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
Fall 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 through Friday, October 10, 2025
Location: Ithaca, NY
Winter 2026
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 through Friday, February 6, 2026
Location: TBD
Featured News
Ithaca College Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members
New trustees will join the board on July 1.
Board of Trustees Recognizes Faculty Members
Twelve promoted to professor and seven promoted to associate professor.
Board of Trustees Recognizes Faculty Members at February Meeting
Promotions, tenure, emerita/emeritus, and Dana status awarded.
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