Provost's Office Monthly Newsletter
The Provost's Office sends a monthly newsletter to faculty and staff at the university to provide academic updates, news, events and important dates. Newsletters are typcally distributed via email on the last Thursday of each month.
Provost's Office Messages
The Provost's Office sends messages via email to the academic community on a periodic basis to provide important updates as needed. Those messages are archived below.
Dear Colleagues, Earlier this week, we shared the news that Dean John Elliott will be stepping down after more than 12 years of dedicated service to the UConn School of Business. Today, I am pleased to announce that Professor Greg Reilly will serve as Interim Dean, effective January 3, 2025. Dr. Reilly is a valued
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I write with an update about the leadership at our School of Business. In recent conversations with Dean Elliott about his future plans, we discussed the many coming changes in the school and at the University. John has decided, upon reflection, that he is ready to step down to assume a new role
Read MoreWinter Weather & Academic Operations FAQ – Fall 2024 Please review the following information regarding weather-related and emergency policies and procedures at the UConn Storrs and regional campuses. For further clarification, please refer to the Emergency Closing Policy available through the Office of University Compliance. Emergency Closing Policy | University Policies (uconn.edu) Please note that
Read MoreDear Students, As part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the best possible educational experience, we want to make you aware of some important work we’re doing to review our academic program offerings. On Friday, we sent a message to faculty and staff about the evaluation of programs with low enrollment and completion
Read MoreDear Faculty, We are excited to announce that the Interfolio Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) system is in its final stages of configuration and will soon be ready for faculty access as part of our phased implementation. Over the last several months, the implementation team has worked diligently to configure the system, migrate data from HuskyDM,
Read MoreDear Colleagues, If you have been away for the summer: welcome back! I hope the new semester finds you well and I’m excited to see and talk with you in the months ahead. If you are just joining us this fall for the first time, welcome to UConn Nation! As you know, our students finished
Read MoreDear Faculty, As we begin a new academic year, we are filled with enthusiasm for the opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you are just joining us this week or are returning to continue your work, we want to extend a warm welcome and express our deepest gratitude for the vital role you play in UConn
Read MoreDate: August 23, 2024 To: Deans From: Anne D’Alleva, Ph.D. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Re: FY26 Provost Fund Guidance The current CBA will be expiring June 30th, 2025, and this guidance is being issued in accordance with the CBA now in effect and may be subject to revision in accordance with
Read MoreDear UConn Community, As we begin this new academic year, we are excited to welcome both new and returning Huskies to our campuses. Our unified goal is for every student, faculty, and staff member to feel a sense of belonging and to continue to build a community of care that reflects UConn Nation. With this
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am writing to share an important update regarding the leadership of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). Following a prescribed review process and after careful consideration and thoughtful conversations with current interim dean, Dr. Ofer Harel, I am pleased to announce that we will be extending his appointment as the
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