Tag: School of Information Studies
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read More »
SU Literacy Corps provide tutors for Syracuse schools, community groups
The Syracuse University Literacy Corps provides tutors to local school districts as well as programs such as the North Side Learning Center, Hillside and 100 Black Men of Syracuse. Read More »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read More »
17 SU departments earn Research Excellence Doctoral Funding
Syracuse University’s Graduate School announced the 17 academic departments that won Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for the next three academic years. Read More »
SU announces search committee for next permanent vice president for research
The vice president for research leads SU’s research enterprise and reports directly to the provost. Read More »
SU staff, faculty required by state to complete information security training
Syracuse University faculty and staff are required to complete a mandatory information security awareness training on MySlice before March 31. Read More »
SU resident advisers express feelings of being overwhelmed, overworked with duties
In an online survey conducted by The Daily Orange of RAs at SU, 28 of the 49 respondents indicated they are either unsatisfied or extremely unsatisfied with their compensation. Read More »
SU online programs receive top rankings in 2nd year of eligibility
SU’s business management degree, a partnership between the College of Professional Studies and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, tied for eighth place for the best online business bachelor’s program. Read More »
SU humanity, arts subjects overlooked, faculty members say
Syracuse University faculty members raised concerns regarding lack of representation of humanities and arts departments in the university’s search committee for its new vice president for research. Read More »
SU's health and wellness fee among highest of peer institutions
Undergraduate students at Syracuse University paid a total of $1,671 in fees, divided by four categories, in the 2021-22 academic year. Read More »
Newhouse dean apologizes for Lunar New Year email
Newhouse School Dean Mark Lodato apologized in a statement Thursday for listing Hong Kong and Tibet in a list of countries alongside China in his Lunar New Year celebration email. Read More »
SU's iSchool adds 2 new majors for fall 2022 semester
Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies is launching two new majors for the fall 2022 semester. Read More »
iSchool offering Data Analytics bachelor's degree, option for master's
Syracuse University's iSchool started offering a new degree in Applied Data Analytics this fall. This degree is a timely one according to SU faculty, with students flocking to the program. Read More »
SU's 1st Indigenous healer aims to create safe space for Indigenous students
Diane Schenandoah started her role on July 15, and hopes that she can empower students and help them recognize their inner strength. Read More »
Many former Skyhall II residents express frustration over unexpected relocation
Students who had originally been living in Skyhall II were moved across campus, causing confusion and frustration. Read More »
University Senate creates group to boost students' technological skills
ILTA is one of six competencies the university has set out as “institutional learning goals that enhance undergraduate education through an integrated learning approach,” according to the competency policy’s website. Read More »
Everything to know about Class of 2020 commencement weekend
Commencement for the Class of 2020 will take place this Sunday at 10 a.m. Doors open for graduates and guests at 8 a.m. Read More »
John Lewis Aldridge remembered for pushing boundaries in art and life
The people who surrounded John Lewis Aldridge remember his leadership, music and willingness to push the boundaries of acceptance. Read More »
iSchool graduate student dies
John Lewis Aldridge, a graduate student in Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, died on July 8. Read More »
SU announces commencement dates for each school, college
The university decided to hold three ceremonies, and all graduating students who registered to participate in a commencement ceremony can bring up to two guests. Read More »
Students, faculty pursue sustainability projects after receiving SU grant
The grant awards up to $75,000 per project and has provided funding for sustainability projects since 2016. Six projects received funding in April 2020. Read More »
SU language programs under-resourced, students and professors say
Despite the efforts of dedicated instructors, faculty and students said the SU hasn’t provided enough support for its foreign language programs. Read More »
SU’s WiTec club to host workshops on cryptocurrency and blockchain
The event aims to teach students the basic fundamentals of cryptocurrency and blockchain cloud-related platforms. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization provides feedback to Provost Search Committee
The search for a provost began in late January, and the goal of SU’s Provost and Academic Officer Search Committee is to hire a provost by early summer. Read More »