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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…
Invest Syracuse Progress: New Euclid Route Shuttle to Launch in the Spring Semester
As part of the $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative to enhance the student experience, Syracuse University, in collaboration with Student Association (SA) and the Graduate Student Organization (GSO), announced plans for a new pilot shuttle to service Euclid Avenue. The…
Employee Discount Tickets Available for Dec. 27 and 31 Men’s Basketball Games
In support of all the great work of the University’s faculty and staff, Human Resources is partnering with Syracuse University Athletics to offer employee appreciation discount tickets to two upcoming men’s basketball games. The discount tickets will be available for…
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…
New Paid Family Leave Benefit for Staff Effective Jan. 1
With a new law taking effect in 2018, Syracuse University is working to stay ahead of changes and ensure employees know and understand their benefits. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, new benefits are available with the passage of the New York…
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….
CVS’ Purchase of Aetna Shows Evolving Heath Care System
Following CVS’ massive purchase of Aetna, Tom Dennison, the Director of the Lerner Center at the Maxwell School, discussed with Consumer Reports how the healthcare system is evolving. “We’re seeing consolidation in the healthcare delivery system at a rapid pace,”…
College of Law Holds Commencement Ceremony for Master of Laws Graduates
The College of Law celebrated the graduation of nine master of laws in American law students—representing seven countries across three continents—at a Commencement ceremony in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall on Dec. 1. Introducing the graduates, Dean…