Tag: Fast Forward Syracuse
Whitman School of Management celebrates 100 year anniversary
Enrollment rises and drops, corporate ties and alumni relations have largely defined the school’s first 100 years. Read More »
An explanation of the Campus Framework: SU’s 20-year infrastructure project
Syracuse University released the Campus Framework, a 20-year plan for the physical campus, in June 2016. Here is an explanation of that plan and what it means for SU. Read More »
Competing interests: Corporate strategies at SU often conflict with academic traditions, following higher ed trends
Like other universities, Syracuse University in recent years has shifted to a more corporate mindset. Some community members say that is at odds with academic freedom. 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 »
Syracuse University officials push to support graduate student research
Several professors said graduate students are key to the university’s standing as a major research college. Read More »
Syracuse University opens Ombuds Office for confidential conflict resolution
An ombudsperson confidentially and impartially hears complaints from students, faculty and staff regarding policies and incidents. Read More »
Syracuse University committee seeks community input for strategic plan
The plan aims to align the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services’ goals with those of SU’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »
The Operational Excellence initiative was discontinued this year without notice from Syracuse University
The launch of Invest Syracuse, SU’s $100 million academic investment plan, came as SU also discontinued Operational Excellence, the branch of Fast Forward Syracuse concerned with creating investment plans. Read More »
Faculty question Syracuse University officials on how Invest Syracuse will benefit researchers, students
Invest Syracuse is a five-year fundraising goal that aims to fund Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »
Mayoral candidates know little about Syracuse University’s 20-year Campus Framework project
The Campus Framework project is the university’s 20-year plan for physical campus development. The plan includes a major South Campus housing relocation to Main Campus. Read More »
Syracuse University officials provide few updates during first Invest Syracuse forum
A mix of about 75 students and faculty members attended the event, asking a range of questions about Invest Syracuse fundraising goals. The forum was hosted in Goldstein Auditorium at Schine Student Center. Read More »
Syracuse University’s Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience solidifies new organizational structure
The office, which was formed last December, manages student life resources and student recruitment and enrollment efforts. Read More »
How Syracuse University could look different within the next 4 years
SU, over the next four years, could roll out several costly infrastructure and academic initiatives and projects. Read More »
Syracuse University announces $100 million academic initiative
Invest Syracuse is a five-year, $100 million initiative that aims to strengthen the academic experience at Syracuse University, both for students and faculty. Read More »
Here's what you need to know about the latest Campus Framework update
Although the second-draft of the Campus Framework did not provide an update on how much it would cost Syracuse University, it did give more details on the South Campus housing relocation project. Read More »
Campus board will hopefully increase communication between Syracuse University community and administration about infrastructure
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the Syracuse University administration for the creation of the Campus Facilities Advisory Board. Read More »
Concerns over planned Carrier Dome renovations are similar to worries raised when the venue was built
Some current campus community members say they have concerns about the Carrier Dome that closely mirror those that were expressed in the late 1970s. This time, the grievances stem from the roughly $205 million in renovations that are planned for the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Weekend news round-up: 1st Campus Facilities Advisory Board meeting held, SU partnership awards $19,000 for research
The first Campus Facilities Advisory Board is held, SU partnership awards $19,000 and a professor is awarded for dissertation work. Read More »
Syracuse University misses Campus Framework draft release target
Syracuse University was supposed to release an updated Campus Framework plan draft by January. It did not. Read More »
Chancellor's address to Syracuse University community was substantive, and should continue in future
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud delivered a succinct and informative address to the SU community on Tuesday afternoon that touched on the most important issues affecting the university. Read More »
Kent Syverud announces initiatives aimed at advancing Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the campus community on Tuesday in the Life Sciences Complex in what essentially served as a State of the University. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud's address to the university is a step in the right direction for a transparent administration
On Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Kent Syverud will directly address the Syracuse University community, giving him the platform to start fresh with a transparent administration in 2017. Read More »
Explaining Operational Excellence of Syracuse University's Fast Forward initiative
The purpose of Operational Excellence is to fund investment in the Academic Strategic Plan and the Campus Framework. Read More »
Explaining Syracuse University's Academic Strategic Plan
The Academic Strategic Plan sets an academic vision for the university and outlines plans to meet that vision in the coming years. Read More »