Office of the Provost

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Academic Leadership for Oregon

The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon. In doing so, the office works closely with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO’s overall academic profile.

Led by Provost Jayanth R. Banavar, OtP is a dynamic office that leads and manages a variety of initiatives, processes, and services.

Current Initiatives

Teaching Engagement

Research & Innovation

Provost's Updates

Dean Christoph Lindner of the College of Design will step down in August

March 13, 2019 – This message about the departure of Christoph Lindner, dean of the College of Design, was sent by Provost Banavar to faculty and staff in the college.

UO Board of Trustees March Meeting Remarks

March 4, 2019 – Provost Jayanth Banavar delivered these remarks to the University of Oregon Board of Trustees meeting on March 4, 2019.

Provost names Doneka Scott as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success

January 30, 2019 – The former Division of Undergraduate Studies is renamed in order to fit in with presidential initiative around student success.

More Provost's Updates