SGC discusses IC Rise Up’s protests with President Cornish
The SGC held a meeting with President La Jerne Cornish to discuss IC Rise Up’s written statements of protest against racism on campus.
The SGC held a meeting with President La Jerne Cornish to discuss IC Rise Up’s written statements of protest against racism on campus.
President La Jerne Cornish announced General Counsel Emily Rockett will be the new Secretary to the Board of Trustees Feb. 28.
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.
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.
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.
SGC discussed its constituents’ concerns and questions March 7, regarding changes at the college like curriculum revision and the mask mandate.
At a March 6 reception, La Jerne Cornish was congratulated as Ithaca College’s 10th president after a long search process.
La Jerne Cornish, former Ithaca College interim president, has been named the 10th president of Ithaca College.
In between classes Feb. 28 the campus community engaged in an open dialogue about antisemitism in response to symbols of hate found on campus.
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.
News Editor Caitlin Holtzman spoke with Interim President La Jerne Cornish about student concerns and her goals regarding the return to campus.