coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #4

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE Community,



This evening I attended a reception that appreciated and honored the contributions of UO faculty to the pre-college education and mentoring program SAIL<https://sail.uoregon.edu/>. This past summer, SAIL served over 450 Oregon high school students from underrepresented backgrounds in the summer education and mentoring program. It was wonderful to see and celebrate the many UO faculty and staff who devote their time, expertise, and passion to serving Oregon youth, particularly those who are low income, first generation, and students from underrepresented backgrounds. I appreciate the contributions of our COE faculty and staff who have contributed to this program and would love to grow our involvement given the alignment with our COE mission and activities. Thank you, Audrey Lucero and Jen Doty, for attending the reception and representing our COE so well!



There is so much happening on our campus right now – but there is also so much happening in our world. I hope each of you can take a moment to find some peace, connect with those you care about, and recognize our shared humanity.



Thank you for being a part of our COE community.



Warmly,

Laura Lee





Updates and Upcoming

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day

Monday, 10/9 was Indigenous Peoples Day. We continue to celebrate the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Take a moment to view some beautiful photos from this year’s tribal flag ceremony<https://x.com/uoregon/status/1711479926984167662?s=20> held in the EMU Amphitheater to mark the day and honor Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes and all indigenous peoples who call Oregon home.



Merit Activities are Underway

As you are aware, the university announced merit increases for faculty and officers of administration (OAs) this year. Those activities are underway in units and instructions for faculty were shared on Monday. Department Heads and Unit Directors will share relevant procedural information with their faculty before the submission deadline of October 31st. However, faculty can begin to prepare their CVs now as instructed in the information that was shared. No action is necessary for OAs.



Faculty and staff Meeting Materials Posted

Thank you to each of you who attended Friday’s faculty and staff meeting in person. You may revisit the content here<https://coedocs.uoregon.edu/faculty-and-staff-meetings/>. While these meetings are not mandatory, we highly encourage your participation as this is one of our very few opportunities to gather as a college and to reconnect to our larger mission.



Halloween Potluck Lunch

Celebrate the season with your friends and colleagues! A Halloween Potluck Lunch will be hosted from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on Tuesday, 10/31 in HEDCO 230T. Please bring a variety of dishes to share with others. Take a look at the sign-up sheet<https://uoregon-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/lfortin_uoregon_edu/EaiepJkSwHtMphvrHZdE1l0BHpY7Abf7LIKVZtOniwiI8w?e=Xi5LNM> to add your name and item, and consider these ideas: main dishes, crisp veggies or salad, chips and dips, cookies or desserts. Plates, cups, napkins, and beverages will be provided.



Halloween Costume Contest

The COE Halloween Costume Contest returns! Dress your best on 10/31 and email a photo of your costume to lfortin at uoregon.edu<mailto:lfortin at uoregon.edu> by 1:30 pm. We’ll share the photos for voting and declare a winner by 4:30 pm - the winner will receive the coveted COE Halloween Trophy!



Employee Assistance Program

Navigating life and work can be complicated. As a University of Oregon employee, you have access to free, confidential services to support mental and emotional wellness through Canopy<http://www.cascadecenters.com/index.php?>, a comprehensive employee assistance program. Head to the HR Employee Assistance Program webpage<https://hr.uoregon.edu/employee-assistance-program> to learn more and get an overview of services available.



Generative AI in the Classroom

There are new recommendations regarding the use of generative AI, and many have been considering its application in the classroom this year. A recent discussion<https://youtu.be/LP_nys2TBiY?si=BxPHUh7kW3TWyzGh> shared by the American Psychological Association covers various issues and provides ideas on how to approach the topic.



Spotlights and Accolades

Faculty Highlight: Michelle M. Jacob, Ph.D. (Yakama Nation)

Michelle Jacob<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/mjacob>, professor of Indigenous studies<https://nativestudies.uoregon.edu/> and director of the Sapsik’ʷałá (Teacher) Education Program<https://education.uoregon.edu/sapsikwala> in the Department of Education Studies at the UO, has received an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to examine how kinship, as practiced in Indigenous communities, can inform research and evaluation as practiced more broadly in the United States. Learn more<https://research.uoregon.edu/about/announcements/placing-kinship-traditions-center-research-yakama-nation> about the project.



Leslie Leve receives NIH grant to advance child health research expansion

Leslie Leve, professor and Lorry Lokey Chair in Education, College of Education, received a seven-year, $9.8 million grant to oversee university participation in the second phase of the National Institutes of Health Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Program. Leve has completed the initial five-year funding cycle<https://around.uoregon.edu/content/prof-awarded-more-12-million-study-childrens-health>.



Leadership Updates |OVPRI

As of 10/2, Christine Dixon Thiesing<https://research.uoregon.edu/about/announcements/dixon-thiesing-joins-uo-innovation-associate-vice-president> joined the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) from the University of Texas at Austin as the Associate Vice President for Industry, Innovation, and Translation (IIT). At UT Austin, Christine served as the associate vice president for Discovery to Impact and led a team launching startups, collaborating with businesses for product acceleration. Christine strategically positioned the institution as a global research commercialization leader and oversaw the NSF I-Corps Southwest Region Hub. She secured $17 million in federal funding and raised $1 million for programming.



Deanne Unruh<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/dkunruh>, from the College of Education, began her term as Faculty Associate Vice President for Research on 10/1. Deanne directs the Secondary Special Education and Transition (SSET) research unit and co-directs the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C). Deanne's expertise lies in federally funded research and technical assistance for justice-involved youth and those with disabilities, supporting agencies in achieving positive adult outcomes. In her faculty AVP role, Deanne brings valuable knowledge in human subjects research, alongside Mike Pluth. They’re instrumental members of the OVPRI executive team, overseeing key research operations and strategic initiatives.



Valerie Whelan<https://accelerate.uoregon.edu/valerie-whelan> has been appointed to serve as Interim Executive Director of Sponsored Projects Services while a national search is conducted. Valerie brings over 12 years of research administration experience at the University of Oregon since 2009. With a juris doctorate from UO, she's skilled in compliance and risk management. As a certified research administrator, she's well-versed in the research administration process. Val handles audits and collaborates with the Business Affairs Office for single audit management. In her role as interim executive director, Val will oversee OVPRI's pre-award, contracts, and post-award functions.



Reminders

Reminder to Faculty about UO Observed Holidays: 5-year academic calendar<https://registrar.uoregon.edu/calendars/academic/five-year>

Safety Reminders: Your safety<https://safety.uoregon.edu/> is important to us!

Faculty and Staff Meetings: Upcoming<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/collegeofeducationdean/updates-and-upcoming/> dates

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

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

Fall Sponsorships available for Faculty<https://forms.gle/1mR3iysgQ7KcT1rw7> and Graduate Students<https://forms.gle/z7au8tQ6xD9NBZXS6>: The Auntie Way<https://anahuymentoring.com/home/the-auntie-way-writing-retreat/> Writing Retreats



Job Postings

The Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services (CPHS) is seeking two tenure-line assistant professors with a focus on Applied Prevention and Health Promotion<https://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/532431/assistant-professor-of-counseling-psychology-and-human-services-with-a-focus-on-applied-prevention-and-health-promotion> and an emphasis on sport and wellness, including physical and mental health<https://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/532434/assistant-professor-counseling-psychology-and-human-services-with-an-emphasis-in-sport-and-wellness-including-physical-and-mental-health>. 

Know someone interested in working at the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health in Portland? View current openings<https://childrensbehavioralhealth.uoregon.edu/jobs>.






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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