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University Endorses Learning Outcomes Assessment to Ensure Academic Program Accountability, Excellence
Four years ago, math Professor Terry McConnell was asked to participate in a series of meetings with faculty to help advance a campuswide culture of assessment and allay any concerns about a Universitywide move toward student learning assessment. McConnell didn’t…
Students Head to Puerto Rico to Aid in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
During this holiday season, 23 Syracuse University students and two advisors are headed to Puerto Rico to help in the recovery from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which struck the island this past fall. The group will…
What is the Political Future of NY Governor Cuomo
Maxwell Professor Grant Reeher was recently interviewed by the Press Republican about Governor Andrew Cuomo. Reeher spoke of “two different Cuomos” over the last seven years, with one side focusing on supporting business owners, with the other putting more emphasis…
Fulbright Recipient Flourishes in Living and Learning Abroad
The best part of living and studying abroad for Frederick “Rick” Cieri ’17 is learning something new every day. That includes the joy of honing his skills in foreign languages—four, so far. “You can never stop learning more about a…
TEDx Syracuse University Issues Call for Speakers
Are you exploring a new idea that has yet to reach its full potential? Are you pursuing interesting projects in our local community? Do you want to spark change in the lives of people around the community, and beyond? Do…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Dec. 6 University Senate Meeting
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed several issues at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate. He addressed pending changes to federal tax policy, issues related to disabilities and workplace sexual harassment, the Ombuds Office and the Faculty Salary Survey. Also in his…
Important Benefits Information and Deadlines
Don’t forget about important information and benefits application deadlines for faculty and staff: Child Care Subsidy The child care subsidy—$1,000 per child younger than age 6, up to a maximum of $2,000 per year—is available to eligible faculty and staff with…
Advisory Work Group on Staff Climate Matters Formed
The new Advisory Work Group on Staff Climate Matters will begin meeting this month to address areas identified by staff in the Universitywide survey Climate Assessment Survey conducted during the Spring 2016 semester. Staff participating in the advisory work group…
Native Speaker Will Bring Life to Ghanaian Language in Linguistics Class
The best way to learn the intricacies of a foreign language is through the words of a native speaker. Assistant Professor Christopher Green is making that happen for students who want to explore a particular African language in his spring…
Expert Monnat Details Good and Bad of CVS Purchase
After CVS purchased health insurance agency Aetna, the pharmacy chain now looks to provide in-store patient care. To help understand the pros and cons to this, CBS News interviewed Maxwell Associate Professor and Lerner Chair of Public Health Promotion Shannon Monnat….