Tag: Chancellor Kent Syverud
Syverud declines to comment on absence from 2nd Hendricks Chapel forum
A Daily Orange reporter asked Chancellor Kent Syverud on Thursday why he did not attend a Wednesday night forum in Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
Students protest Theta Tau videos outside Chancellor Kent Syverud’s house
Protesters called on Syracuse University to release videos that led to Theta Tau’s suspension. Read More »
Student Association leaders call for SU Greek life audit in wake of Theta Tau suspension
SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati called for an immediate audit of SU Greek life after the Theta Tau fraternity was suspended Wednesday. Read More »
SU suspends Theta Tau fraternity after video of ‘extremely racist’ behavior surfaces
"I solemnly swear to always have hatred in my heart for n*ggers, sp*cs and most importantly the f*ckin' k*kes," a person on their knees said in the video. Read More »
Meet SU’s newest mace bearer, who has worked here for 30 years
Palmer will be officially installed as mace bearer at the One University Awards Ceremony on Friday in Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
Committee to oversee audit of SU disability services
The audit will include a review of SU’s processes and policies on student housing, academic and non-academic accommodations, medical leaves and other disability-related policies. Read More »
SU may ban all sexual relationships between faculty and undergraduates
A University Senate subcommittee was created to review the university’s policies. Read More »
MLK honored with plaque at SU on 50th anniversary of his assassination
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Special Assistant to the Chancellor Barry Wells spoke at a plaque ceremony for King. Read More »
Kaitlyn Ellsweig centers Student Association campaign around community engagement
Ellsweig is a junior economics and political science double major. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syverud, Wheatly Senate reports
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly gave updates to the University Senate during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »
Middle States commission site team visits Syracuse University
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education will vote to approve or deny accreditation in June. Read More »
Syracuse University graduate students to receive extra career support
Graduate students can soon access services from the new Office of Graduate and Professional Career Development. Read More »
Syracuse University to launch committee for disability services audit
The committee will choose a national consultant to conduct the review. Read More »
Campus Framework plans for reducing carbon footprint at Syracuse University in early stages
The Campus Framework is a 20-year infrastructure plan that details short- and long-term campus development. Read More »
Report supports recommendation for faculty education on ethics
The University Senate’s Committee for Diversity will publicly detail the report Wednesday during the governing body’s first March meeting. Read More »
Syracuse University to submit draft of major enrollment plan in May
The strategic enrollment plan, announced last year, will focus on recruiting applicants in states such as Texas and California. Read More »
IVMF team expands veterans policy research, connects with powerful federal agencies
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families’ research team recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with high-ranking federal officials to discuss a project with the Office of Personnel Management. Read More »
Meet a driving force behind Syracuse University’s efforts to fund STEM research
Zhanjiang “John” Liu was hired as the university’s vice president for research last year. Read More »
Board works to free up more academic space for Syracuse University schools and colleges
The Campus Facilities Advisory Board is tasked with evaluating the major 20-year Campus Framework plan. Read More »
Student Association members discuss future initiatives, events
Committee chairs and other SA officials discussed events planned for the rest of the spring semester, including Diversity Week and Take Back the Night. Read More »
SA president responds to Graduate Student Organization frustrations over private meeting
The meeting was held to discuss possible changes to Student Legal Services. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization members express frustration over private meeting
GSO President Jack Wilson said he was notified of a plan to potentially replace Student Legal Services after a meeting with university leaders had already occurred. Read More »
Dean addresses College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Transformation Plan
The Transformation Plan is a multi-million dollar set of initiatives to advance goals of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read More »
Syracuse University opens Ombuds Office for confidential conflict resolution
An ombudsperson confidentially and impartially hears complaints from students, faculty and staff regarding policies and incidents. Read More »