Chat & Dine program receives, approves several applications
Chat & Dine with faculty and staff, a program started by the Syracuse University Student Association, has received a few applications since the initiative officially… Read more »
University Politics
Organization completes assessment for DPS accreditation
A team from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators completed its assessment of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety on Monday. Read more »
Syverud announces appointment of special assistants
University College Dean Bea González and former senior vice president and dean of student affairs at Syracuse University Barry Wells will join Chancellor Kent Syverud’s… Read more »
Student Association discusses future plans for committe restructuring
Despite having only about 20 members in attendance, Parliamentarian Stephen Thomas presented the Syracuse University Student Association’s restructuring plans at Monday night’s meeting at Maxwell… Read more »
Organization discusses Syverud's response, funding for conference
In its first meeting of the semester, the Graduate Student Organization discussed Chancellor Kent Syverud’s response to a resolution passed in December calling for an administrative investigation among other topics. Read more »
Assembly members discuss possible constitutional amendment for creation of budget committee
Nine members of the Student Association assembly attended a 12-minute meeting Wednesday night in Kittredge Auditorium to discuss possible changes to SA’s constitution. Read more »
Lentz becomes interim DPS chief, continues to seek learning opportunities
Jill Lentz, who is now the interim chief of the Department of Public Safety, has used years of experience to prepare for her new role. She is serving after former chief Tony Callisto was promoted to head the Division of Campus Safety and Emergency Services. Read more »
Syverud meets with Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy to discuss findings
The Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy met Tuesday with Chancellor Kent Syverud to discuss the group’s findings. Read more »
SU lobbies for civil rights, $60,000 total in 4th quarter of 2014
SU reported $60,000 in total lobbying activity for the fourth quarter of 2014 — down $10,000 from the $70,000 SU lobbied in the third quarter. The fourth quarter report covered Oct. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014. Read more »
Syverud to meet with members of Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy next week
The Chancellor indicated that university and Division of Students Affairs staff have started to institute a series of the workgroup’s recommendations, according to a Syracuse University News release. Read more »
University Senate discusses budget at first meeting of semester
The majority of Wednesday’s senate meeting was spent breaking down the Budget Committee’s report, including updates related to the Big East exit fee, which spurred debate among senators and administrators. Read more »
SU Athletics receives windfall from ACC, will be used to help pay Big East exit fee
Thanks to a recent move by the University of Maryland from the ACC to the Big Ten, SU Athletics received a $1.2 million windfall fund. About $200,000 from the fund will be channeled to pay off the Big East exit fee’s remaining balance. Read more »
Syverud responds to Graduate Student Organization resolution
Chancellor Kent Syverud has released a response to a Graduate Student Organization resolution, which called for an investigation into administrative actions toward THE General Body during its 18-day sit-in. Syverud said he has not found evidence of disrespectful behavior by either his administration team or by members of THE General Body. Read more »
Department of Public Safety to be assessed by outside organization
On Jan. 25, an assessment team from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators will arrive on campus to conduct interviews and to investigate DPS documentation and written procedures. Read more »
Liddy brings passion for entrepreneurship, innovation to role as interim vice chancellor, provost
Elizabeth Liddy, former Dean of the iSchool, has been named Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost after Eric Spina stepped down. Read more »
Associate dean to begin tenure as committee chair, moderator
Can Isik, associate dean of Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, spends his 10 percent serving the University Senate as moderator and chair of the Agenda Committee. Isik replaced Doug Armstrong, a professor of anthropology, in both positions after Armstrong resigned due to research responsibilities. Read more »
DPS adds cameras, explores options for increasing campus safety
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve campus security, the Department of Public Safety has installed nearly 100 additional cameras in the past year… Read more »
Board of Trustees announces positional changes
Syracuse University announced Monday several appointments in the Office of the Board of Trustees with the intention of enhancing and supporting the current SU governance… Read more »
Student Association holds first meeting of the semester, appoints cabinet members
Members of the Syracuse University Student Association voiced suggestions for the future improvement of the organization at the first meeting of the semester Monday night… Read more »
Gresely prepares for third semester as president, looks to take action
Student Association President Boris Gresely is preparing for his third semester as president. Gresely is serving three semesters after a vote in the fall of 2013 changed the period the president serves to match the academic year. Read more »
Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy members discuss report, recommendations
Members of Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy say their work is complete, but are hopeful that students, faculty and staff will do their part to make the group’s recommendations a reality. Read more »
Two sides unable to resolve Boeheim defamation case through mediation
Despite more than two months of talks, the defamation case against Syracuse University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim could not be resolved through mediation,… Read more »
SU files motion objecting to order to turn over documents related to Bernie Fine investigation
Syracuse University has filed a motion objecting to a federal judge’s order that it turn over documents related to its 2005 investigation of sexual abuse… Read more »
Developer rejects SU's offer to settle lawsuit
A developer suing Syracuse University for terminating its contract rejected a settlement offer from the university at the end of December 2014, according to a document recently filed in the case. Read more »
