Announcements
Summer classes to be taught remotely
April 14, 2020 – Provost Patrick Phillips announces the 2020 summer term will be held remotely in order to help the campus community and those affected plan for the term.
Use time to connect with students, take care of yourselves
April 10, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips offers resources, guidance, and other information to everyone teaching spring term classes at UO.
Week Three Teaching Update
April 10, 2020 – The Office of the Provost Faculty and GE Support Group offers a checklist for week three of remote instruction, resources for assessments and grading, and information on upcoming Monday workshops.
Parents, families to receive information about UO academic continuity
April 8, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips emails the families of students: “I’m proud of our institutional response and the tremendous effort that I have seen throughout the university community to come together in support of our students.”
Week Two Teaching Update
April 3, 2020 – The Office of the Provost Faculty and GE Support Group offers a checklist for week two of remote instruction, resources for creating community in the online classroom, and suggestions on how to minimize technology anxiety.
Academic Misconduct and Academic Extra Benefits involving faculty, student-athletes
April 3, 2020 – The University of Oregon’s Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee issues a reminder to faculty about avoiding academic misconduct and academic extra benefits violations from the NCAA.
Supporting student success in difficult times
April 2, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips calls faculty members creative, resourceful, and courageous as they work to adjust to remote instruction during the spring term.
Week One Teaching Update
March 27, 2020 – The Office of the Provost has convened a faculty and GE support group to provide teaching resources to the UO academic community as we move to remote instruction for spring term.
Changes in grading options for undergraduate courses
March 27, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Janet Woodruff-Borden announces changes in grading options for students taking undergraduate courses in the spring 2020 term.
Zoom and Canvas now integrated
March 26, 2020 – Associate Vice Provost for UO Online Carol Gering and Chief Information Officer Jessie Minton sent a notice to instructional faculty and GEs announcing the integration of Zoom and Canvas, allowing for a more seamless teaching and learning experience with the two applications.