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Mission of the OA Council
The OA Council (OAC) is committed to advocating for the needs of our constituents. The OAC is an elected body that represents the UO’s diverse group of professionals to promote and facilitate communication, identify and address pertinent issues, share information, enhance professional identity, and create opportunities for collegiality. The OAC is structurally situated as an Administrative Committee of the Office of the President.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to the OA Council.
Latest Newsletter:
Follow-Up from the Listening Session & OA Star Awards
Thank you to all who were able to attend! We are grateful that we were able to congratulate our OA Star award winners and nominators. Additionally, we are grateful to everyone who participated in the listening session with President Scholz.
Below are some resources as a result of the event itself and some of the subsequent conversations.
- Event Slide Deck & Zoom Recording (Passcode: 0DQVB$%6).
- Our Resources for OAs Webpage.
- UO Caregiver Resources (For example, some students are seeking work as care providers via the UO Care Provider Network).
During the meeting, we announced our finalized goals for the 25/26 academic year, based on feedback from OAs across campus:
Goal 1: Compensation & Career Paths
Partner with university leadership to develop a clear, multi-year plan for scheduled pay increases for OAs, with a preference for COLA/ATB paired with merit and propose process refinements for merit-based increases. Encourage recognition of OA experience, longevity, and internal advancement. Enable OAs to effectively communicate the skills and expertise developed through their work at UO and to confidently advocate for career growth and promotional opportunities.
Goal 2: Professional Development & Flourishing
Promote the professional growth, engagement, and overall well-being of OAs at the University of Oregon. Facilitate access to professional development opportunities and resources that support both skill enhancement and career progression. Cultivate a sense of belonging by developing shared onboarding, mentoring, and networking resources, with particular attention to supporting remote or hybrid employees and connecting OAs to one another.
Looking ahead, we are in the early stages of planning our OA Winter Social. More details, including date and location, are still to come.
If you have any questions, please email us at oa@uoregon.edu.
Go Ducks!
Officers of Administration Council