Provost's Updates

Response to Student Worker Union Disruptions

Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Officer Schmelz respond to recent campus disruptions caused by the University of Oregon Student Workers union (UOSW).

Tentative agreement reached with United Academics

The University of Oregon and United Academics reach tentative contract agreement after lengthy negotiations.

Update on UA bargaining — faculty salary offer

The University of Oregon has responded to UA's counteroffer with a counterproposal before the next mediation session on Thursday, March 27.

Update on UO Offer to United Academics

Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Officer Mark Schmelz outline the university's offer to UA in detail and with additional context.

Values-enacted leadership in higher ed

Provost Long describes his humanistic approach to university leadership in times of change in a Q&A with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

A fair and responsible offer

Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Office Mark Schmelz provide information and context on the university's latest contract offer to United Academics.

Understanding the impact of federal executive orders on UO's work and mission

Provost Long outlines the ways that leaders across the university are working to gain clarity about recent federal actions and provide meaningful updates to the UO community.

Values-Enacted Leadership Institute receives second grant

The University of Oregon has been awarded a $650,000 grant from the William and Flora Hewlett foundation to support the Values-Enacted Leadership Institute (VELI), made in coordination with a $650,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation announced in October.

Awards season launched

The Office of the Provost awards and opportunities are open for nomination and application. To participate or take advantage, review the breakdown and schedule of these awards and opportunities on the awards webpage.

Applications open for UO Leadership Academy

As faculty, you are leading every day – on committees, in the classroom, with your graduate students, with your research teams, co-authors and collaborators, and so on. Consider applying for the 2025-26 cohort of UO Leadership Academy to continue developing your capacity to lead from where you are.