Provost's Updates

Dean Marcilynn Burke to leave UO

Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Karen Ford shares that Marcilynn Burke, who has been dean of the School of Law since 2017, will be leaving the University of Oregon to become dean of the law school at Tulane University.

University Distinguished Teaching Professors Program

Career faculty are invited to apply by April 1. Through this program, UO seeks to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of faculty careers focused largely on teaching and to amplify the influence of these exceptional teachers as a model and resource for the UO community.

Teaching and Generative AI Discussion

A discussion for faculty and graduate instructors: Join the Teaching and AI Community Accelerating the Impact of Teaching (CAIT) group for a discussion about the implications of generative artificial intelligence on teaching and learning.

Provost finalists visit campus

A message from the president's office that the search for UO's next permanent provost and senior vice president is entering its finalist stage.

Urgent UO Leadership Academy Update

It has come to our attention that there is a technical glitch within the UO Leadership Academy application process. Applicants are asked to email Sierra Dawson to ensure your application was received. Deadline extended to Jan. 31.

UO and GTFF reach tentative agreement

Chris Meade, director of employee relations, shares that the University of Oregon and the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF), representing graduate employees (GEs), have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

Search launched for Dean of Lundquist College of Business

Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Karen Ford has launched a national search for a permanent dean of the Lundquist College of Business.

Search launched for Dean of Clark Honors College

Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Karen Ford has launched a national search for a new dean of Clark Honors College.

GTFF issues strike notice; UO prepares

The GTFF union issued a strike notice to the university, which projects a strike to start Wednesday, January 17. University administrators managing academic and research operations are preparing for the strike.

Karen Ford named Interim Provost

Ford previously served as interim executive vice provost in the Office of the Provost and has served in numerous leadership roles in her 30 years at the university. We welcome her and thank her for her leadership.