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 2024
Wednesday, February 7 through Friday, February 9, 2024
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Spring 2023
Thursday, May 16 through Saturday, May 18, 2024
Location: Ithaca, NY
Featured News
News and Updates from the October 2023 Ithaca College Board of Trustees Meetings
A message from Board of Trustees Chair David H. Lissy ’87 and President La Jerne Terry Cornish.
Meet IC’s New Trustees
Five new members elected to serve on the board.
News and Updates from the May Ithaca College Board of Trustees Meetings
A message from Board of Trustees Chair David H. Lissy ’87 and President La Jerne Terry Cornish.
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