Tag: Chancellor Kent Syverud
Campaign that aims to bring awareness to veteran suicide gains campus and nationwide attention
People all around the country have been posting videos of themselves doing 22 pushups — the number of veterans who commit suicide daily. The campaign, which is similar to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, has been getting attention from some on campus. Read More »
How sexual assault on college campuses is reported differently at Syracuse University versus public institutions
Even after Syracuse University adopted in 2015 sexual assault prevention legislation that required it to make changes to its sexual assault policy, it is still unclear as to how many reports of sexual assault have been made by SU students due to the university's status as a private institution. Read More »
Officials discuss recent partnership between 2U, College of Law to create online program
SU’s College of Law announced last week that it would create a hybrid juris doctor program through a partnership with 2U. Read More »
Faculty voice complaints at academic year's final University Senate meeting
Discussion about transparency and faculty governance had surfaced at points throughout the semester, but it wasn’t until Wednesday’s meeting that it seemed to come to a head. Read More »
Syracuse University faculty members express concerns surrounding Fast Forward initiative
In his inauguration address on April 11, 2014, Syverud declared that he wanted Syracuse University to become an institution that embraces change. Since then, Fast Forward has become the central vehicle for that change. But some SU faculty members have expressed concern over Fast Forward initiatives. Read More »
Student Association officials give updates on key initiatives at semester's final meeting
Student Association President Aysha Seedat and Vice President Jane Hong announced Monday that mobile printing and the bike share program will be implemented in the fall. Read More »
How Syracuse University has improved the student veteran experience under Kent Syverud
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud said he would argue that Syracuse University is the best place for veterans. Read More »
Recently appointed law school dean lays out goals in inaugural address
Craig Boise looks to innovate and keep in mind how technology is changing the law and legal education as dean of SU's law school. Read More »
Why some SU officials say 'Student Experience' working group needs more focus
Some university community members feel the student experience depends on factors that should be addressed before the Fast Forward Syracuse initiative goes into full effect. Read More »
Syracuse University expands breadth of research under leadership of Chancellor Kent Syverud
Chancellor Kent Syverud has worked to hire research-focused administrators, make key partnerships and develop a culture of appreciation and collaboration in the research sector on campus since addressing it during his inauguration speech two years ago. Read More »
Entrepreneurship program opens inside Bird Library
An opening ceremony for Blackstone LaunchPad, the transparent cube on the ground floor of Bird Library, was held in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons at Bird Library Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
SU Abroad official discusses increasing programs for students in STEM fields at SA meeting
SA assembly members also went over the undergraduate research program, the Orange Education Program and the recent voting approval of a director of diversity affairs position. Read More »
Syracuse University may see changes to Academic Integrity Policy
The changes will go into place if a proposal is fully approved by faculty and staff. Read More »
Charlie Mastoloni uses listening tour as tool for Student Association presidential campaign
Charlie Mastoloni, a presidential candidate for Syracuse University's Student Association, said he wants students to think he’s experienced, caring and idealistic, but not too idealistic. Read More »
DPS crime logs and security reports show a high number of alcohol-related incidents
Crime logs from the Department of Public Safety have shown an increase in the number of alcohol-related incidents at Syracuse University. Read More »
University Senate committee announces 2016 Syracuse University Scholars
The Syracuse University Scholars award is the highest undergraduate honor that the university bestows, according to SU’s website. Read More »
Syracuse University officials say assessment of diversity report is needed before further action
Syracuse University leaders said the community will need to take time to assess the diversity and inclusion report released last week before moving forward with any concrete measures. Read More »
Syracuse University continues work on accessibility, but some say more needs to be done
Over the years, Syracuse University has been making progress in increasing the campus's accessibility and inclusivity for students with disabilities. But some say there is still work to be done. Read More »
University Senators spend most of meeting discussing faculty policy revisions
More than 40 minutes of Wednesday’s University Senate meeting were spent discussing a revision to Syracuse University’s faculty policies, leaving little time to address a report covering free speech on campus. Read More »
University Senate committee pledges support for creation of Ombuds Office
The Senate Committee on Women's Concerns issued a report that said an Ombuds Office would help mitigate feelings of uncertainty and stress in the SU community. Read More »
Syracuse University alumnus encourages university community to give back
As a part of Syracuse University's Philanthropy Week, SU alumnus Jim Carrick spoke to members of the university community about the importance of giving back. Read More »
Report outlines suggestions for improving Syracuse University campus diversity and inclusion
The Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion released a report on Monday detailing some aspirational goals as how to the university could improve diversity and inclusion on campus. Read More »
SU senior discusses proposal to install police cameras on campus at SA meeting
The student's goal is to install 45 cameras around the intersections that surround apartments off-campus that are mostly inhabited by students Read More »
Campus climate survey deadline extended due to lack of response
The low response rate may have to do with the fact that some students think the climate survey is about weather. Read More »