Search committee for next vice chancellor holds 1st meeting
The search committee for a new vice chancellor and provost of Syracuse University held its first meeting on Monday. Read more »
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Kent Syverud listens to, collaborates with Syracuse University community to make decisions 1 year after inauguration
Kent Syverud has used his listening ability and collaboration across SU to make many key decisions in his first year since inauguration last April. Read more »
Members of task force on sexual assault and relationship violence discuss future plans, importance of improving services
More than 125 days after a report was submitted by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy, Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the members of a permanent task force on sexual assault and relationship violence. Read more »
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts roundtable at Syracuse University to discuss ways to combat sexual assault on college campuses
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul held a roundtable discussion with members of the Syracuse University community on Thursday to address the passing of legislation to further combat sexual assault on college campuses. Read more »
Syverud appoints 30 members to permanent task force on sexual assault and relationship violence
In a Syracuse University News release, Syverud said the task force will be advancing and implementing further improvements in sexual violence prevention, education and advocacy services on campus. Formation of the task force was a recommendation from the Chancellor’s workgroup on sexual violence, prevention, education and advocacy. Read more »
Head coaches Scott Shafer, John Desko discuss Daryl Gross stepping down as director of athletics, provide glimpse into future
Six days after former Director of Athletics Daryl Gross stepped down from his position, football head coach Scott Shafer and men’s lacrosse head coach John Desko spoke about the move and looked into the future involving a new athletic director. Read more »
Syverud unable to comment on NCAA's ongoing investigation into athletic department
Syracuse University’s decision to self-impose a postseason ban on the men’s basketball team was done in coordination with the NCAA, said SU Chancellor Kent Syverud on Monday. Read more »
Syverud creates working group to address SA, GSO concerns regarding free speech across campus
The group was created in response to resolutions passed by the Student Association and the Graduate Student Organization in the fall that said SU’s current policy is vague, broad and stifles academic freedom. 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 »
Eric Spina to step down as vice chancellor, provost, will stay at SU as Trustee Professor
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina will be stepping down at the end of 2014, the university announced Friday morning. Read more »
Following debate, senate votes in support of THE General Body's efforts
The majority of the University Senate voted in favor of a motion affirming THE General Body’s efforts to increase diversity, transparency and shared governance throughout… Read more »
Organization passes resolutions calling for ombudsperson, investigation into treatment of protesters
At a special meeting, the Graduate Student Organization passed a pair of resolutions relating to THE General Body. Read more »
Syverud addresses Fast Forward concerns with senators
As part of the final University Senate meeting of the semester, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke about two senate motions dealing with diversity, transparency and shared governance at Syracuse University, one of which affirmed the efforts of THE General Body. Read more »
Cabinet members reflect on fall semester, discuss plans for spring initiatives
In the second of his three semesters as Student Association President, Boris Gresely found himself playing a large role in the future of Syracuse University.… Read more »
Tennis coach's resignation followed inquiry into players' concerns
Luke Jensen resigned from his post as head coach of the Syracuse women's tennis team three matches into last season, which was his eighth season leading the Orange. Read more »
Assembly tables motion, listens to administrators at final meeting of semester
At the final Student Association meeting of the semester, president Boris Gresely thanked assembly members for their devotion and input to the projects SA has… Read more »
Administrators reflect on sit-in, hope to improve communication in the future
For 18 days, students sat in the lobby of Crouse-Hinds Hall, demanding change. They sat through weekends and they sat as the weather changed from… Read more »
Syracuse University student protesters end sit-in at Crouse-Hinds after 18 days
After staying in Crouse-Hinds Hall for 18 days straight, THE General Body collectively left the building on Thursday around 2:45 p.m. Read more »
College of Arts and Sciences sees renewed focus under Syverud
The College of Arts and Sciences looks to improve under Chancellor Kent Syverud and a new dean, who will be named in the coming months, after years of neglect. Read more »
Organization passes 4 resolutions about THE General Body sit-in
The Graduate Student Organization passed four resolutions on Wednesday relating to the protests that have been going on since Nov. 3 in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read more »
Many part-time faculty say they deserve better salaries, benefits
An overall trend in higher education has shown that hiring part-time faculty has become increasingly popular. But while a majority of the educators on campus are not full-time faculty, many on campus feel adjuncts and part-time faculty aren’t receiving the salaries and benefits they deserve. Read more »
Protesters deliver letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud's house, invite him to continue negotiations
Members of THE General Body delivered a letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud at his house on Tuesday inviting him to continue negotiations on its set of grievances and demands. Read more »
SU community attends forum, discusses concerns with workgroup
Several associate deans, professors and undergraduate students from the Undergraduate Excellence Focus Group joined assembly members of the Student Association on Monday to discuss concerns… Read more »
SU continues to maintain commitment to city under Syverud
Many see Syracuse University maintaining its city connections created under former Chancellor Nancy Cantor, while developing fewer new commitments to the city under Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read more »
