Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York has moved to attempt to head off some of the same alleged problems that have caused protests at Yale and the University of Missouri:
Pres Rochon has created a new Chief Diversity Officer position which will lead work to improve IC racial climate: https://t.co/Fm3KIjPlqx.
— Ithaca College (@IthacaCollege) November 11, 2015
Some students at Ithaca are trying to force college President Tom Rochon to step down like University of Missouri’s Tim Wolfe:
A student at @IthacaCollege holds a sign reading "We Stand With POC@IC". pic.twitter.com/EDlu0GPUAv
— WICB News (@WICBNews) November 11, 2015
.@IthacaCollege holding a sign expressing no confidence in President Tom Rochon. pic.twitter.com/zV9CcgMLpj
— WICB News (@WICBNews) November 11, 2015
.@IthacaCollege students and faculty fill the academic quad. pic.twitter.com/gb7OgHF0t2
— WICB News (@WICBNews) November 11, 2015
Members of @POCatIC stand with fists in the air at @IthacaCollege pic.twitter.com/85daNhb0YX
— WICB News (@WICBNews) November 11, 2015
Chanting continues down the academic quad at @IthacaCollege pic.twitter.com/spnA16loJG
— WICB News (@WICBNews) November 11, 2015
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The silent demonstration is over and chanting resumes at @IthacaCollege pic.twitter.com/KBTI28q73u
— WICB News (@WICBNews) November 11, 2015
.@IthacaCollege students continue to lay down and chant "Tom Rochon; no confidence." pic.twitter.com/CJXuMwIiv5
— WICB News (@WICBNews) November 11, 2015
They are moving the die in across campus, shouting "Tom Rochon, no confidence!" pic.twitter.com/rNAxJ63DDA
— Kelsey O'Connor (@bykelseyoconnor) November 11, 2015
A “die in”? Hard to admire that, especially on Veterans Day when we’re honoring real heroes.
@WICBNews @IthacaCollege It is as though students are on some hilarious 'can we out idiot the other colleges' competition.
— Andy (@AndyMeanie) November 11, 2015
So we're protesting for the sake of protesting now. Cool. https://t.co/Tfxh5mUebL
— BT (@back_ttys) November 11, 2015
This is a child's tactic for getting his/her way. Point, laugh, and go about your business. https://t.co/Tfxh5mUebL
— BT (@back_ttys) November 11, 2015
@WICBNews Colleges are brimming w/ emotional & irrational toddlers incapable of intellectually honest thought, discussion & criticism
— Jonathan Graham (@conserveracity) November 11, 2015
And that Tim Wolfe is why you don't resign. Well done. https://t.co/bNhDOo7SxS
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) November 11, 2015
College kids on the floor kicking and screaming like babies who didn't get their binky. This country is fucked, guys https://t.co/nHPc74XWg8
— bentzburgh (@Bentzburgh) November 11, 2015
@WICBNews @IthacaCollege
Bulldoze all colleges. Start over. https://t.co/Ecc8NHS8Le— Smittie™ GED (Hons), BS (D-) (@smittie61984) November 11, 2015
At how many more colleges will students attempt to oust their university presidents (not to mention faculty) in such a way? Stay tuned.
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