Tag: Graduate Student Organization
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces revisions to free speech policies
Syracuse University has announced some revisions to its free speech policies, according to an email sent to the SU community on Tuesday from Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read More »
Syracuse University student health care will not be impacted by provider backing out of Obamacare exchanges
Syracuse University student health insurance plan will go into effect for all students starting this academic year. But there have been some concerns raised over the insurance requirement. Read More »
Why SU community members say graduate students are forced into unsafe housing areas
Many feel that SU's graduate student population is forgotten when it comes to thinking about crime against students. Read More »
Syracuse University students abuse Blue Light Alarm System
Syracuse University’s Blue Light Alarm System is being abused instead of used by students, according to a report from the University Senate Committee on Student Life. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization approves budget for 2016-17 and elects next executive board
The Graduate Student Organization held its last meeting of the semester on Wednesday night. The meeting was broken up into three parts: a budget meeting, elections and a special meeting. Read More »
GSO president discusses changes to student health policy
GSO President Can Aslan has attended more than 50 meetings with the Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee. He said Wednesday that students have come to the group with many grievances about SU's healthcare policy, the first phase of which was rolled out by the university last year. 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 students debate hate speech policies at forum
Syracuse University students addressed hate speech concerns at a forum hosted by the Graduate Student Organization on Wednesday night. Read More »
Provost-designate Michele Wheatly plans for future of Syracuse University
Michele Wheatly was approved by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees on Friday to be the university's vice chancellor and provost-designate. Wheatly will play a key role in many of SU's initiatives. Read More »
GSO members vote to approve funds for student organizations
Following contentious debate, Syracuse University's graduate student organization voted to approve funds for several student organizations. Read More »
Student Association members discuss recommendations for Academic Integrity Policy Review Advisory Committee
Student Association members discussed recommendations of the Academic Integrity Policy Review Advisory Committee and upcoming initiatives at SA's meeting Monday night. Read More »
What you need to know about the student focus groups for SU's health insurance policy
Syracuse University's Division of Student Affairs will be holding three student focus groups for students to discuss the student health insurance requirement. Read More »
GSO elects students to positions during 1st meeting of semester
A new vice president of external affairs and two University Senators were elected during the first Graduate Student Organization meeting of the semester. Read More »
GSO hears proposal ideas for $100,000 surplus
At its Wednesday meeting, GSO heard proposals about what projects the organization could use its $100,000 budget surplus for. The proposals will be voted on at a later date. Read More »
Millenials OK with limiting offensive speech toward minority groups, Pew study finds
A recent report released by the Pew Research Center found that 40 percent of millennials think the government should limit speech that is offensive towards minority groups. Read More »
DPS tests single-button system that would lock all buildings on campus
Over Thanksgiving break, DPS tested a system in which a single button would lock all buildings on campus. Officials hope the button will be fully operational by spring 2016. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization continues process of unionization
The Graduate Student Organization is waiting on interested students to take the next, independent steps toward the process of graduate student unionization. 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 »
Members of committee to search for senior vice president of student affairs announced
The members of a committee to find a senior vice president of student affairs at Syracuse University have been announced. University College Dean Bea González will chair the committee. 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 »
Graduate Student Organization members discuss budget surplus
The Graduate Student Organization has a surplus of $200,000 for the 2014-15 academic year, which the organization attributes to "conservative" spending. Read More »
Report details workgroup's views on SU's right to restrain free speech
A Syracuse University workgroup submitted a report to Chancellor Kent Syverud that details the private university's right to restrain freedom of speech on its campus. Read More »
Seedat looks to create joint student government council
SA President Aysha Seedat is looking to create a joint council for all student governments on the Hill. Read More »
SA seeks to clarify student activity fee
Student Association is looking to clear up any confusion about what exactly the current student activity fee funds and what Syracuse University funds separately. Read More »