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Sean Eversley Bradwell has been hired for the newly created position of Director of Programs and Outreach within the Division of Educational Affairs at Ithaca College.

Sean Eversley Bradwell named Director of Programs and Outreach

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • July 19, 2016
Sean Eversley Bradwell, former assistant professor in the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, has been hired for the newly created position of Director of Programs and Outreach within the Division of Educational Affairs at Ithaca College.
Roger Richardson, the current interim chief diversity officer, said he agrees with the decision to delay the search for the new Chief Diversity Officer.

Ithaca College on track to meet diversity training deadlines

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • May 9, 2016
“I do feel they’re important,” Earle said. “I think it’s a good first step. In some ways, the problems we had, like the staff had, are some of the same problems that I think we’re going to have with diversity and inclusion.”
Junior Tate Johnson addressed the crowd of an anti-racism rally held Dec. 11 at Free Speech Rock at Ithaca College, during which attendees voiced their criticisms of President Tom Rochon. Rochon was called upon to speak at the event.

Success with addressing campus racial issues varies nationwide

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • April 27, 2016
During the Fall 2015 semester, colleges and universities across the country were rocked by student protests addressing racial tensions on campuses. Ithaca College was also affected by these issues, and it is among many other institutions that are now trying to heal their communities while also facing losses in enrollment and retention.
Kevin Williams, the third candidate for the open position of vice president for enrollment management, presents on his visions for enrollment management at Ithaca College during an open forum held April 25.

Third candidate for VP for enrollment visits Ithaca College

By Meredith Husar, Staff Writer • April 27, 2016
The third candidate for the open position of vice president for enrollment management presented on his experiences working in higher education and the visions he has for enrollment management at Ithaca College during an open forum held April 25.
Editorial: Chief diversity officer position is questionable

Editorial: Chief diversity officer position is questionable

April 20, 2016
The college already has a role that fulfills this job description: the associate provost for diversity, inclusion and engagement.
Roger Richardson, associate vice provost for diversity, inclusion and engagement, was hired in November 2015 to serve as the interim chief diversity officer. President Tom Rochon said he is reconsidering the position.

Ithaca College reconsiders chief diversity officer position

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • April 20, 2016
President Tom Rochon said he is considering other options for the position — to have one position or transform it into a council. He said he is relying on the Council of Diversity and Inclusion to make a recommendation on how he should proceed.
From left, Leslie Reid, manager of student accessibility services; Jeane Copenhaver-Johnson, interim associate dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences; and Fae Dremock, assistant professor of environmental studies and science, discuss the experiences of first-generation college students at the First-Generation Faculty and Student Discussion Panel March 31.

Ithaca College panel focuses on first-generation college students

By Annie Estes, Staff Writer • April 2, 2016
Many first-generation college students deal with roadblocks during their college career, but their struggles are often overlooked, according to panelists who discussed their experiences at the First-Generation Faculty and Student Discussion Panel at noon March 31.
This announcement follows the committees decision to close the search in December to ensure the confidentiality of the candidates.

President Rochon creates goals for remainder of his presidency

By Sophia Tulp, Assistant News Editor • March 23, 2016
The Ithaca College leadership has narrowed its areas of focus for the last 17 months of President Tom Rochon’s tenure. The college will focus on enhancing academics, strengthening engagement and growing the financial health of the college, while also continuing work on shared governance and diversity and inclusion.
Roger Richardson, associate provost for diversity, inclusion and engagement, was announced by President Tom Rochon on Nov. 10 as the interim chief diversity officer. According to a recent announcement, it is unclear whether a permanent person will be hired for the position.

Ithaca College clarifies progress and holdups on diversity plan

By Elena Piech and Faith Meckley • March 23, 2016
In a recent announcement, the college laid out parts of the diversity action plan that are on track — such as developing a Fall 2016 campus-climate survey — and parts of the plan that are falling behind — such as developing a community review board for the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.
Derald Wing Sue, professor of psychology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University, presented on the topic of microaggressions and their occurrence in higher education to 200 audience members at Ithaca Colleges Engaging Communities Luncheon March 8.

Annual Ithaca College speaker discusses microaggressions

By Annie Estes, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2016
Derald Wing Sue presented on the topic of microaggressions and their occurrence in higher education as the keynote speaker at the college’s seventh annual Engaging Communities Luncheon March 8.
Roger Richardson will no longer hold the interim chief diversity officer position at the college and will continue in his role as associate provost of diversity, inclusion and engagement.

Ithaca College likely to miss diversity action plan deadlines

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016
In Fall 2015, Ithaca College set a timeline for addressing issues regarding diversity and campus climate. Although the plan covers a timeline of roughly 2 1/2 years, Roger Richardson, associate provost of diversity, inclusion and engagement and interim chief diversity officer, said it is not realistic for all deadlines to be made.

Editorial: College should pay mind to original action plan

March 2, 2016
It would appear that making the plan was a tactical move to save face.
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