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.

UO Sustainability Award nominations due Feb. 10
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is seeking nominations for individuals or research teams for the UO Sustainability Awards. Award recipients will receive $500 in research funds ($1000 will be provided to a team).
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.

See all Office of the Provost updates and reports

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UO Elements

The Office of the Provost has launched the use of a new software system, Elements, designed to manage faculty reviews. This system digitizes dossiers and streamlines workflows for faculty, staff, and administrators. Elements also captures faculty achievement in the areas of scholarly and creative work, sponsored projects, teaching, and service. In AY25-26, faculty will focus on performing assigned reviews in Elements and bolstering their profiles with their CV content.

Get Started with Elements

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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

Renee Irvin

Renee Irvin
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Office Hours:Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 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.

Faculty Personnel Matters & Elements Support

Katy Krieger and Jenny Talusan

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

Office Hours:See Elements support hours information for faculty and staff/admin

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 9:00-10:00 a.m. via TeamsAustin is available to work with unit heads and academic leaders on data and assessment support.