Beginning Jan. 1, the University of Oregon will implement a new policy that complies with a new Oregon law, extending sick leave to part-time workers.According to Nancy Resnick, chief human resources officer, the new law will bring about greater sick leave benefits to many UO employees.The changes are outlined in a memo from Resnick. 

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Campus rarely closes due to weather, but when it does alerts are sent by text and email and posted on the Web.

The candidate, from the initial pool of applicants, will be on campus for two days, Jan. 4-5, for interviews and a public presentation.

The 13 work groups will be led by members of the university’s senior leadership and will craft recommendations by Jan. 29.