Provost Office Memos – 2021

Contingency Plans if Finals are Disrupted Due to Power Outage
KU Lawrence faculty and staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, 1:55 p.m.
Final Exams: Procedures for Evacuating Buildings, Postponement due to Weather
KU Lawrence Faculty, KU Unclassified Professional Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assitants
Friday, December 10, 2021, 8:45 a.m.
Taking COVID-19 impacts into account in all upcoming evaluation processes
KU Lawrence Faculty; Deans, Directors and Department Chairs
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 1:30 P.M.
State Law on Gifts
KU Lawrence Faculty and Staff
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 1:45 p.m.
Reminder: Submit Winter Recess Plans
Deans Directors and Department Chairs, Personnel-Related Staff
Thursday, Dec. 2, 2:42 p.m.
New Faculty & Staff "Diversity and Inclusion" Online Development Module Launches Today
KU Lawrence Faculty and Staff
Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, 2:21 p.m.
Winter Recess Dates and Employee Information Available Online
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates
Nov. 22, 2021, 3:45 p.m.
Reminder: Nominate your favorite High School Teacher for a $3,000 Award!
All KU Lawrence Students, Seniors
Nov. 22, 2021, 11:21 a.m.
Your Role in Helping Build an Inclusive Campus
KU Lawrence Faculty and Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants, KU Graduate Research Assistants, KU Graduate Assistants
Friday, Nov. 19 3:34 p.m.
Prepare Now for Winter Recess and Submit Plans
Deans Directors and Department Chairs, Personnel-Related Staff
Friday, Nov. 19, 10:37 a.m.
Update Weather Essential Staff
Deans Directors and Department Chairs, Personnel-Related Staff
Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, 2:36 p.m.
Finance Realignment Will Strengthen Operational and Strategic Effectiveness
Deans Directors and Department Chairs, Personnel-Related Staff
Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, 10:23 a.m.
Sale of Examination Copies of Textbooks
KU Lawrence Faculty, KU Lawrence Unclassified Professional Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Wednesday, Nov.3, 2021, 10:19 a.m.
Additional Paid Leave Over Winter Break
Selected Faculty and Staff
Oct. 19, 2021, 11:13 a.m.
Providing Timely Course Material Information for Students as Required by Federal Law
KU Lawrence Faculty, KU Lawrence Unclassified Professional Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Oct. 13, 2021, 4:10 p.m.
Nominate your favorite High School Teacher for a $3,000 Award
All KU Lawrence Students, Seniors
Oct. 13, 2021, 10:39 a.m.
Jayhawks Rising October Update
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Oct. 13, 2021, 10:34 a.m.
Is Your Personal Information Correct in HR/Pay?
KU Lawrence Staff, Faculty & Affiliates
Monday, October 11, 2021 9:53 a.m.
An Update on the 'Native Hosts' Artwork
All Lawrence and Edwards Students, KU Lawrence Staff, Faculty & Affiliates
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 4:50 p.m.
'Native Hosts' Vandalism
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates, KU Lawrence and Edwards students
Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, 4:53 p.m.
A message of reflection, remembrance and hope
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates, Active Lawrence and Edwards students at KU
Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, 1:35 p.m.
Conflict of Interest Reporting Supports KU’s Goals and Yours
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, 2:46 p.m.
Commercial Note-taking Policy Notice
KU Lawrence Faculty
Friday, August 27, 2021, 1:03 p.m.
Managing Instruction and the Impact of COVID
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates, , KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Friday, August 27, 2021, 10:23 a.m.
Thoughts on Preparing to Welcome our Students and Course Format Questions
KU Lawrence Faculty and Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Friday, August 20, 2021, 4:05 p.m.
Returning to Campus for the Fall Semester
Faculty, Staff
Friday, August 6, 2021, 1:51 p.m.
What to Know for Fall 2021
Faculty, Staff, Graduate Teaching Assistants
Friday, August 6, 2021 11:58 a.m.
Pilot Program: Faculty Academic Year Pay Reserve for Summer Disbursement
Selected KU Faculty
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 4:30 p.m.
FY22 Outlook and How You Can Help Our Financial Restoration
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:42 a.m.
Remind Employees of Designated Work Locations
Deans, Directors and Department Chairs
July 2, 2021, 9:14 a.m.
Leadership Team and Staff Changes in the Provost Office
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Thursday, June 17, 2021, 4:07 p.m.
