Office of the Provost

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

As the coronavirus situation continues to develop globally, the UO is actively monitoring updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. The Office of the Provost and Academic Council are working to support faculty, staff, and students as the situation continues to evolve.

University COVID-19 Updates

Resources for Faculty

Academic Council Faculty Expectations

Travel Information

Provost Fellowships

How to start HyFlex instruction in your classroom

Silhoette of students in regalia throwing the O in front of blurred professors

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.

The Office of the Provost is committed to supporting faculty success in a culture of inclusive excellence grounded by the pillars of teaching, leadership, research, and mentorship.

Supporting Faculty Success

Provost's Updates

UO vaccination requirement submission

July 26, 2021 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips and Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer Jamie Moffitt sent messages to the university community detailing the process to meet the UO's COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

Celebrating this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards winners

June 14, 2021 - Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips congratulates this year's six Distinguished Teaching Award winners.

New pandemic relief program for TTF

June 10, 2021 - President Michael H. Schill and Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips announce a new relief program for some tenure-track faculty whose research productivity was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

More Provost's Updates