David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics

The college began in the fall of 1918 as the department of home economics in the Slocum College of Agriculture under inaugural Dean Florence E. S. Knapp.{{sfn|Galpin|Barck Jr.|1984|p=161}} By 1919, the school was situated in the Slocum hall and also operated a student cafeteria.{{sfn|Galpin|1960|p=338}} The then chancellor James Roscoe Day, varyingly called it the school of domestic economy or school of domestic science, but the name College of Home Economics was affirmed in June 1921.{{sfn|Galpin|Barck Jr.|1984|p=162}} The mission of the school was to educate American women in housekeeping, business, law, civic responsibility, and public affairs to take care of the men returning from World War I.

A 1925 article in the New York Red Book called the school the leading institute of its kind in the nation,{{cite book |title=The New York Red Book |date=1925 |publisher=Williams Press |location=New York, N.Y. |page=57 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Vc8GAQAAIAAJ |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}} as well as the "only institution in the state chartered as a college by the state board of regents."{{sfn|Galpin|1960|p=229}}

Dean Knapp resigned from the role in 1928 , and was replaced by Annie Louise MacLeod who served as the dean for the next 20 years and significantly expanded the school's curriculum to include nutrition, fashion, and nursery education.{{sfn|Galpin|Barck Jr.|1984|p=6, 165}} At that point, the school offered special courses in cooking, textiles, hatmaking, sanitation, gardening, bacteriology, nutrition, nursing, home management, sewing, and household chemistry.{{cite book |title=Handbook of American Private Schools |date=1926 |publisher=Porter Sargent |page=383 |volume=10 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-JvGK9Jd854C&pg=PA383 |access-date=16 May 2024 |language=en}}

In 1928, the college took over the management of University Hill School, as a laboratory to study child care and behavior. This relationship came to end soon, but the school later formed its own nursery schools.{{sfn|Galpin|Barck Jr.|1984|p=99}} The Child Development Laboratory School began in the 1950s, and was later named for Bernice M. Wright who was the dean of the college of Human Ecology in the 1970s.{{cite journal |title=1971 Summer Study Opportunities |journal=Journal of Home Economics |date=March 1971 |volume=63 |issue=3 |page=211 |url=https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/hearth4732504_63_003 |access-date=16 May 2024 |publisher=American Home Economics Association |via=Cornell University Library |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Barrett |first1=Michele |title=Falk College Marks Child Nutrition Day with Food Demo, Tasting at Bernice M. Wright Lab School |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2017/11/14/falk-college-marks-child-nutrition-day-with-food-demo-tasting-at-bernice-m-wright-lab-school/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Syracuse University News |date=14 November 2017}} The college has had many female deans so far:{{sfn|Galpin|Barck Jr.|1984|p=240}} Florence E. S. Knapp (1918), Annie Louise MacLeod (1928), Martha Eunice Hilton (1949), Bernice Huff Meredith (1964), Bernice Meredith Wright, Jane Brush Lillestol, Susan J. Crockett, and most recently Diane Lyden Murphy.{{cite news |last1=Chouinard |first1=Kyle |title=Falk dean Diane Murphy celebrated for over 40 years of commitment to SU |url=https://dailyorange.com/2022/11/falk-dean-diane-murphy-commitment/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=1 November 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Pauer |first1=Lauren |title=New Dean of HSHP focuses on college's future within university |url=https://dailyorange.com/2005/09/new-dean-of-hshp-focuses-on-college-s-future-within-university/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=11 September 2005}}

In 1942, the college welcomed its first male student, Charles E. DuBoi.{{sfn|Galpin|Barck Jr.|1984|p=6}}

The School of Nursing opened its doors at Syracuse University on 28 July 1943, in response to the growing nursing shortage due to World War II.{{Cite web |url=https://library.syracuse.edu/digital/guides_sua/html/sua_nursing_prt.htm |title=Syracuse University School of Nursing Records |last=Swingly |first=Katie |date=2015 |website=Syracuse University Libraries |access-date=August 13, 2022 }}{{sfn|Greene|Baron|1996|p=22}}{{cite news |title=University Establishes New Nursing School As Separate College |url=http://doarchives.s3.amazonaws.com/V40+Sep+22%2C+1942+-+May+8%2C+1943.pdf |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Syracuse Daily Orange |date=April 16, 1943 |pages=1, 496 |language=en}} The program absorbed the students from the nearby Syracuse Memorial Hospital and the University Hospital of the Good Shepherd, both of which closed their programs, allowing the nursing school to continue. Edith H. Smith served as the founding dean.{{sfn|Greene|Baron|1996|p=21–22}} The name of the school was changed to the College of Nursing to reflect its growing status and distinguish it from shorter certificate programs offered at other schools. By 1949, the school was ranked in top 25 nationally by the National Committee on the Improvement of Nursing.{{sfn|Greene|Baron|1996|p=24}}

