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Message from the Comptroller Regarding Paper Paychecks

All Syracuse University paper paychecks dated Wednesday, Aug. 26, and continuing until further notice will delivered via campus mail to each employee’s campus department.

As a reminder, anyone with a NetID and password are able to set up direct deposit through MySlice. The Payroll Office’s website provides step-by-step instructions to enroll in direct deposit.

Contact the Payroll Office at payroll@syr.edu or 315.443.4042, option 2 with any questions.

Food Services Ready to Handle New Challenges Brought by COVID-19

When the coronavirus pandemic caused the abrupt end of residential learning at the University in mid-March, the Food Services department kept working, and responded nimbly to the changes that swept across campus.

Hundreds of students were stranded in Central New York and remained in campus housing. As essential employees, Food Services staff members reported to campus each day to continue to operate dining centers, food courts and convenience stores to support students. They assisted other departments and took on tasks unrelated to food and dining in order to support their colleagues who were working from home.

With the initial challenge of the pandemic met, the Food Services staff have now turned their attention to the upcoming semester, as thousands of students return to campus.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Hundreds of New Students Arrive Early as Part of University’s Safety Efforts

Several hundred new students were welcomed to Syracuse University on Sunday as part of the effort to bring students to campus safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students coming from states listed in New York State’s travel advisory, with high infection rates of COVID-19, are required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in New York. The University offered first-year and transfer students from those states, who might not have other alternatives, to move-in early to meet those requirements.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Orange Fans Can Own A Piece of the Dome Roof

The Carrier Dome holds a special place in the hearts of the millions of people who have created memories in the iconic venue. Now everyone who has fond memories of a sporting event, concert, graduation, or any special event at the Dome, can own a piece of the roof that is currently being replaced in the first phase of the University’s multi-year plan to invest $118 million to create a new stadium experience on its main campus. The initial collection of memorabilia products made with pieces of the roof is available from CollectibleXchange, a Syracuse alumnus Brandon Steiner company.

Read the full story at cuse.com.

Minors Program Registration Reminder

The University considers the safety and well-being of youth program participants to be important. As part of its commitment to provide an open and safe campus environment for all, including minors (those under the age of 18), the University needs to identify all programs, events and activities that serve, or otherwise engage, youth. This is a reminder to the community that virtual interactions with minors are included in this commitment.

Each University program sponsor must consider the impact of all activities conducted during the course of a camp or enrichment program, must appreciate the risks and legal responsibilities and take appropriate measures to manage the potential for exposure to program participants to reasonable foreseeable risks.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Food Services Honored for Best University Food Allergy Training Program

Syracuse University Food Services has received the award for 2020 Best Overall Food Allergy Training for Universities from AllerTrain™ by MenuTrinfo® LLC. The AllerTrain team recognized outstanding food service leaders in allergy training and safety by selecting winners from universities and restaurants across the country. Last year, Food Services received the award for Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities from the company.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at AllerTrain thought it crucial to celebrate food allergy champions across the nation and beyond, and the panel of food allergy experts and trainers who selected this year’s winners chose from an extremely diverse nomination pool.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

 

Syracuse University Announces Historic Commitment to Financial Aid; 2020-21 Tuition and Fee Rates; and New, Expanded Opportunities for Financial Support

Syracuse University’s 2020-21 budget includes a substantial increase in student financial aid, reaching a historic level of $300 million. That financial commitment, which represents a 7 percent increase over the previous fiscal year, will ensure the doors of opportunity are kept wide open for students of promise and talent from across the socioeconomic spectrum.

For the 2020-21 academic year, the cost of tuition for all full-time undergraduates will increase by 3.9 percent. For those students admitted prior to fall 2018, the tuition totals $50,700. For those admitted in fall 2018 and afterwards, the tuition totals $54,270, a figure that includes the previously announced premium. Room rates for most full-time returning undergraduates will increase by an average 3.5 percent and meal plan rates by an average 2 percent, depending on the housing and meal plans chosen.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Summer Office Hours Modified

Traditionally, Syracuse University has transitioned to summer office hours beginning on the Monday following Commencement. In accordance with New York State orders, a very limited number of staff designated as essential personnel are working in offices on campus at this time. As such, faculty and staff should continue to work remotely and for the hours arranged with their supervisor or manager. For essential personnel, please check with your supervisor about your hours. Additional information will be provided as New York State and local governments make decisions about return to on-premises working hours.

Questions? Contact the Office of Human Resources at 315.443.4042 or hrservic@syr.edu.

Grounds Crews Bring Spring to Life on Campus

As spring weather begins to slowly take hold in Central New York, members of the Facilities Services’ grounds crews are working to bring the landscaping of the Syracuse University campus to life.

The crews have been busy with their normal springtime activities, which include cleaning up leaves left behind from the fall and stones tossed around by winter plowing, says Grounds Manager Pat Carroll. Worn out ground areas are replaced with fresh sod.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Work of University’s Custodial, Environmental Staff Vital in Stopping Spread of COVID-19

They arrive each day on campus ready for work, many early in the morning and others during the day or late at night. They are essential, needed and necessary—and on the front lines in helping to stop the spread of the pernicious COVID-19. They are the University’s custodial staff.

Teams of custodians keep the academic buildings and residence halls clean and disinfected throughout the year. This semester, their work took on an added dimension with the developing COVID-19 health crisis.

The custodial staff, however, was prepared.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.