A Sustainable Financial Model and Campus Master Plan
Increased philanthropy and engagement, i.e. Giving Day which raised more than $2.2.million; For FY22, total giving saw a 19% increase over FY21 at $7.7 million including almost $1.3 million in unrestricted funds.
Developed cross-sector partnerships, such as the collaboration with Cayuga Health System, to provide student health services
Advanced the campus master plan to improve space utilization that will enhance the student experience and promote teaching and learning, including capital investment in renovation of Dillingham Plaza and main campus entry.
Launched the Teaching Resource Allocation Committee (TRAC) to advise the Provost on continuing faculty line allocations
Enrollment, Retention, and Student Engagement
Implemented multiple components of the new pricing and value strategy, now called The Ithaca Commitment, including elimination of the CSS Profile, a revamped financial aid package and adoption of a four-year financial forecast with direct cost cap for new students, and individual virtual financial aid counseling appointments.
Built and implemented a new, comprehensive, and integrated yield campaign resulting in an increase in yield of three points, meeting new student enrollment goals for Fall 2022
Created and launched the new Center for Student Success and Retention which will bring synergy, efficiency, and effectiveness to student retention efforts across campus.
Created a lower-cost on-campus housing and dining option to provide a high value, affordable alternative while retaining seniors and graduate students in campus housing
Initiated a second instance of the Slate constituent relationship management (CRM) tool to strengthen support of and engagement with current students.
COVID & Public Health Management
Continued public health management and emergency preparedness efforts resulted in successful in-person semesters in both Fall 2021 and Spring 2022
Implemented changes to face covering policy consistent with Tompkins County Health Department’s guidance
As of May 4, students, faculty, and staff accessing campus were no longer be required to complete the daily screening form, and students were no longer required to display their health badge to access areas across campus.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives
President’s Office established support for LGBTQ Fellowship
Multiple SACL departments are directly devoted to DEIB work, including the Center for IDEAS, LGBTQ Center, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, MLK Scholars Program and First Gen Center, and Student Equity and Belonging
Office of Student Engagement representative events included: Social Action Leadership Retreat, Women Leaders Series, Leading in a Diverse World, and a Student Leadership Institute certificate in “Leading in a Diverse World”
Sexual Violence Prevention Committee events calendar 2022 included:
Understanding Your Identity (IC Responsibility)
Bystander training
Self Care & Supporting Survivor
Active engagement with alumni group ICUnity and AABD D&I committee
Fundraising for several different funds and scholarships that support African American, Latino, Asian, American, or Native American (ALANA) students
Continued our partnership with the United World Colleges in order to recruit more diverse international students.
Created the position of Director of Faculty Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Provost’s Office, to coordinate, support, and lead faculty DEIB work across campus.
A Caring Campus Community
Summer Restorative Fridays
Support for community in the wake of local, regional and national tragedies
Bonuses for essential staff who were required to report to work on campus during the pandemic
Changed eligibility requirement for tuition remission benefit to only one year of service
Offering enrollment into the Sanvello Health and Wellness App for all campus community members
Creation of the Wellness Leadership Council charged with coordinating and centralizing information about Health and Wellness Resources available for the campus community.
Leveraging Innovations in our Teaching, Learning, and Work Environments
Established Educational Technologies Advisory Committee, a multi-constituency committee sponsored by the CIO and the Provost, to articulate and advance faculty priorities as they relate to teaching, learning, and research as it applies to the use of educational technologies applications.
The Center for Faculty Excellence, drawing on expertise and materials learned and gathered during the pandemic, has built a growing virtual hub of resources on pedagogical and technological innovations and solutions to support teaching.
Developed and delivered certificate program in Opera Direction, leveraging both remote teaching expertise and the attraction of Ithaca in summer to deliver hybrid program in niche market.
Continuing to develop our first fully online masters program, with goal to implement in fall 2024.
Student information system upgrade was completed in February. Benefits include an intuitive, modern, and more user-friendly experience, whether students are accessing applications via mobile or traditional device.
Implemented the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), a robust, student centered, LMS with mobile app to meet the needs of all students and to deliver a consistent learning experience
Announced the formation of the new School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, which will bring together two of IC’s most renowned programs, allowing for more cross-disciplinary education and exposure and better preparing students for real-world multidisciplinary artistic careers in the 21st century.
