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Rank and Tenure: 2021 Tenure, Promotions

February 24, 2021

The provost’s office has announced the following promotions and grants of tenure, effective July 1, 2021:

  • SimonMary Aihiokhai, theology: Tenure, Promotion
  • Nicole E. Auxier, nursing: Tenure, Promotion
  • Louisa Egan Brad, psychology: Tenure, Promotion
  • Lizhong Hao, accounting: Tenure, Promotion
  • David Turnbloom, theology: Tenure, Promotion
  • Joshua Swidzinski, English: Tenure, Promotion
  • Cara J. Poor, civil engineering: Tenure, Promotion
  • Rev. Daniel J. Parrish, C.S.C., business: Tenure, Promotion
  • Patricia McShane, philosophy: Tenure, Promotion
  • Rachel Hutcheson, chemistry: Tenure, Promotion

Filed Under: 03-01-2021, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Provost's Office, Rank and Tenure

Undergraduate Research Awards: Applications Due Feb. 5

January 8, 2021

The Provost’s Office and the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement would like to remind people that self-nominations for the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor Award and Outstanding Graduating Senior in Undergraduate Research Award are accepted and request that faculty members make qualified students aware of this opportunity. Both awards are given on Founders’ Day.

Click on the link(s) below to learn more about the candidate profile for each award. Applications for both are due to ur@up.edu on February 5, 2021. All complete applications will be considered, regardless of whether a formal nomination was submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement office.

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior in Undergraduate Research Award Nomination & Application Process
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor Award Nomination & Application Process

 

Filed Under: 01-11-2021, Academics, Provost's Office, Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement Tagged With: Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, Outstanding Graduating Senior in Undergraduate Research Award, Outstanding Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor Award, Provost's Office

UP Pandemic Response: Looking Back, Looking Forward

December 11, 2020

It was not the fall semester that first-year students alongside sophomores, juniors and seniors hoped would happen just a few months ago. The same could also be said of faculty, staff, and even parents of students. But as final exams and a term gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic come to an end, leaders at UP have positive reflections and an optimistic outlook heading into the Christmas holidays and beyond.

The campus has been quiet since last March when the COVID-19 virus first exploded into a wave that sickened millions worldwide, and caused nearly 300,000 deaths in the United States alone. UP faculty and students pivoted to an entirely virtual curriculum; most staff began teleworking; and our beautiful campus emptied of nearly all activity. These challenges, though, triggered a response that University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., says was inspiring.

“I have deep admiration for how our community members responded when unprecedented difficulties redefined our University’s operations,” said Fr. Mark. “Despite the challenges we faced, a spirit of perseverance, optimism and shared responsibility arose within the UP community.  We focused energy and resources on all that we could accomplish, rather than the obstacles that stood in our way. Our successes are the result of working together and caring for one another. We’ll use all that we’ve learned as we prepare for what we anticipate will be a slightly more normal spring term. I’m deeply grateful to our students, faculty, staff, and families for their flexibility, creativity, and dedication to our University and its mission.”

UP is preparing to welcome more than 900 undergraduate students to its residence halls in late January with a tightly-managed arrival schedule. Classes for the entire enrollment of more than 4,000 students will still be primarily virtual, but some in-person courses taught by dozens of faculty members who volunteered to teach on campus will be offered to first-year students.

Robust COVID-19 prevention efforts are in place, including a campus health awareness campaign, screenings, surveillance testing, and contact tracing.  UP campus operations are reconfigured to meet federal guidelines, and state and local mandates for pandemic safety. Separate residence hall spaces have also been set aside for any isolation or quarantine needs.

“We have a lot of momentum coming out of this successful fall term and that sets the stage for an even more successful – and at the same time more challenging – spring semester.  Our faculty members are embracing this direction, and returning students are excited,” said University provost Herbert Medina. “Certainly, we would have preferred to have a more normal campus experience for all enrolled students regardless of academic classification. But several hundred first-year students will finally get a small taste of what a true collegiate experience is like.”

