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

UO Board of Trustees December Meeting Remarks

December 4, 2018 – Provost Jayanth Banavar delivered these remarks to the University of Oregon Board of Trustees meeting on December 3, 2018.

Provost hires Tim Inman, top aide to Oregon House Speaker, as new chief of staff

December 3, 2018 – The sixth-generation Oregonian has experience building and maintaining strong relationships, and will start in the job in August 2019. Until then, Angela Wilhelms remains as interim chief.

Leadership announces College of Arts and Sciences task force members

November 20, 2018 – The group – made up of faculty, staff and students – will examine the structure of the college to help determine the most effective way to meet the university’s liberal arts mission.

More Provost's Updates