coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #24

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE Community,



Welcome to Spring term! I hope you had a bit of time to relax and regroup last week. For those working over Spring Break, I sincerely hope it was a lighter and quieter week. We are now in our final stretch before the end of the academic year and time is racing. How is it April already?



I want to thank you for helping the College of Education achieve some remarkable accomplishments this year – we’ve hired numerous tenure track faculty (six!) and have diversified and broadened our expertise, we’ve engaged in major policy revision work, we’ve admitted graduate students, we are working toward equitable practices and processes, transparency, and clarity of expectations in both big and small ways. We are also committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, connection, and relationship to the work, to each other, and the larger communities we serve.



Thanks for being a part of this journey.



Warmly,

Laura Lee



                 

Updates and Upcoming:       

 

UO Faculty Club | Seeking Coordinators

President Scholz and Interim Provost, Karen Ford are pleased to announce the return of the UO Faculty Club, meeting faculty requests for a welcoming space to connect and reopening on 4/18 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Ford Lecture Hall. Applications for three coordinator roles are sought to help promote the club, manage communications, and organize light programming. Coordinators will receive an annual $2000 contribution to their ASA accounts and a prorated stipend this spring. Faculty are encouraged to consult the group charter and guidelines<https://provost.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04/faculty-club-organizing-group-charge_2024.pdf> for information and express interest<https://provost.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04/faculty-club-organizing-group-charge_2024.pdf> by Monday, 4/8.



OICRC Presentation and Discussion | April 12, 2024

Join a presentation and discussion session with Nicole Commissiong<https://investigations.uoregon.edu/our-team>, Associate Vice President, Chief Civil Rights Officer, & Title IX Coordinator from the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance (OICRC). Hosted by the College of Education, the event will take place on Friday, 4/12, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in HEDCO 220. Please join us for a discussion about reporting obligations for faculty and staff and what to expect after a report has been made to OICRC.



Call for Nominations | 2024 University Leadership and Service Awards | April 19, 2024

The University Senate is accepting nominations for the 2024 University Leadership and Service Awards until noon on Friday, 4/19. All members of the campus community are encouraged to nominate outstanding colleagues who exemplify excellence in leadership and service. Awards include the UO Senate Award for Shared Governance, Transparency, and Trust; the Wayne T. Westling Award; the UO Senate Classified Staff Leadership Award; and the UO Senate Leadership and Service Award for Officers of Administration. Check eligibility<https://senate.uoregon.edu/awards> and send nominations to senatecoordinator at uoregon.edu<mailto:senatecoordinator at uoregon.edu>. Winners will be notified in late May and invited to the 6/5 University Senate meeting for the awards ceremony.



Workshop | The Science of Reading and Direct Instruction

The Reading Science Academy is offering a professional development workshop entitled: The Science of Reading and Direct Instruction. This small enrollment class seats 15 and is designed for Educational Faculty responsible for the development or instruction of literacy courses at the university or college level. Participants will be guided in developing their own literacy courses in concert with designing field experiences coordinated with those courses to provide practice for their students in teaching, assessing student progress and designing interventions for struggling students. More details, including dates and registration information can be found here<https://www.readingscienceacademy.com/DirectInstruction>. Scholarships may be available for interested faculty. Please contact the Dean’s Office.



Notice and Support Information | Lactation Room Relocation

The lactation room previously in Suite 170 of the Lokey SE building has been relocated to the Dean’s Office administration suite. This standing lactation space will be accessible to students, faculty, and staff between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For further information, please contact Willow Gutiérrez<http://wag23@uoregon.edu/>. Additionally, students, faculty, and staff requiring lactation support can collaborate with a faculty/staff advisor or supervisor within their unit to identify a private space, such as a temporarily unused office or other available area, for short-term needs. Individuals planning to utilize the COE lactation space are required to complete a one-time notification process to inform the front desk of their usage.

