We aspire to be a learning organization that collaboratively curates, shares, and applies research-informed knowledge and community-based experiences to improve our institutional performance,
adapt to changes, and build a brighter future.
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Our Learning Opportunities
Equity Leads Community of Practice
Colleagues who lead the work of removing barriers to excellence and opportunity in schools, colleges and administrative units, meet quarterly to share information and experiences. They explore similar problems as well as opportunities, and develop new knowledge for the benefit of the UO community. Contact: Kelly Pembleton
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Our institutional membership in NCFDD provides UO faculty, postdocs and graduate students with mentoring, professional development and supportive networks beyond our campus.
Retaining Talented Faculty and Staff
In partnership with the Office of the Provost, we share retention-ready practices and resources to support the retention of UO’s most valuable assets—its people. Contact: Yvette Alex-Assensoh
Search Advocacy Program
We offer professional development and tools for faculty and staff to support search committees with inclusive search processes. Contact: Charlotte Moats-Gallagher
UO African American Workshop & Lecture Series
In partnership with the Office of the President, this lecture series connects national and global thought leaders with our UO community for the purpose of enhancing teaching, learning, social impact, research and creative activity. Contact: Tracy Bars
L.A.C.E. leverages the power of love, authenticity, courage, and empathy to inspire mutual care, excellence and impact in our teaching, learning, and leading. Access LACE resources for the classroom here.
Contact: Yvette Alex-Assensoh
We introduce cutting-edge professional development opportunities that are eventually incorporated into broader university systems. Rehearsals for Life offers opportunities for growth through role playing. We also encourage participation in professional development opportunities offered by campus partners including training for Digital Accessibility, and community partnerships with the Islamic Network Group and Project Shema who hold workshops on implicit bias and antisemitism. Contact: Abigail Leeder
The President's Diversity Advisory Community Council (PDACC) provides confidential guidance and makes recommendations that advance the mission of the University of Oregon. They meet with the President and other university leaders quarterly during the academic year and once during the summer. To learn more about PDACC, contact Ruth Huang.