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April 2, 2021

Distinguished MU professor wins SEC award

Kenneth Sher receives SEC Faculty Achievement award in recognition of his 40 years of work in the Department of Psychological Sciences. Read more about the award at Show Me Mizzou.

March 3, 2021

Update on College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES)

Dear Colleagues, As you know, since our announcement on Feb. 8, we have been working with the departments in the College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES) to ensure that they transition into the colleges that are best suited to their disciplines and where they will continue to thrive. The faculty and leadership in these departments…

Feb. 17, 2021

Student Feedback

The Office of the Provost asked schools and colleges to send us positive messages about faculty they have received from students. Below are a few that demonstrate the dedication of our faculty in these unprecedented times.  Jacqueline Limberg, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Hi Dr. Limberg- I know we didn't really end the block like any…

Feb. 17, 2021

Profiles of Excellence

Continuing our series of profiles of a faculty member and staff member, we focus on two who demonstrate adaptability, leadership, and teamwork--Dr. Tim Lewis and Sheena Rice.  Because Dr. Tim Lewis directs the University of Missouri Center for School-wide Positive Behavior Support (MO SW-PBS), the K-12 pivot…

Feb. 8, 2021

HES Academic Restructure Announced

Dear faculty, staff and students, As we evolve as an AAU land grant university, we must make bold and transformative moves to enhance our research mission and better serve our students for a changing future. In keeping with these goals, today we will officially begin the process of restructuring the College of Human Environmental Sciences…

Jan. 27, 2021

Fall 2021 Schedule

Dear Mizzou community, With early registration approaching in March, we have had to make some important decisions about how to schedule our courses for the fall semester. When registering for fall classes, students will see that there will be more face-to-face classes on the schedule and that classroom capacities will be back to pre-pandemic levels.…

Dec. 20, 2020

Tigers Supporting Tigers

As part of each Newsletter, Office of the Provost will highlight one faculty member and one staff member who we want to thank for their extraordinary service to the Mizzou community. We applaud their dedication to helping others, especially during a semester that presented unprecedented obstacles and challenges. April Langley, Chair, Department of Black Studies,…

Dec. 8, 2020

Provost’s Office and Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Collaborate on Inclusive Excellence Initiatives

Collaborative initiatives such as Preparing Future Faculty and The Huddle seek to support faculty of color throughout their careers at Mizzou. Read more at Show Me Mizzou

Nov. 17, 2020

William H. Byler and Maxine Christopher Shutz Awards Announced

The Office of the Provost would like to announce two very special awards: the William H. Byler Distinguished Professor Award and the Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching. The Byler and the Shutz are awarded to an outstanding faculty member each year.  William H. Byler Distinguished Professor Award Erica Lembke, Interim Dean,…

Nov. 13, 2020

Three Provost’s Awards Announced

We are excited to announce more of the Provost’s award winners—congratulations to all three faculty members! Provost’s Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty Award The Provost’s Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty Award recognizes faculty with a current (at least 25 percent) extension assignment who have made exceptional accomplishments in their first four years of…