There is no question that change is happening; it is all around us: new government regulations, technological changes, the continued rise of for-profit institutions, questions about tuition costs, mounting student debt, and the value of a degree are all included. The University of Portland must chart a path forward regarding academic technology, and a Task […]
Provost's Office
Academic Digital Futures Meetings, Dec. 2-11
Faculty members are invited to any or all of the following listening sessions about Academic Digital Futures of the University of Portland, according to Tom Greene, provost: Session I: Monday, Dec. 2, 5-6 p.m., Terrace Room Session II: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7-8 a.m., Terrace Room Session III: Monday, Dec. 9, 7-8 a.m., Terrace Room Session […]
2014-2015 Bulletin Updates
Faculty and staff members who are tasked with updating their departmental and office information in the 2014-2015 University Bulletin are free to do so at any time, according to Tom Greene, provost. The Smartcatalog tool used to implement the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 bulletins can be accessed by going to the Provost section under the “Academics” […]
Gimme A (Fall) Break!
The 2013 fall break is just around the corner, taking place from Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18. Classes will not be in session, and hours for Bon Appétit and the library will be limited. Classes and regular hours will resume on Monday, October 21. For library hours go to http://tinyurl.com/3cxvc88; for Bon Appetit […]
Kathy Robb’s Retirement Party
Kathy Robb (Pellymonter at the time of this photo), provost’s office, will bring her long and distinguished career on The Bluff to a close on Friday, October 4, 2013. Kathy is going to enjoy some much-deserved leisure time and lavish even more affection on her three granddaughters. Please join in celebrating her 34-year career and […]
News From The Provost
The Digital Futures Task Force met twice this summer to get organized, determine some operating assumptions, and establish three sub-task forces. The work will continue this semester. The Task Force is charged with developing recommendations for UP regarding the future of technology, specifically as this relates to academics. The three subgroups are focused on: Academic […]
New “University Report” Tool
A new online portal designed for faculty use in recording their scholarly activity was launched on Monday, May 20, according to John Orr, assistant to the provost. The goal of the tool is to provide members of the University community with one site that can be used to record and save their scholarly activity during […]
2013-2014 University Bulletin Online
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2013-14 interactive University Bulletin is now available. Please access the document by opening the “Academics” menu on the University’s home page and clicking on “University Catalog: The Bulletin” or by using http://tinyurl.com/m7fhvaq. Smartphone users can access the Bulletin using its new mobile site at […]
2013 Faculty Awards
The University’s 2013 Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 7, at the Faculty Awards Dinner, with the following results: The James Culligan Award, established in 1953 in memory of a dedicated servant of the University and presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of distinguished service, was presented to John Orr, English, who […]
New “University Report” Tool
Beginning in early May, the process of gathering material for the annual University of Portland Report of scholarly activity will be online. The goal for moving the process online is to make the University Report a more accurate representation of all scholarship that occurs at UP and to make the it a celebration of that […]