Newsletter for University of Oregon faculty with updates, resources, events
Newsletter for University of Oregon faculty with updates, resources, events
University of Oregon
Dear UO faculty,
We hope winter term is off to a great start for everyone and that you’re staying warm on these frosty winter mornings. It was great to see some of you at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon, hosted by the Division of Equity and Inclusion, with more than 150 people in attendance.
We’re excited to let you know that the university’s 148th commencement exercises have been scheduled for June 15 and 16, with the main ceremony taking place at 9 a.m. June 16 at Autzen Stadium.  
In this edition of the faculty newsletter, you’ll find news of a new web page providing updates on the new presidential administration and its potential impact on research activities; a reminder to claim your ORCiD, a free, unique identifier for your research; a heads-up that applications for the 2025 UO Foundation Trustees Excellence grant close in April; and a celebration of a Graduate Education Excellence award winner. 
As always, we are grateful for your work and hope to see you at some of the events highlighted in this newsletter. 
Sincerely,  
Office of the Provost
White House
Updates on Federal Executive Orders and Research Activities
Guidelines and resources for researchers
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation has launched a webpage to provide updates on the evolving presidential administration transition and its potential impacts on research activities. The webpage will be updated as new information becomes available.
student receiving tutoring at TAEC
Help Students Find Academic Support
Tutoring and coaching available at TAEC
This fall, the Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center had nearly 8,000 visits with students returning an average of three times. After visiting TAEC, one student shared, “I feel better about starting my essay, and it was helpful to have someone guiding me on how I should get started.” Remind your students that TAEC has a wide range of free resources like writing tutoring and peer academic coaching to support their academic success. Services begin week two of each term.
Williams Fund Nominations and Proposals Due Feb. 17
Nominations for Williams Fellowships, major awards for great teachers who also are innovators and collaborators, and proposals for Williams Instructional Grants to fund faculty ideas for undergraduate teaching and curriculum projects are due Feb. 17. The Williams Fund supports excellence and innovation in undergraduate education.
Claim Your ORCiD
Faculty members are encouraged to claim an ORCiD and associate their work to their unique research identifier. This will increase visibility of your scholarship, enhance networking efforts, and jumpstart your Elements profile. Learn more about ORCiD from UO Libraries and read up on how this effort relates to UO’s Elements project. 
Approvals Needed for Academic Program Revisions
For program changes to go into effect fall term 2025, revisions must be fully approved by the end of winter term. If you have changes in process, or want to make changes, please contact Program Manager Denita Strietelmeier to find out what timeline is possible for your program’s approval.
Applications Open for 2025 UO Foundation Grant Program
Faculty members from all academic disciplines are invited to apply for 2025 UO Foundation Trustee Excellence Grant program. Awards will be made to two faculty members who demonstrate plans to advance high-impact scholarship and research in instances where faculty resources and/or external funding opportunities are limited. Apply by 5 p.m. on April 7. 
Kristen Rahilly
Kristen Rahilly: Finding her role
The Clark Honors College instructor looks to support others and seeks compassion from the people around her. She wants to spread that feeling to her students through making science inclusive.
Susan Campbell Hall
2024 Graduate Education Excellence Award Recipients
Sarah Wald, Samantha Brown, Stephanie Majewski, and Christina Schneider are being recognized for their contributions to graduate education at the University of Oregon.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Educational Research in Action
Feb. 7 from 10-11:20 a.m. in EMU Swindells Room 230
Join TEP’s Educational Research in Action Group for an introductory session on human subjects research and the IRB process with Kayla Champaigne, Assistant Director of Research Compliance Services.
Pizza and Pedagogy 
Feb. 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in EMU 340 Board Room
Join us to discuss how you might incorporate "slow work” into your teaching at a time when GenAI seeks to streamline academic production and tends to value product over process.
Running Large Classes
Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. in EMU Miller Room 107
This workshop will focus on what you do in your large enrollment classroom – how to build community within a large course and good active learning strategies. It will also discuss working with GEs and Learning Assistants who may be helping you successfully lead the course.
Developing Your Online Course
Feb. 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. in EMU Swindells Room 230
This session is intended for faculty and staff developing their first online course. Join us to explore the university's five Canvas Course Site Essentials for Online Classes, learn why each component is essential, see examples from your colleagues, and brainstorm ideas for your course.
Introduction to Canvas New Quizzes
Feb. 18 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in PLC 72
Please join us for an introduction to Canvas New Quizzes and find out if this newly enabled tool is right for your course. Faculty can choose to opt in and use this new feature.
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