Tag: Free Speech Series
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 »
Syracuse University speech codes are too strict, according to outside organization
The organization more commonly known as FIRE has given Syracuse University a “red” free speech code rating. Read More »
How 'trigger warnings' spark debate in higher education
"Trigger warnings” are often used in academia to alert students of content that could be sensitive or upsetting to them, including topics of sexual assault, PTSD and other material deemed uncomfortable. Read More »
Administrator’s political activity memo draws backlash from some SU faculty members
SU community members, a memo contends, can participate in political activity “on their own behalves” but they need to specify that their views are not reflective of the university as a whole. Read More »
Does Syracuse University's funding of campus publications dictate content?
SU provides funding to student-run media outlets and publications through the $203 student activity fee, which provides the basic financial resources that keeps these outlets afloat. Read More »
Amid national debate, Syracuse Athletics does not intend to adopt a policy for athlete protests
How sports leagues, teams and administrators address athlete demonstration is still very much alive, Syracuse included. Read More »