Here’s a timeline of several long-term SA initiatives
Some projects are taking longer than expected because of limited responsiveness from SU administrators, SA leaders said. Read more »
Student Association
Senate meeting covered updates on undergraduate research, hiring initiative
Provost Michele Wheatly announced the university will fund the hiring of 53 people as part of its Cluster Hire initiative, and a Center for Undergraduate Research will receive $1 million annually from Invest Syracuse. Read more »
SU to spend $1 million annually on new research center
The center will focus on creating opportunities for undergraduates to engage in faculty-guided research and creative endeavors. Read more »
Graduate student liaison aims to improve communication between SA, GSO
Obi Afriyie has attended weekly Student Association meetings with hopes of improving the communication between GSO and SA, he said. After spending two years as SA’s parliamentarian, he is now in his first year as a GSO senator. Read more »
SA members voice concern about racial inequity, 1st-year forum
Keith Alford, interim chief diversity officer, attended Monday’s meeting to gauge student sentiment on SEM 100, minority student organizations and inequities in off-campus nightlife. Read more »
Safety proposal would cost SA $1,450, liaison says
Graduate Student Organization liaison Obi Afriyie spoke before Syracuse University’s Student Association on Monday night. Read more »
Theta Tau controversy inspires SA safety challenge
The hackathon-style event will take place over two days, where teams will have 24 hours to build technical solutions to campus problems. Read more »
SA considers student feedback boxes, allocates 2nd semester funding
First Year Players’ “Newsies” was fully funded at $36,020.42. Read more »
SA chairs aim to improve SU voter turnout
Student Association voted on Monday to make juniors Jalen Nash and Erin Mooney the new Student Life committee co-chairs. Read more »
SA vice president to propose listening service to SU administrators
The peer listening service would provide an anonymous, non-crisis helpline that’s available for use from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Read more »
ASL may be recognized as an official language at SU
Student Association is looking for signatures on a student interest petition to bring the question of ASL curriculum up with University Senate. Read more »
SA calls on SU to allow students with financial holds to attend classes
SU’s current policy prohibits students with financial holds from attending classes. A bill passed by the SA assembly on Monday said that this “actively hurts” students. Read more »
SA to compile report on sexual assault, violence at SU
Syracuse University’s Student Association is compiling a report on sexual assault and relationship violence on campus. SA members said it will highlight how SU treats victims in reporting and receiving help. Read more »
MySlice to include preferred pronoun option in 2019
Syracuse University’s web portal MySlice is working toward introducing the preferred pronoun option for students, faculty and staff. Read more »
New SA committee proposed to review RSOs, Greek organizations
UPDATED: Oct. 9, 2018 at 4:07 p.m. Syracuse University’s Student Association is considering a bill that would create a committee to audit and regulate transparency between… Read more »
Advice from president of Active Minds on campus mental health resources
Active Minds President Meghan Nelligan recommends using on-campus resources available keep stay on top of your mental health. Read more »
2 SA cabinet chairs resign
The chair of Student Life and chair of Academic Affairs positions are currently vacant after the former chairs resigned. Read more »
Student Association votes on funding for 6 organizations in ‘shortest SA meeting ever’
The meeting was meant to supplement finance decisions that weren’t covered on Monday night’s meeting. Read more »
Student-led initiatives continue to combat sexual assaults on campus
One year after the #MeToo movement first went viral, student-led activism is redefining the landscape of how sexual assaults are handled on college campuses — and empowering victims that their voices and experiences are valid. Read more »
Student Association to push SU to recognize ASL campus-wide
President Ghufran Salih and Vice President Kyle Rosenblum will take steps to put together a petition and official American Sign Language report, if they can get the support of faculty and students. Read more »
Mental Health Awareness Week 2018
Video: Student Association leaders outline mental health initiatives
Mental health awareness week began on Sept. 30. Student Association presidents Ghufran Salih and Kyle Rosenblum explain their plans to support mental health on campus. Read more »
ABC News anchor reflects on mental health, on-air panic attack during speech
The ABC News anchor and best-selling self-help author was the keynote speaker at SU’s first-ever Be Well Expo, the first in a weeklong event dedicated to health and wellness. Read more »
Here’s what SA has planned for Mental Health Awareness Week
Throughout the week, students can attend events including therapy dogs, guest speakers and a concert in Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
Student Association expresses concerns with Invest Syracuse initiative
At Monday’s Student Association meeting, SU administrators outlined where funds were being allocated in the university’s $100 million academic initiative. Read more »
