Posted on behalf of Brian McAree, vice president for student affairs and campus life.
Welcome to the 2008-2009 academic year!
As we begin a new year, the "Welcome Students" website can provide you with information and resources that will help you better navigate the endless possibilities at Ithaca College.
Returning students -- I hope you are looking forward to another exciting year at Ithaca College and that you had a productive yet restful summer.
New students -- welcome to Ithaca College. I hope that you will have an enjoyable and rewarding experience here at Ithaca College.
Whether you are new or returning to Ithaca College, I encourage you to get involved in all that Ithaca has to offer academically, personally, and socially. I'm certain that you will build wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
Community at Ithaca means more than just attending classes. It means getting involved in the out-of-class experience by joining a club, providing community service, participating in athletic or recreational sports, or finding other ways to contribute to the Ithaca College community while simultaneously enhancing your learning.
Campus staff have been busy this summer implementing some new initiatives including:
• MyHome at Ithaca is a new web portal that provides faculty, staff, and students with easier access to College and personal online resources.
• Ithaca Carshare is a membership-based service that provides 24/7 access to vehicles on an hourly basis.
• Outdoor Warning System: To further supplement our ability to alert the campus community in emergency situations, an outdoor warning system has been installed on campus. This outdoor public loudspeaker system includes both a warning siren and public address capability to deliver emergency warnings and messages. This system may be used alone or in concert with the Emergency Notification System. Don't forget to update your information in the Emergency Notification System system. In the event of an emergency, all students will receive an e-mail from the notification system, but if you want voice or text messages as well, you need to add or update that information yourself online.
Also included on the "Welcome Students" website: news about Ithaca College and the local community; upcoming events, concerts, and athletic games; technological tools to help you cope in cyberspace; ways to stay active and fit; important campus rules, regulations, and safety guidelines; and information about the role of off-campus students in the local community.
Have a great year!
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