Messages to campus
This is a compilation of significant communications by the Provost to campus.
2011-12 academic year
2010-11 academic year
‘Across the Commons’
"Across the Commons" is the Office of Academic Affairs’ e-newsletter, providing periodic updates about the strategic academic initiatives under way.
Spring 2012 issue
- A new model for student achievement
- Achieving Distinction
- Self-study marks new accreditation model
- Celebrating achievement
Fall 2011 issue
- Transforming the General Education curriculum
- Slideshow: Outstanding examples of interdisciplinary discipline
- Video: Faculty who excel at research, teaching and service
- Global relevance: From Spain to America
- Call for ideas: How can we make more effective and efficient use of our spaces?
- ALF Ambassadors called to advance Akron's goals
April 2011 issue
- Message from the Provost about Year 1 accomplishments
- Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program
- Employees' money-saving ideas
- Early College High School's first graduation
September 2010 issue
- Message from the Provost about the Akron Experience
- Re-accredation in 2012-13
- Integrated planning
- Strategic planning shifts to 'strategic doing'
- Student success is Job 1
- Work groups seeks pragmatic, timely solutions
- Provost's in-box
Addresses and remarks
The Provost discusses major academic initiatives during his annual Future of Academic Affairs address, and he speaks regularly before campus groups, including the Faculty Senate.
Future of Academic Affairs address
Campus forums
Remarks before the Board of Trustees
Remarks before Faculty Senate
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Blog: Cultures and Collaborations
The Provost blogged during his three-week trip to China, Tiawan, South Korea and Hong Kong in 2011.
See highlights of the journey: Cultures and Collaborations.