Chancellor Kent Syverud announced today that he has charged a working group of University leaders, faculty, staff, students and trustees with developing a statement that clarifies and defines Syracuse University’s commitment to free expression and academic freedom.
“There is a vigorous debate on university campuses around free speech and academic freedom,” says Chancellor Syverud. “I believe the time is right for our community to come together to define a framework that will guide future discussions and set parameters for how our community respectfully and constructively engages on complex and provocative issues. The ‘Syracuse Statement’ will reflect the University’s unique perspective and Orange values and reaffirm our historical commitment.”
The working group will be co-chaired by Gretchen Ritter, vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer, and Allen Groves, senior vice president and chief student experience officer. The other members of the working group are the following:
The members will begin work in the coming days and seek to complete the draft “Syracuse Statement” prior to Commencement in May. The working group will seek community input throughout the process and provide periodic updates on how students, faculty and staff can engage with and contribute to the draft statement.
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