The Herman Award-winning Music instructor teaches his students how to listen to music and how to make it.
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The chemistry professor spent nearly four years as a top science official at the U.S. Department of Energy
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| A Teaching Reminder from the Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost asks that all faculty remain mindful of how course materials, discussions, and examples may affect students, particularly when describing identity, belief systems, or lived experiences.
Content that attempts to speak for or describe the actions of entire communities, rather than specific people or organizations, risks stereotyping at best and, at worst, can cause real harm. It also undermines our commitment to an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
As educators and scholars, you have a unique ability—and responsibility—to create spaces where challenging conversations can occur thoughtfully, and where all students are able to engage, question, and grow. Our Teaching Engagement Program has developed an extensive resource guide on this topic.
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| Faculty in the News
"Oregon has always been a place where wildfire has thrived. Climate change, population growth, and expanding development into wildlands all make the problem worse."
— James Johnston, associate professor in the Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments
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| In the Spotlight
"Since beginning my role as Provost at the University of Oregon, I have tried to communicate in ways that build trust and cultivate connection. The more fraught and unsettling our civic life in these United States becomes, the more important it is to find ways to be present to one another that deepen relationships, foster solidarity, and create the space for meaningful dialogue."
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| More News and Resources
Big Ten Academic Alliance Leadership Development Opportunities
Are you interested in participating in the Big Ten’s Academic Leadership Program, or Department Executive Officer program? If so, talk to your dean or unit leader now. Deans will be nominating faculty in May, and the UO cohorts (five participants for each program) will be selected by July 1.
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Almost half of first-time students receive a non-passing grade in their first year – a number that’s been consistent since well before the pandemic or implementation of the First-Term Grade Forgiveness policy. However, while it’s true those students have a tougher path to graduation, the majority do persist to earn a degree. About 60 percent of graduating first-time full-time students have received a non-passing grade during their academic careers, and about 60 percent who earn a non-passing grade in their first year will graduate within six years.
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| Events and Learning
Building Rubrics for Student Success & Efficient Grading
Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m.-noon in EMU Miller Room 107
In this workshop you will pull apart rubrics to examine good design, draft pieces of a rubric, and discuss how to turn that rubric into a meaningful grade for your students.
Developing your Online Course, Spring 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. in PLC 248
This session is intended for faculty and staff developing their first online course. Join us to explore the University of Oregon’s five Canvas Course Site Essentials for Online Classes: student orientation, structure and content, engagement, transparent assessment, and resources. Learn why each component is essential to the success of an online course, see examples from your colleagues at UO, and brainstorm ideas for your course.
Book Disciplines Workshop No. 3
Tuesday, May 13, 2-3 p.m. on Zoom
You have published your book — now what? Learn about promotion, publicity, and marketing with University of California Press senior publicist Katryce Lassle and senior campaign strategist Andy Etzkorn. RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
Preparing to Teach Online, Spring 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2-3 p.m. in PLC 248
This session is intended for faculty and staff teaching their first online class. Join us to explore what it means to teach an online course at the University of Oregon. Students in online classes flourish when instructors engage with them in regular and meaningful ways and encourage a robust peer learning community.
New Faculty Social
Wednesday, May 21, 5-7:30 p.m. at Oakshire Brewing, 207 Madison St., Eugene
Are you relatively new to UO (first 3 years) and looking to make a few more campus connections? Join us for this drop-in, family friendly social at Oakshire Brewing. No RSVP required. Hosted by the Office of the Provost (Sierra Dawson) and United Academics (Heather Wolford)
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| Oregon Gems
Known as the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks System, Silver Falls State Park is located about 90 minutes north and east of Eugene. Silver Falls is the largest state park at 9,000 acres and features more than 24 miles of hiking trails, as well as horse and bicycle trails. The 7.2 mile Trail of the Ten Falls is a spectacular hike that weaves through a forested canyon, alongside and behind a series of falls. The park also features a day-use area and a series of historic buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Oregon Gems is an occasional feature highlighting our state’s many natural wonders. Have a gem you’d like to share? Contact Tim Christie.
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