Tag: University Senate
SA hopes to improve financial aid resources for students
Vice President Sameeha Saied outlined the organization’s plans to connect with SU financial aid offices at SA’s Monday meeting. Read More »
SU professor claims faculty-student relationship bans restrict women's freedom
Professor Amardo Rodriguez likens opposition to faculty-student relationships to that of same-sex and interracial relationships in his essay. Read More »
SU annual fiscal report shows historic surplus
The Syracuse University 2018 annual fiscal report revealed a 92 million-dollar operating surplus, one of the largest in university history. Read More »
Political affiliation shouldn’t be considered when hiring faculty
Stephen Paisley responds to recent statements by Chancellor Kent Syverud regarding the political makeup of the Syracuse University faculty. Read More »
Enhanced snow removal efforts, more heated sidewalks coming for winter
This winter, SU’s snow removal crews will begin their shifts at 2 a.m. to ensure that campus roads and sidewalks are properly cleared and salted. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syverud, Wheatly reports at 1st USen meeting
Provost Michele Wheatly announced a change in policy requiring faculty candidates to submit to background checks. Read More »
SU student to nominate Kevin Richardson for honorary degree
Richardson will visit the SU campus on Sept. 8 and 9. Read More »
Slutzker Center director candidate talks international student experience at SU
Mustapha Jourdini gave his presentation at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management on Wednesday. Read More »
SU plans to increase research spending to $200 million
Spending on research would increase by 36% by 2026. Read More »
Former US Ambassador Martin Indyk talks Middle East relations in final University Lecture
Indyk served two stints as U.S. ambassador to Israel under President Clinton and almost a year as U.S. special envoy for the Israeli-Palestinian negations under President Obama. Read More »
SU’s ratio of tenured, tenure-track faculty drops
Syracuse University’s number of tenured or tenure track faculty was 51% in 2018. Read More »
USen discusses faculty background checks
Several of SU’s peer institutions already conduct criminal background checks on potential hires. Read More »
SA president, vice president encourage SU students to vote in election
: Current Student Association President Ghufran Salih and Vice President Kyle Rosenblum encourage SU students to vote in this year’s SA election. Read More »
Vigil honors life, career of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham
A vigil was held in honor of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham, who died of cancer. She was the dean of Newhouse for more than a decade. Read More »
Provost Michele Wheatly provides updates on pay equity for university faculty
Wheatly said that, expect for one school, statistical significance in gender pay disparities was eliminated. Read More »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to criticisms of layoffs
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud answered questions at a Wednesday forum about staff layoffs, the university’s endowment and the graduate student experience. Read More »
SU spends lowest-ever amount on lobbying Congress
SU’s spending on lobbying Congress dropped 75 percent in one year. Read More »
Syverud addresses University Senate on Ackerman assault
The chancellor said he is aware and concerned about the Saturday morning assault of three students on Ackerman Avenue. Read More »
SU to hold forum for students to discuss Ackerman assault
The forum is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m., Student Association President Ghufran Salih said. Read More »
SU College of Law student, faculty push to bolster diversity
The law school’s dean said the school is pursuing more programs to increase diversity in its faculty and staff. Read More »
Award-winning scientist’s memoir selected for SEM 100 reading
The 2016 memoir focuses on issues of sexism and mental health. Read More »
Faculty debate gender pay inequity at 1st meeting of semester
The Women’s Concerns Committee proposed the creation of a separate committee to address faculty salary adjustments. Read More »
University Senate committee to explore alternatives to SU’s financial holds policy
The current system prevents students who have financial holds from registering for or attending classes. Read More »
GSO to conduct 2nd survey of graduate student income
The GSO’s Employment Issues Committee will create a survey for graduate students to submit data about employment opportunity and wages. Read More »