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Updates and Reports

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

Response to Student Worker Union Disruptions
Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Officer Schmelz respond to recent campus disruptions caused by the University of Oregon Student Workers union (UOSW).
Finding New Modes of Communicating as Provost
In the face of challenges in higher education and across American civic life, Provost Long describes how he is working to find ways at UO to communicate and be present in ways that deepen relationships, foster solidarity, and create the space for meaningful dialogue.
Remarks at UO Research Funding Forum - April 11, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO research faculty during an open forum discussing the federal funding situation.

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Office Updates

Response to Student Worker Union Disruptions
Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Officer Schmelz respond to recent campus disruptions caused by the University of Oregon Student Workers union (UOSW).
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.

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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

Office of the Provost launches search for JSMA executive director
The Office of the Provost has launched a national search for the next executive director of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
Office of the Provost launches search for associate vice provost for UO Online
The Office of the Provost has launched a national search for the next associate vice provost for UO Online and Continuing and Professional Education.
JSMA Executive Director John Weber to retire
Weber has served in the role since 2019 and helped to integrate the museum into the core academic mission of the university.

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Policy and Procedure

UO Sustainability Award nominations due Feb. 10
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is seeking nominations for individuals or research teams for the UO Sustainability Awards. Award recipients will receive $500 in research funds ($1000 will be provided to a team).
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.

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Newsletters

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.
Faculty Success Newsletter
March 20, 2023 - The Office of the Provost thanks its faculty and leadership for a successful Winter '23 term, provides Spring Term Resources and information about online exam proctoring.
Academic Leadership Newsletter
March 13, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as resources for the Student Experience Surveys, a reminder about the Williams Fund grant, and an invitation to consider or promote applying to the the Provost Fellows program.
Faculty Success Newsletter
March 6, 2023 - The Office of the Provost announces that applications are open for the Provost Fellows program, offers a last-chance reminder to nominate a Williams Fund Fellow, and announces the start of the Student Experience Survey.
Academic Leadership Newsletter
February 27, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as an announcement about a the Inclusive Teaching at UO Launch Event, a reminder about Williams Fund nominations, and a Student Experience Survey forum.
Faculty Success Newsletter
February 20, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information about a new professional development resource called Academic Impressions, a Teaching and AI Systems resource, and a Preparing your Promotional File Q&A.
Academic Leadership Newsletter
February 13, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as an announcement about a new professional development resource, Williams Fund fellows and grants, and the Winter Timely Updates meeting.
Academic Leadership Newsletter
January 30, 2023 - The office of the provost provides academic leaders with information such as faculty designees, Distinguished Teaching Professorships, and the Identifying Student Achievement Goals workshop.
Faculty Success Newsletter
February 6, 2023 - The Office of the Provost provides information for awards and opportunities, Inclusive Excellence in Action, and a DIY Guide to Protecting Academic Freedom.

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