In this retrospective series, discover the legacy of the fund and explore inspiring faculty projects
| |
|
UO professor brings passion and commitment from her career as a lawyer to the classroom
| |
|
| In the Spotlight
Winter SES response rates reached 57 percent—the highest in over five years—thanks to coordinated efforts across the Senate’s Continuous Improvement and Evaluation of Teaching Committee, the Registrar’s Office, the Office of the Provost, and academic leadership. Stronger participation means more robust feedback for faculty.
As we look forward to the spring SES opening May 27, instructors are encouraged to add custom SES questions. Along with instructions on how to do this, you’ll find sample questions related to students’ experiences with AI in your course. Many colleagues are actively revising policies and assignments with AI in mind and may want student feedback. Only you can access the feedback on questions you add.
Provost Chris Long has been reflecting on finding hope in a time of fear. Read his latest post on his personal blog cplong.org.
| |
| Faculty in the News
Three runners broke world records at last month's London Marathon. All three were wearing Adidas’ Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, shoes designed specifically for running marathons. The shoes’ apparent success is the latest shot fired in a long-simmering war among athletic wear companies to design footwear to help people move faster on long-distance runs. While “it’s gotta be the shoes” was once used as a tongue-in-cheek tagline for Air Jordans, there’s quite a bit of truth to that sentiment when it comes to marathoning, says Brad Wilkins, director of the University of Oregon’s Performance Research Laboratory.
| |
| News and Resources
Now is the time to begin preparing program revisions for fall 2027 and new program proposals for fall 2028. To take effect for fall term, all program changes must be fully approved (not just in workflow) by the end of winter term. Visit https://provost.uoregon.edu/curriculum for timelines, procedures, and to request a consultation with a program manager.
The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Center for Library Programs has secured a new agreement with academic publisher Wiley that will provide open publishing opportunities for UO corresponding authors through Dec. 31, 2027, while maintaining full read access to Wiley’s journal portfolio. However, important updates regarding Wiley Gold OA journals may impact when and how authors choose to submit. Review the latest guidance.
UO’s Zoom service now includes a built-in AI assistant. It can summarize meetings, flag action items, find highlights in recordings, and more.
The deadline for students to withdraw from a class is Sunday, May 17. Faculty should grade and return any outstanding work to students soon so they can make informed decisions about their enrollment. Encourage your students to chat with an advisor if any are considering withdrawing from a course or changing grading options. Find more advice on helping students navigate enrollment decisions on TEP’s Talking with Students about Advising page.
The Lab and Research Safety team from Safety and Risk Services recently launched a new Field Research webpage to support faculty and researchers with resources for fieldwork safety planning, risk assessment, and available trainings.
The Lewis Center for Neuroimaging Pilot Funding Program supports magnetic resonance imaging research to obtain pilot data, and to allow investigators to demonstrate feasibility to be competitive for external funding. For more information, please visit LCNI’s website to find Pilot Funding information and apply here.
| |
Jugglers entertain the crowd in front of Johnson Hall during the 1984 Street Faire. The ASUO Street Faire has been a campus staple during fall and spring terms for decades. This year’s spring Street Faire takes place this week, Wednesday to Friday.
Photo: University Archives Photograph Collection. University of Oregon Special Collections and University Archives.
| |
| Events and Learning
- How Does Student Success Work?
Grant Schoonover, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success
Ron Bramhall, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Austin Hocker, Assistant Vice Provost for Data & Decision Support
Register via MyTrack
— May 6, from 3-4 p.m. in-person
— May 21, from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom
Educational Research in Action: Practical Strategies for Literature Reviews and Citation Searching
Friday, May 8, from 10-11 a.m. on Zoom
Building a literature review is a core skill in educational research and the scholarship of teaching and learning, and it starts with knowing how to search well. This interactive Zoom session, co-led by the Teaching Engagement Program’s Ali Söken and UO Libraries’ Abby Johnson, covers practical strategies for database searching, citation chasing, and discovering relevant studies.
Developing your Online Course, Spring 2026
Thursday, May 14, from 2-3 p.m. in 102 Peterson Hall
This session is intended for faculty and staff developing their first online course. Explore the UO’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, and brainstorm ideas for your course.
UO Microsoft AI Days
Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20 at the EMU
Learn how to use generative AI more effectively. Try out prompting tips at an interactive Copilot prompt-a-thon tailored for faculty. This free event is hosted by UO Information Services. Sign-up is recommended to save your spot.
Preparing to Teach Online, Spring 2026
Thursday, May 21, from 2-3 p.m. in EMU 023 Lease Crutcher Lewis
This session is intended for faculty and staff teaching their first online class. Explore what it means to teach an online course at the UO. Students in online classes flourish when instructors engage with them in regular and meaningful ways and encourage a robust peer learning community.
GenAI: What UO Students Are Experiencing
Friday, June 5, from 10 a.m.–noon in Gerlinger Alumni Lounge
Join us for a deep dive into how UO students are using–or avoiding–GenAI in their courses. This event will include a student panel and the first look at new findings from a UO faculty-led research study on students’ AI-decision making and how different teaching strategies relate to those decisions. Refreshments served.
| |
1258 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1258
P: 541-346-3081 | E: OtP@uoregon.edu
| |
You are being sent this message based on your affiliation with the University of Oregon.
| |
|
|
|
|
