The University of Oregon is a complex organization with thousands of faculty and staff — it can be difficult to understand the operations and nuance of any given part of the institution when you aren’t directly involved. The series How the University Works, a collaboration between the Office of the Provost and the Office of Human Resources, brings together employees and subject matter experts to try to demystify our operational processes and systems.
Register in MyTrack for the first two sessions by clicking on the links below. Dates and times for the rest of the sessions are in the works. Each session will explore a key area or concept with a presentation and time for questions.
2026-27 How the University Works Series
- How the University Budget Works: 2026 Updates, presented by Jamie Moffitt, senior vice president for finance and administration, and Brian Fox, associate vice president for budget, financial analysis and data analytics. Oct. 26, 2-3 p.m., in person.
- How the Academic Modification Advisory Process Works, presented by Edward Davis, professor of earth sciences, chair of Academic Modifications Advisory Committee and University Senate president. Nov. 6, 10-11 a.m., in person; or Nov. 17, 2-3 p.m., Zoom.
- How the UO Board of Trustees Works, presented by Kody Kelleher, university secretary and advisor to the president. January 2027, dates and times TBD.
- How Student Success Works, presented by Ron Bramhall, associate vice provost for academic affairs. February 2027, dates and times TBD.
- How Employee Engagement Works, presented by Lara Fernandez, learning and development manager, and members of the Engagement Champions Network. May 2027, dates and times TBD.