Professor in the University Honors Program Charges “Violation of Civil Rights,” Asks Chancellor to Explain Actions to Campus Community

Dear Chancellor Syverud,

I am deeply concerned about what seems to be a violation of civil rights on the part of your administration in regard to the students. If I understand your actions correctly, you have made the university code of conduct a legal statute that supersedes civil rights granted in the constitution.

I would be grateful if you would explain your action to the campus community.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Sally Roesch Wagner, Ph.D.
Founding Director, The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
Adjunct Faculty, The Renée Crown University Honors Program, Syracuse University