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Updates & Reports

Direct messages from the provost

High-priority projects that impact the university

Dean, director, and provost office searches and changes

​​​​​​REPORTS

Reports and updates from provost units

Updates, reminders, or new institutional policy 

Opportunities and resources from academic affairs

News and updates sent to faculty

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Provost Messages

Interim Provost Karen Ford provides reminders of resources, guidelines, and expectations for members of our university community pertaining to the campus demonstrations.
The Office of the Provost will celebrate promoted faculty during spring term on June 10, 2024. Those faculty members who have been promoted will be invited to attend a ceremony at the EMU Redwood Auditorium (Room 214) with an invited guest.
Interim Provost Karen Ford announces that Jennifer Reynolds, the Orlando John and Marian H. Hollis Professor of Law, has agreed to serve as interim dean of the University of Oregon School of Law starting April 15 as Dean Marcilynn Burke prepares to depart at the end of the academic year.

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Initiatives

UO is investing in a new system for students to track their degree progress, a major initiative for supporting student success. This ongoing project will modernize the UO degree audit system and eventually replace the UO Degree Guide program.
This initiative is a campus collaboration that aims to ensure every person at UO - faculty, staff, and students - have information, opportunities, and the tools to form a high-quality mentorship network. Join the kickoff event on October 2!  
This webpage serves as a central space for Latinx information, support, and connection at the Unviersity of Oregon. Find academic programs, research initiatives, advising and counseling, resources, community, and leaders.

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Hiring & Leadership Updates

Interim Provost Karen Ford announces that Grant Schoonover will serve as the interim vice provost for undergraduate education and student success as Kimberly Johnson prepares to depart at the end of the academic year. 
Interim Provost Karen Ford announces that Marcilynn Burke, dean of the School of Law and the Dave Frohnmayer Chair in Leadership and Law, will be leaving the University of Oregon.
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.

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Reports

The National Association of Academic Advisors and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) conducted the review assessing the academic advising, tutoring and specialized learning support the UO offers to student athletes.
The HSI Task Force’s final report on how the University of Oregon is becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The Task Force worked for a year exploring what assets UO has and what challenges it may face in accelerating the process of becoming a HSI.
This report highlights the outcomes of the Faculty Success: Inclusive Recruitment & Retention Summit hosted by Troy Elias, associate vice provost for diversity and inclusion, and what the next steps will be to continue prioritizing this work.

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Policy

A reminder for spring 2024 from UO's Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC) about NCAA rules pertaining to academic misconduct and academic extra benefits for student-athletes.
Brief learning outcome assessment reports and student achievement goal tracking updates are due April 19. 
To inform and supported faculty going into spring 2024, we've sent a reminder about required academic policies and recommended resources and opportunities to help you prepare your course and syllabus.

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Faculty Success

This week-long, in-person event brings faculty together from all schools and colleges for inspiration, collegial connection, critical conversations, and creation of new teaching materials.
We are pleased to invite all faculty to the Inclusive Retention Roundtable on April 8, 2024 to discuss the complexities and costs associated with retaining and recruiting quality faculty in higher education, with a specific focus on our university. RSVP by April 1.
As we begin the final term of this year-long initiative to encourage high-quality, network-based mentorship for every person at the University of Oregon, we encourage the campus community to attend our virtual workshops for mentors and mentees.

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Newsletters

February 20, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information about a new professional development resource called Academic Impressions, a Teaching and AI Systems resource, and a Preparing your Promotional File Q&A.
February 13, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as an announcement about a new professional development resource, Williams Fund fellows and grants, and the Winter Timely Updates meeting.
January 30, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as faculty designees, Distinguished Teaching Professorships, and the Identifying Student Achievement Goals workshop.
February 6, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information for awards and opportunities, Inclusive Excellence in Action, and a DIY Guide to Protecting Academic Freedom.
January 23, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information for the UO Online: Teaching with Authenticity panel event, faculty search module, and Student Experience Survey forum.
January 17, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as unit-level policies, aFaculty Search Module, and identifying student achievement goals.
January 9, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information for the Winter 2023 term including news, resources, events and workshops.

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