An American university's theatre department is dealing with the fall out from "humiliating" discussions about a play concerning race. Alexis Manore and Ashley Stalnecker follow the institution's response.
'During winter break, an email sent Jan. 17 by Cornish and Rosanna Ferro, vice president of student affairs and campus life, explained the efforts in place and upcoming plans to address the racially charged incident as well as other similar micro– and macro-aggressions occurring in the community. The goal is to “ensure that our community is collectively held both responsible and accountable for upholding the college’s values and states commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,” according to the email.
Before scheduling the open discussion, Cornish, Ferro and Chris McNamara, chair of the Ithaca College Faculty Council and clinical associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, will be meeting with executive boards of people of color organizations on campus so they can share their experiences and discuss their concerns.
“We recognize — and emphasize — that these are only the beginnings of our efforts,” Cornish and Ferro said via email. “We need to continue hearing from you, and we pledge to listen and collaboratively act to help improve the climate for the student learning and living experience at Ithaca College.”
Weidner said via email that, in addition to supporting the collegewide efforts to address racial tensions on campus, the theater department will also invite campus partners, professional facilitators and mediators to aid in guiding the dialogue moving forward.' ... Keep reading on The Ithacan
'During winter break, an email sent Jan. 17 by Cornish and Rosanna Ferro, vice president of student affairs and campus life, explained the efforts in place and upcoming plans to address the racially charged incident as well as other similar micro– and macro-aggressions occurring in the community. The goal is to “ensure that our community is collectively held both responsible and accountable for upholding the college’s values and states commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,” according to the email.
Before scheduling the open discussion, Cornish, Ferro and Chris McNamara, chair of the Ithaca College Faculty Council and clinical associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, will be meeting with executive boards of people of color organizations on campus so they can share their experiences and discuss their concerns.
“We recognize — and emphasize — that these are only the beginnings of our efforts,” Cornish and Ferro said via email. “We need to continue hearing from you, and we pledge to listen and collaboratively act to help improve the climate for the student learning and living experience at Ithaca College.”
Weidner said via email that, in addition to supporting the collegewide efforts to address racial tensions on campus, the theater department will also invite campus partners, professional facilitators and mediators to aid in guiding the dialogue moving forward.' ... Keep reading on The Ithacan