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GEAR UP, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education to improve college readiness for low-income students, brought nearly 100 rising ninth-graders from across New York to Ithaca College this summer. During their three-day visit, students met with faculty and toured academic facilities, gaining a firsthand look at the opportunities IC offers. Ithaca College was selected to host the program after submitting a successful bid.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/news/taste-college</ref>
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==Innovative Coursework==
<big>'''Career Development'''</big>
The Environmental Science department offers courses dedicated to strengthening career building skills (interviewing, resume making) that offer real-world experiences with alumni. The Whalen School of Music offers a career-orientation course that is designed to give Music Performance majors the skills needed to create a brand for themselves and succeed in the modern work culture.
<big>'''Entrepreneurship Development'''</big>
Organizational Behaviours and Ethics of Management is a course dedicated to giving students a toolkit to learn how to lead effectively and compassionately. It emphasizes how to function within an organization and how to organize in real-world scenarios.
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