Progress of Student Concerns and Recommendations
Concerns of #NotAgainSU Students
Find the concerns and recommendations presented by the #NotAgainSU students, primarily led by Black students, peacefully protesting and signed by Chancellor Kent Syverud on Nov. 21, 2019, and the University’s response to concern addendums and expansions that were addressed in February and March 2020.
Concerns of International Students
Concerns of Jewish Students
Indigenous Student Concerns and Solutions (under discussion)
Recent Messages to the Community
October 29, 2020
October 16, 2020
October 14, 2020
September 30, 2020
September 21, 2020
September 18, 2020
September 9, 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.