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.
To the University Community: Last week, we shared UConn’s plans for in-person commencement ceremonies at Rentschler Field honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021, in addition to our online ceremony. These occasions will cap the end of a long and tumultuous academic year with a spirit of pride, togetherness, and celebration – and serve as
Read MoreThis message was sent to Deans, Associate Deans, Department Heads and Directors. Dear Colleagues, During the COVID-19 pandemic and the declared Public Health Emergency, UConn has limited access to and use of its campus facilities and resources (all campuses) by university and non-university third party entities. UConn is a public institution and as such normally
Read MoreDear Colleagues, This message is a reminder of the student holds moratorium enacted this semester, which will be in place again beginning on Monday, March 15, 2021 and continues through Wednesday, April 7, 2021. This moratorium is being imposed to ensure our students have ample time to address their holds in the days leading up
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I’m writing to share updates from this month’s University Senate meeting, which led to changes in the by-laws. This includes a temporary new grade as an alternate to the W grade and the expectations for delivery of syllabi and course schedules to students. As always, the minutes and other documentation can be found
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am writing to share that the modality for summer courses will be remote (i.e. WW or DL modalities). This is one of several updates the University will be making regarding summer activities. This decision was made in consultation with the deans, in consideration of public health as well as the logistical priority
Read MoreThis message was sent to all deans, regional campus directors, associate deans, and department heads. Dear Colleagues, We are writing to inform you of a recent policy change regarding relocation and moving, which may have an impact on your faculty hiring initiatives. On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Board of Trustees approved a new Relocation
Read MoreDear Colleagues, We invite you to nominate exceptional colleagues for the Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship. The awards recognize the significant efforts of faculty, students, staff, teams, and community partners who work collaboratively to address important community issues. Public engagement is integral to the academic endeavor and the institution-wide mission of a
Read MoreThis message was sent to Deans, Associate Deans, and Department Heads Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share an update on two recent bias incidents on the Storrs campus. On Friday, a swastika was found drawn on the wall of the men’s bathroom in the Biology/Physics Building. Later that day, the University was also informed
Read MoreDear Colleagues, As we approach the halfway mark of the semester, academic life at UConn is settling into a routine, albeit a routine that is still new to us all amid a pandemic. Although there are far fewer people on our campuses, I can still sense the changed energy when students and faculty are engaged
Read MoreDear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Jason Irizarry has accepted the role of interim dean of the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education. Jason is a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and currently serves as associate dean for academic affairs. The Provost’s Office sought feedback from the Neag School’s
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