       

Spotlights and Recognition:       



OVPRI Faculty Research Award | David Liebowitz

David Liebowitz<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/daviddl> , assistant professor in the Department of Education Studies, has been awarded the OVPRI Faculty Research Award for a project with QRME PhD student, Havisha Khurana<https://cas.uoregon.edu/directory/economics/all/havishak> entitled, 'Who Are the Students Schools Frequently Suspend?' This research focuses on a marginalized student group, accounting for over 70% of suspension incidents annually, with 3% of them located in Oregon. Students suspended three or more times experience drastic and sustained academic declines. This funding will support final data analysis, paper drafting, and policy brief dissemination. Congratulations, David, and Havisha on this impactful research with the potential to reshape school practices and policies.



National Neurorehabilitation Summit | CDS Faculty to Present RTSS Implementation

CDS faculty McKay Sohlberg<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/mckay> and Amanda Thompson<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/cds/all/athomp13> are honored to be invited to a national summit in Philadelphia, where they will share their expertise in implementing the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) for training students in treating cognitive impairments following brain injury. Excited to collaborate with esteemed colleagues from various disciplines, they aim to enhance neurorehabilitation models and advance research in the field.



Research Briefly | Dean Laura Lee McIntyre

Research Briefly is dedicated to highlighting remarkable research and grant awards within the COE. In the latest edition<https://youtube.com/shorts/ROmQ58sNiTo>, Dean Laura Lee McIntyre discusses an NIH funded study that looks at the long-term effects of COVID-related school closures on youth mental health.



Article: Caring for Patients with Swallowing Problems | Samantha Shune

The complexities of caring for individuals with dementia are explored in a recent article<https://oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu/how-care-someone-swallowing-problems> featuring Samantha Shune<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/cds/all/sshune>, an associate professor in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program. Dr. Shune's expertise in aging and mealtime illuminates the underexplored issue of dysphagia, a swallowing disorder common among dementia patients. Read her insights into how dysphagia impacts caregivers and her recommendations for supporting patients while ensuring caregivers' well-being. Congratulations, Samantha!



Alumni Spotlight | Barbara Keirnes-Young

Discover the journey of Barbara Keirnes-Young, a University of Oregon alumna, in the Alumni Spotlight<https://education.uoregon.edu/alumni-barbara-keirnes-young> series. Graduating in '67, '71, and '84 with programs in Education, Barbara shares how her UO experience prepared her for a groundbreaking career. From being Eugene's first female principal to leading as superintendent in Canada, her story highlights the transformative power of education and leadership. Join as her remarkable career path and impact are explored.



Reminders:       



Leona Tyler Award Lecture | Adolescent Well-being and Peace Promotion  | April 5, 2024

Join us this Friday, 4/5, for an event featuring this year’s Leona Tyler Award lecturer, Dr. Phillip W. Graham<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.rti.org/expert/phillip-w-graham__;!!C5qS4YX3!HfFSwei0-7o1k0wR8EB4vDsqlHLMHVOcXVUB3itDMxVrg3fKGA14KJC7gZmpVf34H2nK959w_m-CbT8Vzhzm$>, a preeminent prevention scientist. As the Director of the Center for Behavioral Health Epidemiology, Implementation, and Evaluation Research at RTI International, Dr. Graham specializes in preventing adolescent violence and substance use. Leading multiple National Institutes of Health-funded grants, he focuses on reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in community settings and strengthening structural support systems for improved outcomes among adolescents and young adults. The lecture will take place in the Gerlinger Lounge from 2:30 pm to 4 pm, followed by a reception. If you are unable to attend in person, the lecture will also be available on Zoom<https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/93766115583>.

    

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

        

Job Listings/Opportunities:        



Upcoming Learning and Development Opportunities | HR Partners and Employees

University Human Resources is excited to announce upcoming learning and development opportunities for HR Partners and Employees. Mark your calendars for the UO Retirement Expo on 4/23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at EMU Crater Lake North and South (rooms 145 and 146), featuring the theme "Get Your Ducks in a Row for Retirement." Additionally, don't miss UO Kids on Campus Day on 4/25. Registration details will be available<https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-kids-campus-day> soon!

      

Early Childhood CARES seeks an Analyst Programmer II<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533412/analyst-programmer-2> to develop, design, maintain, and support forms and web applications to meet the needs of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education programs across the state of Oregon.       

    


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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