of the college’s AAUP chapter, said using a search firm can potentially be expensive and may not necessarily produce a better candidate. Using executive search firms to search for president or provost positions can cost public universities up to $100,000 and potentially more.  

IC AAUP chapter stresses transparency for presidential search

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • October 20, 2021
The Ithaca College chapter of the American Association of University Professors expresses the need for transparency in the current presidential search.
From left, Laurie Koehler, vice president for Marketing and Enrollment Strategy, interim president La Jerne Cornish, and David Weil, chief information officer of Information Technology, at the State of the College gathering Oct. 5.

SLT gives updates at the State of the College gathering

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • October 7, 2021
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. 
Luca Mauer, director of LGBT Education, Outreach and Services said that one of the most unique elements of LGBT Center at Ithaca College is the student engagement at the center.

Ithaca College LGBT center celebrates 20 years with new space

By Chloe Johnston, Opinion Editor • October 6, 2021
The college’s LBGT center, which works to advance the growth and success of LGBTQ+ students, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Ithaca College Faculty Council members expressed concern over a potential four-credit schedule grid.

Faculty Council discusses search for the next IC president

By Alyshia Korba, Staff Writer • September 15, 2021
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.
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Alumni create a portal for complaints against the APP

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 2, 2021
Ithaca College Alumni Against Austerity announced that it is gathering complaints against the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees.
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