Provost's Updates
Announcing two sets of COVID-19 faculty awards
June 9, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips announces awards to recognize faculty who have made exceptional efforts in remote instruction or engaged their research expertise to address the pandemic.
A conversation about race with University of Oregon students
June 8, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips shares a video of a recent conversation with four students who share their experiences as people of color at UO.
Effects of COVID-19 on faculty research survey
June 5, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips and Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Yvette Alex-Assensoh share a survey with faculty and GEs to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on research.
Recognize today’s challenges; provide comfort and care
June 1, 2020—Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips sent a message to faculty and GEs asking for understanding and care for students and each other.
Advisory from Academic Council for summer and beyond
May 1, 2020 – University Senate President Elizabeth Skowron of the Academic Council and Executive Vice Provost Janet Woodruff-Borden share recently approved instructional expectations for the summer 2020 term, given the emergency caused by the coronavirus.
Planning for fall term
April 29, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips shares information about UO's intent to open the campus to in-person instruction in the fall.
VPRI search postponed, interim announced
April 28, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips announces that the search for the Vice President for Research and Innovation has been suspended and appoints Cassandra Moseley as interim leader of the office.
Contingency planning for financial uncertainty
April 16, 2020 – Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips and Vice President Jamie Moffitt share a contingency plan to address financial uncertainty for the coming academic year with faculty and staff.
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.