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 Monthly – May 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOSTAs we close another academic year, I find myself reflecting on the collective achievements and challenges that have marked our journey together over the last academic year. The end of the semester brings with it the joy of graduation—a significant milestone where we celebrated the hard work and success of conferring 8,139 Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – March 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST As of this week, more than 58,000 students have applied to UConn for the upcoming academic year for 6,050 available spots across our five undergraduate campuses. UConn continues to attract a diverse and academically talented first-year class, with 192 valedictorians and salutatorians in the current freshman class. In the month of Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – January 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST With the spring semester kicking off a few weeks ago, we welcomed our students back to campus and have already jumped into our routines. While it’s nice to have a break, I enjoy spending time with our community and am glad to see everyone back on our campuses. Earlier this month, Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – February 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST The spring semester is well underway and as usual our campuses are bustling with activity. The Connecticut General Assembly is also in session and University leaders are meeting regularly with the governor’s office, staff from the Office of Policy and Management, and legislators regarding the budget requests for UConn and UConn Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – November 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST We are just a few weeks away from the end of the fall 2023 semester, which means we are wrapping up classes with final exams, closing out projects from the semester, and preparing for a well-deserved holiday break. I hope that you all will find time to do things you enjoy, Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – October 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST I hope this message finds you in good health. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each of you for your dedication to our students during the current conflict. It is through your actions that we foster an environment where students can feel valued, safe, and able to thrive, even Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – September 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST Today, with pride and anticipation, we mark President Maric’s Inauguration Day, which signifies not only the beginning of a new chapter in our university’s history but also the embodiment of our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and progress. An inauguration is a symbolic milestone, a moment in time that represents the Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – August 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST I hope this message finds you well and rejuvenated after a restful summer break. As we gear up for the start of the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, I am excited Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – July 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST July has been a month to welcome many visitors to our campuses. It was wonderful to host the 45th Confratute Conference (in person once again!) at Storrs. I’ve enjoyed running into these passionate educators as they pursue their different conference strands focused on enriched learning and gifted and talented learners. All Read More…
Read MoreProvost’s Office Monthly – June 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST The Storrs campus is certainly quieter in summer than term-time, but there are still many things happening here, as there are at all our campuses. The first thing that’s happening is – nature! The Storrs campus looks beautiful, with colorful flowers, lush green lawns, and the extraordinary trees of our campus Read More…
Read MoreProvost'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.
Observing Juneteenth – 6/19/2024
Dear Colleagues, On June 19, 1865, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on New Years’ Day 1863, the Union army liberated the last community of enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas. All people held as slaves in the United States were finally free. Juneteenth was established as a holiday to commemorate Read More…
Read MoreReappointment of Dean Indrajeet Chaubey
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Indrajeet Chaubey for a second five-year term as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). This decision follows an exhaustive review conducted by a dedicated committee, tasked with evaluating Dean Chaubey’s leadership and overall contributions to the College over the last Read More…
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Tadarrayl Starke as our new Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success, effective July 1. Dr. Starke’s extensive background and proven leadership in enhancing student success make him exceptionally suited for this role, and we are fortunate to have such a visionary leader joining our Read More…
Read MoreDean of Students Appointment
Dear UConn Faculty, Staff, and Undergraduate Students, It is with great pleasure and immense pride that I announce the appointment of Fany DeJesús Hannon as the Dean of Students. Fany, who has served with distinction in this role on an interim basis since November 2022, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to Read More…
Read MoreDear Faculty, Staff, Graduate and Professional Students, As you all know, Kent Holsinger will be retiring at the end of this academic year after serving 12 years as Dean and Vice Provost and over 38 years overall at UConn. Over the last several months, with your help, we have conducted a search to identify the Read More…
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Deanna Fitzgerald, M.F.A, as the next Dean of the School of Fine Arts at UConn, effective August 1, 2024. Deanna brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our institution from her tenure at the University of Arizona. With 16 years of service, in various Read More…
Read MoreDear College of Engineering Faculty, Staff, and Students: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ji-Cheng ‘JC’ Zhao, Ph.D., as the next Dean of the College of Engineering at UConn, effective August 12, 2024. Dr. Zhao, a distinguished figure in the field of materials science and engineering, joins us from the University of Maryland, Read More…
Read MoreAY 24-25 PTR/PR Cycle – Interfolio Resources & Reminders
Dear Colleagues, As we near the start of the AY 24-25 PTR/PR cycle, I wanted to provide a reminder of resources available now that all PTR/PR actions including annual reappointments, promotions and tenure cases will be reviewed and managed through Interfolio’s PTR module. Unit administrators including department and dean’s offices as appropriate will work with Read More…
Read MoreOffice Hours with Provost D’Alleva
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that I will be holding in-person office hours with my leadership team for all faculty and staff to provide an opportunity for us to connect, discuss any concerns or ideas you may have, and foster open dialogue within our community. Your unique perspectives play an important role in Read More…
Read MoreReminders for Instructors for Spring 2024
Dear Colleagues, As the start of the new semester comes closer, I wanted to reach out to you all with some timely reminders. These relate to existing Senate or Graduate Faculty Council Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations, academic policies, or other relevant procedures and guidelines. If you will be instructing a course in the coming semester, Read More…
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