Tag: University Senate
SU purchases former Fiji house for $3.14 million
The house, which was last occupied by Fiji in 2019, borders several cleared lots already owned by the university along the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue. Read More »
Female faculty dissatisfied by gender pay equity lawsuit settlement
Female faculty who worked at SU between January 2014 and October 2021 are eligible for compensation as a part of a class action lawsuit settlement over unequal pay. Read More »
GSO advocates for more graduate student funding, proposes new executive board position
A survey conducted among 286 respondents across 65 departments revealed that the average monthly salary for graduate students at SU during the semesters is below $2,000. Read More »
SA pushes for 2-day fall break despite citing logistical issues of its implementation
The Student Association cited a comment on the resolution's document that said the fall break would not go into effect until 2023 as its primary concern. Read More »
Maxwell experts discuss ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict in panel discussion
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs held a panel discussion Monday afternoon on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Read More »
Hundreds of students, community members gather in solidarity with Ukraine
Hundreds of people gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Sunday afternoon to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in wake of Russia's invasion of the country. Read More »
Gallery: Hundreds gather outside Tipperary Hill in support of Ukraine at prayer service
On Sunday, members of the Syracuse community gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church for a prayer service for Ukraine. Hundreds joined in solidarity against the violence affecting a country that holds a special place in their hearts. Read More »
Syracuse University investigating if it distributed recalled COVID-19 masks
The FDA recall of KN95 masks in June 2020 was due to their inability to block 95% of particulates. SU vice chancellor and provost Gretchen Ritter announced the investigation. Read More »
SA calls for University Senate to rescind Rudy Giuliani's honorary degree
In previous years, students have expressed their disappointment with Giuliani speaking at the commencement ceremony for the class of 2002 and for receiving the honorary degree. Read More »
University Senate members address gender-based pay inequity among faculty
The provost specifically addressed gender-based pay inequity and also committed to share the findings of the university’s periodic salary reviews. Ritter did not specify when these reviews will take place or be shared. Read More »
SU averages 40 to 50 flu cases per day
Along with providing information about the flu, Groves gave an update on mental health facilities. He said there have been around 4,800 visits to SU’s Counseling Center at the Barnes Center at The Arch this semester. Read More »
SU prolongs DEIA draft plan review period to Dec. 3
Syracuse University released its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility draft plan in October, and its review and feedback process was extended to Dec. 3. Read More »
Ombuds report reveals concerns about racial, disability, gender bias at SU
The Office of the University Ombuds released its 2020-21 report on Friday, which revealed that employees and graduate students faced bias and bullying in work settings on campus. Read More »
What it takes to receive an SU honorary degree
People from various fields have received honorary degrees, mostly doctorates and master's degrees, from the university. Read More »
SWSSU releases manifesto demanding more sexual assault prevention from SU
Stand With Survivors Syracuse University included 18 demands and a link to a petition supporting them in their manifesto. Read More »
Kent Syverud addresses Marshall Street attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud said none of the individuals involved in the attack on Marshall Street Friday have been confirmed to be Syracuse University students. Read More »
30 years later, Rudy Giuliani's honorary doctorate from SU remains intact
The SU community protested Giuliani when he spoke at the university’s Commencement in 2002. Read More »
Syverud addresses protests, worries about COVID-19 at University Senate meeting
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed recent protests and COVID-19 concerns on Syracuse University’s campus in the first University Senate meeting on Wednesday. Read More »
University Senate creates group to boost students' technological skills
ILTA is one of six competencies the university has set out as “institutional learning goals that enhance undergraduate education through an integrated learning approach,” according to the competency policy’s website. Read More »
SU’s Forever Orange campaign raises $1 billion
Syracuse University's Forever Orange campaign raised $1 billion in donations supporting the expansion of faculty research and the student experience, about 20 months after its initial launch. Read More »
Board of Trustees adds law school student, staff representative positions
The graduate student representative advocated for representation for law students, and the University Senate pushed for staff to have a voice on the board. Separate proposals prompted the board to add the new roles. Read More »
SA candidates explain stances on COVID-19 policies, DPS transparency
Bruen and Stinfort discussed their policy plans at the town hall but also answered questions regarding their stances on important issues affecting students. Read More »
Nearly two-thirds of SU students are fully vaccinated
SU’s online database has recorded that more than 66% of students have completed their full vaccine series. Read More »