coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #12

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE Community,



Thank you for your many contributions to our programs, students, departments, and research and outreach units. I’m so grateful to be working alongside each of you. I had a chance to talk to our Board of Trustees earlier this week about the College of Education and was delighted to share your many accomplishments and impacts. Special thanks to all who contributed to our lunchtime breakout sessions with trustees (Anne Marie Mauricio, Wendy Hadley, Jasmine Ramirez-Miranda Jen Dody, Jen Meyer, John Seeley, Heather McClure, Leslie Leve, Zeni Colorado-Resa, Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann) as well as to Kent McIntosh who gave a research presentation to the Board.



I know this has been a busy term and the crisis of ongoing world events has been a challenging context for so many of us. I thank each of you for your engagement and commitment to our work in the College of Education and hope that each of you has a chance for some meaningful time away this winter break, even if it’s just for a few ways. The Weekly will be taking a few weeks off this winter break and will return on January 10, 2024. Look for it in the new year!



Warmest wishes,

Laura Lee



Updates and Upcoming:  



Message from President Karl Scholz | A New Floating Holiday & Quiet Period

This week, President Karl Scholz expressed gratitude for fall achievements and introduced a new floating holiday<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/wu8bli/gqe9tbxd/szh3a7__;!!C5qS4YX3!HRenkrON7nyT7EyA5eN1CDwZj1zBw3xnKXkgsHraHaBwEasoPfmIaXFfyb1z7nfeegbi4TeO3AvhOUiOwzU$>. Eligible employees can enjoy this holiday between 12/1/23, and 11/30/24, to observe a day of cultural or religious significance. He also suggested a quiet period from 12/25 to 1/1, urging units to identify essential operations and reduce email communication for a lighter workload and a stress-free break.



Employee Assistance | Resources and Confidential Counseling Services Available

Following President Scholz's message, Mark Schmelz, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, expressed hope that the floating holiday and quiet period will reduce stress and foster a culture where employees can recharge and feel valued. If you need extra support during the holiday season, our employee assistance program, Canopy, offers free and confidential counseling services and resources for stress relief, financial assistance, and personal wellness. Reach out to them at 1-800-433-2320 or through their website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/ktjeli/gqe9tbxd/oknab7__;!!C5qS4YX3!Bbj7Yi-Ajq8EJB9UfYZKjyalnh6fN7fKa1RXLqiv61z4TRYE4_6l_QvXwuz2XoM8APX60qaYh6E7Qv83fdE$> or app<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/ktjeli/gqe9tbxd/4coab7__;!!C5qS4YX3!Bbj7Yi-Ajq8EJB9UfYZKjyalnh6fN7fKa1RXLqiv61z4TRYE4_6l_QvXwuz2XoM8APX60qaYh6E7qwqyjSA$>.



UO Mentorship Reimagined

You can explore mentorship resources<https://provost.uoregon.edu/mentorship> at the University of Oregon with various workshops listed on the Office of the Provost website. Register for the Responsive Mentorship workshop on 1/29 to refine your skills. UO Mentorship Reimagined<https://provost.uoregon.edu/mentorship-reimagined#events> aims to ensure everyone, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, has access to mentorship information, training, and tools. Learn how to build your mentorship network and contribute to a culture of support and growth.



Merit Update

The Office of the Provost has indicated that information regarding the 2024 merit adjustments for faculty and staff will be shared with colleges during the week of December 11.  Notification letters will be prepared in the COE Office of the Dean and shared with eligible faculty and staff by December 22, 2023. The new base rate for merit adjustments will take effect January 1, 2024.



Spotlights and Accolades:  



Partnership To Aid Native Language Literacy

University of Oregon researchers have secured a $5 million grant to develop literacy screening tools for elementary school students learning Alaska Indigenous languages. Led by Gina Biancarosa<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/ginab>, the project involves collaborating with Alaska Native partners to align with the 2022 Alaska Reads Act<https://education.alaska.gov/akreads>. They'll start by focusing on languages with immersion programs, with the long-term goal of creating an online tool for literacy screening assessments in multiple Alaska Indigenous languages. This not only supports the state's goal of ensuring students read on grade level by third grade but also contributes to the revitalization of Native languages.



RaLiCaM Project Awarded the Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grant

The "Racial literacy, capabilities, and curriculum-making" project, led by Principal Investigator Edward M. Olivos, has been awarded a Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grant<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.spencer.org/grant_types/racial-equity-special-research-grants__;!!C5qS4YX3!GL6ulEt95BygZFv6DQNwWLX5CvpWwly3COJS4LNRSHodsN-i8tbNpohcwmJIjMSfTir9EyiWy0vHoX6MQr1I$> in the amount of $74,964. The RaLiCaM research project, running from 5/1/24 to 10/31/25, explores the impact of heightened racial literacy on curriculum-making practices in history and geography classes for grades 9-11. The collaboration with researchers from the University of San Diego and University College London Institute of Education aims to contribute to the understanding and addressing of racial inequality in education by shedding light on the crucial role teachers play in promoting emancipatory teaching.



Student Spotlight | Lexie Likins

Lexie Likins, a student in the UO Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, hails from San Diego, California. She chose the ABA program to deepen her understanding of behavior across different contexts, with a career goal of entering behavioral profiling in federal law enforcement. Lexie is particularly interested in studying behavior and learning more about adolescent and child development. She finds the ABA program at the University of Oregon unique because of the abundant resources and flexibility it offers, enabling all students to succeed in their learning journey. Learn more about Lexie<https://education.uoregon.edu/lexie-likins-aba>!



Reminders:



Building Access During the Winter Break

During observed holidays and academic breaks, UO implements a door lock procedure for most buildings, balancing security and access. Faculty, staff, and student employees with keys or prox card access can enter during these times. During the winter break (12/15 to 1/02), most buildings are closed and locked. Authorized individuals seeking exceptions can contact FASS IT, adhering to specific criteria and providing advance notice.



SAS Office Holiday Hours | UO Mailing Services

The College of Education Student Academic Service office will be closed from 12/25 to 1/02. If you're expecting packages during this time, it might be best to have them delivered to a different address. Please keep in mind, UO mailing services will pause from 12/26-29. The regular mailing routine will be back in place on 1/02.



Care.com Benefit

As a UO employee, you have access to a Care.com membership valued at around $40/month. Care.com provides resources for childcare, senior care, pet care, and various other tasks. Find vetted service providers in your area based on experience, price, or services offered. Set up your account easily at www.care.com/yourbenefits<http://www.care.com/yourbenefits>, using the University of Oregon as your employer. Validate your account with your Duck ID. For questions, contact Care.com at 1-855-781-1303 or the UO Benefits Office.



More on the Dean’s Blog<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/collegeofeducationdean/updates-and-upcoming/>.  



Job Postings: 



Early Childhood CARES is seeking qualified applicants for its open Speech Language Pathologists<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532378/speech-and-language-pathologist> pool. Speech Language Pathologists provide educationally based direct speech therapy services to children from birth to school age as specified on children’s Individual Family Service Plans. This position will provide instruction and consultation to approximately 40 children.




Laura Lee McIntyre | Dean & Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor (she/her)
University of Oregon | College of Education
230 Hedco Education Building | Eugene, OR 97403-1215
llmcinty at uoregon.edu<mailto:email at uoregon.edu> |  https://education.uoregon.edu<https://education.uoregon.edu/>
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