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From the Provost

News, announcements and updates from the Shirley Willihnganz, Executive Vice President and University Provost at the University of Louisville.

An invitation from the provost

Students, faculty and staff are invited to meet with Budget Advisory Committee representatives to develop ideas to save and generate funds.

Celebration of Teaching and Learning is next week

We are getting ready for our annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning.

We value all diversity, including diversity of thought

As election day nears, it is a good time to pause and remind ourselves of our values as an institution that supports all types of diversity, including diversity of thought.

New council will coordinate our sustainability efforts

The Sustainability Council will provide oversight and direction, coordinate activity and recommend policy.

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.

Call for final feedback on strategic plan

We've all heard the phrase, "Create your own destiny." No matter the context in which it's applied, what it really means is take charge, set goals and work for them.

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.