Academic Affairs

Lender Center for Social Justice Symposium, Supported by MetLife Foundation, Focuses on Racial Wealth Gap

What are the structural and systemic factors in American society that contribute to an ongoing and widening racial wealth gap? What steps can organizations take
Diane Stirling March 23, 2023
Lender Center for Social Justice Symposium, Supported by MetLife Foundation, Focuses on Racial Wealth Gap

Michael Speaks Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Architecture Dean

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced that Michael A. Speaks, dean of the School of Architecture, has been reappointed to
Wendy S. Loughlin March 23, 2023

David Van Slyke Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Maxwell School Dean

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced that David M. Van Slyke has been reappointed to a five-year term as dean
Wendy S. Loughlin March 23, 2023
David Van Slyke Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Maxwell School Dean

Task Force Appointed to Develop Plan to Elevate Sport Management in the Falk College

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of a task force to develop plans for elevating the Department of
News Staff March 23, 2023
Task Force Appointed to Develop Plan to Elevate Sport Management in the Falk College

Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’

Two prominent media commentators and thought leaders who express divergent views regarding free speech surrounding race and the portrayal of racial identity will visit campus
Diane Stirling March 9, 2023
Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’

Message From Provost Gretchen Ritter

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing today as a follow-up to the message you received last week regarding the election agreement made between the University,
News Staff March 7, 2023

New Provost’s Promotion and Tenure Committee Members Selected

Six faculty members have been selected to serve on the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. The faculty members were nominated by electronic balloting
Diane Stirling March 1, 2023
New Provost’s Promotion and Tenure Committee Members Selected

Update on Cluster Hire Initiative

Dear Faculty Colleagues, As faculty hiring for the 2023-24 academic year gets underway, I am writing to update you on the status of the University’s
News Staff Feb. 28, 2023
Update on Cluster Hire Initiative

First-Year Seminar Instructor, Peer Leader Applications Now Open

The First-Year Seminar 101 leadership team and the Office of Academic Affairs are now recruiting faculty, staff and graduate students to be lead instructors and
Diane Stirling Feb. 27, 2023
First-Year Seminar Instructor, Peer Leader Applications Now Open

Applications Open for Faculty Professional Development Workshop on the Information Literacy and Technological Agility Competency

Syracuse University Libraries and the Office of Academic Affairs are now accepting applications from faculty members interested in participating in a one-day workshop for Information
Cristina Hatem Feb. 20, 2023
Applications Open for Faculty Professional Development Workshop on the Information Literacy and Technological Agility Competency

Nominations Sought for One University Assessment Awards

Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness (IE) announce a call for nominations for Syracuse University’s One University assessment awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March
News Staff Feb. 17, 2023
Nominations Sought for One University Assessment Awards

Draft Academic Strategic Plan Framework Released Today

As announced earlier this week, a draft of the Academic Strategic Plan framework was released today and is available for review on the Academic Strategic
News Staff Feb. 17, 2023
Draft Academic Strategic Plan Framework Released Today

Meléndez Appointed Faculty Fellow for Office of Strategic Initiatives and Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives Marcelle Haddix and Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Mary Grace Almandrez have appointed Suzette Meléndez as Faculty Fellow for
Diane Stirling Feb. 12, 2023
Meléndez Appointed Faculty Fellow for Office of Strategic Initiatives and Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Balloting for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Underway

The electronic balloting process for Syracuse University faculty to select candidates to serve on the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure began on Tuesday,
Diane Stirling Jan. 23, 2023
Balloting for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Underway

ACC Academic Leaders Network Representatives Selected

Syracuse University has selected five faculty members as this year’s Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Academic Leaders Network (ALN) representatives. The leaders network program facilitates networking
Diane Stirling Jan. 18, 2023
ACC Academic Leaders Network Representatives Selected

Grants Available for Scholarly Projects on Racial Wealth Gap

Grant funding is available to Syracuse University Ph.D. (or equivalent) scholars who have compelling projects that examine the issue of the racial wealth gap in
Diane Stirling Jan. 18, 2023
Grants Available for Scholarly Projects on Racial Wealth Gap

Important Reminders for Faculty

Dear Colleagues: I hope you’ve had an enjoyable winter break, with some time spent with loved ones and friends. Thank you all for everything you
News Staff Jan. 12, 2023
Important Reminders for Faculty

Registration Open for February Faculty Group Reading and Discussion

The offices of Strategic Initiatives and Faculty Affairs invite registration for a faculty reading group discussion on the book “The Sum of Us: What Racism
Diane Stirling Jan. 10, 2023
Registration Open for February Faculty Group Reading and Discussion