Tag: kent syverud
Eric Spina to step down as vice chancellor, provost, will stay at SU as Trustee Professor
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina will be stepping down at the end of 2014, the university announced Friday morning. Read More »
Organization passes resolutions calling for ombudsperson, investigation into treatment of protesters
At a special meeting, the Graduate Student Organization passed a pair of resolutions relating to THE General Body. Read More »
Syverud addresses Fast Forward concerns with senators
As part of the final University Senate meeting of the semester, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke about two senate motions dealing with diversity, transparency and shared governance at Syracuse University, one of which affirmed the efforts of THE General Body. Read More »
Tennis coach's resignation followed inquiry into players' concerns
Luke Jensen resigned from his post as head coach of the Syracuse women's tennis team three matches into last season, which was his eighth season leading the Orange. Read More »
Syracuse University student protesters end sit-in at Crouse-Hinds after 18 days
After staying in Crouse-Hinds Hall for 18 days straight, THE General Body collectively left the building on Thursday around 2:45 p.m. Read More »
College of Arts and Sciences sees renewed focus under Syverud
The College of Arts and Sciences looks to improve under Chancellor Kent Syverud and a new dean, who will be named in the coming months, after years of neglect. Read More »
Organization passes 4 resolutions about THE General Body sit-in
The Graduate Student Organization passed four resolutions on Wednesday relating to the protests that have been going on since Nov. 3 in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read More »
Many part-time faculty say they deserve better salaries, benefits
An overall trend in higher education has shown that hiring part-time faculty has become increasingly popular. But while a majority of the educators on campus are not full-time faculty, many on campus feel adjuncts and part-time faculty aren’t receiving the salaries and benefits they deserve. Read More »
Protesters deliver letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud's house, invite him to continue negotiations
Members of THE General Body delivered a letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud at his house on Tuesday inviting him to continue negotiations on its set of grievances and demands. Read More »
SU continues to maintain commitment to city under Syverud
Many see Syracuse University maintaining its city connections created under former Chancellor Nancy Cantor, while developing fewer new commitments to the city under Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read More »
Syracuse University community members rally outside Hall of Languages to support sit-in
More than 150 members of the SU community, including faculty and staff gathered near the Remembrance Wall Monday to take part in the latest rally held by THE General Body. Read More »
Despite renovation efforts, areas of Syracuse University still need repairs
The condition of buildings across the Syracuse University campus varies widely. Going forward, the Campus Master Plan, which is currently being developed, will play a major role in determining what SU will look like in the years ahead. Read More »
Business as usual: While some students believe police are cracking down on parties, numbers show a consistent trend
In recent weeks, the campus has been in an uproar over an alleged crackdown on parties at Syracuse University. Students believe that because police officers are focused on shutting down parties, it’s taking away from resources for protecting students. But statistics and interviews with the Department of Public Safety and the city police are telling a different story. Read More »
