Ithaca College views academic excellence as the integration of theory, practice, and performance. The College’s unique fusion of the liberal arts and professional programs assumes that knowledge needs to inform and be informed by hands-on experience, real-life application, and concrete action. Curricular and co-curricular activities should provide all community members with opportunities to develop, debate, and critically evaluate strategies to address complex problems.

Provost Melanie Stein
Dr. Melanie Stein was appointed provost and senior vice president for academic affairs in March 2022. She had been serving in an interim role since August 30, 2021. Prior to being named as interim provost, Melanie Stein served as the dean of Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences since July 2019.