GSO holds first general body meeting, fills vacant positions
GSO filled nine vacant positions, including three out of its seven remaining University Senate seats, during its first general body meeting. Read more »
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Ritter shares thoughts on Syracuse Statement, Academic Strategic Plan at GSO
Provost Gretchen Ritter shared her perspective on the university’s upcoming Academic Strategic Plan and Syracuse Statement. Read more »
Steering committee to guide academic strategic plan implementation
The “steering committee" will audit SU's adherence to its academic strategic plan, according to Wednesday release. Read more »
GSO to increase its graduate student activity fee, bolster climate-related initiatives
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization will increase the graduate student activity fee for the first time in over five years. Read more »
SA passes new bill to support the Graduate Student Organization's voting ability
Last week, the Student Association passed a bill in support of GSO to advocate for the underrepresentation of students in campus decisions. Read more »
GSO hosts annual Town Hall meeting, discusses open positions and goals for the year
The Graduate Student Organization will hold elections for open positions next week, and plans to host diverse events this year. Read more »
GSO Senate to recognize Memorial Day, 2 pride months and other holidays
Ben Valen, a GSo senator on the diversity committee, also raised concerns about correct pronoun use and misgendering within the GSO Senate. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization votes to create advisory council for Executive Board
GSO Senators also discussed the recent resignation of former GSO president Yousr Dhaouadi in the meeting. Read more »
GSO senate to establish committee to investigate articles of impeachment against president
GSO will hold a meeting Friday to form a committee to investigate articles of impeachment against President Yousr Dhaouadi. Read more »
Impeachment against Graduate Student Organization president was an abuse of power
If this impeachment succeeds, it will create a deadly precedent and a chilling effect on senators’ willingness and ability to express their opinion during debate on the floor of the senate. Read more »
GSO president faces articles of impeachment, given 48 hours to step down
Dhaouadi, who has served as GSO president for two terms, announced her impeachment in her email to the graduate student body Monday. Read more »
GSO discusses graduate employee stipend
The GSO conducted a survey in the spring 2021 semester on Ph.D. student pay where it found the desired minimum is $18,612. Read more »
New potential parental accommodation announced during GSO meeting
Associate Provost Peter Vanable and Associate Graduate School Dean Gabby Chapman to share a potential new parental accommodation policy allowing an eight-week grace period for graduate students who have or adopt a child. Read more »
GSO advocates for more graduate student funding, proposes new executive board position
A survey conducted among 286 respondents across 65 departments revealed that the average monthly salary for graduate students at SU during the semesters is below $2,000. Read more »
Vice president of GSO introduces amendment to increase number of at-Large senators
The resolution would be effective immediately upon a three-fourths vote at the upcoming 2022 election special meeting and would go into effect next semester. Read more »
SGEU advocates for unionization of SU's Graduate Student Organization
Graduate student unions have already organized across the country at institutions such as Columbia University, and SGEU hopes to replicate that at SU. Read more »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization leaders discuss plans for spring semester
Syracuse University’s Graduate Student Organization Senate announced its new graduate student space on campus during their meeting Wednesday. Read more »
Search committee down to 6 candidates to replace DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado
Syracuse University is in the process of selecting a new chief of the Department of Public Safety following the retirement of Bobby Maldonado, who currently holds the position. Read more »
GSO forms climate action committee to hold SU accountable
Syracuse University’s Graduate Student Organization established an action committee to hold the university accountable for implementing its climate action plan during its senate meeting Wednesday. Read more »
GSO leaders want more representation across academic programs
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization Senate filled 16 academic program senate seats that were not filled last year, with three more expected to be filled in the spring. Read more »
35% of SU students meet the qualifications for depression, Barnes Center says
Cory Wallack, executive director of health and wellness at the Barnes Center, spoke about available mental health services for graduate students at the GSO Senate meeting Wednesday. Read more »
GSO confirms new space in Lyman Hall for graduate students
The GSO Senate also elected university and at-large senators, discussed funding and invited guest speakers that included Neal Powless, university ombuds, and Christopher Burke, director of student legal services. Read more »
SU approves Graduate School's proposal to allocate $1.5 million for graduate student support
The Graduate Student Organization received $1.5 million in funding for graduate student support after their proposal was approved by Syracuse University chancellor and Office of the Provost. Read more »
