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Provost's Weekly Updates

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    Week of March 2-6

    Provost’s Office: Spring Break 2026 is March 7-15; Reminder: Share perspectives, feedback via the COACHE job satisfaction survey; Research and Innovation: Discussion on responsible use of AI in research; CRCPE, TLOS: ADA Title II requires accessibility for all digital content by April 24; ICYMI: 'My Virginia Tech’ platform slated to go live in May, will replace HokieSPA

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    Week of February 23-27

    Reminder: Panel discussion on academic freedom, freedom of expression; Division of IT: 'My Virginia Tech’ slated to go live in May, will replace HokieSPA; University Libraries: Campus invited to celebrate Open Education Week; CETL: Proposals for 2026-27 Faculty Teaching Group Grants due March 15; ICYMI: Provost Ross’ message on ARA report recommendations, next steps

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    Week of February 16-20

    Message from Provost Julie Ross: ARA report recommendations, next steps; Virginia Tech: President Sands’ State of the University Address on February 18; Research, University Libraries: Federal requirement for digital persistent identifier; Provost’s Office: Support for employees, students observing religious holidays; ICYMI: Share your perspectives, feedback through the COACHE survey

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    Week of February 9-13

    Provost’s Office: Share your perspectives, feedback through the COACHE survey; Undergraduate Academic Affairs: Support for student success via VT EARS; Faculty Affairs: Registration now open for 2026 Virginia Tech Mentoring Forum; Graduate School, Cranwell Int'l Center: International student employment webinar; ICYMI: Panel discussion on academic freedom, freedom of expression

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    Week of February 2-6

    Virginia Tech: Panel discussion on academic freedom, freedom of expression; Center for the Arts: Faculty, instructors invited to schedule gallery visits for classes; Undergraduate Academic Affairs: Save the date for Summer Institute 2026; Faculty Affairs: Updates to leadership, support through Dual Career Program; ICYMI from Provost Ross: Honored to serve as Executive Vice President, Provost

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    Week of January 26-30

    From Provost Ross: Honored to serve as Executive Vice President and Provost; CETL: Spring programs to support faculty in enhancing teaching strategies; Research and Innovation: Open forums set for ICAT executive director finalists; Global Education Office: Mandatory training for faculty leading students abroad; ICYMI: Provost Ross' message of support for those affected by unrest in Iran

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    Week of January 19-23

    From Provost Julie Ross: Support for those affected by unrest in Iran; CRCPE and TLOS: ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance required by April 24; GSS: Immigration update on suspension of visa processing for 75 countries; Division of IT: Phishing Education Program will soon reach all university employees; ICYMI: Resources, guidance for navigating difficult conversations in the classroom

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    Week of January 12-16

    Virginia Tech: EVP and Provost Julie Ross takes reins of academic enterprise; UAA: Bridge Experience Program information sessions set for February; CETL: Resources, guidance for navigating difficult conversations in the classroom; CPD: Learn to become a Career Champion for Virginia Tech students this spring; ICYMI: Update on Academic Resource Alignment Committee, release of final report

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    Week of January 5-9

    From Provost Cyril Clarke: Thank You!

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