Thursday, September 22, 2016

Ithaca students demand diversity forums, then fail to attend

Ithaca students demand diversity forums, then fail to attend:
"Ithaca College launched a weekly diversity discussion circle in response to last fall’s student demands, but not a single student has attended either of the first two sessions.
Image result for student demandsLast December, Ithaca students organized a mass walk-out in protest of their president’s involvement with Tompkins Financial Corporation, saying his split leadership roles were compromising his ability to address student concerns.
...One protester at the time even told his school newspaper that “we need the dialogue,” noting that the school is in a situation “where instead of just demanding a person’s resignation, we need to hear both sides and figure out a solution.”
Consequently, the school immediately began organizing a weekly discussion forum called “Diversity and Inclusion Circles” for students to voice their concerns and address last fall’s demands.
Thus far, however, The Ithacan reports that not a single student has attended either of the first two meetings..."

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