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FY 2025
- From Provost Mendez: Wildcat Pause Day instructional guidance, August 30, 2024
- Mohr-Schroeder appointed inaugural vice provost for academic affairs and innovation, August 14, 2024
- Next-Gen K-State IT transformation update: Integrating our organizational structure, July 31, 2024
FY2024
- Next-Gen K-State IT Transformation Initiative, June 28, 2024
- From Provost Mendez: Announcing fall 2024 Wildcat Pause Day, June 24, 2024
- Finalist interviews announced for vice provost for academic affairs and innovation position, June 21, 2024
- From Provost Mendez: New academic innovation structural framework update, June 17, 2024
- Save the date: Open forums with vice provost for academic affairs and innovation finalists, June 17, 2024
- From Provost Mendez: Next-Gen K-State Strategic Enrollment Planning Initiative launched, June 5, 2024
- From Provost Mendez: Joining the K-State family, June 5, 2024
- Inaugural cohort of University Outstanding Scholars announced, June 5, 2024
- New University Outstanding Scholars Awards, February 29, 2024
- Concur implementation moved up to Feb. 26; new universal time and attendance system also being fast-tracked, February 13, 2024
- Message from Interim Provost Mercer: Academic continuity updates, January 31, 2024
- Message from Interim Provost Mercer: Additional guidance for academic continuity, January 22, 2024
- New operational excellence framework for academic innovation and Office of the Provost, December 14, 2023
- University Committee on Academic Technology Tools Seeks Your Assistance, November 21, 2023
- A Next-Gen K-State priority: Implementing the Student Success Playbook to improve undergraduate student outcomes, September 13, 2023
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Next-Gen K-State strategic plan draft and operational excellence structural framework, July 19, 2023
2018-2023 Provost Taber archive
FY2023
- A Letter from Provost Taber - Retirement Announcement, June 13, 2023
- Accelerating Our Focus on Creating a Data-Informed University Culture, May 23, 2023
- Building Operational Excellence for a Next-Generation Land-Grant University, April 19, 2023
- Systemwide Transfer Course Numbering Adjustments in Spring 2023 (pdf), February 1, 2023
- Concurrent Programs (a.k.a. 4+1 degrees) Changing to Accelerated Programs (pdf), January 11, 2023
- Next-Gen K-State planning themes for spring task forces, January 11, 2023
- Defining our vision and values to guide our future, December 16, 2022
- Updates on Next-Gen K-State strategic planning and the university branding initiative, November 9, 2022
- Update on the university strategic investment fund process, November 7, 2022
- A letter from Provost Taber, September 8, 2022
FY2022
- New name for Staley School of Leadership Studies, Tolar named dean, June 28, 2022
- Enhancing Pre-Professional Advising at K-State, April 1, 2022
- K-State 2025 at 10 Years, February 11, 2022
- FY 2023 Strategic Investment Fund Awards, February 10, 2022
- Spring 2022 Preparation Guidance for Instructors (pdf), January 11, 2022
- SEM Update: Transitioning to Slate as Our Universitywide Recruitment and Admission CRM, December 3, 2021
- Course Policy and Student Success Reminders (pdf), October 18, 2021
- Additional Guidance for Evaluators of Faculty Regarding COVID- 19 Impact Statements (pdf), October 1, 2021
- Submission of FY 2022 Strategic Investment Budget Proposals, October 1, 2021
- Our Multilayered Approach to Mitigating Risk During the Pandemic, September 30, 2021
- An Update from the Academic Program Review and Revitalization Task Force, September 15, 2021
- Ten Years of K-State 2025, September 10, 2021
- Early in the Semester Reminders (pdf), August 31, 2021
- Advancing Leadership, Engagement and Honors to Build a Signature Land-Grant Experience, August 19, 2021
- Well-being and Communication Reminders (pdf), August 12, 2021
- Guidance for Course Mode Decisions and Faculty Communications to Students for the Beginning of the Fall Semester (pdf), August 6, 2021
- Preparing for the fall 2021 academic experience, July 27, 2021
- Additional Guidance for Move to Phase Out (pdf), July 13, 2021
FY2021
- Remote Work Policy to be Released in Early July, June 28, 2021
- Save the Date for KSUnite Oct. 12, June 24, 2021
- K-State Adopts New Simplified Tuition and Fees Structure, June 17, 2021
- Research Security and Integrity at K-State, May 18, 2021
- An Update on Simplifying K-State's Tuition and Fee Structure, May 4, 2021
- Guidance for Evaluators of Faculty Regarding COVID-19 Impact Statements (pdf), May 3, 2021
- Establishing Clear Performance Goals to Close Gaps in Undergraduate Retention and Graduation Rates, April 21, 2021
- Reminder - Purpose of Non-Instructional Well-Being Day on April 16 (pdf), April 9, 2021
