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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Rakin “Rock” Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, explained what factors contribute to decreasing enrollment and what the plans to increase enrollment are. 

College administration discusses plans to address falling enrollment and increasing deficit

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • October 31, 2024
Ithaca College administrators presented their plans to address decreasing enrollment and an increasing budget deficit to the students, faculty and staff gathered at the State of the College meeting Oct. 22. Administrators also outlined how the college will transition from the current strategic plan to a new strategic plan that focuses on long-term stability.
Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish discussed the recent campus protests organized IC Rise Up with the Student Governance Council at its weekly meeting March 6.

SGC discusses IC Rise Up’s protests with President Cornish

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023
The SGC held a meeting with President La Jerne Cornish to discuss IC Rise Up’s written statements of protest against racism on campus.
IC President La Jerne Cornish updated the campus community on the search for vice president for enrollment and student success on June 12 via email and Intercom and said she would give more updates closer to the beginning of Fall 2023.

Emily Rockett appointed Secretary to the Board of Trustees

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • March 1, 2023
President La Jerne Cornish announced General Counsel Emily Rockett will be the new Secretary to the Board of Trustees Feb. 28.
Former president Collado received $172,796 payment before layoffs

Former president Collado received $172,796 payment before layoffs

By Elijah de Castro, Senior Writer • January 25, 2023
In 2020 — the same year that IC began the process of eliminating 116 faculty members — former President Shirley Collado’s reportable compensation jumped from $583,872 in 2019 to $723,985. 
Since junior Déontea Guy, former SGC president, resigned in November 2021, members of SGC have had to distribute the responsibilities of the president among themselves.

SGC president position to remain unfilled for Spring 2022

By Jadyn Davis, Staff Writer • March 23, 2022
SGC has decided to leave the position of president unfilled for Spring 2022 following junior Deontae Guy’s resignation from the position in November 2021. 
Melanie Stein, former dean for the School of Humanities and Sciences, has been named provost of Ithaca College.

Melanie Stein named provost of Ithaca College

By Alexis Manore, Editor in Chief • March 23, 2022
Melanie Stein, former dean for the School of Humanities and Sciences, has been named provost of Ithaca College.
Beginning of Cornish presidency elicits mixed reactions

Beginning of Cornish presidency elicits mixed reactions

By Alexis Manore • March 12, 2022
While many members of IC are happy to have a president who is familiar with the college some are raising concerns about transparency in the search.
From left, senior Carlos Abreu, vice president of academic affairs of the SGC, and Interim Provost Melanie Stein discuss initiatives at the March 7 meeting.

SGC expresses concern regarding changes at the college

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • March 10, 2022
SGC discussed its constituents’ concerns and questions March 7, regarding changes at the college like curriculum revision and the mask mandate.
From left, David Lissy '87, chair of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees; La Jerne Terry Cornish, Ithaca College President; and Jim Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees congratulate Cornish being appointed president.

IC welcomes La Jerne Cornish as the college’s 10th president

By Alexis Manore, Editor in Chief • March 8, 2022
At a March 6 reception, La Jerne Cornish was congratulated as Ithaca College's 10th president after a long search process.
La Jerne Cornish has been named the 10th president of Ithaca College.

La Jerne Cornish named 10th president of Ithaca College

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • March 7, 2022
La Jerne Cornish, former Ithaca College interim president, has been named the 10th president of Ithaca College.
IC Hillel, the Center for IDEAS and the college’s senior leadership collaborated to hold the “IC Day of Learning: Grappling with Antisemitism” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Feb. 28 in Emerson Suites.

Day of learning held in response to antisemitism on campus

By Caroline Grass, Staff Writer • March 2, 2022
In between classes Feb. 28 the campus community engaged in an open dialogue about antisemitism in response to symbols of hate found on campus.  
Lauren Goldberg, interim director of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and executive director of Hillel at Ithaca College, spoke at a vigil for Steven Rorick on Dec. 7 in Muller Chapel.

Vigil held for longtime dining hall employee

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021
Somber music was played in Muller Chapel on Dec. 7 as Steven Rorick’s loved ones and his Ithaca College family lit candles and celebrated his life.
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