Artifacts in the libraries are deteriorating. SU delayed a plan to save them.
One-of-a-kind artifacts stored in the SU archives will soon be gone if the university does not take action soon, some faculty say. Read more »
University Senate
Faculty raise concerns about SU's COVID-19 response, workload at forum
Some professors worry that they will have to commit to choosing modes of instruction for the fall 2021 semester before knowing what the pandemic will look like then. Read more »
SU institutes 2 wellness days for spring semester
SU will not hold classes, require classwork to be due or administer exams on March 23 and April 21. Read more »
SU could adjust spring semester plans depending on public health conditions
The university will modify the Stay Safe Pledge before the semester begins. Read more »
Chancellor Syverud cautiously optimistic about return to campus in spring
SU will continue working with local and state health authorities to ensure a return to campus is safe. Read more »
SU finishes fiscal year with $5 million deficit, lower enrollment rate
SU finished the fiscal year with a $5 million deficit. Chancellor Kent Syverud said the school is in a strong position to manage its financial situation. Read more »
University committee to prepare for on-campus classes in fall 2020
Instructors should plan to deliver fall 2020 courses online for students who are not able to attend in person, an SU official said Wednesday. Read more »
SA alleges presidential campaign violation
The association's Board of Elections and Membership alleged that Justine Hastings' and Ryan Golden's presidential campaign violated a bylaw prohibiting the use of academic listservs. Read more »
SA to support new SEM 100 curriculum, diversity course
The letter will encourage the committees to adopt a semester-long version of the first-year seminar course, currently offered for five weeks. Read more »
STEM dominates SU leadership and research, professors say
At SU, scientists occupy most of the university's top research positions. Some professors say that needs to change. Read more »
Faculty condemn university’s treatment of protesters
A group of SU professors explains that the actions of university administration in response to #NotAgainSU protests in Crouse-Hinds Hall can constitute “war crime tactics." Read more »
#NotAgainSU to continue Crouse-Hinds protest for 4th day
#NotAgainSU will continue its occupation until its demands are met, organizers said during the forum via a video call. The protesters have persisted in their occupation to effect change, not to avoid punishment, organizers said. Read more »
SU mistakenly suspended 4 students
A Syracuse University official confirmed the mistaken suspensions on Wednesday. Read more »
Syverud lifts #NotAgainSU protesters' interim suspensions
The Chancellor announced his decision at the University Senate’s meeting late Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
3 takeaways from annual University Senate forum
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the search for a new provost at the University Senate’s open forum. Read more »
'Cuse Works connects students to employment opportunities
The online resource will also add job and opportunity listings on Handshake, SU’s career database, for jobs that fit with ’Cuse Work’s six university shared competencies and 10 professional skills. Read more »
Senate urges SU to delay background check policy
The University Senate discussed the policy at its January meeting. Read more »
Schine Student Center will be open 24/7 starting next school year
The new hours were detailed in a University Senate budget report discussed Wednesday. Read more »
Senate report outlines expected endowment growth, 2020 budget
The report was compiled by the University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs. Read more »
Faculty cleared in 3 internal Title IX cases, 4th being adjudicated
Details about the fourth case were not immediately available. Read more »
Syracuse University commits $5.6 million to diversity initiatives
Syracuse University has allocated $5.6 million to address commitments to students demands and recommendations. Read more »
Current, former chancellors have both faced free speech criticism
Chancellor Kent Syverud and former chancellor Nancy Cantor have both faced criticism of their free speech stances. Read more »
University Senate LGBTQ committee supports #NotAgainSU
Committee calls for “transparency and accountability” from SU administration and expresses “support for and solidarity with... vulnerable, marginalized, and targeted groups” at SU. Read more »
‘I do not intend to walk away’: Syverud responds to calls for resignation
Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke briefly at the University Senate’s meeting on Wednesday. Read more »
