Academic Policy and Procedure

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Academic Policy and Procedure

Have questions or feedback? Meet with a member from the Office of the Provost.

Winter 2025 teaching policy reminders and resources
This is a reminder about important teaching policies for winter term and a course resource that includes a Syllabus 'Starter' and Canvas course templates.
End-of-term Policy Reminders
This is an end-of-term reminder about key academic policies regarding dead week, final exams, reporting student progress, student absences related to university-sponsored events and accommodations.
Search launched for Executive Vice Provost
Provost Long has launched a national search for a permanent Executive Vice Provost. Updates and information regarding the search process will be added to this page throughout the search process.

See all Office of the Provost updates and reports

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Faculty Reviews

Guides, forms, and templates for the faculty review process. Find guidance and instruction for:

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Program Assessment

Program Assessment is a framework that integrates two main tools for assessing program performance and promoting continuous improvement in alignment with the university’s and unit’s strategic priorities. 

Office Hours

Promotion, Tenure, and Post-Tenure Review

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Renee Irvin
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Office Hours:Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. via Teams (541)346-2155 or in Johnson Hall 206
Renee invites faculty and unit leaders to discuss or inquire about faculty reviews, promotion, tenure, sabbaticals, post-tenure review, and other faculty personnel concerns, and more.

Policy and Curriculum

Ron Bramhall

Ron Bramhall
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Office Hours:Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Ron is available to answer questions about unit policies, curriculum review and approval, academic continuity or other academic matters.

Personnel Matters

Katy Krieger and Jenny Talusan

Katy Krieger, Interim Director of Faculty Personnel and Policy
Jenny Talusan, Program Manager

Office Hours:Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. via Zoom (meeting ID: 984 2534 3278)Katy and Jenny are available to answer questions about faculty personnel work including major reviews, sabbaticals, recruitment and retention, TTF offers, IHP, faculty personnel tools, named/endowed, and policies.

Curricular Approval Process

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Carolyn Vogt
Online Operations Manager and Executive Assistant

Office Hours:Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. via ZoomCarolyn is available to answer questions and offer support for the curricular approval process and the UO Committee on courses.

Data and Assessment Support

Austin Hocker

Austin Hocker
Assistant Vice Provost for Data and Decision Support

Office Hours:Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via ZoomAustin is available to work with unit heads and academic leaders on data and assessment support.