Tag: board of trustees
SA tables resolution condemning anti-Semitism over concerns with definition
Some members were concerned about a clause in the bill that denounces BDS, a Palestinian-led movement that supports boycotts, divestments and economic sanctions against Israel. Read More »
SU looking to lease new facility in Washington after closing old location
Though COVID-19 stalled its plans to acquire new space in the city, SU aims to rent a new facility in downtown D.C. by the end of next fiscal year, officials said. Read More »
SA introduces resolution condemning anti–Semitism
SA’s goal is to have the university adopt the definition in the bill to strengthen its response to anti-Semitism on campus. Read More »
Tuition increase points to lack of student input on Board of Trustees
Syracuse University raised its tuition by thousands of dollars this summer during a global pandemic and a national economic crisis. That’s a problem. Read More »
SA proposes student vote on Board of Trustees
SU’s Board of Trustees is in charge of the most important issues regarding students in almost every aspect. Read More »
SU activist engagement team hopes to support, understand student protesters
SAET will help “connect the dots” between students and the appropriate staff member for addressing their concerns. Read More »
Black lives don't matter to SU administration
Our reader argues that SU administration showed its unwillingness to support Black students when SU News published a post expressing featuring support for The New York Times' publication of a controversial op-ed. Read More »
1st #NotAgainSU negotiation: Syverud won’t resign, tuition freeze unlikely
#NotAgainSU organizers and administrators debated resignations, campus protest policies and prior agreements in their first official negotiation meeting. Read More »
How leaders at other universities handle student protests
Campus demonstrations are common, but few universities and colleges across the country have suspended students participating in protests. Read More »
#NotAgainSU disrupts chancellor's lunch with donors
#NotAgainSU, a movement led by Black students, disrupted a lunch for Syracuse University donors Saturday to urge Chancellor Kent Syverud to negotiate with the protesters. Read More »
#NotAgainSU enters 10th day of sit-in
Organizers met with a lawyer throughout Tuesday to gain legal counsel on the situation inside Crouse-Hinds. Read More »
Lawsuits allege SU mishandled sexual abuse allegations
Two lawsuits filed Tuesday allege that Syracuse University knew about Conrad Mainwaring’s sexual abuse of young males, but did not act. Read More »
#NotAgainSU releases 10 more demands, including exemption for absences
These additions are as a result of the administration’s treatment of students occupying Crouse-Hinds Hall, the statement said. Read More »
SU responds to racial profiling accusations
#NotAgainSU has claimed SU racially profiled students who were never in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read More »
#NotAgainSU deadline passes with no resignations
The movement said in a statement Monday that “escalated action would take place” if the officials did not resign or if SU’s Board of Trustees did not remove them by Friday. Read More »
Over 150 graduate students to continue strike
Graduate students will update the goals of the strike to account for recent developments and ensure protesters receive “institutional support.” Read More »
#NotAgainSU to occupy Crouse-Hinds for 3rd day
#NotAgainSU will continue its occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall for a third day after protesters rejected a conditional deal with university officials that would have revoked their suspensions. Read More »
#NotAgainSU discusses demands with Board of Trustees
#NotAgainSU, a Black student-led movement, said it hopes a Wednesday meeting with Syracuse University's Board of Trustees helped communicate patterns of oppression. Read More »
#NotAgainSU leaders meet with the Board of Trustees to discuss campus climate
This was one of about 18 meetings the trustees held with multiple student groups on campus. Read More »
3 takeaways from annual University Senate forum
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the search for a new provost at the University Senate’s open forum. Read More »
Cuomo condemns racist graffiti at SUNY-ESF, grateful for ‘speedy response’
Gov. Cuomo previously criticized Chancellor Kent Syverud’s response to racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents at Syracuse University. Read More »
Alumni donate to create scholarship for veterans
The Louis A. and Patricia H. Mautino Veteran Scholarship will provide financial assistance for veterans enrolled in undergraduate programs at SU. Read More »
SA to provide graduate admissions test preparation
The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is often required for applying to graduate schools. Read More »
Special committee to begin campus climate review
The committee, which will consider recommendations from an independent panel, expects to present a report to the board by the end of June. Read More »