coe-staff: The Monthly Vol. 3 #1

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE community,



Happy summer! I know some of you are enjoying a break from the busy cadence of the academic year and some of you (like me!) are in the thick of things. For programs like UOTeach and CDS, things are just as busy in the summer months as during the academic year. Many faculty and staff work to support students entering our doors for the first time over the summer. For the scores of COE faculty and staff with 12-month appointments, you never slow down. Whatever summer looks like for you,  I sincerely hope that summer brings meaning and enrichment both personally and professionally.



This summer we have launched our new Ed Leadership Principal and Professional licensure programs. We have hundreds of new students enrolled and many incredible faculty and staff to thank! Huge appreciation to our program co-directors

Krista Parent and Julie Alonzo as well as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Sylvia Thompson for their outstanding leadership and vision. I also wish to thank Chris Krabiel, Jennifer McGovney and her team of fabulous APCs – Angela and Shannon – for their work ramping up and rolling out these licensure pathways for students. Finally, Adam Pritt and Jo Ann Arinder have been crucial partners with our e-learning and educational technology support needs. There are others that have contributed to this work, including scores of K-12 leaders and faculty who have contributed expertise to the launch of these new programs. The new Ed Leadership programs are a partnership with Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA), which will allow the College of Education to expand our reach and broaden our impact. I’m incredibly grateful for opportunity to engage in this work and continue to grow our faculty, our K-12 partnerships, and importantly the number of students we serve.



The UO is undergoing exciting change, with a new President at the helm. I hope you have an opportunity to attend one of President Scholz’s meet and greets this summer. I’ll send out those announcements as I learn about the opportunities. And finally, the UO is searching for two new Vice Presidents – VP for University Communications and VP for Advancement. Excitement is in the air and there is renewed energy devoted to our academic mission, increasing student access, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and maximizing our impact – regionally, nationally, and beyond.



Here in the COE, we are excited about change but also realize the importance of continuity. This Fall we will return to the important work of improving our campus climate through intentional action, courageous conversations, and strengthening our team through key hires. Many faculty (and some staff) will be invited to serve on search committees and other important service and leadership work. I thank you in advance for your important contributions. We are better when we are more inclusive and I appreciate the thoughtful input many of you have provided about our climate action planning.



For now, enjoy the summer months and all that the season brings.



Warmly,

Laura Lee





Updates and Upcoming:



·        COE Staff Transitions

o   Sol Joye, Interim Director of ORSN will be departing to take position at the Oregon Department of Education. Sol’s last day is July 21, 2023. The Dean’s office is working on a transition plan to ensure that there is continuity in the ORSN portfolio for the coming year.

o   Laura King will be providing temporary support to Dean Laura Lee McIntyre while we are searching for a permanent executive assistant. Please send scheduling requests to educationdean at uoregon.edu<mailto:educationdean at uoregon.edu>.

     *   Welcome President Karl Scholz, who took office on July 1st. Stay tuned for opportunities to meet and greet the new president.

Welcome message/video: Office of the President | University of Oregon (uoregon.edu)<https://president.uoregon.edu/>



·        The Monthly: For summer, The Monthly will be published in three issues in July, August, and September. Please continue to send any updates, upcoming activities, or accolades. We love to hear about what you’re up to, and we love having the chance to promote the work of our COE community. Please send your updates to educationdean at uoregon.edu<mailto:educationdean at uoregon.edu>.



Reminders:

·        Dean’s Welcome Lunch: Please save the date for the fall annual Dean’s Welcome Lunch which will be held on Thursday, September 21st from 12-1pm in the Kendall Plaza outside of the HEDCO Education Building.



·        Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting: Please save the date for Friday, October 6th from 1:30-3pm for the fall term faculty and staff meeting in HEDCO 220 and zoom (link forthcoming). An agenda will be shared in advance.



Accolades:  



·        Elizabeth Day – Congratulations to COE HEDCO Institute faculty, Elizabeth Day, who received a UO Foundation Trustee Excellence Grant.

UO Foundation Trustee Excellence Grant | Research and Innovation (uoregon.edu)<https://research.uoregon.edu/plan/find-funding/ovpri-internal-funding-opportunities/uo-foundation-trustee-excellence-grant#:~:text=The%20UO%20Foundation%20will%20fund%20two%20awards%20of,faculty%20resources%20and%2For%20external%20funding%20opportunities%20are%20limited.>

     *   Nichole Kelley and Liz Budd’s research on outside timing improving teen mental health is featured in this month’s Oregon Quarterly in a special issue focused on Sport and Wellness. Teens’ Outdoor Time May Do Inner Good | Oregon Quarterly (uoregon.edu)<https://oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu/teens-outdoor-time-may-do-inner-good>
     *   Also in the Oregon Quarterly, Laura Lee McIntyre provides commentary on why schools are key to promoting health.  Healthy Schools are Key to Health Promotion | Oregon Quarterly (uoregon.edu)<https://oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu/healthy-schools-are-key-health-promotion>




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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