Many success stories surfaced this fall, especially faculty members who maximized technology and virtual instruction with their own creative ideas.  The lack of mass numbers of students living on campus along with no in-person fall classes recalibrated virtually all administrative and operational roles. But thanks to collaboration among essential and furloughed employees, UP maintained near-optimum daily campus functions, which has proven vital to all planning for next year.

Examples of some of the academic successes include:

  • Eric Anctil, School of Education: Applauded by students for unique ways that he generated a sense of connection and community among students, especially during the adjustments of being separated and trying to learn from remote locations.
  • Jordyn Wolfand, Shiley School of Engineering: Praised by students in an Introduction to Engineering class for creating at-home kits to build simple things and understand basic engineering concepts through hands-on learning.
  • David Turnbloom, theology: Received high marks from theology students for leveraging VoiceThread multimedia technology to engage and gather student reflections and share diverse perspectives.
  • Lora Looney, international languages & cultures: Developed especially effective methods for teaching Spanish courses remotely by sourcing ideas from national Spanish-language organizations to use with a project-based approach to the curriculum.

UP will close administrative operations for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays from December 24 through January 1. Classes for the Spring 2021 term will begin on Monday, January 25.

Filed Under: 12-14-2020, Campus Services, President's Office, Provost's Office Tagged With: President's Office, Provost's Office, UP COVID Response

2021 Commencement Honorees: Nominations Welcome

October 30, 2020

The University of Portland invites nominations for the 2021 Commencement speaker(s), Christus Magister Medal recipient, and honorary degree recipients. All nominations should be emailed to University Provost Herbert Medina (medinah@up.edu) and Evan Leadem, President’s Office (leadem@up.edu) and should contain the following information:

  • Name of nominee.
  • A paragraph or two answering the following questions:
    • If a nominee for Commencement Speaker: Why would this nominee be an exceptional Commencement Speaker? What sort of message would this nominee deliver to the graduates of the University and their families?
    • If a nominee for Christus Magister Medal: How has this nominee evinced a vigorous spiritual life and an accomplished professional career in service to others? How has this nominee been a source of inspiration and consolation to the world? How has this nominee illustrated and enhanced the mission of the University of Portland?
    • If a nominee for Honorary Degree: How has this nominee contributed to the University’s values of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership? What impact has this person had on his/her local community and/or the world? Is this a person that the University would like for its students and faculty to imitate in their own lives?
  • Any contact information for the nominee (if possible).
  • Any connection between the nominee and the University of Portland (if applicable).

For a list of past honorees, please use this link.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020, President's Office, Provost's Office Tagged With: Evan Leadem, President's Office, Provost's Office

2020-2021 University Bulletin Online

June 12, 2020

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2020-2021 online University Bulletin is now available. You may access the Bulletin on the registrar’s website, or directly at “University Catalog: The Bulletin.” Smartphone users can also access the Bulletin using its mobile site.

For more information contact Jericho Knight, associate provost’s office, at x7848 or knight@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-08-2020, 06-15-2020, Academics, Provost's Office, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2020-2021 University Bulleting, Jericho Knight, Provost's Office

Sabbatical Applications Due to Deans by June 15

April 10, 2020

Applications for sabbaticals for the 2021-2022 academic year are due along with faculty development plans to faculty members’ respective deans by June 15, 2020. All materials, including the letter from the dean to the provost, are due to the provost’s office by September 1, 2020. Faculty eligible to apply for a sabbatical must have completed seven years of full-time teaching at the University of Portland, or have completed at a minimum an additional seven years of full-time teaching since a previously funded University of Portland sabbatical.

Sabbatical requests are coordinated with departmental planning as well as the individual faculty member’s annual development plan. With careful planning the academic units have been able to take into consideration the needs of both the individual faculty member and the department or school. Additional information about sabbatical leaves can be found on page 42 of the Faculty Handbook.

