Jerne Cornish News Today

After years of intense debate about affirmative action’s place in higher education, the Supreme Court overruled the use of such policies June 29. While Ithaca College does not have affirmative action policies, some students have expressed concern about the impact of the court’s decision.

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees held its spring meetings May 18–20 where members approved a $204.3 million operating expense budget for fiscal year 2023–24 and welcomed five new trustees. 

Faculty, staff and some students attended the All-College Gathering on Jan. 26. College leadership spent the noon hour speaking about student success and shared governance.

In 2020 — the same year that IC began the process of eliminating 116 faculty members — former President Shirley Collado’s reportable compensation jumped from $583,872 in 2019 to $723,985. 

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council spoke with President La Jerne Cornish at its Nov. 28 meeting about diversity, equity and inclusion.

This story was originally published by Clare Shanahan, Assistant News Editor at The Ithacan.

Editor-in-Chief Caitlin Holtzman and news editor Syd Pierre sat down with President La Jerne Cornish to discuss her goals as president and changes made in the college’s administration.

Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish and members of the President’s Cabinet gave updates to the campus community about enrollment, finances and student life at the State of the College gathering.

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The Presidential Inauguration ceremony of Ithaca College’s 10th President, La Jerne Cornish, will be held Oct. 1 along with multiple events and showcases.