Tag: board of trustees
Fast Forward Syracuse: A look at what’s guiding Syracuse University policies
Here's an update on Fast Forward Syracuse, the three-part initiative that is serving as a guide for the future of SU policy. Read More »
Syracuse University administrators work to continue divestment commitment
Syracuse University and its investment managers are assessing the current landscape of potential investments in companies focused on renewable energy as part of its future plans for divestment. 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 »
Syracuse University should seek student input in Carrier Dome proceedings
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Syracuse University Board of Trustees should take student input into consideration in deciding the future of the Carrier Dome. Read More »
SU Board of Trustees to discuss in November tentative future of Carrier Dome
The Board of Trustees will talk about the future of the Carrier Dome in November. Read More »
SU community calls to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day
More than 500 signatures have been acquired for a petition to create Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Syracuse University, which would replace Columbus Day. SU does not formally recognize Columbus Day. Read More »
Syverud: SU's budget no longer in crisis
Chancellor Kent Syverud released a flood of updates at Wednesday’s University Senate meetingon last year’s budget, employee buyouts, student enrollment and other topics. Read More »
Utica College, former branch campus of SU, cuts tuition by 42 percent
Utica College, a former branch campus of Syracuse University that became legally independent in 1995, recently cut tuition by 42 percent and total cost by 35 percent. The college still has academic ties to SU. Read More »
Author discusses book on the Syracuse 8
Author David Marc, who wrote "Leveling the Playing Field: The Story of the Syracuse 8”, discusses the inspiration behind writing the first book on the key members of SU history. Read More »
SU, SUNY Upstate partner in research collaboration
Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University announced a research partnership that will allow researchers to propose their projects to a panel of judges. Read More »
SU announces completion of Academic Strategic Plan
SU announced the completion of one of the three aspects of Chancellor Kent Syverud's Fast Forward initiative on Thursday. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud appoints new chief of staff
Candace Campbell Jackson, a vice president at the University of Akron, has been appointed Chancellor Kent Syverud's new chief of staff. Read More »
Board of Trustees announces positional change, executive committee election nominations
In addition to naming the next chairman of the Board of Trustees, SU announced a positional change on the board, among other moves. Read More »
Steven Barnes named next chairman of Syracuse University Board of Trustees
Steven Barnes was selected as the next chairman of the Board of Trustees, SU announced on Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse University tuition to increase 3.5 percent, lowest percent increase in 49 years
Tuition for full-time, undergraduate students at Syracuse University for the 2015-2016 academic year will be $41,974, a 3.5 percent increase from the previous year. Read More »
Syracuse University Board of Trustees addresses NCAA report in statement
The Syracuse University Board of Trustees addressed the NCAA report on several fronts in a statement released Wednesday afternoon. Read More »
Chairman of SU's Board of Trustees supports university considering its options to appeal NCAA penalties
Chairman Richard Thompson said the university has taken responsibility for past violations, and has self-imposed a set of serious penalties. However, Thompson said the university believes, “a number of the penalties instituted by the NCAA are excessive, and I support the University’s decision to consider its options for appeal.” Read More »
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 »
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 »
SU Board of Trustees have not decided on whether to postpone vote on mission statement, protesters remain in Crouse-Hinds Hall
Several protesters said the group was told the vote would be postponed if they agreed to leave the building by Friday. However protesters said they don’t plan to leave by then unless significant progress is made. Read More »