coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #6

Wed Oct 25 16:45:12 PDT 2023

Dear COE community,

It’s mid-term, the coffee shop is buzzing, and the leaves are turning. As I write this, frozen rain and hail fall from sky. Summer is long gone and we’re fast approaching November. I know the global and national news continues to weigh heavy on so many of us. I encourage you to make room in your classrooms, your day-to-day encounters, and your conversations to check in with each other. Show care and support and create safe spaces for respectful and supportive dialogue.

Recently UO President Scholz sent out a message to campus about creating a culture of belonging<https://president.uoregon.edu/creating-culture-belonging>. I encourage you to join our shared efforts in creating and sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and makes space for all to belong and thrive. Be an active participant in the UO’s institutional priority-setting effort – UO Onward<https://onward.uoregon.edu/?utm_campaign=onward&utm_source=aal102523&utm_medium=email> – and share your voice, perspective, and ideas. Be a change maker in our COE and with our institutional priority setting.

Thank you for being a part of our community – a community that elevates others, serves our campus and community, and is committed to positive change.

Warmly,

Laura Lee

Updates and Upcoming:  

Audrey Lucero<https://education.uoregon.edu/faculty-spotlight-audrey-lucero-phd>, from Educational Studies is currently serving as the Interim Director of the UO Common Reading Program<https://fyp.uoregon.edu/common-read> through First Year Programs this year. The Program offers a shared text and engaging programming throughout the year, emphasizing the connection between first-year students and the university's academic mission. This year, the program has collaborated with the Center for the Study of Women in Society (CSWS) on the theme of "Feminist Futures<https://fyp.uoregon.edu/common-reading-2023-2024>." Exciting events<https://csws.uoregon.edu/50th-events> are planned, particularly in celebration of CSWS's 50th anniversary.

Spotlights and Accolades:  

Award Winners | Oregon Speech-Language and Hearing Association Annual Conference

Stephanie De Anda<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/sdeanda>, a faculty member in UO's Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) department, has received the Outstanding Research or Teaching Award. This award acknowledges a colleague whose published research or teaching (in professional preparation or continuing education) has significantly contributed to advancing clinical knowledge and/or practice in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, or education of the deaf/Hard of Hearing (HOH).

Kenny Silva Millan<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/edldlab/team/>, a current master’s student in the Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) program, has been honored with the OSHA Student Award. This award is presented annually to one student from each program, recognizing their significant contributions to both their program and community. It places particular emphasis on their leadership, clinicianship, and scholarship.

Amanda Brown, a recent graduate from the Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) master’s program, has received the Professional Advocacy Award. This award is a tribute to individuals who have played a significant role in advancing the visibility, viability, or vitality of our professions. Potential nominees encompass a wide spectrum, including legislators, philanthropists, SLPs, SLPAs, Audiologists, or any public figure who has demonstrated outstanding advocacy for our professions.

Tasi Clancy, serving as the external practicum/externship supervisor at PeaceHealth Medical Center for UO's Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) program, has been honored with the Outstanding Clinician Award in the category of Clinics, Hospitals, Private Practice. This award acknowledges a speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, audiologist, or educator of the deaf/Hard of Hearing (HOH) in a clinic, hospital, or private practice, who consistently demonstrates exceptional clinical, advocacy, and/or leadership skills.

Oliver P. Kolstoe Award Winner | Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
Annual Conference

Deanne Unruh<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/dkunruh>, Research Professor and Director of the Secondary Special Education and Transition (SSET) research unit, received the Oliver P. Kolstoe award from CEC’s Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT). The award was presented at DCDT’s annual conference in Reno, NV. It recognizes significant contributions to the field of career development and transition, excluding direct classroom instruction (which is celebrated by the Iva Dean Cook Educator of the Year Award). Named after Oliver P. Kolstoe, a founding member and past president of DCDT, the award pays tribute to his early research and publications that shaped the field of transition.

Leslie Leve receives NIH grant to investigate children’s mental health development

Leslie Leve<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/leve>, PI of the longitudinal ECHO study, just received $1.9 million (with plans for distribution of another $7.9 million for a subsequent five-year study phase) to investigate children’s mental health. Read more here<https://research.uoregon.edu/about/announcements/childrens-mental-health-development-study-receives-1-9m-infusion>!

Reminders:  

Unleashed Dogs

An unfortunate incident this week involving an unleashed dog in the COE courtyard prompts us to highlight university policies related to bringing animals onto campus<https://policies.uoregon.edu/vol-4-finance-administration-infrastructure/ch-5-public-safety-risk-services/animal-control>. In addition to outlining the circumstances under which animals may be present, the policy states that any animal that is on campus grounds must be leashed and under direct physical control. Note: the incident this week did not involve a service animal, which are welcome in their support to our students, faculty, and staff. Please ensure that your students and their visitors are also aware of this important information.

Travel Award for Professional Conferences

Doctoral students can receive up to $750 for in-person conferences and up to $100 for virtual conferences. The awards cover attendance between July 1st and December 31st, 2023. Applying is quick and easy, taking less than 20 minutes. Please note, funds are limited, so it's a competitive process. The application period is now open, with a deadline of 5:00 pm on Monday, 10/30. Read more information on the program and application here<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/coescholarships/college-of-education-travel-awards/>.

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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