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It is my pleasure to welcome you to campus for the 2024-25 academic year. I enjoy participating in Welcome Week activities every year and meeting so many of you and your families. As dean of students, I want you to know our staff are here to support you in achieving your goals and celebrating your successes. My colleagues in Student Experience and I all have different specialties and areas of expertise, but we all share one common goal—to provide support to you as you move through your time at Syracuse University. Together, we work with you to help you understand expectations, provide guidance and support when there is a concern, and empower you to develop critical life skills like independence, accountability, self-advocacy, and resiliency.

As you begin your classes and settle into a new routine, we are writing to share an overview of resources, services, and pertinent policies. They are designed to promote a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.

Barnes Center at The Arch

Did you know well-being is one of the strongest predictors of academic success? That’s why it is so important to familiarize yourself with the Barnes Center at The Arch. As the hub for student wellness, the Barnes Center features programs, services, and offerings that promote holistic health, thriving, and well-being in one accessible centralized space on campus. The health and wellness team is committed to providing high-quality student-centered care. Our approach encompasses mind, body, spirit, and community and includes such things as physical and mental health care, recreation and fitness, pet therapy, mindfulness offerings, peer health education crisis response among others. Please visit the Barnes Center website to explore the full slate of activities resources services.

Student Conduct Code

The Student Conduct Code outlines the standards we expect all students to uphold. Please familiarize yourself with the code. Details outlining the investigation formal conduct resolution by agreement appeal processes sanction guidelines may be found in the Student Conduct System Handbook. If you have a concern about an alleged violation of the code reach Community Standards at 315.443.3728 via email at studentconduct@syr.edu or using the Incident Reporting Form Their office is located at 804 University Ave., Suite 106.

Syracuse Statement on Free Expression Free Inquiry

In May 2024 Syracuse University adopted endorsed “Syracuse Statement on Free Expression Free Inquiry,” following a process in which a working group of faculty students staff sought gathered community input The statement defines affirms University’s commitment free expression free inquiry We urge review carefully

Important Policies Review

In addition aforementioned Student Conduct Code University has several policies that provide clear consistent guidance around space reservations prohibited harassment others demonstrations other activity on campus We urge review following policies visit policies.syr.edu learn about other existing policies

Anti-Harassment Policy Campus Posting Policy Events on University Property Policy Campus Disruption Demonstration Policy Statement Community Standards

Student Title IX Case Management

Students who have experienced witnessed sexual harassment sexual assault intimate partner violence have multiple avenues discuss reporting options One options includes Student Title IX Case Management team which supports students through reporting investigation process when alleged perpetrator misconduct student Students can reach Student Title IX Case Management at titleix@syr.edu or 315.443.0211 Their office located at 005 Steele Hall If believe staff faculty member violated University’s policy sexual harassment sexual assault intimate partner violence contact Equal Opportunity Inclusion Resolution Services equalopp@syr.edu or 315.443.4018

Student Outreach Support

Case managers in Student Outreach Support available assist students involved University processes including conduct process Title IX process by providing supportive measures explanations follow-up services They also support students navigating personal difficulty challenges through variety interventions referrals advocacy Students can reach Student Outreach Support at 315.443.4357 (HELP) or studentsupport@syr.edu Their office located at 111 Waverly Ave., Suite 220

STOP Bias Hate Initiative

University has robust reporting system designed empower individuals alert appropriate officials incidents may motivated bias targeting individual’s group’s protected characteristic(s) STOP Bias Hate Initiative webpage outlines resources report receive support such incidents Review webpage definition bias reporting processes how University responds reports aggregated data semester educational opportunities support resources You may also elect report bias-motivated incident directly Department Public Safety (DPS) via options Report Crime webpage

Department Public Safety

In addition resources outlined above encourage review message Chief Craig A Stone outlining important safety reporting resources offered through DPS DPS team members focused maintaining safe secure place live learn work Visit dps.syr.edu learn more

Stay Connected Digitally

There wealth online resources help make most time Syracuse Download OrangeNow mobile app convenient access campus systems information frequently visit SU News stay up-to-date what’s happening across University connect various schools colleges offices programs favorite social media platforms

The first weeks new academic year can challenging Please know fellow students staff faculty want successful available provide any assistance need If questions concerns need support please hesitate reach any resources listed above.

Wishing great semester,

Dean Dixon

Sheriah N Dixon Associate Vice President Dean Students