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, 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
Read MoreDear Colleagues, We invite you to nominate exceptional colleagues for the Provost’s Outstanding Service Award. The award honors faculty whose volunteer service (i.e., not that assigned as part of one’s job description or expectations in teaching, research or assigned service) is exemplary in enhancing the University’s mission in teaching, research, service, or engagement. By honoring
Read MoreDear Colleagues, As the semester forges on, I want to bring to your attention a few new resources for instruction, as well as remind you of a few other critical items at this early point in the spring. Difficult dialogues: CETL has created a guide online with strategies to prepare for and manage difficult dialogues
Read MoreDear UConn Community: I am writing to share updates on course add/drop deadlines for the spring 2021 semester. 10th Day Deadline: Because of the current snowstorm, the deadline to add or drop a course has been extended from today to this Wednesday, Feb. 3. Any students who drop a course through this Wednesday, Feb. 3,
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