Remarks at UO Senate - May 21, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO Senate about the recent announcement about the significant budgetary headwinds the university is facing and the need of compassion, support, and creativity to address the challenge.
Provost Chris Long
Response to Student Worker Union Disruptions
Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Officer Schmelz respond to recent campus disruptions caused by the University of Oregon Student Workers union (UOSW).
Finding New Modes of Communicating as Provost
In the face of challenges in higher education and across American civic life, Provost Long describes how he is working to find ways at UO to communicate and be present in ways that deepen relationships, foster solidarity, and create the space for meaningful dialogue.
Remarks at UO Research Funding Forum - April 11, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO research faculty during an open forum discussing the federal funding situation.
Remarks to UO Senate - April 9, 2025
Provost remarks to Senate cover recent UA contract agreement and response to federal actions on research funding, student visas, and DEI.
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.
Remarks to UO Board of Trustees - March 18, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO Board of Trustees about faculty and student bargaining, his desire to cultivate a culture of leadership at UO and to reaffirm to the public trust in the value and integrity of higher education.
Remarks to UO Senate - March 13, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO Senate about ongoing faculty bargaining and cuts to federal research funding.
Update on UO Offer to United Academics
Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Officer Mark Schmelz outline the university's offer to UA in detail and with additional context.