Writer: Annie Palmer
SU faculty, administration and Board of Trustees discuss resolution regarding promotion and tenure policies
All is well between the University Senate, the Syracuse University administration and the Board of Trustees regarding promotion and tenure policies. Read More »
University Senate discusses budget at first meeting of semester
The majority of Wednesday’s senate meeting was spent breaking down the Budget Committee’s report, including updates related to the Big East exit fee, which spurred debate among senators and administrators. Read More »
SU Athletics receives windfall from ACC, will be used to help pay Big East exit fee
Thanks to a recent move by the University of Maryland from the ACC to the Big Ten, SU Athletics received a $1.2 million windfall fund. About $200,000 from the fund will be channeled to pay off the Big East exit fee’s remaining balance. Read More »
Associate dean to begin tenure as committee chair, moderator
Can Isik, associate dean of Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, spends his 10 percent serving the University Senate as moderator and chair of the Agenda Committee. Isik replaced Doug Armstrong, a professor of anthropology, in both positions after Armstrong resigned due to research responsibilities. 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 »
Despite renovation efforts, areas of Syracuse University still need repairs
The condition of buildings across the Syracuse University campus varies widely. Going forward, the Campus Master Plan, which is currently being developed, will play a major role in determining what SU will look like in the years ahead. Read More »
SU graduate students struggle to pay for, find places for child care
In October, Syracuse University announced that it would offer child care grants to graduate students. But while the grant is helpful, it doesn’t solve the larger problem of providing adequate support for those with children. Read More »
SU community shares concerns about changes to sexual assault services at third listening meeting
The third listening meeting was held in the Schine Student Center and involved small group discussions on areas such as issues and concerns about sexual violence services on campus, gaps in services and campus culture in relation to sexual and relationship violence. Read More »
