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Updates & Reports

Provost Messages

Direct messages from the provost

Initiatives

High-priority projects that impact the university

Leadership

Dean, director, and provost office searches and changes

​​​​​​Reports

Reports and updates from provost units

Policy

Updates, reminders, or new institutional policy 

Faculty Success

Opportunities and resources from academic affairs

Newsletters

News and updates sent to faculty

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Provost Messages

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.
Information about demonstration resources, guidance and expectations
Interim Provost Karen Ford provides reminders of resources, guidelines, and expectations for members of our university community pertaining to the campus demonstrations.
Faculty Promotion Celebration
The Office of the Provost will celebrate promoted faculty during spring term on June 10, 2024. Those faculty members who have been promoted will be invited to attend a ceremony at the EMU Redwood Auditorium (Room 214) with an invited guest.

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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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Hiring & Leadership 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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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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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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Faculty Success

UO Summer Teaching Institute
This week-long, in-person event brings faculty together from all schools and colleges for inspiration, collegial connection, critical conversations, and creation of new teaching materials.
Inclusive Retention Roundtable
We are pleased to invite all faculty to the Inclusive Retention Roundtable on April 8, 2024 to discuss the complexities and costs associated with retaining and recruiting quality faculty in higher education, with a specific focus on our university. RSVP by April 1.
UO Mentorship Reimagined: Spring Workshops
As we begin the final term of this year-long initiative to encourage high-quality, network-based mentorship for every person at the University of Oregon, we encourage the campus community to attend our virtual workshops for mentors and mentees.

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Newsletters

Academic Leadership Newsletter
June 5, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information including New Unit Head Onboarding, the IRB Survey, Summer Teaching Institute, Student Experience Survey.
Faculty Success Newsletter
May 31, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information and resources to faculty including Demos for Faculty Personnel Tools, Teaching and AI CAIT, Student Experience Surveys.
Academic Leadership Newsletter
May 22, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information including the Faculty Success Summit report, New Unit Head Onboarding, and a reminder to complete the Academic Freedom survey.
Faculty Success Newsletter
May 15, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information and resources to faculty including how to add own question to the Student Experience Survey, an invite to apply to the Summer Teaching Institute pathways, and a reminder that Duck In is this week!
Academic Leadership Newsletter
May 8, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as a request to submit and share the new Academic Freedom survey, a last chance to RSVP to the Closing Achievement Equity Gaps event, and an invite to the Teaching and AI systems panel.
Faculty Success Newsletter
May 1, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information and resources to faculty including a prompt to apply for a Summer Teaching Institute pathway, an invitation to claim a seat for Duck In, and a reminder about the AI Systems panel.
Academic Leadership Newsletter
April 24, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as a call for instructors to open classrooms for Duck In, the monthly Leadership Workshop series, and OER funding.
Faculty Success Newsletter
April 17, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information and resources to faculty including Duck In, Summer Teaching Institute, and a reminder to report course materials.
Academic Leadership Newsletter
April 10, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as Duck In, course materials reporting, and a final reminder about Provost Fellows applications.
Faculty Success Newsletter
April 3, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information and resources to faculty including Inclusive Teaching at UO, a campus partner event, and exam proctoring updates.

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