In 1955, the School of Social Work was founded to promote social justice and positive changes in society.{{Cite web |url=https://library.syracuse.edu/digital/guides_sua/html/sua_social_work.htm |title=Syracuse University School of Social Work Records |last=Carter |first=Erin |date=2015 |website=Syracuse University Libraries |access-date=August 13, 2022 }} While the university had offered undergraduate courses in social work through the department of sociology and College of Home Economics since the 1930s, it wasn't until 1952 that the American Association of Schools of Social Work noted a need for separate school at Syracuse.{{cite news |title=Falk College celebrates the 60th anniversary of the School of Social Work |url=https://falk.syr.edu/falk-college-celebrates-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-school-of-social-work/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Falk College – Syracuse University |date=April 25, 2017}} Howard B. Gundy served as its inaugural Dean.

The program began as a joint venture between SU and University of Buffalo, but the tie was severed after a significant grant from Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation allowed Syracuse to absorb the program under the University College. {{sfn|Greene|Baron|1996|p=94}} It was the 61st school in the country to be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in 1957. Until 1971 the school only offered a master's degree program, and began admitting its first undergraduate class after the CSWE accredited social work bachelor's degree programs in 1975.

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After years of declining enrollment, the College of Human Development, College of Nursing, and School of Social Work were merged to establish the School of Human Services and Health Professions (HSPS) on July 1, 2001. As part of the merger, the College of Nursing changed its name back to the School of Nursing, but the school was formally closed at the end of the 2005–06 academic year due to declining enrollment, poor student outcomes, and financial issues.{{Cite news |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2002/12/06/syracuse-university-to-close-its-school-of-nursing/ |title=Syracuse University to close its School of Nursing |date=December 6, 2002 |website=Syracuse University News |access-date=August 13, 2022 }} Between 1999 and 2003, the School of Nursing had lost more than $9 million leading to its closure after 63 years of operation.{{cite news |last1=Collura |first1=Heather |title=School of Nursing closes doors after 63 years |url=https://dailyorange.com/2006/06/school-of-nursing-closes-doors-after-63-years/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=13 June 2006}}

In 2007, the college went through another rebranding, changed its name back to College of Human Ecology.{{Cite press release |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2007/12/06/college-of-human-services-and-health-professions-changes-its-name/ |title=College of Human Services and Health Professions changes its name |date=December 6, 2007 |website=Syracuse University News |access-date=August 13, 2022 }} In 2011, American sports agent David Falk and his wife Rhonda Falk, both alumni of Syracuse University, pledged $15 million to the university. The College of Human Ecology became the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics in recognition of their gift.{{cite news|url=https://www.syracuse.com/news/2011/03/sports_agent_david_falk_gives.html |title=Sports agent David Falk gives $15M to Syracuse University, gets school named after him |date=March 24, 2011 |access-date=August 13, 2022 |newspaper=The Post-Standard |last=Coin |first= Glenn }}

In 2015, The Nutrition, Assessment, Consultation and Education (ACE) Center opened for nutrition science students.{{cite news |last1=Torrens |first1=Alexa |title=Falk College opens nutrition center funded by alumna's donation |url=https://dailyorange.com/2015/09/falk-college-opens-nutrition-center-funded-by-alumnas-donation/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=28 September 2015}}

In 2020, the Department of Exercise Science moved from the school of education to Falk College.{{cite news |title=Department of Exercise Science to Transition to a New Home |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2019/10/14/department-of-exercise-science-to-transition-to-a-new-home/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Syracuse University News |date=14 October 2019}}{{cite news |title=Exercise Science at Syracuse: Established 1919 |url=https://falk.syr.edu/about-us/falk-facts/exercise-science/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Falk College}}

In 2023, Jeremy S. Jordan was named the dean, succeeding Diane Lyden Murphy.{{cite news |title=Jeremy S. Jordan Named Dean of Falk College |url=https://falk.syr.edu/new-dean-named-for-david-b-falk-college/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Falk College – Syracuse University |date=July 26, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Bolduc |first1=Faith |title=As the new Dean of Falk College, Jeremy Jordan 'puts students first' |url=https://dailyorange.com/2023/10/jeremy-jordan-new-dean-syracuse-university-falk-college/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=4 October 2023}}

In 2024, the college announced that it will be renamed the David B. Falk College of Sport, and will to drop ‘Human Dynamics’ from its name.{{cite news |last1=Vasudevan |first1=Anish |title=David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to drop 'Human Dynamics' from name |url=https://dailyorange.com/2024/04/falk-college-to-drop-human-dynamics-from-name/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=15 April 2024}} The move intends the college to focus exclusively on sport-related disciplines.{{cite news |last1=Reinhardt |first1=Eric |title=SU's Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to focus on sport-related programs with new name |url=https://www.cnybj.com/su-falk-college-to-focus-on-sport-related-programs-with-new-name/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Central New York Business Journal |date=16 April 2024 |language=en-us}} {{subscription required}}

The college is organized into eight major academic departments and school.

