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Provost Messages

Direct messages from the provost

Office Updates

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Initiatives

High-priority projects that impact the university

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Reports and updates from provost units

Executive Leaders

Dean, director, and provost office searches and changes

Policy and Procedure

Updates, reminders, or new institutional policy 

Unit Heads

Meetings, resources, and updates for academic leaders

Newsletters

News and updates sent to faculty

Provost Messages

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.

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Office Updates

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.
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.

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Initiatives

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.
Provost's Teaching Academy
The academy is a key driver of UO’s teaching culture, advancing a vision of education that’s inclusive, engaged, and research-led. Learn more about purpose, members, and upcoming meetings.
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.

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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 and Procedure

Winter 2025 teaching policy reminders and resources
This is a reminder about important teaching policies for winter term and a course resource that includes a Syllabus 'Starter' and Canvas course templates.
End-of-term Policy Reminders
This is an end-of-term reminder about key academic policies regarding dead week, final exams, reporting student progress, student absences related to university-sponsored events and accommodations.
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.

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Newsletters

Faculty Success Newsletter

January 6, 2025 - Teaching policy reminders, winter term resources, awards and opportunities open, research mentorship workshop, adapting teaching to genAI panel, UO Leadership Academy applications open until Jan. 24, UO Foundation Grant Program applications open, Deb Bauer, Colin Williamson, events and opportunities.

Faculty Success Summarized
December 9, 2024 - A reminder to faculty about the UO Leadership Academy, Winter 2025 Course Resources, academic policy reminders, UO Online's service center, CoDaC weekly writing circles, research awards and grants, and more.
Faculty Success Newsletter
November 25, 2024 - The last full newsletter of the term wishes everyone a restful break and reminds faculty about academic policies to uphold as well as Student Experience Surveys, UO Leadership Academy applications open for 2025-26 cohort, New Quizzes on Canvas, UO Online Support Services, research awards, research seed funding, events, more.
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.

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