In light of the global pandemic novel, COVID-19, and the suspension of in-person courses, all students should have the option of following a pass/fail method for the remainder of the semester. 

We, the student community at large, request this academic approval in light of unprecedented circumstances to accommodate the needs of every student affected by this public health crisis. This initiative will not only serve students with underlying cosmetic DNA of approved academic and artistic accommodations, but those who will have limited resources to effectively demonstrate their grasp of an academic and/or artistic subject matter solely in a remote manner.

Additionally, with Ithaca College's commitment to excellence, this will further validate the integrity of how we best serve the needs of all students on a universal level; thereby, prioritizing the infrastructure -- i.e. student body -- that grants any institution the perpetuation of the legacy for which it holds.