"A place where faculty can come together"
The storied Faculty Club meets weekly Thursday afternoons at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in its latest iteration.
Office of the Provost Updates
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.
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.
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.
Fostering an inclusive learning environment
Provost Chris Long expresses gratitude for the work you have done to be present for our students and for one another as we navigated the events of this week. The lead-up to the election, along with its results, has led to a wide range of reactions from all corners of our community.
UO Faculty Club starting Oct. 10
The president's and provost's office are excited to welcome faculty members back for the UO Faculty Club from 4-6 p.m. in the JSMA. The club is a place for faculty to casually connect in a welcoming space. There will be snacks and soft drinks; beer and wine will be available for purchase.