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.
Provost Chris Long
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.
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.