Progress of Student Concerns and Recommendations
Concerns of Student Protesters
Find the concerns and recommendations presented by the students peacefully protesting and signed by Chancellor Syverud on Nov. 21, 2019.
Concerns of International Students
Concerns of Jewish Students
Indigenous Student Concerns and Solutions (under discussion)
Recent Messages to the Community
Mar. 11, 2020
Mar. 7, 2020
Feb. 28, 2020
Feb. 24, 2020
- Chancellor Kent Syverud Addresses Recent Events and Directs Urgent Action
- Addressing Graduate Teaching Assistants' Concerns
Feb. 19, 2020
- Syracuse University’s Crouse-Hinds Hall to Return to Its Standard Hours of Operation Thursday, Feb. 20
- Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate, Announces Lifted Suspensions
- Ongoing Developments from Crouse-Hinds Hall 2.19.20
Feb. 18, 2020
- What to Know About Campus Commitments and the Demonstration at Crouse-Hinds Hall
- Upholding a Respectful and Supportive Academic Environment
- Deliberate, United and Good Faith Efforts Continue
Feb. 17, 2020
Feb. 14, 2020
Feb. 11, 2020
Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion
Independent Advisory Panel
An Independent Advisory Panel, comprised of four experts unaffiliated with the University, is responsible for engaging with the campus community and providing advice to the Special Committee in developing recommendations to build a stronger institutional framework.
Creating an Inclusive, Welcoming and Safe Campus Community
Over the past four years, Syracuse University has taken action and made significant investments to foster an inclusive, welcoming and safe community. These include:
- Academic enhancements;
- Faculty and staff training and hiring for diversity;
- Regular updates to the community;
- A top to bottom review of Greek Life;
- Enhancements to Health and Wellness services;
- Student financial support and student employment services;
And many other actions. See a comprehensive list of actions and investments.