Newsreel

A periodic compilation of references to Ithaca College in the media.

The U. S. Commission on Civil Rights this month urged non-Indian schools that use Native American names and mascots for sports teams to end the practice. Proponents of schools dropping the use of American Indian images and names said such statements offer important opportunities for education and awareness on Native American issues in general. "It’s to the betterment of everyone if we can get past the mascot issue and start talking about the real issues that circle around the stereotypical representation of American Indians," said Ellen J. Staurowsky, an associate professor of sports sociology [sic] at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y.

--- Education Week, April 25, 2001

The number of older inmates in state correctional facilities is expected to triple by 2001, thanks to longer sentences, an aging population, and a drop in inmates receiving parole. "Older inmates pose unique problems to prisons, such as increased need for geriatric care, special diets, around-the-clock nursing, and restructuring of institutional activities," said Elaine Leeder, professor of sociology at Ithaca College. In Montana, the state is trying out a program that encourages interactions between different generations, improves care for the elderly, and reduces the cost for additional staff workers. Jonathan Laskowitz, an associate professor of sociology at Ithaca College who specializes in criminal justice issues, said such a program would also benefit the younger inmates by helping them take pride in their work and by encouraging them to build caring relationships with others.

--- Elmira Star Gazette, May 13, 2001

Evidence from a Holocaust expert who says accused Nazi war criminal Konrads Kalejs played no part in the massacre of Jews may be ruled out. Magistrate Lisa Hannan yesterday adjourned Mr. Kalejs’ extradition hearing to consider if an affidavit by Andrew Ezergailis should be allowed as evidence. Professor Ezergailis, who wrote The Holocaust in Latvia and teaches history at Ithaca College, New York, says Salaspils was a labour camp, not a death camp. No massacres took place there or anywhere in Latvia while Mr. Kalejs worked at the camp, he said in his affidavit. Professor Ezergailis also claims unfair international pressure has pushed Latvia to prosecute Mr. Kalejs.

--- Melbourne, Australia, Herald Sun, May 16, 2001

Interactions like branching, use of Internet sites, and stimulus-response activities are not created by the authoring tool. Diane Gayeski, a learning and design professor at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y., says interactivity is what happens in people’s heads, not in what buttons or screens their fingers press. I consider than an essential mindset when creating e-learning programs.

--- Online Learning, June 2001