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Signatory Authority Information

General Notice: Only the individuals identified on this webpage are authorized to sign binding agreements on behalf of the College. In addition to the President and Vice Presidents, the individuals listed below have been granted delegated signatory authority for specific types of contracts (see the College Authorized Signatories and Delegations of Authority chart below). In accordance with College governance policies, the President delegates signatory authority to all Vice Presidents, who may further delegate that authority to individuals under their supervision as necessary to support the efficient operation of the College. For additional information, please refer to the Contract Review and Approval Policy.

Authorized Signatories' Responsibilities: In accordance with the Policy, all Authorized Signatories are responsible for:

Acting in the best interest of the College
Affirming a prudent contract purpose and appropriate planning by the 'contract owner'
Making approval decisions based on informed risk assessments
Compliance with 2.41 Contract Review and Approval Policy
Signing contracts only within the scope of their designated dollar limits and contract types.

Benson, Lauren Kelly

Eversley Bradwell, Nicole

Landers, Michelle

Lenhart, Michele

MacRae, Sloan

Maurer, Luca

McClatchie, Ernie

McNamara, Chris

Micheler, Kirra

Moylan, Christina

Murday, Brendan

O'Neill, Beth

Palma, Raul

Pittinaro, Melissa

Taylor, MaryAnn

TenEyck, Steve

Usavage, Allison

Vital, Cliff-Simon

Waller, Jana

Winslow, Jacqueline

Downloadable Chart: 2026-0810-College Authorized Signatories and Delegations of Authority.pdf

Delegations by division:

Office of the President

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
La Jerne Terry Cornish	President	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies
Taylor, MaryAnn	Executive Assistant to the President	Speakers/performances, use of off-campus facilities, and related services for College-sponsored programs. Other programs, software, and services related to the Office of the President.	$25,000

Division of Academic Affairs

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
Melanie Stein	Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies
Curry, David	Director, Career Services	Contracts related to activities and events sponsored by the Career Center; travel, event, and other contracts related to speakers, services, and experiential learning.	$50,000
Dorsey, Julie	Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs.	$10,000
Johnston, Ingrid	Associate Provost, Academic Programs	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs; functions and operations within the Academic Affairs Division.	$50,000
Kuo, Laura	College Librarian	Contracts for the acquisition of materials to be included in the library collection, including books, periodicals, etc.	$50,000
Landers, Michelle	Director, Sponsored Research and Corporate Foundation Relations	Sponsored grant and contract proposals and bids; sponsored grants and contracts, including subcontracts for collaborative research issued by the College for services under a prime contract; other agreements or contracts that relate directly to the responsibilities and functions of research and sponsored programs but do not impose financial obligations on the College.	$25,000
McNamara, Chris	Associate Provost, Graduate and Professional Studies	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs; functions and operations within the Academic Affairs Division.	$50,000
Moylan, Christina	Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs.	$25,000
Murday, Brendan	Associate Provost, Faculty Affairs	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs; functions and operations within the Academic Affairs Division.	$50,000
Palma, Raul	Associate Dean of Faculty and New Initiatives, School of Humanities and Sciences	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs.	$25,000
TenEyck, Steve	Dean, School of Music, Theatre and Dance	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs.	$25,000
Waller, Jana	Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs.	$10,000
Winslow, Jacqueline	Executive Director, Center for Student Success and Retention	Contracts related to the operations of the Center for Student Success and Retention within the Marketing and Enrollment Strategy Unit.	$25,000

