Tag: School of Education
Revisiting history is vital for advancing social justice
Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper discusses why the new Atrocity Studies and the Practices of Social Justice minor is important for future generations of Syracuse University campus community members. Read More »
SU launches wide-ranging disability research center
The Office of Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach will promote collaboration across SU’s schools and colleges to study disability in various fields. Read More »
SU administrators support Cluster Hires Initiative
The initiative will hire 53 tenure-track professors across seven domains. Read More »
Graduate student liaison aims to improve communication between SA, GSO
Obi Afriyie has attended weekly Student Association meetings with hopes of improving the communication between GSO and SA, he said. After spending two years as SA’s parliamentarian, he is now in his first year as a GSO senator. Read More »
ASL may be recognized as an official language at SU
Student Association is looking for signatures on a student interest petition to bring the question of ASL curriculum up with University Senate. Read More »
Invest Syracuse funds would be used to help close gender pay gap, officials have said
The university allocated $1.8 million to 200 women faculty members to try to close a gender pay gap between men and women faculty. Read More »
GSO amends constitution with gender-neutral pronouns
Nick Mason, GSO vice president of internal affairs, went through the constitution and switched uses of “he” and “she” with gender-neutral phrases. Read More »
Student-led initiatives continue to combat sexual assaults on campus
One year after the #MeToo movement first went viral, student-led activism is redefining the landscape of how sexual assaults are handled on college campuses — and empowering victims that their voices and experiences are valid. Read More »
InclusiveU will bring students to DC for a screening of ‘Intelligent Lives’
Dan Habib’s documentary, “Intelligent Lives,” features three individuals with disabilities and how they interact with the world around them. Read More »
SU alumni donate $5 million for social justice center
The Lender Center for Social Justice will be run by Syracuse University professors Marcelle Haddix and Kendall Phillips. Read More »
5 SU clubs to check out this semester
The student involvement fair is Sept. 5, but until then, these clubs are worth looking into. Read More »
SU Board of Trustees extends Chancellor Kent Syverud’s contract through 2024
Kent Syverud began his appointment as SU’s chancellor in 2014. His contract has been extended another six years. Read More »
Committee to oversee audit of SU disability services
The audit will include a review of SU’s processes and policies on student housing, academic and non-academic accommodations, medical leaves and other disability-related policies. Read More »
An SU student’s guide to picking a major that doesn’t suck
Picking a major in college isn't easy, especially because there's so many of them, so here are the best and worst ones from each school and college. Read More »
At 101, this SU alumna is influencing readership in Syracuse and beyond
Colvin, who’s traveled to 62 countries, found her passion for promoting literacy in central New York, where she founded Literacy Volunteers of America. Read More »
2nd REAL Talks to foster dialogue about economic issues facing students
After recent tuition hikes and GOP tax overhauls, this Friday’s REAL Talks event will provide a safe space to discuss financial issues facing students today. Read More »
Board works to free up more academic space for Syracuse University schools and colleges
The Campus Facilities Advisory Board is tasked with evaluating the major 20-year Campus Framework plan. Read More »
Unsurprised: Faculty react to report showing women professors earn less on average than men at Syracuse University
The report, released in December, detailed pay gaps between women and men professors. Most said they were not surprised by the report’s findings. Read More »
Syracuse University faculty to host lecture series aimed at strengthening inclusion
Through the discussion series, the professors hope to foster candid conversations with students about police brutality, rape culture and economic injustice. Read More »
Members elected to Student Association boards, committees during 1st meeting
President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati also discussed a possible initiative to increase campus transit accessibility. Read More »
As SU moves toward 'One University' brand, career services on campus could become more centralized
In an effort to understand Syracuse University's individual school and colleges' career services, The Daily Orange analyzed thousands of data points on the subject from available reports. Read More »
Here’s the rundown on where SU school and college convocation ceremonies will be this weekend
Commencement events will be held at SUNY-ESF and on Syracuse University’s Main Campus and South Campus Thursday through Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse University deans promote 'It's On Us' Week of Action, Sexual Assault Awareness Month
School of Education Dean Joanna Masingila and Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, dean of enrollment and the student experience, detail events for the "It's On Us" Week of Action and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read More »