coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #7

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE community,



The month of October has flown by in many ways yet has been agonizing as we bear witnesses to the horrific atrocities and loss of human life in Israel and Gaza. There has been an increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic messaging on college campuses across the nation and our shared humanity, safety, and wellbeing may feel threatened. There is no place for hate speech and racial or ethnic driven violence in our community and we collectively stand up for justice. Many may be experiencing pain, fear, and trauma, based on current events or historical trauma. Please reach out to one another; offer your support; demonstrate that you care. There is power and healing in our genuine care for others.



The COE continues to focus on creating a climate that values equity and inclusion and celebrates diversity. Yesterday many of our college leadership participated in a campus-wide climate workshop, led by the Office of the President and Office of the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion. The workshop, structured like a mini conference, was facilitated by peers in units across campus – from student life, to athletics, to human resources, to schools and colleges, such as the Lundquist College of Business. The COE team left feeling inspired (and validated) for our efforts focusing on mentorship, clarifying expectations, and creating community through genuine interactions and shared joy.



And speaking of shared joy, thanks to all who showed up for today’s Donut’s for Ducks. It was fun to see so many of you. A huge shoutout to Lisa Fortin and Tyler Snyder for all their work in making this event happen for our COE Duck Community every term!



Thanks to each of you for your care and commitment to our work, to our students, and to each other.



With gratitude,

Laura Lee



Updates and Upcoming:  



HEDCO Institute Blog: AI and Educational Decision Making

In many ways, Artificial intelligence (AI) has made the ‘everyday’ of life a little bit easier. Are humans ready to use AI to help us with evidence-based decision making in the K-12 education space? And is AI technology ready to assist us? Read more<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uoregon.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da36b80eb35abe9a6bf116134&id=976ef256a8&e=7943efba24__;!!C5qS4YX3!ECI1L4UbB5gQJavHhegP5TQSIyi9PE6lmMMwmoHhu2I9ICnukZqgNqu_Zu9tDJgrp3U-p2seGU-4lCQbFHwfjW2BDgnkSPE$> from HEDCO Institute.



Cielo de Amor | Fiesta and Fundraiser

Cielo de Amor<https://cielodeamor.org/>, a local non-profit, provides sustainable services and long-lasting wheelchairs to children in Ecuador. Cielo de Amor has achieved remarkable outcomes, including generating employment and training opportunities for local Ecuadorians. Additionally, they’ve established a system for wheelchair repair and reassignment when children outgrow them. Please join us from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on 11/5 at Gratitude Brewery, 540 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401.



Leona Tyler Lecture | Save the Date: Friday, April 5th

This year’s Leona Tyler Award lecturer will be Dr. Phillip W. Graham<https://www.rti.org/expert/phillip-w-graham>, Director of the Center for Behavioral Health Epidemiology, Implementation, and Evaluation Research at RTI International. Dr. Graham’s work centers on the prevention of adolescent violence and substance use. Currently, he leads four grants funded by the NIH that address reductions of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in community settings and strengthen structural support to improve outcomes for adolescents and young adults. His work dovetails with Leona Tyler’s work, “ways of promoting peace.”



Spotlights and Accolades:  



Introducing Esther Harclerode, Director of Development

We're delighted to welcome Esther Harclerode to the College of Education as our new Director of Development! Esther brings excellent experience from her various roles in development at UO since 2012, most recently as the Director of Development at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. She holds a master's degree in English from the University of Oregon and has been a part of our vibrant community since 2009. We're excited to have her on board!



Leslie Leve (CPHS) Speaking at the Oregon Family Impact Seminar

As part of a discussion about improving the mental health of Oregon’s youth and families, Leslie Leve, Ph.D<https://psi.uoregon.edu/leslie-leve-phd>. will Speak at the upcoming Oregon Family Impact Seminar<https://health.oregonstate.edu/hallie-ford/oregon-family-impact-seminar/event> on 11/6 at 12:00 PM. This seminar brings nationally recognized, non-partisan experts to present the latest scientific evidence on issues of interest to state policy makers and leaders. It’s an opportunity for researchers and policy makers to discuss how to translate research into practice, making meaningful changes in Oregon families’ lives. RSVP here<https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HztTKMVFqMjm4u>.



Reminders:  



UHS “Flu Shot Fridays!” now offered<https://health.uoregon.edu/fight-flu-and-covid-19> for Faculty and Staff   



Merit Activities are Underway: View the updated policy and guidelines<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/coepersonnelsupport/faculty-resources/faculty-evaluation-and-merit/> 



Fall Q&A sessions now available<https://provost.uoregon.edu/faculty-development#all> for Department Heads supporting faculty in process for tenure, promotion or major review    



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



Job Postings: 



The Department of Education Studies (EDST) is seeking applicants for Assistant Professor of Education Studies with a focus on Social and Cultural Foundations of Education<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532432/assistant-professor-of-education-studies-with-a-focus-on-social-and-cultural-foundations-of-education> to help meet the demand and need for critical social justice educators.



The Center on Teaching & Learning is seeking a Career Research Coordinator<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532810/research-coordinator> to support federally funded projects onsite at research sites in the Boise, Idaho area. 



Know someone interested in working at the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health in Portland? View current openings<https://childrensbehavioralhealth.uoregon.edu/jobs> and share<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eSdssJE8N7NVUa> potential candidates for consideration. 






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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