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

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 Addriene 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.

Dean Adriene Lim of the UO Libraries will step down in July

May 28, 2019 – This message about the departure of Adriene Lim, dean of Libraries and Philip H. Knight Chair, was sent by Provost Banavar to faculty and staff in the UO Libraries.

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