coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #11

Wed Nov 29 22:38:05 PST 2023

Dear COE Community,

Welcome to Week 10! Many of our students and faculty are gearing up for final projects, papers, and exams. It’s been a busy term, but the end is in sight. As I shared in yesterday’s COE faculty and staff meeting, we have accomplished much this term. I set out the fall term identifying three priorities for the year (and beyond). These priorities are:

  *   Climate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Work with faculty, staff, and students to generate an authentic sense of belonging for every member of the College of Education
  *   Research and Academic Excellence: Reinvigorate and articulate the role of research, innovation, and academic excellence in the College of Education
  *   Community Partnerships: Invest and strengthen our community partnerships and generate reciprocal relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships.

I would like to highlight some of our work in the above three areas. This list is not exhaustive, but provides a few examples our collective work to address COE priorities. I’ll continue to ask you, our COE faculty and staff, to contribute to these efforts.

  *   Climate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
     *   Clarity of expectations and communications & policy revisions
     *   Intentional focus on belonging and community,
     *   Focus on diversity and equity in day-to-day actions (e.g., governance, hiring, promotion support, admissions, curriculum, student support)
  *   Research and Academic Excellence:
     *   Deep dive into understanding academic programs to assist with strategic priority settings
     *   COE cost-share for research GEs; workload expectations for grant-active faculty
     *   Celebrating and sharing academic and research stories – faculty, student, community impact
  *   Community Partnerships:
     *   Fostering stronger relationships with local schools and districts
     *   COE consortium, COSA, K-12 state wide, Indigenous communities
     *   Community agencies statewide, collaboration with Ballmer Institute

Thank you for your support and commitment to positive change and enhanced impact of our work.

Warmly,

Laura Lee

Updates and Upcoming:  

Interim Provost Janet Woodruff-Borden to depart UO | Office of the President

A Message<https://president.uoregon.edu/interim-provost-janet-woodruff-borden-depart-uo> from President Scholz: Janet Woodruff-Borden, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, will be leaving the University of Oregon to assume the role of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A dedicated colleague, she has provided exemplary leadership, advancing our academic enterprise and championing initiatives focused on student success and inclusive excellence. Her last day in the office will be December 31. We extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Janet. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Ford as interim provost, effective January 1. The search for a permanent provost is underway, and the position description is available on the search webpage. Join me in wishing Janet the best in her next chapter.

GTTF Bargaining Update

The Provost’s office is regularly updating the webpage<https://provost.uoregon.edu/gtff-bargaining-academic-faq> on GTFF bargaining. Visit for the latest information and academic continuity updates.

Classroom Improvements

The Committee on Academic Infrastructure wants to hear your thoughts on classrooms that need improvement. Whether it's functionality or pedagogical suitability, share your ideas in this short Qualtrics survey<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06ApI5WVVBX59Hw__;!!C5qS4YX3!Bt1Jw5Bmwu7-QqI4a3gqV7BZOuA_9QkAmGoebkXO0ByIEDRmUL3o5s6vqZb_WzhkxQtPAiz44WmlfY6jifGJKSc$> by December 4th. Your feedback shapes our learning environment!

Look No Feather Podcast

Dive into Season 3 of the Look No Feather<https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coe-podcast> Podcast! Created by the College of Education, these episodes offer valuable insights for students considering or engaged in their undergraduate academic journey, but the content is useful to a variety of audiences. This month, explore the Special Education (SPED) Minor and Certificate with an interview<https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coe-podcast> featuring Dr. Elisa Jamgochian. Whether you're a student, supporter, or just curious, these podcasts have something for everyone. Kudos to the COE Advising team and  Emma Bjorngard Basayne for their leadership in these engaging communication capsules.

Spotlights and Accolades:  

Think Out Loud | Helping Schools Foster Supportive Learning Environments

The Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) has transformed learning environments nationwide. Led by Kent McIntosh<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/kentm>, co-director and Philip H. Knight Chair of Special Education at the University of Oregon, PBIS fosters positive cultures in schools. Recently awarded $21 million by the U.S. Department of Education, PBIS is set to continue its mission for the next five years. Learn more about their journey and the significance of cultivating positive school cultures with Kent McIntosh by listening to the latest episode<https://www.opb.org/article/2023/11/27/kent-mcintosh-center-on-positive-behavioral-interventions-and-supports/> of Think Out Loud on OPB.

CDS Faculty to Participate in Capitol Hill Panel

Jessica Fanning<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/jfanning> will participate in tomorrow’s Capitol Hill panel event unveiling the new Congressional Bipartisan Unified Voices Caucus: Advocating for the Stuttering Community. Alongside Congressman Troy Carter and Congresswoman Kat Cammack, Jessica Fanning will explore the role of higher education in speech-language pathology with stuttering specialists Joseph Donaher and Kristin Chmela, NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and a parent sharing insights on early challenges, barriers, and therapy successes for teens who stutter. The event happens on Thursday, 11/30, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM EST.

Academic “New Dean Briefings” Concluded

Over the past quarter, each of the college’s 16 academic programs prepared and presented a series of comprehensive briefings designed to inform and assist in onboarding a new dean. These recent "New Dean Briefings" provided our new dean with nuanced operational insights from each academic program and painted a cohesive framework of the college's academic identity. A special thank you goes out to the dedicated program directors<https://coedocs.uoregon.edu/college-of-education-program-directors-and-coordinators/> and Academic Program Coordinators<https://coedocs.uoregon.edu/academic-program-coordinators/> from SPECS, EDST, CPHS, and EDLD for the time and dedication spent in conceptualizing these sessions and showcasing this important work. The COE leadership team sincerely appreciated the opportunity to learn from every presentation. Looking ahead to Winter, our focus will shift to exploring the college's research identity, promising further insights, and successes to be shared in upcoming meetings. Heartfelt gratitude to all involved in this collaborative effort!

Reminders:

End of Year Faculty and Staff Luncheon | Friday, 12/1, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, HEDCO 220

You’re invited to participate as we take a breath and relax with our colleagues! Please plan to join us for lunch as we celebrate the end of the term and the end of the year.

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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