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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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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.
From left, Kate Barry, partner with Isaacson, Miller, and Karen McPhedran, senior associate of Isaacson, Miller, spoke at an open forum Oct. 20 about the ongoing presidential search.

Presidential search committee announces creation of prospectus

By Caitlin Holtzman, News Editor • November 17, 2021
David Fleisher ’91, chair of the Presidential Search Committee, announced the creation of the presidential search prospectus in a message Nov. 11.
At around 10:30 p.m. the night of Monday, Feb. 21, an Ithaca College student was struck twice by airsoft pellets.

Students must be vaccinated to return to campus for Fall 2021

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor • April 7, 2021
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado announced in an email to the campus community April 7 that students will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to return to campus for Fall 2021.
The APPIC released the draft “Shape of the College” document Jan. 13, which recommended the elimination of 116 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions and 26 major, department and program eliminations.

IC announces search committee for vice president for finance

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • January 29, 2021
Ithaca College announced the members of the search committee for a new vice president for finance and administration. 
Bill Guerrero, vice president for finance and administration, is leaving the college to take the role of vice president for finance and administration at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Vice president for finance and administration to leave IC

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • January 5, 2021
Bill Guerrero, vice president for finance and administration, is leaving IC for a role at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
In a Dec. 14 email to the college community, Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado called the behavior unacceptable and referred to it as an act of vandalism. She said that it was disrespectful to do this on the same day as the December Graduation Celebration. 

Collado condemns display protesting faculty and staff cuts

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • December 14, 2020
President Shirley M. Collado condemned a display of signs and markings calling for financial transparency amid faculty, staff and program cuts.
Hundreds of admitted and returning students have decided not to attend the college for Fall 2020. Enrollment at the college has decreased from 6,266 students in Fall 2019 to 5,354 students in Fall 2020.

Fall 2020 enrollment drops as hundreds take leaves and defer

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor • October 1, 2020
Hundreds of admitted and returning students have decided not to attend the college for Fall 2020. Enrollment at the college decreased by 14.55%.
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado speaks at the All-College Gathering on Sept. 22. At the gathering, she spoke about decreased enrollment and impending college-wide cuts.

Collado discusses finances and enrollment at All-College Gathering

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • September 25, 2020
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado spoke about decreases in enrollment and collegewide cuts for Fall 2020 at the All-College Gathering on Sept. 22.
The Ithaca College Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life hosted a virtual All Student and Family Gathering to provide new and returning students with information for Fall 2022. 

Students respond to IC’s decision to hold Fall 2020 classes remotely

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • September 10, 2020
Over the past few months, the spread of COVID-19 forced educational institutions to change their reopening plans for Fall 2020, and IC was no exception.
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado speaks at the All-College Gathering on Jan. 28. At the gathering, Collado spoke about the college community’s concerns about the campus climate regarding diversity and inclusion and upcoming economic and structural changes.

IC provides updates on campus life for 2020–21 academic year

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • July 25, 2020
The Return to Campus Task Force provided information about campus life during the 2020–21 academic year at the All-Student Gathering July 23. 
The Class of 2021 Commencement ceremony will occur May 23 for undergraduates and at 4 p.m. May 21 for graduate students. Both ceremonies will take place in the Glazer Arena at the Athletics and Events Center.

Class of 2020 reacts to Commencement ceremony cancellation

By Skylar Eagle, Senior Writer • June 30, 2020
President Shirley M. Collado made the announcement June 8 that the in-person 125th Commencement ceremony had been canceled.
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.

IC Board of Trustees approves 2020–21 fiscal budget

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • June 27, 2020
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. 
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