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.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please do not hesitate to reach out to the OA Council.

 


Fall Listening Session & Presentation of OA Star Awards

Please join us for our Annual Fall Listening Session. We will hear from senior members of the University Administration, including President Scholz, and give OAs a chance to share their thoughts with the OA Council, Senior University Administration, and each other.
 

OA Fall Listening Session 
Tuesday, November 12th 
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM  
EMU Ballroom (in-person)
All OAs are Encouraged to Attend
No RSVP Required *   

Additionally, this time is when we will formally recognize our 2024 OA Star Winners!  

* Remote viewing link to be shared via email prior to the event for remote viewing. 

 

OA Star Selections 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination process to recognize this year’s OA Stars. The honorees will be recognized at the OA Council’s Fall Listening Session on November 12th and this portion of the program begins at 3pm. The honorees will receive a certificate and have already enjoyed a seat in the presidential suite at a home football game earlier this season. 

Officers of administration selected to receive OA Star Awards excel not only in their positions and departments but also embody a spirit of collegiality and vision, working with peers and partners across departmental and divisional lines. They strive for continuous improvement and look to build relationships and solutions that improve the university for all stakeholders. Thank you to all who nominated OA Stars for 2024! 

Below is the full list of this year’s award winners.

Cecile A. Gadson 
Cody Weaver 
Emma Bjorngard Basayne
Evey Lennon 
Jonathan Jacobs 
Luis Ruiz
Nick Mahlum 
Patty Smith   

You can read the highlights from their nomination entries here. 

 

Goals for the 2024-25 Academic Year  

After careful deliberation and based on the feedback collected by OAs through various channels, the OA Council has selected the following goals to strive toward for the 2024-25 academic year. If you have ideas about how we can reach these goals, would like to help, or have any questions, please let us know.

Compensation
Professional Development
Flourishing 

You can read more about each of these goals here