Tag: university politics
Student Association's bike share program to launch Monday after years of work
The bike share program will officially launch Monday at noon outside the Schine Student Center, culminating the work of current and recent Student Association officials. Read More »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces revisions to free speech policies
Syracuse University has announced some revisions to its free speech policies, according to an email sent to the SU community on Tuesday from Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read More »
Bea González selected as liaison between Syracuse University and Posse
Bea González, dean of University College, will act as liaison for Syracuse University with the Posse program after the university decided to cut back on related recruitment efforts in Atlanta and Los Angeles in the past. Read More »
Explaining THE General Body's history and grievances
Almost two years ago, THE General Body held an 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall at Syracuse University. Here is an in-depth look into the coalition of student organizations and what they were and still are advocating for. Read More »
Syracuse University releases 20-year plan for campus development with Campus Framework draft
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud released a draft of the Campus Framework plan to the SU community on Monday after 18 months of planning and campus outreach. Read More »
SU construction update: University Place promenade work on schedule
Construction on the University Place promenade is progressing on schedule, according to Monday's summer construction update from Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer. Read More »
SU construction update: Tennity to receive new cooling system; University Place road, walkways removed
Pete Sala noted in his latest construction update email that Tennity Ice Pavilion will be receiving a new cooling system and the road and walkways along University Place have been removed. Read More »
Here's an update on Syracuse University's campus construction projects for the summer
Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer, sent an email to the Syracuse University community on Monday with updates on campus construction projects happening this summer. Read More »
Gallery: See the weekly progress of summer construction on the Syracuse University campus
See the weekly progress of construction or renovation projects on the Syracuse University campus, including the building of the University Place promenade. Read More »
Syracuse University community members protest University Place promenade
Syracuse University community members gathered in front of the Hall of Languages to protest the University Place promenade on Tuesday. Read More »
Traffic changes to begin due to University Place promenade construction
Construction for the University Place promenade will begin on Tuesday and cause traffic changes in the area. Read More »
IRS form shows how much Kent Syverud made during his first year as Syracuse University chancellor
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud made more than $900,000 in 2014, according to tax forms obtained by The Daily Orange. Read More »
Syracuse University announces next VPA dean
Michael Tick, who served as dean of the University of Kentucky's College of Fine Arts, will be the next dean of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read More »
THE General Body creates petition in support of Syracuse University faculty concern over University Place promenade
THE General Body created a petition to support an earlier petition that was made by Syracuse University faculty members to express concern about the proposed University Place promenade. Read More »
Syracuse University faculty members express concern and problems with proposed University Place promenade
Syracuse University faculty members and officials sparred over the proposed University Place promenade at an often-contentious feedback session on Monday evening. Read More »
Former Chancellor Nancy Cantor made 342 percent more than the median salary of a private college president, study finds
The median salary of a private college or university president was $301,153, the study found. Former Chancellor Nancy Cantor made $1,028,969 in total compensation in 2012. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization approves budget for 2016-17 and elects next executive board
The Graduate Student Organization held its last meeting of the semester on Wednesday night. The meeting was broken up into three parts: a budget meeting, elections and a special meeting. Read More »
Evangelista campaign recommends investigation into Mastoloni campaign's 'gross violation of bylaws'
If the JRB investigates and finds that Mastoloni did violate bylaws, there are grounds for his campaign's disqualification. Read More »
University Senate makes recommendations for SU's free speech policy
The University Senate also unanimously endorsed a report by the Chancellor’s Working Group on Free Speech. Read More »
GSO president discusses changes to student health policy
GSO President Can Aslan has attended more than 50 meetings with the Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee. He said Wednesday that students have come to the group with many grievances about SU's healthcare policy, the first phase of which was rolled out by the university last year. Read More »
University Senate committee pledges support for creation of Ombuds Office
The Senate Committee on Women's Concerns issued a report that said an Ombuds Office would help mitigate feelings of uncertainty and stress in the SU community. Read More »
7 takeaways from Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion report
The report made recommendations about how SU can increase diversity and inclusion on campus Read More »
Committee will review Hendricks Chapel for 1st time in more than 30 years
The review of Hendricks’ programs, facilities and finances will help inform the dean search committee about what is needed in a dean for the chapel. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud discloses how many SU staffers took the buyout at University Senate meeting
A new report from a group in the Fast Forward Syracuse initiative details eight areas upon which Syracuse University may mold its mission and vision for students in the future. Read More »