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Susan Bassett ’79, Ithaca College’s director of athletics, was the first president of Women Leaders in Sports and has held leadership roles in collegiate athletics for over four decades.

Building a legacy: The role of women leaders in NCAA growth

By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
As of the 2024–25 academic year, there are 425 colleges and universities that fall under the NCAA’s Division III for athletics. Among those schools, 147 have female directors of athletics, which represents the highest ratio across every division in the NCAA.
Dr. Ellen J. Staurowsky is a sports media professor at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications. Staurowsky has dedicated much of her career to leveling the playing field for women in sports.

Q&A: Sports media professor contributes to Olympics gender equality publication

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
Ellen J Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Sports Media at Ithaca College is helping to change the sporting landscape worldwide through her advocacy work in Title IX, pay equity in sports and representation of women in sports media.
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is a confidential resource for students to discuss their concerns or report sexual assault. Two CAPS counselors, who have experience working with sexual assault survivors, serve as Title IX liaisons.

Community expresses concern about Title IX lawsuit against former associate dean, IC

By Kai Lincke, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024
As Ithaca College students returned to campus in January for the start of Spring 2024, many learned of a sexual abuse, harassment and Title IX lawsuit filed by a student against the college and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.
From left, Belisa González, professor and dean of Faculty Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and outgoing director of the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity; Diana Dimitrova, director of International Student and Scholar Services; Elyse Nepa, assistant director for the Clery Act and Prevention Education in the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management; and Erienne Roberts, deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator, were presented with Women of Distinction awards.

Women’s Leaders Series recognizes four Women of Distinction

By Vivian Rose, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
On March 31, the Ithaca College Women’s Mentoring Network honored four women leaders during the 2023 Women of Distinction Award ceremony.
Ellen Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, has hosted three web panels of speakers on topics related to Title IX in sports.

Professor educates community on Title IX in sports

By Hannah Fichter, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
As this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation, the Women’s Sports Foundation continues to celebrate its efforts toward achieving gender equity in all sports.
Editorial: Campus climate surveys are essential for a change

Editorial: Campus climate surveys are essential for a change

By The Ithacan • March 22, 2023
So, even though it is up to each college to make a change, the problem must be viewed as a national matter.
Junior Jadena Wiliams discusses Title IX’s sexual assault stigma overshadowing its goals. She gives background on Title IX’s creation and thinks that colleges should create awareness about its original goal.

Commentary: The original goal of Title IX is shadowed under stigmas

By Jadena Williams • March 7, 2023
Today, Title IX has grown to incorporate more than providing women equal access to academic and extracurricular activities and opportunities.
The Feb. 7 Faculty Council meeting discussed including trust issues between Ithaca College faculty and administration, shared governance responsibilities and a controversial Title IX report.

Faculty Council discusses long-standing issues and Title IX report

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
The Feb. 7 Faculty Council meeting discussed including trust issues between Ithaca College faculty and administration, shared governance responsibilities and a controversial Title IX report.
Editorial: Regulations are essential to prevent crimes at frats

Editorial: Regulations are essential to prevent crimes at frats

By The Ithacan, The Ithacan • December 7, 2022
Fraternities have become so powerful over time that they are hardly held accountable for the crimes they commit.
Senior Lily Hosken tells her own story of sexual abuse and dealing with the Title IX office. She says her experience is not unique and needs to be addressed within the campus community.

Commentary: Rape culture remains prominent at Ithaca College

By Lily Hosken, Lily Hosken • November 30, 2022
I would like to warn you that reading this article will most likely make you uncomfortable.
As the Supreme Court re-evaluates Affirmative Action, Ithaca College grapples with the debate surrounding race-based opportunities in its own community.

College grapples with debate around race-based opportunities

By Prakriti Panwar, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022
As the Supreme Court re-evaluates Affirmative Action, Ithaca College grapples with the debate surrounding race-based opportunities in its own community.
2021 crime statistics call attention to violence prevention

2021 crime statistics call attention to violence prevention

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • October 5, 2022
At Ithaca College in 2021, there were increased reports of domestic violence, stalking, aggravated assault and fondling, according to the 2022 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
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