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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

March 18, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including  resources to prepare for spring term, an invitation to the third workshop in the Book Disciplines series, a reminder to apply for the University Distinguished Teaching Professors Program, an invitation to the Inclusive Retention Roundtable, and more.

Faculty Success Newsletter
March 4, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including an invite to career faculty to apply for the University Distinguished Teaching Professors Program, a reminder to get recognition for book publications, encouragement to ask for student feedback, and an update about iClicker Cloud.
Faculty Success Summarized

February 19, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including an invitation to an improvisation workshop to increase classroom engagement, calls to nominate colleagues for research and teaching excellence awards, and an opportunity to provide feedback to Information Services, and more.

Faculty Success Newsletter
February 5, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including a note about LinkedIn Learning integration with Canvas this spring, a reminder to nominate or apply for a Williams Fund award or opportunity, and an invitiation to mentor and mentee workshops.
Faculty Success Summarized

January 22, 2024 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including an important message about the UO Leadership Academy, calls to submit applications or nominations for awards and opportunities, an invite to discuss generative AI, and information about the Global Justice Program.

Faculty Success Newsletter

January 8, 2025 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including a message from the new Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Karen Ford, information and answers about the GTFF strike, and a reminder to apply to the UO Leadership Academy.

Faculty Success Summarized

December 4, 2023 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including links addressing GTFF bargaining and academic continuity, resources to prep for your winter term courses, an invitation to apply for the UO Leadership Academy, updates about unit-level policy deadlines, an invite to OVPRI's webinar on federal advocacy for research, and more.

Faculty Success Newsletter

November 20, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information about academic continuity, Williams Fund, UO Leadership Academy, and classroom improvement.

Faculty Success Summarized

November 6, 2023 - The Office of the Provost summarizes the opportunities and resources available to faculty, including Q&A sessions for reviews and promotion, resources and services to navigate challenging times, opportunities to network and discuss important topics like accessibility and generative AI, midterm updates, and other helpful services.

Faculty Success Newsletter
October 25, 2023 - The Office of the provost invites UO faculty to a listening session to help build a leadership profile for the permanent provost, provides information and resources to help faculty teach through a crisis during the war in Israel and Gaza, asks faculty to provide insight to help make a case for new technology tools, and more.

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