Background In April 2022, the provost announced that the university would adopt a new course evaluation system. The genesis of the new Course Evaluation System (formerly Course-Instructor Surveys) was the work of a provost’s Task Force on Student Feedback and Teaching and a follow-up… Read More
Dear Students, It’s now easier than ever to provide feedback to your instructors about the courses they teach! UT Austin is launching a new course… Read More
Dear Faculty, This past summer, our Academic and Faculty Affairs teams led a pilot of the new Course Evaluation System (formerly Course-Instructor Surveys), and this… Read More
Promotion & Tenure The goal of the promotion and tenure process is to promote excellence with a thorough and objective review of the substance and merits of each faculty member’s case. The Provost’s Office maintains the General Guidelines and a number of other resources that faculty candidates and department administrators… Read More
Dear faculty colleagues, This newsletter starts below by sharing faculty-related Stories and News. The Updates section includes information and important reminders for faculty… Read More
About the Review The promotion and tenure process provides a thorough and objective review of the substance and merits of each faculty member’s case following customary methods. The review must be sufficient in its depth and character to support action in the best interests of the University, whatever the decision… Read More
Dear faculty colleagues, This newsletter starts below by sharing faculty-related Stories and News. The Updates section includes information and important reminders for faculty… Read More
Honoring excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, The University of Texas at Austin announced the 2024 inductees into its prestigious Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Nominated… Read More
Dear faculty colleagues, As we approach spring break, I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather and have plans to relax with family and friends. Read More
Project Background Generative AI is Heavily Used on Campus Generative AI is a rapidly evolving academic technology. With an ever-increasing number of vendors and use cases, faculty and students at UT Austin have already adopted various generative AI tools. UT use ranges across disciplines and fields – from writing, law,… Read More