Plans to close Towers Lounge create concerns among students

By Sabrina Knight and Noreyana Fernando, News Editors • November 7, 2013

More than 60 Ithaca College students gathered at the Towers Concourse Lounge for the weekly Open Mic Night on Nov. 6, a day after the administration announced a decision to close down the lounge to accommodate offices beginning in the 2014–15 academic year.

Part Three: College sets diversity goals

By Elma Gonzalez, Special Projects Manager • October 30, 2013

With the implementation of Ithaca College’s strategic vision, IC 20/20, well under way, several departments are organizing initiatives to tackle the vision’s 11 Diversity Strategic Plan Goals.

Part Two: ALANA students want more support

By Elma Gonzalez, Special Projects Manager • October 24, 2013

When senior Cedrick-Michael Simmons, president of the Student Government Association, was a freshman, he almost transferred from Ithaca College. Coming from a predominantly white high school, Simmons expected...

Faculty Council discusses intellectual property policy

By Jack Curran, Online News Editor • October 2, 2013

The Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed the possible implementation of an updated Intellectual Property Policy at its monthly meeting on Oct. 1 in the Athletics and Events Center VIP Room.

College increases international students

By Kayla Dwyer, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2013

As the Office of Admission finalized its enrollment numbers for 2013 on Tuesday, it revealed a two-fold increase in international student enrollment since 2009

Freshman enrollment surpasses estimates

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor • August 30, 2013

Ithaca College has enrolled about 200 more students in the Class of 2017 than it originally projected in May, causing residence halls to exceed their capacities and some departments at the college to accommodate more students than anticipated.

Core curriculum debuts themes for freshmen

By Michael Tkaczevski and Noreyana Fernando • August 30, 2013

Beginning this year, incoming first-year and transfer students will fulfill general education requirements based on “themes” they choose while registering for their first semester’s courses.

Ithaca College welcomes class of 2017 at this year’s Convocation

By Jack Curran, Online News Editor • August 27, 2013

The class of 2017 officially began their time at Ithaca College on Monday with the 2013 Convocation. Faculty, alumni and students gathered in the Glazer Arena to welcome the incoming students.

Colleges consider accepting massive open online course credits

By Nicole Ogrysko, Senior Writer • April 25, 2013

As the price of four-year public and private universities increases nationwide, online education companies are offering up massive open online courses, MOOCs, as a way to bring higher education to students who cannot afford the traditional campus experience.

Faculty discuss shared governance at meeting

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2013

Ithaca College's Faculty Council discussed shared governance at its meeting Tuesday in the VIP Room of the A&E Center.

Rochon discusses student concerns with SGA

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2013

President Tom Rochon responds to student concerns during an SGA meeting Monday. Rochon also spoke about the IC 20/20 plan and the importance of the first year experience.

Part three: China offers business opportunities

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • March 28, 2013

As Ithaca College looks to China, faculty have designed study abroad programs to prepare students for possible careers in the nation with the fastest growing economy in the world.