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Buying UofL license plates helps students

You've probably seen the University of Louisville license plate. Maybe you have one because you want to show your support for the university.

Belize is back

UofL's International Service Learning Program (ISLP) to Belize is back.

Creation of School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies

Last April, I announced a reorganization of the Graduate School and established a team to plan a transition by Jan. 1 to a graduate education system that essentially would be housed either in the units or in the provost's office.

Great universities engage the community through the arts

A great university, by its very existence, improves the community in which it exists.

Student Advocate provides valuable service

UofL's student advocate helps students find help when they don't know where to go.

A new direction for international education

This past year, as we reviewed UofL's mission and developed a new strategic plan to take us even further toward our state mandate to be a pre-eminent metropolitan research university, a task force reviewed the international experiences available to UofL students.

More on Urban Solutions Center

UofL has joined with the New Cities Foundation and the Kentucky League of Cities to form the Urban Solutions Center. We announced the partnership in mid-August.

Update on Graduate Education

 

IdeaFestival provides excellent opportunity for students to engage in idea exchange

UofL is a presenting sponsor at IdeaFestival.

Compliance with information security policies and standards is vital to UofL's success

The Compliance Oversight Council has approved a completely revised set of information security policies and standards for UofL.

Welcome back

An overview of what to expect in the coming months.

Consultants to review, recommend budgeting model

Consultants are on campus to review the University of Louisville budgeting process and recommend a model for the future.

Results from SACS reaffirmation process

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has completed its reaffirmation process.

Graduate School reorganization proposed

University of Louisville Provost Shirley Willihnganz has proposed reorganization of the Graduate School.

Strategic planning process: Where are we? Where do we go from here?

We've entered what appears to be a "silent phase" of our strategic planning process. Don't mistake the lack of noise for lack of action. The Strategic Planning Committee, under the leadership of Linda Shapiro and Bill Pierce, has been busy taking the plan foundation to the university and Louisville communities.

Tuition forum information online

Last week President Ramsey and I had a open forum for UofL students, faculty and staff where we presented the proposed undergraduate tuition rate for 2007-08.

Strategic Planning Committee seeks input

The Strategic Planning Committee has reached the first point in its work where it is requesting input from the university community. The committee is charged to develop a plan to set the university's course for the next decade and beyond.

Congratulations to award-winning advisers

One of the most important tasks any faculty member or staff person has at the university is advising students. That's why each year the provost's office recognizes their dedication with the Provost Awards for Exemplary Advising.

SACS accreditation process nearing end; 'Ideas to Action' beginning

For the past two years, we have been engaged in gathering information on the university, our faculty, students and programs for our accreditation review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. That process almost is complete. We have presented SACS with a report, they have reviewed it and a committee will pay a site visit to campus April 10 and 11.

Thank you

As the fall semester draws to a close, I want to take this time to thank faculty, staff and administrators for your hard work and everything you do to make the University of Louisville a great place to learn and work.