SGC discusses scheduling grid with faculty representatives
For its last meeting of the semester, the SGC spoke with faculty members Ellen Staurowsky and Thomas Pfaff about the college’s scheduling grid.
For its last meeting of the semester, the SGC spoke with faculty members Ellen Staurowsky and Thomas Pfaff about the college’s scheduling grid.
Thomas Pfaff, professor in the Department of Mathematics, wrote an article for Inside Higher Ed titled, “The Need for Slower Administrators.”
Alicia Swords, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, will replace Pfaff beginning in the spring semester.
While many staff said they enjoy working at the college, problems persist with morale, communication and a fear of speaking out.
The college cannot let the Honors Program dwindle, as it would be yet another administrative failure during President Tom Rochon’s tenure at the college.
The Ithaca College Office of Civic Engagement is currently “on hold” pending the selection of a new executive director.
A month into President Tom Rochon’s final year in office, faculty members are expressing concerns that the administration has failed to adequately address grievances voiced during in Fall 2015.
Ithaca College’s senior leadership has seen a significant number of administrative departures, leaving the college with uncertainty about what will be accomplished throughout the remainder of his tenure.
Two Ithaca College administrators have announced they will be stepping down from their positions, claiming a lack of administrative support from the college.
Professors at Ithaca College are paid less than their counterparts at similar four-year private colleges in New York state. Despite this data, some faculty and administrators believe it is not fair to compare these other institutions in New York state to the college.
Many Ithaca College honors students are having difficulty completing the honors program since it underwent structural changes in Fall 2013. Students say the new requirements are too complicated, numerous and restrictive.
Ithaca College President Tom Rochon spoke at a special all-college meeting March 5 regarding the college’s economic and structural future.