Communications

The following is an archive of communications sent by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost to faculty, staff, and/or students.

Dean Laura Bloomberg has announced her long-considered plan to step down as dean at the end of the academic year in June 2021.

Message to Twin Cities undergraduate students about changes to grading for this academic year.

Message to Twin Cities faculty and instructors about changes to grading for this academic year.

Instructors are asked to please confirm your preferred course modalities in consultation with chairs/heads. Departments should update the class scheduling system (CCS) with all confirmed modalities for spring classes no later than November 9 to ensure that students have accurate information as they consider their course selection.

The upcoming election is an important political process in which I hope we all participate. Members of our community have reached out looking for guidance on how to create welcoming and inclusive environments that encourage dialogue and debate. Here are a number of helpful resources to support your work in the weeks and months ahead.

Faculty, staff, and students are urged to make sure you are registered to vote at z.umn.edu/votes.

Dean John Finnegan has announced his long-considered plan to retire from the University next year.