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Meet Gretchen Ritter: 7 Questions to Get to Know Syracuse University’s New Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Gretchen Ritter was named vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer in June 2021 after a competitive global search. As she begins her tenure at Syracuse University, we asked her a few questions to help the community get to know…
Intra-University Transfer Fair Helps Students Explore Majors
Each semester, the Office of Academic Affairs and Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience host the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Fair to help students learn more about transferring to another school or college at Syracuse University. The fair also provides…
Important Reminders for Faculty
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to you with reminders about two public health issues that have been the topic of questions received by the Office of Academic Affairs: Students missing class due to illness and requests for excuse notes; Masking…
Engagement Session to Be Held for Faculty and Instructors
The Office of Academic Affairs will host a faculty engagement session on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 2-3 p.m. This session is limited to faculty and instructors of record. The meeting is structured to facilitate dialogue and answer questions regarding classroom instruction for Fall 2021….
Faculty Affairs Offers Faculty Professional Development Series
The division of Faculty Affairs in the Office of Academic Affairs is offering three faculty professional development series focusing on diversity, inclusion, equity and access. Developed by School of Education Professors Jeff Mangram and Melissa Luke, four series of workshops…
Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Offers Consultation, Faculty Professional Development
Staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) are available at any time during the year for consultation on teaching topics, instruction and questions. Consultation is available by email, Zoom and in person. CTLE staff are also available…
Managing COVID in the Classroom
Dear Colleagues: As a follow-up to Chancellor Syverud’s most recent message, I am writing to address a handful of questions I have received from some of you in recent days regarding masking—inside and outside of the classroom—and faculty teaching space….
Gretchen Ritter Named Syracuse University’s Next Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
The global search for Syracuse University’s next vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer has culminated with the selection of Gretchen Ritter, a highly respected and dynamic academic administrator who has held leadership roles at some of the country’s most…
‘Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms’ Faculty Development Series Announced
The Division of Faculty Affairs within the Office of Academic Affairs invites faculty to participate in a three-part workshop series designed to give faculty ways to intentionally develop culturally responsive instructional materials and practices. Faculty will also learn strategies to…
Apply Now for Sponsorship for the Summer Faculty Success Program
The Office of Academic Affairs, through the division of Faculty Affairs, is pleased to co-sponsor a limited number of faculty members for several upcoming installments of the Faculty Success Program through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. The…