Provost's Updates
Gabe Paquette named vice provost for academic affairs
August 13, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips announces that Clark Honors College Dean Gabe Paquette will be the next vice provost for academic affairs.
Addressing faculty concerns about research and creative practice
August 12, 2020 — Provost Patrick Phillips and Vice President for the Division of Equity and Inclusion Alex-Assensoh sent a message to all faculty sharing the results of the Survey on Faculty Research and Creative Practices and outlining next steps for supporting faculty during COVID-19
UO Portland fall classes will be remote
August 10, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips and Vice Provost for UO Portland Jane Gordon announce that all UO Portland classes will be remote for the fall term due to community spread of COVID-19 in the Portland metro area.
Survey on fall 2020 instruction
August 5, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips shares a survery with UO faculty and graduate employees about fall 2020 in-person instruction.
Anti-Racism talk from IntroDUCKtion
July 15, 2020 – Provost Patrick Phillips shares the Anti-Racism presentation he gave last week as part of IntroDUCKtion's Faculty Perspectives program for incoming students.
Plans for fall resumption
July 15, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips sent an update on the university's fall planning efforts, including criteria and safety plans for in-person instruction, to all faculty and GEs.
An offering of support for our international students
July 8, 2020 – President Michael H. Schill and Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips offer support in response to the federal government's recent guidance forcing international students' immediate exit from the United States.
Take the time to enroll in Duo two-step login
July 8, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips reminds UO faculty and staff to set up Duo two-step login, the cybersecurity measure required for all UO faculty, staff, and GEs.
Best wishes to VPRI David Conover for retirement
June 30, 2020 – As we conclude this academic year and prepare for the next, President Michael H. Schill and Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips congratulate Vice President for Research and Innovation David Conover on his retirement and express thanks.
A thank you to faculty and staff after a turbulent term
June 22, 2020 – President Michael H. Schill and Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips thank faculty and staff for their commitment to students throughout this difficult time.