Tag: board of trustees
SA proceeds with Menstrual Products Initiative, concludes SA bylaws investigation
This investigation concluded a day later after finding the campaign did not violate any SA bylaws. Read More »
SA passes bill calling on President Biden to cancel student debt
David Bruen, SA’s president, called student debt an existential threat, not just for the country’s economy but also for individuals. At SU, the median federal loan debt of those who completed an undergraduate degree is $27,000, according to U.S. News & World Report. Read More »
Student Association creates new ad hoc committee, establishing 5-year plan for future session policies
The Student Association passed a bill Monday outlining the formation of an ad hoc committee that will establish a five-year plan to act as a loose guide of policies for future SA sessions. Read More »
Menstrual hygiene products will be free at SU following SA investment
Phase 1 of the Menstrual Product Program consists of $56,000 invested by SA in Nov. 2021 to fund the initiative for a full year. Read More »
Breaking down the candidates running in the spring SA election
The Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF’s Student Association has finalized all candidates running in the spring election for the 66th session. Read More »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read More »
David Bruen, Adia Santos announce bid for SA president, vice president
The campaign collected the necessary 500 signatures to run for their respective positions, Bruen told The Daily Orange in a statement. Read More »
Student Association leaders propose conference between students and DPS, SPD
Student Association members proposed the creation of a conference between police and students during SA’s meeting on Monday. Read More »
SUNY schools to stop transcript withholding as SU continues practice
SUNY’s Board of Trustees ended the practice of withholding transcripts from SUNY students with outstanding balances Read More »
SA establishes committee that will review SU's diversity and inclusion plan
SA announced another town hall will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The town hall will be open to all students. They did not specify what the town hall’s topic would focus on. Read More »
SU alumnus donates $1.25 million to Whitman's IMPRESS program
The program enrolls newly-admitted Whitman students in one of four IMPRESS houses — Waverly, Adams, Harrison or Marshall. Read More »
30 years later, Rudy Giuliani's honorary doctorate from SU remains intact
The SU community protested Giuliani when he spoke at the university’s Commencement in 2002. Read More »
Board of Trustees adds 3 representatives, 2 will hold newly created positions
Amaar Asif, Maithreyee Dubé and Ryan Marquette will occupy representative positions. Read More »
SU's University College renamed to College of Professional Studies
Syracuse University’s University College changed its name to the College of Professional Studies after the Board of Trustees approved the change last May. Read More »
Gov. Kathy Hochul praises Class of 2020 graduates for their endurance during pandemic
Hochul, who graduated from SU in 1980, said her time at SU had a “profound influence” on both her rise to the position of governor and the person she became on that journey. Read More »
SA dissatisfied with administration’s response to progressive goals
Although Bruen and Stinfort are having more trouble than expected with administrators, they hope that future meetings can be more productive. Read More »
SA plans to fund resources for students, families affected by Hurricane Ida
SU's Student Association announced Monday night that they plan to provide resources and organizations for hurricane relief. Read More »
SU’s Forever Orange campaign raises $1 billion
Syracuse University's Forever Orange campaign raised $1 billion in donations supporting the expansion of faculty research and the student experience, about 20 months after its initial launch. Read More »
Board of Trustees adds law school student, staff representative positions
The graduate student representative advocated for representation for law students, and the University Senate pushed for staff to have a voice on the board. Separate proposals prompted the board to add the new roles. Read More »
SU elects 7 new members to Board of Trustees
All of the newly elected members are alumni of the university or are connected to the university through family or service. Read More »
SA president, vice president reflect on 2020-21 accomplishments, challenges
With only days left in their positions, Hastings and Golden told The Daily Orange that they’re happy with what they’ve accomplished over the past year but disappointed in how their relationship with the university evolved. Read More »
Board of Trustees creates diversity and inclusion advisory committee
The announcement comes a month after a temporary board committee recommended a more permanent body to evaluate SU’s progress on diversity goals. Read More »
SU hosts listening sessions before releasing strategic plan
The strategic plan will set long-term goals for improving campus climate over the next five years and strategies for achieving them. Read More »
Judge denies SU's motions to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuits
The two lawsuits allege that SU “knowingly and willingly failed” to conduct proper investigations into credible claims that Mainwaring was abusing young boys in his dorm. Read More »