Deans' Open Educational Resources (OER) Incentive
The Office of the Provost has approved an initiative developed by the Dean's Council with the support of KU Libraries to incentivize the adoption of OER in high enrolling courses, particularly those with high rates of DFW (grades of D & F, and withdrawals) and costly course materials. As a result of this initiative, base levels of $5,000 (for individual proposals) and $10,000 (for team proposals) may be provided to qualifying courses. An additional incentive of $5 per student in a single semester (capped at $1000 or 200 students) is available.
As of February 2026, this initiative is under active development and enjoys the support of members of the College Dean’s Office, Jayhawk Academic Advising, and the Office of Academic Programs and Experiential Learning. We anticipate funding 2-3 courses per fall and spring semester over a three-year period. Additional details will be shared on the Libraries OER Initiatives site once they are confirmed.
However, if there are departments/instructors interested in immediately pursuing the adoption of OER in qualifying courses for implementation in Fall 2026, please contact oer@ku.edu to discuss.
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College Research Product Awards
Recognizing College faculty members for creating an outstanding research product that makes significant contributions to the scholar’s discipline.
Updated Spring 2026 deadline: March 1, 2026
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Course and Room Scheduling Best Practices
Fall 2026 scheduling is now underway. The Registrar’s Office will begin optimizing room assignments in February. To help prevent scheduling delays and reduce the need for time-consuming exception requests, please review the document below, which outlines course and room scheduling responsibilities and key reminders.
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March Chairs & Directors Meeting
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Malott Room, Kansas Union
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Full Day Workshop to Focus on Early Career Faculty
Early career faculty are invited to join the Office of Faculty Affairs for the Early Career Faculty Foundations Spring Workshop, a day that supports career development and professional growth. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the KU Union, the workshop will be tailored with early career faculty in mind, regardless of their role, and is an opportunity for faculty to invest in their development.
Visit the workshop webpage to register and learn more about the day’s topics, including research, teaching, preparing for milestone reviews and professional development support.
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State of the College
The Executive Dean invites all faculty and staff to attend the annual State of the College on Wednesday, April 1 at 4 p.m. at the Jayhawk Welcome Center, Berkley Room with reception to follow.
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Faculty Luncheons - Spring 2026
This semester's second faculty luncheon is Friday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Watson 3 West.
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Contact Executive Dean Mafi |
Want to email Dean Mafi or request his appearance at your event?
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College Dean's Office
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Strong Hall, Room 200
clasdean@ku.edu
785-864-3661
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