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 Patrick C. Phillips, 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

Search opens for Executive Vice Provost, Academic Affairs

August 23, 2019 – Provost Patrick Phillips announces an internal search for the new Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

UO names John Weber as new JSMA executive director

July 1, 2019 – The founding director of the Institute of Arts and Sciences at UC-Santa Cruz will take over on Oct. 1, 2019.

Mark Watson named interim dean of UO Libraries

June 10, 2019 – With Adriene Lim stepping down as dean of Libraries in July, Mark Watson will step in as interim dean until a new permanent head of Libraries is named.

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