coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #5

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE community,



I've been traveling, and it's good to be back. I just returned from CADREI - Council of Academic Deans from Research Education Institutions. It was wonderful to connect with deans and academic leaders from across the country who are committed to the academic and research missions of their colleges of education. Some of the topics of the meeting included leading during transition, educating during a time of banned books, maintaining a focus on DEI during enormous political pressure from the right and the left, and elevating excellence in teacher preparation. It was energizing to join the national conversations and it was an honor to be able to represent our work at the University of Oregon. Having returned from the meeting and hearing many of my colleagues discuss their current context and situations, I feel incredibly lucky to be at the University of Oregon and serving you - our faculty, staff, and students.



Thank you for your commitment to our shared work.



Warmly,

Laura Lee



Updates and Upcoming:


2023 Homecoming Events
Homecoming is a timeless tradition where Ducks past and present reunite to celebrate our university spirit. From our classic Pep Rally to new Eugene experiences, there's a vibrant mix of events<https://homecoming.uoregon.edu/events> happening this weekend. Share in the pride that makes a Duck a Duck!

Fall Special Events
The university's new Center for the Science and Practice of Well-Being<http://www.wellbeingneuroscience.org/> is pleased to announce two upcoming events:

Gratitude Revealed" Film Screening - Join us on Thursday, 10/26, at 5:45 pm in Straub Hall rm. 156 for a screening of the film by Louie Schwartzberg, the director of "Fantastic Fungi." Stick around for a lively Zoom Q/A session with the director afterward!

Talk on "Happiness and College Life" by Andrew Huberman - Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Andrew Huberman, one of the top podcasters worldwide in Health and Science. He'll be giving a talk on Thursday, 11/2, at 5:30 pm in Straub Hall rm. 156. Seats are limited and doors open at 5:20 pm, so be sure to plan ahead. See you there!



Donuts for Ducks

Join your friends and colleagues at the College of Education's Doughnuts for Ducks event on Wednesday, 11/1 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (or whenever the doughnuts run out!).  Stop by the HEDCO Courtyard, grab a Voodoo doughnut and a cup of coffee, and say hi!


Pre-Freshman Study Abroad Faculty Call
Applications are open to faculty members for our 2024 Pre-freshman Studies GEO study abroad programs in London and Siena, Italy. These programs offer a transformative global engagement experience for a small cohort of first-year students before they start their UO journey. Faculty leaders teach a one-credit flagship course while also mentoring students on site. All career and NTTF faculty are encouraged to apply. Ensure full consideration by submitting your application by 10/20.


Spotlights and Accolades:

NIDA/HEAL Grant Funded

A grant submitted to NIH through the HEAL Initiative by Rhonda Nese, Ph.D.<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/rnese> has been successfully funded. The project focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of the Inclusive Skill-building Learning Approach (ISLA), an alternative to exclusionary discipline. The aim is to improve social determinants of health (SDOH) related to education access, quality, and community context to prevent school exclusion and substance misuse. This $3.7 million, 5-year initiative spans 60 schools in 6 states, impacting thousands of students and educators. Kudos to the dedicated team of investigators, experts, and educational leaders involved!


OVPRI | Justice for Bilingual Children in Speech-Language Pathology
Lauren Cycyk and Stephanie De Anda, both associate professors in the College of Education, are working in the Prevention Science Institute to identify and mitigate the discrimination Latinx families often encounter when seeking speech-language pathology services. Learn more from OVPRI<https://research.uoregon.edu/about/announcements/justice-bilingual-children-speech-language-pathology>.

New Book Release
Lisa A. Mazzei, Ph.D.<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/csse/all/mazzei> has released a book<https://www.amazon.com/Postfoundational-Approaches-Qualitative-Inquiry-Mazzei/dp/1032287918/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SP97PW15AU4P&keywords=postfoundational+approaches+to+qualitative+inquiry&qid=1697562814&sprefix=postfoundatio%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1>, "Postfoundational Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry," which dives into ideas from both humanities and sciences. Covering a range of theories, it's an excellent resource<https://www.routledge.com/Postfoundational-Approaches-to-Qualitative-Inquiry/Mazzei-Jackson/p/book/9781032287911> for advanced qualitative inquiry courses, or as extra reading for courses delving into research theory.



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 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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