Provost's Office Messages
The Provost's Office sends general messages via email to the academic community on a regular basis to provide updates and highlight areas of success at the University of Connecticut. These messages, as well as other broad campus presentations, are archived here for future reference.
Dear Colleagues, Several weeks ago I shared that we would introduce a process to review in-person teaching exemption requests for faculty, teaching assistants, and other instructors with significant health risk associated with COVID-19 personally or within their household. On reviewing the potential options with President Agwunobi and other leaders, and given that all students are
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of the interim director for our Stamford Campus. David Souder, a professor and administrator in the School of Business, will take on this role, beginning July 1. David is an experienced leader at UConn who has held a variety of administrative positions. He has served as
Read MoreDear Neag School Community, I write to share an update on next steps for the leadership of the Neag School of Education. As you know, I learned that Jason Irizarry had been offered a deanship at another university. At that time I asked CLAS Dean Juli Wade, chair of the dean search for the Neag
Read MoreDear Colleagues, We are writing to communicate the new Relocation and Moving Procedures that have been developed in connection with the revised Relocation and Moving Policy approved by the Board of Trustees in February. In the event a new hire is offered a moving allowance as part of their employment offer, these procedures identify the various ways UConn is able to pay for their relocation
Read MoreDear UConn colleagues, As more employees have become fully vaccinated over the last few weeks, inquiries have been made about the ability to hold on-campus meetings, retreats, and interviews. We write today to reinforce existing parameters. While the University has provided opportunities for faculty and staff to be vaccinated, colleagues are working diligently on the
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am writing to share an update on the leadership of the Stamford Campus. Terrence Cheng, director of the Stamford Campus, was today named the president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. CSCU is gaining a tremendously talented and thoughtful leader in Terrence and I congratulate him on this incredible opportunity. Terrence
Read MoreDear Colleagues, Our office and many partners across the University continue to be busily engaged in activities and planning in response to the operational impact of COVID-19. I share here a summary of notable updates, most of which stem from our planning efforts, as well as a few related to ongoing operations. In-person teaching exemption
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I write you all today in the spirit of celebration. I am very pleased to share that the Board of Trustees approved on April 28 the award of tenure and/or promotion to 72 individuals across the Storrs and regional campuses. This is a notable milestone for each faculty member awarded these promotions. I
Read MoreDear Colleagues, As we approach the start of finals, I am reaching out with a reminder on Reading Days for the spring 2021 semester. Reading Days are scheduled from Thursday, April 29 through Sunday, May 2. The University Senate passed at its April 26 meeting an addition to the by-laws to provide greater clarity on
Read MoreDear Colleagues, The Office of the Provost and Human Resources invite you to attend the first Staff All-Hands meeting on May 19, 2021 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. An all-hands meeting is an organization-wide gathering where leadership will discuss University updates, celebrate milestones, hear concerns, and most importantly, ensure that we’re transparent and open with
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