
Community
To create a connection between alumni on campus, and share our strong, positive belief that Ithaca College is an excellent place to learn, to work, and to teach; to acknowledge our pride in our Ithaca College education, and the professional positions through which we continue to contribute to its growth; and to use our common bond as alumni to forge communication between diverse departments, staff, and faculty.
Service
To serve the College and its students as a readily available resource of communicators, artists, craftspersons, counselors, scholars, and College historians; to contribute to the academic mission by offering our individual skills, both professional and personal, in creative ways; to provide meaningful support at student and alumni functions; and to offer guidance as students move from college to the professional arena.
Social
To provide opportunities to gather in a social atmosphere, sharing ideas, challenges, and hopes in an informal setting that softens the boundaries of our individual professional roles; to provide an alumni presence on the Ithaca College campus.
Some Ithaca College graduates liked it here so much they decided to stay.
Over 175 alumni are currently employed by the College. They can be found in diverse roles in a variety of departments across campus. They share the unique experience of Ithaca College, not only as employees, but as past students and current alumni.
In 1998 a number of these alumni gathered to discuss whether they might be able to contribute to the spirit of community at Ithaca College. The response was enthusiastic, and Ithaca College Community Alumni (ICCA) was formed.
Since then ICCA's members have invested a lot of time and energy in campus events. They've assisted with Network Nights, all-campus career fairs, the Convocation picnic, the Celebration of Service, and other special events. One of their annual traditions is welcoming graduating seniors at Commencement to the alumni community.
To find out more about ICCA, contact Gretchen Van Valen, M.M. '93, director of alumni relations programs, at gvanvalen@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3846.