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Updates and Reports

Provost Messages

Direct messages from the provost

Initiatives

High-priority projects that impact the university

​​​​​​Reports

Reports and updates from provost units

Executive Leaders

Dean, director, and provost office searches and changes

Policy

Updates, reminders, or new institutional policy 

Unit Heads

Meetings, resources, and updates for academic leaders

Newsletters

News and updates sent to faculty

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Provost Messages

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.
Beginning our journey with gratitude
A message from Provost and Senior Vice President Christopher P. Long in which he introduces himself, outlines his values-enacted leadership approach, expresses excitement for the future and gratitude for the support provided during this transition.

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Initiatives

Degree Audit Modernization Project
UO is investing in a new system for students to track their degree progress, a major initiative for supporting student success. This ongoing project will modernize the UO degree audit system and eventually replace the UO Degree Guide program.
UO Mentorship Reimagined
This initiative is a campus collaboration that aims to ensure every person at UO - faculty, staff, and students - have information, opportunities, and the tools to form a high-quality mentorship network. Join the kickoff event on October 2!  
Check out Patos Unidos!
This webpage serves as a central space for Latinx information, support, and connection at the Unviersity of Oregon. Find academic programs, research initiatives, advising and counseling, resources, community, and leaders.

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Reports

Inclusive Retention Roundtable Report
The roundtable event held on May 23 was well-attended and full of fruitful discussions that aimed to demystify faculty retention in higher ed and at UO. Explore the event report and access links to the slides, the results of table discussions, and more.
Services for Student-Athletes Review Report
The National Association of Academic Advisors and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) conducted the review assessing the academic advising, tutoring and specialized learning support the UO offers to student athletes.
Hispanic Serving Institution Report
The HSI Task Force’s final report on how the University of Oregon is becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The Task Force worked for a year exploring what assets UO has and what challenges it may face in accelerating the process of becoming a HSI.

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Executive Leaders Updates

Search launched for Executive Vice Provost
Provost Long has launched a national search for a permanent Executive Vice Provost. Updates and information regarding the search process will be added to this page throughout the search process.
Search launched for Law School Dean
Provost Long has launched a national search for the permanent dean of the Law School. Updates and information regarding the search process will be added to this page throughout the search process.
Karen Ford retiring from UO
As Karen Ford begins her long-planned retirement from the University of Oregon and from the provost’s office today, we want to share this transition with the wider community and express our gratitude to Karen.

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Policy

Peer Reviewers visit UO for accreditation
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share feedback about the university during forums Oct. 9 and 10. Peer reviewers will be visiting campus as part of the accreditation process, and they will provide recommendations at an exit meeting.
Academic Misconduct and Academic Extra Benefits for Student-Athletes
This is your quarterly reminder about the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules on academic misconduct and academic extra benefits for student-athletes.
Fall 2024 teaching policy reminders and resources
This message reminds you of required academic policies (including new policies) and offers you resources to help you prepare your course and syllabus.

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Newsletters

Faculty Success Summarized
November 12, 2024 - Instructional policy liaisons, Distinguished Teaching Awards nominations, mid-term policy reminders, Scholars at Risk Virtual Series, Clark Honors College applications, Ducks on Track, personnel workshops, more.
Faculty Success Newsletter
October 28, 2024 - Teaching during an election, promotion and review guides, templates, and forms, CHC Fellows application, Ducks on Track graduation tracker, Oregon Rising strategic plan website, free speech website, Preparing for Post-Tenure Review workshop, Book Disciplines Workshop, more.
Faculty Success Summarized

October 14, 2024 - A summary of news and events to support faculty success, including the instructional policy liaisons, Teaching in Turbulent Contexts resource guide, Implementation Grants for inclusive and effective teaching, mentorship programs, and events and opportunities.

Faculty Success Newsletter
September 30, 2024 - Feedback forum for accreditation, instructional policy liaisons, Teaching in Turbulent Contexts Resource Guide, implementation grants for inclusive teaching, celebrating Christina Bollo and Damian Radcliffe, UO Faculty Club returns, mentorship programs, and more!
Awards and Opportunities Recipients 2023-24

Each year, the Office of the Provost offers awards and opportunities that honor our shared commitment to exceptional instruction, mentorship, and service. We are excited to share which faculty members have been named for our AY2023-24 awards and opportunities.

Faculty Success Newsletter

May 28, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including a reminder that the Student Experience Surveys open this week with tips on how to get helpful feedback, a resource to switch from iClicker Classic to Cloud, the Inclusive Retention Roundtable report, and more.

Faculty Success Summarized

May 13, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including ways to support students' well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month and two educational events about the Middle East that will be of special interest to instructors.

Faculty Success Newsletter

April 30, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including information about the demonstration on campus, an invite to apply to the UO Summer Teaching Institute: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, a notice that the Faculty Promotion Celebration will be hosted in the spring on June 10, and a link to listen to the Glass Apple Podcast to hear insights about inclusive teaching.

Faculty Success Summarized

April 15, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including a reminder to attend the UO Faculty Club reopening on April 16 at the JSMA Faculty Lounge, a notice to express your interest in promotion this term to be considered next year, invites to mentor and mentee workshops, and the schedules of teaching groups and drop-in sessions.

Faculty Success Newsletter

April 1, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including an announcement about the return of the UO Faculty Club and an invitation to apply to the club's organizing group, an invitation to discuss the challenges of faculty retention at the Inclusive Retention Roundtable, and an invitation to attend mentorship workshops.

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