- A Diversity Action Plan Update: Increasing Recruitment Efforts for Students of Color, April 9, 2021
- University Progress on Increasing Need-Based Financial Aid for Students, April 5, 2021
- Planning for Remote Work in the Future, March 31, 2021
- Task Force Formed to Design and Implement Universitywide Academic Program Review and Revitalization Process, March 12, 2021
- Guidance on Determining Academic Instruction Mode for Fall 2021 (pdf), March 5, 2021
- Preparing for Academic Insruction for Fall 2021 (pdf), February 24, 2021
- Guidance for COVID-19 Impact Statements for Evaluations (pdf), February 17, 2021
- Jan. 29 Virtual Town Hall Follow-Up, February 17, 2021
- FY 21 Strategic Investment Fund Proposals Awarded, February 4, 2021
- Launching K-State data analytics project, January 26, 2021
- Preparing for the Spring Semester, January 13, 2021
- Guidance for course mode decisions & faculty communications to students regarding beginning the spring semester (pdf), January 11, 2021
- Academic Integrity Recommendations and Tools (pdf), January 8, 2021
- Message from President Myers and Provost Taber on Violence at Capitol, January 7, 2021
- December Virtual Town Hall Follow-Up, December 18, 2020
- Non-Instructional WEll-Being Day Added to Spring 2021 Academic Calendar, December 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Impact Statements and Equity in Faculty Evaluations, December 16, 2020
- Thank You: University Giving Employees Week Off with Pay, November 13, 2020
- Preparation for Fall Break, Remote Instruction and Finals Week, November 12, 2020
- Task Force Formed to Review University's Tuition and Fee Structure, November 11, 2020
- Promoting Academic Integrity in the Classroom (pdf), November 9, 2020
- Virtual Town Hall Follow-Up, November 5, 2020
- Strategic Enrollment Management Plan Update, October 30, 2020
- Civic Discourse Essential to Our Democracy, October 29, 2020
- Don't Become Complacent: Finish the Semester Strong, October 20, 2020
- Gaining Administrative Efficiencies Through a Single Time and Attendance System, October 13, 2020
- Guidance on Faculty Flexibility to Temporarily Shift Classes Online (pdf), September 30, 2020
- Revised Dates for Fall Commencement Ceremonies, September 23, 2020
- Final Exams for Online Courses (pdf), September 14, 2020
- Spring 2021 Academic Calendar Adjustment and Spring 2021 Planning, September 11, 2020
- A Message about Decision-Making Process for Campus Operations, September 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Compliance Survey Results and Guidance/FAQ Update, August 28, 2020
- K-State Leaders Urge Personal Responsibility, August 18, 2020
- COVID-related absences and request for participation in Faculty Senate survey (pdf), August 17, 2020
- Fall 2020 Preparation Updates (pdf), August 16, 2020
- An Update on Some Frequently Asked Questions Related to Preparing for Classes Next Week (pdf), August 13, 2020
- Fall 2020 Preparation Updates and Student Communications (pdf), August 6, 2020
- Fall 2020 Preparation Updates and Student Communications (pdf), July 31, 2020
- Come Back 'Cats: Employee Return to Campus Updates, July 31, 2020
- Academic Advising Community Supporting Student Success (pdf), July 30, 2020
- Update on Evaluation Process for Faculty, July 22, 2020
- Finalizing and communicating fall 2020 academic schedule and promoting face mask usage, July 16, 2020
- Progress on Planning for Fall 2020, July 7, 2020
FY2020
- Classroom Assessment and Planning for Fall Semester, June 23, 2020
- Revised Policy on University Excused Absences for Students, June 22, 2020
- Dates for Fall Graduation Ceremonies Set, June 16, 2020
- Strategic Investment Fund Proposals Awarded, June 2, 2020
- Leadership Transition for Center for Engagement and Community Development, May 29, 2020
- New Academic Working Group Formed, May 18, 2020
- Temporary Policy Change to Address Financial Holds and Facilitate Enrollment, May 7, 2020
- Impact of COVID on Faculty Teaching Evaluations (pdf), May 4, 2020
- Resources for Large Virtual Events (pdf), April 28, 2020
- K-State 2025 strategic initiatives updated Innovation in Education white papers available for comment, April 27, 2020
- Guidance for Final Exams and Finals Week (pdf), April 20, 2020
- Remote Teaching and Learning Will Continue for Summer School 2020, April 13, 2020
- Guidance on A/Pass/Fail Option for Students for Spring 2020, April 1, 2020
- Spring Commencement Ceremonies to be Combined with Fall Ceremonies, March 27, 2020
- To Faculty Regarding Efforts to Communicate with Students (pdf), March 25, 2020
- Administering TEVAL Evaluations During the COVID-19 Disruption (pdf), March 23, 2020
- One Year Extension on Tenure Clocks for Probationary Faculty (pdf), March 20, 2020
- Guidance for Moving to Remote Teaching, Learning and Advising (pdf), March 13, 2020