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
Stanley Bazile	Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies
Benson, Lauren Kelly	Director, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life	Contracts related to activities and events for the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, including travel, events, and other experiential learning; agreements authorizing independent entities to collaborate with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life as on-campus affiliate organizations.	$25,000
Bouyea, Aaron	Director, Intercollegiate Athletics	Athletic event contracts; contracts with athletic officials such as referees, umpires, and similar workers at athletic events.	$50,000
Conrad, Sybil	Director, Campus Center	Contracts related to activities and events sponsored by the Campus Center; travel, event, and other contracts related to speakers, services, and experiential learning.	$25,000
Dalfonzo, Crissi	Director, Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services	Contracts related to activities and events for the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services, including travel, events, and other contracts related to service and experiential learning.	$25,000
Davis, Laura	Assistant Dean of Student Life and Engagement	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs.	$50,000
Garin, Scott	Director, Public Safety and Emergency Management	Transportation for events; third-party security for events; other security-related needs of the College.	$50,000
Johnson, Marsha	Dean of Students	Affiliation and experiential learning; speakers/performances; contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs. Other programs, software, and services related to the Office of the Dean of Students.	$50,000
Lenhart, Michele	Director, Student Leadership & Involvement	Contracts related to activities and events sponsored by student organizations; travel, events, and other contracts related to service and experiential learning.	$25,000
Maurer, Luca	Executive Director for Student Equity, Inclusion & Belonging	Contracts related to the Unity Center, LGBT Center, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, or other student belonging or diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.	$25,000
O'Neill, Beth	Director of Residential Life and Student Conduct and Community Standards	Contracts related to residential life business, including programs and activities.	$25,000
Vital, Cliff-Simon	Director, Unity Center	Contracts related to activities and events sponsored by the Unity Center.	$25,000

Division of Finance and Administration

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
[Vice President — vacant]	Vice President for Finance and Administration	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies
Golden, Jeff	Senior Director, Auxiliary Services	Conference events, space rentals, and honorariums.	$50,000
Israel, Marc	Associate Vice President for Business and Finance and Interim Chief Financial Officer	Finance and Administration contracts.	$50,000
McClatchie, Ernie	Associate Vice President, Office of Facilities	Construction and remodeling; construction change orders.	$50,000

Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
Rakin 'Rock' Hall	Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies
Eversley Bradwell, Nicole	Executive Director, Admission	Contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and services related to recruitment; professional services related to recruitment and retention.	$25,000
Gore, Shana	Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Success	Loan collection; financial aid agreements	$50,000

Advancement Division

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
Chad Tessier	Interim Vice President for Advancement	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies

Division of Strategic Services and Initiatives

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
David Weil	Senior Vice President for Strategic Services and Initiatives	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies
Brown, Tanya	Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources	Contracts related to Human Resources operations and services, including ongoing and part-time staff appointments.	$50,000
Kendall, Casey	Deputy CIO and Associate Vice President for Applications and Infrastructure	Contracts related to network and technical infrastructure, software applications, and related services.	$25,000
Micheler, Kirra	Interim Director, Total Rewards, Human Resources	Contracts for the use of off-campus facilities and related services for College-sponsored programs related to the division; technology services, including SaaS, related to specialized work of the division; functions and operations within the division; ongoing faculty appointments; part-time faculty appointments.	$25,000
MacRae, Sloan	Senior Director of Communications	Contracts relating to marketing, communication, and branding of Ithaca College, including print, digital, web, etc.	$25,000
Pittinaro, Melissa	Executive Director, Creative and Marketing Team	Contracts relating to marketing and branding of Ithaca College, including print, digital, web, etc.	$25,000
Usavage, Allison	Senior Director, Design and Multimedia	Contracts relating to marketing and branding of Ithaca College, including print, digital, web, etc.	$25,000

Division of Legal Affairs

Name	Delegate Title	Contract Types / Scope of Authority	Dollar Limit
Emily Rocket	Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to the Board of Trustees	Authorized by College governance policies to execute any contract within their respective administrative units that promotes the objectives of the College and/or Board of Trustees that is consistent with established policies, rules, and regulations.	Per College governance policies

Signatory Authority Delegation Form

Signatory authority delegations must be documented via the form below, signed by the division Vice President, and filed with the Office of the General Counsel.

2025-0717-Delegation Form.docx.

The Office of the General Counsel is available for consultation about the appropriateness of the proposed delegation in advance of the form being filled in and submitted.

Signatory Authority Information

Current List of College Authorized Signatories

Delegations by division: