Please see below for updates and announcements from the Office of Human Resources.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Starting September 1, your IC ID will no longer get you on the bus. To access the bus for free, you will need to install the TFare Mobile App and set up your IC wallet. The app is simple to set up and easy to use. It is important to note, however, that just as previous riders who forgot to bring their ID were expected to pay the full bus fare, those who attempt to ride without the app, and/or those who have forgotten their phone will need to pay the required $1.50 per trip in order to ride the bus.
We appreciate that not every member of the IC community has access to a smartphone. We are currently working with TCAT on implementing their new SmartCard system which will allow access to the new IC Pass without a smartphone. Unfortunately, the SmartCard system is not yet operational so employees will need a smartphone to be able to take advantage of this new IC Pass option.
Whether you are taking the bus to and from downtown, making a visit to Taughannock Falls, or utilizing the newly restored late-night service on weekdays and Saturdays, TCAT and IC will get you there (and back) – at no cost to you! The TCAT bus system is a tremendous asset for this community, and we hope you take the opportunity to use this resource to your advantage while at Ithaca College.
Additional information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the ID Office website. The TCAT site also has several FAQs to answer many of the questions you may have, as well as several tips and reference points that will make your use of the system more seamless. If you have any questions or need help with planning your trip, please contact TCAT at (607) 277-7433 or email TCAT at tcat@tcatmail.com. TCAT also encourages you to download Google Transit trip-planning or real-time information apps. For more information, see TCAT’s app page.
Campus Climate Follow-Up Sessions
We are excited to announce more opportunities to engage with Campus Climate Committee members. The Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Co-Directors will be hosting additional Follow-up sessions on the dates listed below:
- Student Session: September 3, 12:10 to 1:00 pm in the Ithaca Falls Room, Campus Center
- Remote Staff Session: September 4, 2:00 to 3:00 pm via Zoom
- Staff Session: September 5, 12:10 to 1:00 pm in the Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Lounge, Job Hall 219
- Faculty Session: September 5, 12:10 to 1:00 pm in the Ithaca Falls Room, Campus Center
The purpose of these sessions is to serve as a platform for discussion, as we look to leverage the data from the survey results to further strengthen areas where we are succeeding and address areas where we are experiencing challenges as a college community. The participation and feedback from the members of our campus community are critical in helping to inform and guide the priorities and decisions for the next stage of this work. These sessions will be structured to allow space where all three of our core constituencies – students, faculty, and staff – will have an opportunity to engage and share their perspectives.
If you are unable to join us at one of these upcoming sessions, but would still like to engage with us, please contact campusclimate@ithaca.edu.
Ithaca College Joins the Tuition Exchange
For those of you who missed last week’s Intercom article, we are excited to announce that Ithaca College has joined the Tuition Exchange. The Tuition Exchange is a reciprocal scholarship opportunity with over 700 Tuition Exchange schools and is available to dependents of employees who meet Ithaca College’s educational benefits eligibility criteria.
The value of a Tuition Exchange scholarship ranges from the Tuition Exchange set rate of $43,000 for academic year 2025-26 (this rate changes annually), up to the full cost of tuition at the Tuition Exchange member school. Each Tuition Exchange member school determines its policies and procedures for eligibility and scholarship requirements. Scholarships are not guaranteed (i.e., not all students that apply for a tuition exchange scholarship will be awarded one) and may be offset by federal grants, state grants, institutional scholarships/grants, or outside scholarships the student is awarded at the Tuition Exchange member school. Details about the scholarship awarding process can be found here: https://www.tuitionexchange.org/vnews/display.v/ART/529f935a8e4ff.
To find out more about the Tuition Exchange scholarship and to review a list of Tuition Exchange schools, visit the Tuition Exchange website at www.tuitionexchange.org.
Invest in Your Growth with Staff Development Funds
Take advantage of professional development opportunities supported by Ithaca College! The Staff Development Fund may be used towards fees for job-related conferences, training sessions, and certifications. Eligible full-time, benefits-eligible staff members may apply with supervisor approval. To apply, complete the Request for Staff Development Funding Form at least 60 days before your event. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and contribute to Ithaca College’s mission! Apply today and start growing your career!
Unlock Your Potential with LinkedIn Learning
Ready to take your skills to the next level? As part of our commitment to your growth, all employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning. With thousands of courses available, you can learn at your own pace, explore new topics, and stay ahead in your career.
Don’t have a LinkedIn account yet? It’s easy to create one for free. Once you’ve set it up, link your account to LinkedIn Learning and start exploring the endless opportunities to enhance your skills. Take the first step today! Follow this link for instructions on how to connect your LinkedIn account to LinkedIn Learning. Let’s grow together!
Human Resources Help Desk Updates
The following HR service request forms are now available in the HR Help Desk:
We’ve also made enhancements to the following Knowledge Base articles:
Please reach out to the HR Help Desk with any questions about these service request forms or Knowledge Base articles.
