Tag: School of Education
In conduct proceedings, SU gets to make the rules — and change them at will
Unlike student conduct offices at public colleges, OSRR is not bound by due process — a standard set by the courts — and instead utilizes “fundamental fairness." Read More »
Syracuse University aiming for in-person spring 2021 commencement
Holding an in-person ceremony ultimately depends on guidance from the state and the public health situation. Read More »
‘No rational basis’: Court annuls Alpha Chi Rho suspension
The university suspended the fraternity in November 2020 after it determined that members and guests shouted a racial slur at a Black woman. Read More »
Breaking down Syracuse University’s student conduct process
Since conduct procedures differ so much from the ones that play out in courtrooms, the process can often leave students and their families unsure of their rights and the basic functions of the system. Read More »
A year later: SU adjusted to COVID-19, still faces challenges
The pandemic has taken a physical toll on central New York and the university community, and forced the campus to reimagine education and the college experience. Read More »
New 1st-year seminar course aims to enhance discussions of race, identity
The new course seeks to better discuss topics of race and identity as well as the transition to college life. Read More »
At SU, 95% of students sexually assaulted don't report their abuse
Experts in sexual assault and Title IX are concerned about the large percentage of SU students who don't report sexual assault. Read More »
Cory Booker to speak at virtual Newhouse-hosted Toner Prize ceremony
The prerecorded ceremony will honor the recipients of the Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting, which the Newhouse School sponsors to honor the work of Robin Toner, an SU graduate and the first female national correspondent for The New York Times. Read More »
Breaking down the Board of Trustees diversity and inclusion recommendations
The committee initially planned to release its report in August but delayed its rollout until March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
Board of Trustees special committee on diversity releases final review
The committee — which first met in December 2019, off the heels of #NotAgainSU’s occupation of the Barnes Center at The Arch — was devoted to addressing issues of diversity and inclusion on SU’s campus following a series of hate incidents reported in the fall 2019 semester. Read More »
Student Activism Engagement Team faces pushback from students
In response to protests on campus last academic year, SU formed the team in August 2020 to “support and engage student activism.” Read More »
SU creates program to admit local students who enlist into military
The Operation Veteran Promise program is part of SU’s larger efforts to promote its image as a top school for veterans. Read More »
After wage increase, graduate students say there's still more work to do
Graduate student advocates pushed the university to increase the minimum wage stipend for graduate employees. Read More »
SU community observes Disability Day of Mourning
Disability Day of Mourning honors people with disabilities who were murdered by their parents or caregivers. Read More »
Student suspended for delivering marijuana to quarantined friend sues SU
The lawsuit, which was filed Monday in the Onondaga County Supreme Court, claims that the university imposed disproportionate sanctions after it accused the student of distributing marijuana. Read More »
Carrier Dome now open as indoor Quad for students
The space will provide students with socially-distanced areas to study or socialize on certain days each week in addition to serving as a classroom and COVID-19 testing center. Read More »
Five Guys joins Hungry Chuck's, other businesses in The Marshall
The fast-food burger chain and Hungry Chuck’s plan to open at the student apartment complex just outside Syracuse University. Read More »
Drug, liquor law violations significantly decrease at SU, report shows
SU referred 1,023 students on campus for disciplinary action for liquor law violations in 2017 but just 440 students in 2019. Read More »
Hilda Frimpong becomes 1st Black student to lead Syracuse Law Review
The publication's editorial board is now made up almost completely of female students from the Syracuse University College of Law. Read More »
CuseHacks event draws record global attendance
CuseHacks is a competition where programmers converge to invent and code different projects, either on their own or with a team, and present their ideas for the chance to win prizes. Read More »
In year of COVID-19 challenges, SU employees have worked nonstop
Despite challenges, SU staff members have found some silver linings of working through the pandemic. Read More »
Anti-Asian hate incident reported on 800 block of Comstock Avenue
A student was walking into the apartment complex at around 11:40 p.m. on Saturday when two unknown individuals allegedly used anti-Asian language toward them. Read More »
Fraudulent unemployment claims target SU employees
There have been over 425,000 fraudulent claims statewide as of Feb. 2. The university is taking necessary precautions. Read More »
Syracuse University to offer online, part-time computer programming degree
Students who pursue this degree may choose to seek careers in fields such as health care, criminal justice, defense contracting and finance. Read More »