Looking Ahead to a New Semester

Dear Colleagues,

I hope that you have had a wonderful and rejuvenating winter break — time that can help us recharge for the semester ahead. While we prepare for the start of classes, here are some reminders and updates to help you. 

Earlier this week, you received an email from the Academic Ombud regarding the Spring 2025 Academic Reminders. These reminders are important information to review as you prepare for your first classes of the spring semester next week, as they contain details pertaining to course syllabi, attendance, academic integrityand other topics. Please ensure that you review these reminders and share them with any colleagues who teach.

The Office of the Provost is committed to supporting our incredible community of instructors at UK, and a major component of that commitment is ensuring you have the resources necessary to guide our students. The new Instructor Resources webpage contains important information for all instructors, including the updated syllabus guidance. 

Please contact the Office of the Provost or the Office of the Academic Ombud if you encounter any questions.

I am profoundly grateful for all the hard work and time you devoted to our university and our students leading up to and during the fall semester. And I am confident that, together, we will make this spring semester equally successful.

Thank you for continuing to make UK an amazing community for learning and discovery. 

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D. 
Provost