Staff Council Corner
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Our next monthly meeting is September 12th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm in Job 312 and on Zoom. Please email staffcouncil@ithaca.edu if you need the Zoom link for the meeting. All staff are welcome.
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Our guests include members from the Office of Information Technology and Analytics who will be talking about the new Zoom AI (Artificial Intelligence) Companion features. Details about those features can be found in the Intercom article.
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Watch Intercom and the Staff Council Engage Page for more details.
Staff who have announcements and/or issues they’d like to raise are encouraged to contact their Staff Council member or to fill out the Request for Staff Council Action on the Staff Council web site: www.ithaca.edu/staffcouncil or email staffcouncil@ithaca.edu.
IC Warm Welcome
Samantha Abbott (Theatre Production and Management)
Lindsey Abdulky (Physical Therapy)
Ibrahim Alazza (Art, Art History, Architecture)
Adara Alston (Theatre Production and Management)
Joel Anderson (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Michael Azios (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology)
Jeffrey Bass (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Cynthia Becker (Biology)
Kenneth Bennett (Dining Towers Marketplace)
Jason Brewers (Dining Services)
Danyé Brown (Theatre and Dance Performance)
Karen Brown (Physician Assistant Program)
Arthur Carichner (Music Education)
Eugenia Siegel Conte (Music Theory, History Composition)
Robert Corna (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Maya Cunningham (Music Theory, History Composition)
Evan Davis (Sport Management)
Bill Dockstader (Dining Utility)
Seth Dornisch (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology)
Emme Edmunds (Health Sciences and Public Health)
Christine Elfman (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Tamer Elshourbagy (Finance and International Business)
Teagan Faran (Music Performance)
Bryan Ferlez (Chemistry)
Becca Figueroa (Dining Hall Student Center)
Rhys Finch (Communications)
Olivia Gacka (Music Performance)
Donte Garcia (Intercollegiate Athletics)
Mary-Lou Genaway (Department of Education)
Yazgi Genc (Economics)
Robert Gibson (Dining Services)
Anu Goel Ghai (Accounting and Business Law)
Venkata S Govindarajan (Computer Science)
Samuel Grattan (Exercise Science and Athletic Training)
Sarah Gregory (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology)
Harley Grossman (Philosophy and Religion)
Tahlia Hanna-Martinez (ICare and Student Support)
Charles Harriger III (Dining Utility)
Melody Harter (Office for Student Engagement)
Shenelle Harvey (Dining CHS Cafe)
Traci Hercher (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Valeria Herrera (Art, Art History, Architecture)
Kai Hollenbeck (Dining Services)
Fred Horowitz (Dining Student Center Food Court)
Colin Howell (Physical Therapy)
Amy Huang (Center for Career Exploration and Development)
Mickey Huff (Journalism)
Robert Hummel (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Leslie Imse (Music Education)
Maurice James (Dining Towers Marketplace)
Kayla Katsman (Health Promotion)
Rebecca Kern-Stone (Strategic Communication)
Ben Landis (Intercollegiate Athletics)
Rintha Lay (Dining Terraces)
Jacob Lentz (Intercollegiate Athletics)
Elizabeth Livesay (Theatre Production and Management)
Zachary Long (Dining Hall Student Center)
Paul Martin (Management)
Joshua Mason (Student Accessibility Services)
Tara Masters (Intercollegiate Athletics)
Shane McCandless (Music Performance)
Kate Mierzwa (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology)
Nicola Miller (Economics)
Olive Mitra (Center for Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity)
Laura Morse (Biology)
Matthew Murchison (Music Performance)
Chad Nihranz (Biology)
Emily Pellicano (Art, Art History, Architecture)
Brett Powell (Strategic Communication)
Bryan Powell (Music Education)
Shaggy Reno (Dining Utility)
Francis Reynolds (Dining Utility)
Melissa Rooklidge (Music Performance)
David Ross (Dining Utility)
Cassedy Santos (Facilities Maintenance Structural)
Anne Schneider (Physical Therapy)
Gregg Seiz (Intercollegiate Athletics)
Ryan Sigurdson (Theatre and Dance Performance)
Jeremy Sincerbeaux (Dining Terraces)
Deb Sivigny (Theatre Production and Management)
Ryan Somelofske (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Erica Soto (Journalism)
Katherine Spencer (Physical Therapy)
Brittany Thierman (Marketing)
Lydia Tuan (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Andrew Vielkind (Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
Irena Vincent (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology)
Erin Wallace (Department of Education)
Emily Walsh (Art, Art History, Architecture)
Lisa Washburn (Dining Utility)
Leeanne White (Dining Utility)
Stargell Williams (Intercollegiate Athletics)
Lisa Williamson (Music Performance)
Leanna Yatcilla (Art, Art History, Architecture)
Benjamin Zemel (Psychology)
Contact the Office of Human Resources
Request HR Help | humanresources@ithaca.edu | (607) 274-8000
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