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

Faculty Salary Increase Reminder

January 19, 2019 – This message was sent to all tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty members regarding salary increases for fiscal year 2019.

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.

More Provost's Updates