Provost's Updates
Tentative agreement reached with United Academics
The University of Oregon and United Academics reach tentative contract agreement after lengthy negotiations.
Update on UA bargaining — faculty salary offer
The University of Oregon has responded to UA's counteroffer with a counterproposal before the next mediation session on Thursday, March 27.
Update on UO Offer to United Academics
Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Office Mark Schmelz outline the university's offer to UA in detail and with additional context.
Values-enacted leadership in higher ed
Provost Long describes his humanistic approach to university leadership in times of change in a Q&A with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.
A fair and responsible offer
Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Office Mark Schmelz provide information and context on the university's latest contract offer to United Academics.
Understanding the impact of federal executive orders on UO's work and mission
Provost Long outlines the ways that leaders across the university are working to gain clarity about recent federal actions and provide meaningful updates to the UO community.
Values-Enacted Leadership Institute receives second grant
The University of Oregon has been awarded a $650,000 grant from the William and Flora Hewlett foundation to support the Values-Enacted Leadership Institute (VELI), made in coordination with a $650,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation announced in October.
Awards season launched
The Office of the Provost awards and opportunities are open for nomination and application. To participate or take advantage, review the breakdown and schedule of these awards and opportunities on the awards webpage.
Applications open for UO Leadership Academy
As faculty, you are leading every day – on committees, in the classroom, with your graduate students, with your research teams, co-authors and collaborators, and so on. Consider applying for the 2025-26 cohort of UO Leadership Academy to continue developing your capacity to lead from where you are.
UO Today interview with Provost Chris Long
Provost Chris Long discusses what attracted him to UO and his leadership style, which he characterized as relationship based, and values informed. He also talks about UO's participation in the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the importance of open access publishing, and the Humane Metrics Initiative.