- Guidance for Anticipated Impacts to Student Instruction (pdf), March 11, 2020
- Mitigating Impacts to Student Instruction Due to COVID-19, March 6, 2020
- Strategic Enrollment Management Plan Update, February 27, 2020
- K-State 2025 Refresh: The Path Forward, February 6, 2020
- K-State 2025 Strategic Initiative Planning Groups, February 3, 2020
- Appointment of F&A Distribution Task Force, November 22, 2019
- An Enrollment Management Update, November 15, 2019
- 2025 Update from the President and Provost, September 30, 2019
- Budget Year Begins, September 11, 2019
FY2019
- Leadership Transition for the Teaching and Learning Center, April 10, 2019
- Update on Shadow Year of New Budget Model, April 3, 2019
- Our Strategic Enrollment Management Plan: An Update, March 21, 2019
- President and Provost Name Search Committees for New Strategic Enrollment Management Leadership Positions, February 20, 2019
- Statement from Provost Taber and Dean Goetsch Regarding Libraries Subscriptions, January 29, 2019
- A Letter from Provost and Executive Vice President Chuck Taber, January 28, 2019
- A New Strategic Enrollment Management Structural Framework, December 19, 2018
- K-State in KC Task Force Appointed, December 12, 2018
- Provost Names Search Committee for College of Veterinary Medicine, December 7, 2018
- Enrollment Efforts Hit High Gear, October 24, 2018
- Strategic Enrollment Management: Our Path Forward, August 15, 2018
2010-2018 Provost Mason archive
FY2018
- Leadership Transition for the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, June 20, 2018
- One Family Initiative Next Steps, June 13, 2018
- Endings and Beginnings, May 22, 2018
- Invitation to Strategic Enrollment Management Planning Meeting, May 1, 2018
- Charting a Student-Centered Approach to Strategic Enrollment Management, January 30, 2018
- Office of Diversity Transition Update, August 31, 2017
- A Letter from Provost and Senior Vice President April Mason, August 29, 2017
- A Letter from Provost and Senior Vice President April Mason, August 8, 2017
- Update on FY18 Salary Adjustments, July 17, 2017
FY2017
- Update on Strengthening Diversity and Inclusion at K-State, June 29, 2017
- Strengthening Diversity and Inclusion at K-State, May 10, 2017
- Chief Information Officer Search Committee, Reporting Structure Revised, April 17, 2017
- Multicultural Center Planning Group Appointed, February 23, 2017
- K-State 2025 Progress Report, 2011-2016, January 20, 2017
- An Update from the University Budget Advisory Committee, October 6, 2016
- K-State 2025 - Celebrating Five Years of Progress, September 8, 2016
- University Budget for Fiscal Year 2017, August 11, 2016
FY2016
- Diversity, inclusion, and our university climate, June 29, 2016
- FY17 Budget Update, May 24, 2016
- Reflections on Spring 2016 Commencement, May 17, 2016
- K-State 2025: A 15-Year Vision, May 4, 2016
- Faculty Compensation Task Force Report Available for Comment, March 2, 2016
- A week of action on food security: The 2016 Engagement Symposium, February 9, 2016
- Faculty Compensation Task Force appointed, November 11, 2015
- What a week! What a launch! What a time of inspiration! October 19, 2015
- Launching a new academic year, @KStateProvost and website changes, August 12, 2015
FY2015
- Office of Academic Personnel list of reassigned services and contacts, June 5, 2015
- Office of Academic Personnel will close June 2015, February 25, 2015
- January Letter to Campus, January 29, 2015
- Our Core Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, December 19, 2014
- Charting the Future of K-State Olathe -- Part II, November 19, 2014
- K-State Homecoming, October 29, 2014
- K-State 2025 Diversity Planning, September 4, 2014
- K-State 2025 Sustainability Strategic Action Plan released, August 27, 2014
- College reports on areas of research, scholarly and creative activities, and discovery, July 31, 2014
FY2014
- Charting the Future of K-State Olathe — Part I , June 19, 2014
- Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, March 26, 2014
- KBOR Social Media Policy, January 28, 2014
- K-State 2025 Theme II, October 9, 2013
FY2013
- Commencement 2013, May 24, 2013
- K-State 2025 Update, February 27, 2013
- World Hunger, February 7, 2013
- Michael Tilford Conference, November 11, 2012
- Start of Academic Year, August 28, 2012
- K-State 150th, July 10, 2012
FY2012
- Commencement, May 15, 2012
- Celebrating faculty, April 27, 2012
- HLC visit, March 30, 2012
- K-State 2025, March 5, 2012
- January 2012 Update, January 27, 2012
FY2011
- Syllabus and Academic Policies, July 29, 2011
- Changes to the Organizational Structure of the Office of the Provost, July 27, 2011
- Transition to K-State Today, April 18, 2011
- General Education Transition to K-State 8, March 9, 2011
- Best Practices of Search and Selection Procedures, Feb. 17, 2011