Some ideas for how alumni can help make Syracuse a better place for everyone

Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty ImagesA week ago, we discussed Syracuse University’s response to race-related incidents, and the lack of urgency and decisiveness on behalf of the administration. Since then, more incidents have occurred. And while the administration has issued statements, the incidents, tensions on campus and SU’s failures have now become national news.

Chancellor Kent Syverud signed the list of demands late last night in response to the growing protest — specifically the one organized by #NotAgainSU. Of course, that’s just step one toward more decisive action that responds to student concerns.

Like many of you, I’m an SU alum. And in recent weeks I’ve been discouraged,…