THE ITHACAN

Rochon addresses campus climate and status of his presidency

By Aidan Quigley and Kira Maddox • November 12, 2015

The Ithacan's Editor-in-Chief Kira Maddox and News Editor Aidan Quigley sit down with President Tom Rochon to discuss the protests and ongoing racial issues on campus.

Editorial: Support can be found in other campus movements

November 12, 2015

This movement, as it becomes nationalized, has fostered the collaboration among different institutions.

Updated: College announces chief diversity officer position

By Kyle Arnold, Staff Writer • November 11, 2015

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon announced the creation of a chief diversity officer position to provide leadership over “ongoing work to improve our campus' racial climate.”

Students at other schools show solidarity with Ithaca College

By Melanie De Lima, Staff Writer • November 11, 2015

Students at other colleges and universities are joining in solidarity with racial protests at the University of Missouri and Ithaca College.

Student shares his perspective for supporting Tom Rochon

November 11, 2015

Slideshow: IC students walk out to protest racism on campus

November 11, 2015

Student protesters demanded the resignation of Ithaca College President Tom Rochon and stated they refused to work with him on diversity initiatives during a protest Nov. 11 that drew over 1,000 members of the campus community to Free Speech Rock.

Over 1,000 Ithaca College students walk out to protest racism

By Aidan Quigley and Max Denning • November 11, 2015

Student protesters demanded the resignation of Ithaca College President Tom Rochon and stated they refused to work with him on diversity initiatives during a protest Nov. 11 that drew over 1,000 members of the campus community to Free Speech Rock.

Q&A: Provost discusses future plans and confidence in Rochon

By Aidan Quigley • November 11, 2015

"I think that these accomplishments demonstrate that we have a great president."

Open Letter: Official statement from POC at IC after walkout

By POC at IC • November 11, 2015

The removal of a College president is possible and the reason why this should be considered for IC is very clear.

Update: “Solidarity Walkout” continues on Ithaca College Academic Quad

November 11, 2015

POC at IC is holding a “Solidarity Walkout” today in response to ongoing racial tension at the college.

Board of Trustees makes statement about Rochon and campus climate

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • November 11, 2015

Tom Grape, chair of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees, said the Board of Trustees is actively partnering with Rochon to move the college forward.

College announces new chief diversity officer position

By Kyle Arnold, Staff Writer • November 11, 2015

Ithaca College announced the creation of a new position at the college, chief diversity officer, Nov. 10, focused on addressing student concern about racism and cultural bias.