Tag: Chancellor Kent Syverud
Diversity discussions lack participation from SU community despite calls for increased dialogue opportunities
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the hypocritical trend of the Syracuse University community's lack of engagement in diversity-related dialogue circles hosted by the administration. Read More »
Week in News: NVRC design finalists announced, SU developing drone policy and more
Here's what happened in news in the last week. Read More »
What Chancellor Kent Syverud said about current initiatives at SU at semester's 1st University Senate meeting
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the employee buyout program and gave updates related to the Fast Forward initiative. Read More »
SU, SUNY-ESF announce academic, research-based partnership
The chancellor and president of Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, respectively, have announced an academic, research-based partnership. Read More »
SU to take next step in veterans complex initiative as CNY wins state funding
Central New York was on the receiving end of an announcement that gives the region $500 million in funding from the state. Part of that funding will help SU create the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read More »
University hires should be based on skill, not quota obligation
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses community suggestions raised at Monday night's diversity forum and argues that Syracuse University's hiring process should be based on qualifications, not meeting quota requirements. Read More »
Syracuse University launches new campus app to replace old one
Syracuse University has revamped its campus app after the old one continued to be insecure and inflexible. Read More »
Syracuse University administrators work to continue divestment commitment
Syracuse University and its investment managers are assessing the current landscape of potential investments in companies focused on renewable energy as part of its future plans for divestment. Read More »
Benefits of Syracuse University's travel policy offset faculty criticisms
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the petition against the current Syracuse University travel policy and argues that the fiscal efficiency of the policy should outweigh staff and faculty concerns regarding convenience. Read More »
Senators express concern over administrative transparency at University Senate meeting
A University Senate committee gave its first report after a 12-year hiatus, prompting faculty to raise concerns about shared governance and transparency in Syracuse University’s administration. Read More »
Oversight committee names members to 6 working groups
The Academic Strategic Plan Oversight Committee named the members of 6 working groups that will help implement the Academic Strategic Plan at SU. Read More »
Working group to get feedback on free speech report
The Working Group on Free Speech will solicit feedback on a recently released report about the status of free speech on SU's campus. Read More »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Nov. 16)
Highlights from the Nov. 16 SA meeting include Uber, free speech at SU and Director of Athletics Mark Coyle. Read More »
SA approves letter in support of bringing Uber to Syracuse
SA approved sending a letter to the New York State Assembly in support of legalizing ride-hailing services in New York. Read More »
5 things to know about Syracuse University's sexual assault resources
Here are five things you should know about what Syracuse University does to support victims of sexual assault and prevent sexual assault on campus. Read More »
Father, ROTC cadet daughter share Veterans Day together
Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini, the keynote speaker for this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Syracuse University, spent Veterans Day with his daughter, an SU student who was enlisted into the Air Force. Read More »
Syracuse University's free speech policies should be clarified, centralized
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses a report from a workgroup on free speech and calls for Syracuse University to make its speech policies clearly and readily available to the university community. Read More »
Student governing bodies will meet to discuss second annual Cuse Conference
SA will meet with other student governing bodies to talk about planning the second annual Cuse Conference, which aims to bring together students and the SU administration. Read More »
Syracuse listed as 7th-best metro area for veterans pursuing higher ed
Syracuse has been ranked the No. 7 metro area in the U.S. for veterans pursuing higher education opportunities. Read More »
Syverud weighs in on status of veteran-focused medical school
Chancellor Kent Syverud talked about the economic benefits of a veteran-focused medical school or a National Veterans Resource Complex. Read More »
Committee creates survey assessing issues of violence, alcohol, safety on Syracuse University campus
This extensive survey will assess gender-based violence, alcohol, safety and other issues on the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
Syracuse University should strongly consider creation of National Veterans Resource Complex
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that Syracuse University should pursue the creation of a national resource complex for veterans. Read More »
Faculty respond with skepticism to idea of veteran-focused medical school
In a report about the idea of a new veteran-focused medical school obtained by The D.O., there are about 50 pages of faculty comments, most of which express concern over the idea. Read More »
11 faculty responses to the veteran-focused medical school survey
Here are some faculty responses included in the faculty advisory committee’s report to Chancellor Kent Syverud, which was obtained by The D.O. Read More »