An Update on the Regents Temporary Policy
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Thursday, June 17, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
Faculty Survey on KU’s Internationalization Activities and Support
KU Lawrence Faculty
Thursday, June 10, 2021, 1:46 p.m.
The Future of Remote Work as We Return to our Campuses
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 4:15 p.m.
2021-22 Course Adaptations Guidance
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 12:14 p.m.
New Concur Travel Request Workflow
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Monday, May 17, 2021, 8:12 a.m.
KU to lift outdoor mask mandate
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Friday, May 14, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
COVID-19 and the 2021-2022 Promotion & Tenure Process
KU Lawrence faculty and staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
Investing in racial equity and KU’s enduring research excellence
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 1:47 p.m.
You Are Invited
KU Lawrence staff, faculty and affiliates
Friday, May 7, 2021, 1:17 p.m.
FY22 Budget Reduction Targets
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates
Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 3:32 p.m.
Regents Authorize Rates for 2021-2022 Student Health Insurance Plan
All Lawrence and Edwards Students, All KU staff, faculty and affiliates
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 4:18 p.m.
Video: Financial Update with CFO Jeff DeWitt
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates
Friday, April 23, 2021, 1:32 p.m.
Sale of Examination Copies of Textbooks
KU Lawrence Faculty,, KU Lawrence Unclassified Professional Staff,, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 11:24 p.m.
Sale of Examination Copies of Textbooks
KU Lawrence Faculty, KU Lawrence Unclassified Professional Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Thu 4/22/2021 11:24 AM
Student Course Evaluations
KU Lawrence Faculty, KU Lawrence Unclassified Professional Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 4:15 p.m.
Changes to COVID-related Travel Restrictions
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, KU graduate students
Monday, April 19, 2021, 3:45 p.m.
National Events and Our Call to Care
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Monday, April 19, 2021, 12:35 p.m.
Additional AAAPI Listening Sessions Scheduled for Thursday
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Monday, April 19, 2021, 11:51 p.m.
Campus Academic Workload Policy Development
KU Lawrence Faculty
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 3:30 p.m.
Religious Observance Accommodation During Finals
KU Lawrence Faculty and Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 12:56 p.m.
New Time for Thursday’s Listening Session
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 10:06 a.m.
Listening Session Set for Thursday Evening
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 10:56 a.m.
Statement of Support for our Asian and Asian-American Community
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Thursday, March 18, 2021, 5:13 p.m.
Providing Timely Course Material Information for Students as Required by Federal Law
KU Lawrence Faculty, KU Lawrence Unclassified Professional Staff, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1:59 p.m.
Planning for Fall 21: In-person Classes and Activities (Student Message)
All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, 3:05 p.m.
Planning for Fall 21: In-person Classes and Activities (Faculty & Staff Message)
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants, KU Graduate Research Assistants, KU Graduate Assistants
Friday, February 26, 2021, 3:04 p.m.
Essential Information - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 1:56 p.m.
Essential Information - Fiscal Context Parts 1 & 2
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, 1:21 p.m.
Guidance on Absences
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 3:49 PM
Public health bans issued to students from five fraternities
All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students, KU Lawrence Faculty and Staff
Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 3:32 PM
Be Sure to Cover Your Beak
All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students, KU Lawrence Faculty, Staff and Affiliates
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, 9 a.m.
Realizing Financial Stability
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates
Thursday, Feb. 10, 2021 4:01 PM
Follow-up to KU’s Response to KBOR Temporary Policy on COVID-19 Recovery
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates
Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, 1 p.m.
Spring Semester Academic Policy and Procedure Guidance
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, 6:02 p.m.
Annual Reminder: Notice of Non-reappointment
Deans, Directors, and Department Chairs
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, 10:03 a.m.
Now Accepting Applications: Keeler Family Intra-University Professorships
KU Lawrence Faculty
Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, 1:24 p.m.
Fiscal Recovery and Responding to the Regents' Temporary Policy
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, 12:11 p.m.
Preparations for Spring, Reflections for Fall
All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students, KU Lawrence Faculty, Staff and Affiliates
Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, 9:34 a.m.
Reflections on Fall, Preparations for Spring
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, 9:26 a.m.
Executive Order on Racial Stereotyping Revoked
Deans, Directors, and Department Chairs
Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:46 PM
Preparing for Fall 2021
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, KU Graduate Teaching Assistants
Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, 3:20 p.m.
Healing and Remembering our Responsibility to Humanity
KU Lawrence All Staff, Faculty and Affiliates, All KU Lawrence and Edwards Students
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, 4:11 p.m.