Tag: University Senate
Syracuse University’s $100 million academic investment plan could be at odds with Academic Strategic Plan priorities
Based on what is known publicly about Invest Syracuse, it appears the plan could be at odds with the goals of internationalization and of attracting a more diverse student population. Read More »
Student Association President James Franco works to advance Uber partnership
At the Monday night SA meeting, President James Franco announced potential advancements for the organization’s Uber partnership. Vice President Angie Pati also reviewed Mental Health Awareness Week. Read More »
Faculty question Syracuse University officials on how Invest Syracuse will benefit researchers, students
Invest Syracuse is a five-year fundraising goal that aims to fund Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »
University community members frustrated plans for an Ombuds Office have not materialized
An Ombuds Office would provide an independent and confidential place for SU community members to resolve conflicts. Read More »
Report: In NCAA-mandated interviews, Syracuse athletes voiced academic advising concerns, dissatisfaction with facilities
SU’s Faculty Oversight Committee conducted the interviews with athletes finishing their eligibility at the university in December 2016 and May 2017. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses Invest Syracuse, DACA and SU’s endowment at 1st Senate meeting
In his report to the University Senate on Wednesday, Syverud said the university currently has no plans to conduct staff layoffs as part of administrative cuts required for Invest Syracuse. Read More »
University Senate still seeking final recommendations on revised free speech policy
Chancellor Kent Syverud set a March deadline for the Senate Agenda Committee to provide suggestions in relation to SU’s Stop Bias website, reasonable person definition and the campus posting policy. Read More »
As SU moves toward 'One University' brand, career services on campus could become more centralized
In an effort to understand Syracuse University's individual school and colleges' career services, The Daily Orange analyzed thousands of data points on the subject from available reports. Read More »
University Senate clashes over Koch Grant in most-attended meeting of the semester
The tension between those demanding more transparency and those protecting the confidentiality of the grant’s details was palpable. Read More »
Bandier Program’s shift from VPA to Newhouse was warranted, but the discussion process was flawed
The Daily Orange Editorial Board considers the lack of public discussion had about the Bandier Program’s intra-university transfer. Read More »
University Senate members clash over provost’s comments, meeting rules
The two-hour meeting began with problems and became more contentious when Vice Chancellor and Provost Michelle Wheatly took the floor. Read More »
Syracuse University Senate Budget Committee address financial concerns in report
The committee — comprised of faculty, staff and administrators — spent “considerable time” during the current academic year on the report, which includes a section on SU’s 2017-18 budget plans in addition to highlighting several areas of concern related to SU’s finances. Read More »
Syracuse University’s strategy to promote STEM programs doesn’t mean other programs will be shorted
The Daily Orange Editorial Board defends the reasoning behind Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly’s proposal to create a “university-wide STEM branding strategy.” Read More »
Michele Wheatly's push for STEM strategy follows trend of her career
Michele Wheatley has a deep background as a biologist. Now as vice chancellor at Syracuse University, she’s developing a brand strategy in favor of the field. Read More »
Professors who have been blacklisted should now be better protected at SU
Academic freedom was a theme at Wednesday’s USen meeting. A resolution was passed to protect blacklisted professors and the chancellor assured faculty their free speech was not being threatened. Read More »
University Senate approves degree completion support plan for students affected by immigration policies
The resolution passed on Wednesday states that if students affected by immigration policies complete 75 percent or more of the credits and requirements for their respective degrees, there would be “maximum opportunity” extended to facilitate completion of their degree program with Syracuse University credits. Read More »
Campus board will hopefully increase communication between Syracuse University community and administration about infrastructure
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the Syracuse University administration for the creation of the Campus Facilities Advisory Board. Read More »
As many students are taken to emergency room for intoxication, SU says specific information is unavailable
How often do Syracuse University students go to the emergency room for being intoxicated? The official charged with compiling that data says she won’t release what information she has. Read More »
Syverud defends a delay in the university's response to Trump's travel ban
University Senate passed a resolution formally criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration ban. Read More »
University Senate committee shares sources and uses of funding for schools and colleges
The primary source of funding for all schools and colleges was undergraduate tuition for fiscal year 2016. Read More »
University Senate expected to pass formal resolution collectively opposing Donald Trump’s travel ban
The Senate’s resolution regarding Trump’s executive order will serve as the latest in a string of statements and comments made by SU faculty and officials on the travel ban. Syverud denounced the order last week. Read More »
Wheatly addresses undocumented students, Koch Foundation during University Senate open forum
Wednesday's University Senate open forum was first one to be held in years. Read More »
Breaking silence, Syverud announces his opposition to Trump's executive order on immigration ban
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced his opposition to President Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration ban on Wednesday. Read More »
Enrollment plan aims to make SU more competitive
Syracuse University officials are hoping the plan will increase diversity and improve academic quality. Read More »