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• Exercise Science
• Food Studies
• Human Development and Family Science
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Nutrition Science and Dietetics
• Public health
• Sport Management
• School of Social Work

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The college offers a variety of bachelor's degrees, including Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Social Work (BSSW), Health and Exercise Science, Nutrition, Nutrition Science,{{cite news |last1=Valinote |first1=Nicole |title=Falk College nutrition program celebrates 100 years of education |url=https://dailyorange.com/2017/10/falk-college-nutrition-program-celebrates-100-years-education/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=18 October 2017}} Food Studies, Human Development and Family Science, Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education, Sport Analytics, and Sport Management.{{Cite web |url=https://falk.syr.edu/academic-programs/ |title=Academic Programs & Degrees |website=Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics |access-date=August 13, 2022 }} The BSPH degree program is one of the first in New York state to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.{{cite news |last1=More |first1=Saniya |title=Council accredits bachelor of science degree offered in Falk College |url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/11/council-accredits-bachelor-science-degree-offered-falk-college/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=2 November 2016}}

In 2024, the school began offering a first-of-its-kind degree program on Esports Communications and Management, jointly by the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.{{cite news |last1=Studholme |first1=Billy |title=Syracuse University to launch esports degree |url=https://esportsinsider.com/2023/03/syracuse-university-esports-degree |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Esports Insider |date=15 March 2023}}{{cite news |title=First Of Its Kind |url=https://falk.syr.edu/first-of-its-kind/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Falk College – Syracuse University |date=March 9, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Reinhardt |first1=Eric |title=Syracuse University launching esports degree program |url=https://www.cnybj.com/su-launching-esports-degree-program/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Central New York Business Journal |date=17 March 2023 |language=en-us}}

Similar to undergraduate programs, the college offers a variety of master's degrees, including Master of Public Health (MPH),{{cite news |title=Syracuse University's Falk College Announces Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2019/10/21/falk-college-announces-master-of-public-health-degree/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Syracuse University News |date=October 21, 2019}} Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise Science, Food Studies, Human Development and Family Science, Nutrition Science, and Sport Venue and Event Management, as well as Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Human Development and Family Science and Marriage and Family Therapy. Ph.D. in Exercise Science, Human Development and Family Science, and Marriage and Family Therapy are also offered.

In 2015, the college moved into the Falk complex which is made up of the White and McNaughton Halls.{{cite news |last1=Barrett |first1=Michele |title=Falk College Complex Dedication Set for Friday, Oct. 23 |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2015/10/19/falk-college-complex-dedication-set-for-friday-oct-23-29253/ |access-date=21 May 2024 |work=Syracuse University News |date=19 October 2015}}{{cite news |last1=Ashoor |first1=Rawan |title=Falk Complex officially dedicated as centralized location of Falk College |url=https://dailyorange.com/2015/10/falk-complex-officially-dedicated-as-centralized-location-of-falk-college/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=26 October 2015}} Prior to this centralized location, the school had offices scattered all around the campus.{{cite news |last1=Sandler |first1=Rachel |title=School completes first phase of relocation process |url=https://dailyorange.com/2015/01/school-completes-first-phase-of-relocation-process/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=21 January 2015}}

White Hall, named for Ernest I. White, was built in 1954 and housed the College of Law.{{cite news |title=White Hall |url=https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives/buildings/white-hall/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Syracuse University Libraries |language=en}} The Arnold M. Grant Auditorium was added in 1966 at the southern end of White Hall. In 1998, the Winnifred MacNaughton Hall, named for Winnifred R. MacNaughton, was added to the north. It was dedicated by then-senator Joe Biden.{{cite news |title=MacNaughton Hall |url=https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives/buildings/macnaughton-hall/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Syracuse University Libraries |language=en}}

When the law school moved to the newly constructed Dineen Hall in 2014, the space was allocated to Falk College.

The Susan R. Klenk Learning Café, established in September 2016, offers a hands-on learning laboratory and cafe for nutrition majors.{{cite news |last1=Sahinturk |first1=Deniz |title=Nutrition majors get hands-on learning laboratory in Falk |url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/09/nutrition-majors-get-hands-on-learning-laboratory-in-falk/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=The Daily Orange |date=19 September 2016}}{{cite web |last1=Griebsch |first1=John |title=FALK COLLEGE NUTRITION SUITE. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY |url=https://www.ashleymcgraw.com/falk-college-nutrition |publisher=Ashley McGraw Architects {{!}} Syracuse, NY + Washington, DC |access-date=22 May 2024}} The nutrition program offers interdisciplinary collaboration with State University of New York Upstate Medical University to educate for medical students.{{cite news |last1=Horsington |first1=Mary Beth |title=A Nourishing Interdisciplinary Alliance |url=https://www.syracuse.edu/stories/falk-upstate-nutrition/ |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Syracuse University |date=March 15, 2022 |language=en}}

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