Remarks to UO Senate - March 13, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO Senate about ongoing faculty bargaining and cuts to federal research funding.
Provost Chris Long
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.
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.
Remarks to UO Senate - February 26, 2025
Good afternoon colleagues and thank you, Alison and Senator Bella Esbeck, for your remarks and updates.
I am grateful for the opportunity to address the University Senate during Week 8 of what has been a turbulent term. We have all been navigating challenging actions at the federal level, faculty and student bargaining, and on Monday one of our students was severely injured by a falling tree during the windstorm that moved through campus late in the morning. Our hearts are with this student and her parents during this difficult time.
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.
Winter term welcome from Provost Chris Long
The provost welcome faculty and staff back to UO for winter term, shares gratitude for the commitment of each community member, reflects on his first fall term, then looks forward to an agreement between UO and United Academic, continued work with the Oregon Rising strategic plan, and the progress from the HSI Advisory Implementation Workgroup.
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.
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.
Practicing values, shaping community
A message from Provost Chris Long about university values, relationship-based leadership, our shared commitment as members of a liberal arts university, and things to look forward to in fall 2024.