The board of trustees is the governing body and chartered legal entity for Ithaca College. The board is primarily responsible for the articulation of general educational policies and academic goals, as well as ensuring the financial means to meet the current and future educational mission of the institution. The board retains final institutional authority to grant all degrees awarded by the college, upon the recommendation of the faculty and president. While maintaining a general overview, the board entrusts the president with the authority and responsibility for the college's educational and managerial affairs.
Dedicated to Ithaca College
Representing the highest level of service to the college, the board of trustees comprises over two dozen dedicated alumni, parents, and friends who meet formally as a group three times per year, with regular communication between meetings.
Committees
Learn about the various standing committees trustee members serve on during their terms.
Presidential Compensation
Read about the practices and process the board uses to set compensation for IC's president.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Winter 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 through Friday, February 7, 2025
Location: Ithaca, NY
Spring 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025 through Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Ithaca, NY
Featured News
News and Updates from the October 2024 Ithaca College Board of Trustees Meeting
A message from Board of Trustees Chair John Neeson ’84 and President La Jerne Terry Cornish
News and Updates from the May 2024 Ithaca College Board of Trustees Meetings
A message from Board of Trustees Chair David H. Lissy '87 and President La Jerne Terry Cornish
Board of Trustees Elects Five New Members
Outgoing chair David H. Lissy ’87 named chair emeritus.
Contact Us
If you would like to contact a trustee directly, please send an email to trustees@ithaca.edu with the name of that trustee in the subject line. Your message will be shared directly.
You may also contact a member of the Board Office staff with any questions.
Emily Rockett, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Phone: (607) 274-3883 • E-mail: erockett@ithaca.edu
Lynn Hyde, Executive Assistant to the Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Phone: (607) 274-3378 • E-mail: lhyde@ithaca.edu
Board of Trustees Office
318 Peggy Ryan Williams Center • Ithaca College • Ithaca, NY 14850