For more information contact the provost’s office at 7105 or staten@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-06-2020, 04-13-2020, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Provost's Office, Sabbatical Applications

2020 Retiring Faculty Ceremony, April 15

March 13, 2020

The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2020 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office:

  • Robert J. Albright, Professor of Electrical Engineering, 50 years
  • Robin D. Anderson, Dean of the Pamplin School of Business and Franz Endowed Professor of Entrepreneurship, 22 years.
  • James B. Carroll, Professor of Education, 27 years
  • Frances Simmons, Instructor, School Nursing, 31 years
  • Thomas G. Greene, Provost and Professor of Education, 37 years

A ceremony and reception for all 2020 retirees will take place on Wednesday, April 15, at 3:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. For more information contact Staten at x7105 or staten@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-02-2020, 03-09-2020, 03-16-2020, Academics, Events, Provost's Office Tagged With: 2020 Retiring Faculty, James Carroll, Provost's Office, Robert Albright, Robin Anderson, Thomas Greene

Rank & Tenure: 2020 Tenure, Promotions

February 7, 2020

The provost’s office has announced the following promotions and grants of tenure, effective July 1, 2020:

  • Alexa Dare, communication studies: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure
  • Christopher Lee, mathematics: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure
  • Susan Murray, biology: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure
  • Natalie Nelson-Marsh, communication studies: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure
  • Nicole Ralston, education: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure
  • Shazib Vijlee, mechanical engineering: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure
  • Halina Wyss, nursing: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure.

For more information contact the provost’s office at x7105 or staten@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 02-10-2020, Academics Tagged With: Provost's Office, Rank and Tenure

Provost’s Initiative for Undergrad Research: New Deadline

November 8, 2019

John Orr, Assistant ProvostFaculty members are invited to apply for one of ten spring 2020 Provost’s Initiative grants for support to collaborate with an undergraduate on a co-designed research project during the spring semester 2020. Students are expected to meet and work with the faculty member weekly. Students will enroll in a 493 course and will earn a minimum of 1-credit for their work on the project and produce an artifact (research paper, lit review, or presentation etc.) appropriate to the discipline. (Note 1 credit hour typically requires 45 hours of work on the project, which includes faculty meeting time). Faculty members who are new to undergraduate research at University of Portland will receive $1,500 for mentoring the student in research, while experienced faculty members will be compensated $1,000.

Applications are available here and are due November 15, 2019. Email ur@up.edu with questions or call John Orr, assistant provost, at x7857.

Filed Under: 11-04-2019, 11-11-2019, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: John Orr, Provost's Initiative on Undegraduate Research, Provost's Office

New Faculty Profiles: Welcome to UP!

October 18, 2019

This week the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce:

  • Kristine Harrington, assistant professor, School of Nursing
  • Deirdre Katz, assistant professor, School of Education
  • Lt. Col. Jeremy Rockwell, professor of military science and commander, Army ROTC

Visit the 2019 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.

Filed Under: 10-21-2019, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Provost's Office

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Natalie Nelson-Marsh, communication studies, participated as a panelist at the BizWomen Coalition Thought Leader Forum on January 26. Nelson-Marsh was invited as an expert to participate in the discussion of “Organizational Transformation – The Impact of COVID on the Future of Work.” Nelson-Marsh also attended a Western States Communication Association (WSCA) Teaching Workshop about “Preparing Students to Self-Advocate and Articulate the Value of Communication to Future Employers.”

Cara (CJ) Poor, Shiley School of Engineering, coauthored “Stormwater Treatment Effectiveness of Established Lined Bioretention Facilities in Portland Oregon.” Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment, 7: 05021002.

Rebecca Smith and Nicole Ralston, education, presented “Developing teacher researchers: Pedagogical approaches for supporting teacher learning in assessment, evaluation, and research.” Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) annual meeting, Virtual Conference.

Toyin Olukotun, nursing, coauthored “African American Women’s Maternal Healthcare Experiences: A Critical Race Theory Perspective.” Health Communication. 2021 Feb 20:1-2.

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