coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #17

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

 Dear COE Community,



There is a flurry of activity on campus as we find our stride in winter term. I encourage you to check out Black History Month activities on campus, as well as create community in your day-to-day spaces for students, faculty, and staff. Thank you to each of you who works to improve the UO student experience and for all who are intentional with building a warmer, more welcoming environment that fosters inclusion and belonging.



Read on for updates, upcoming events, and accolades.



Happy February!



Warmly,

Laura Lee





Black History Month | Celebrating Culture, Contributions, and Resilience

February marks Black History Month. Join us in honoring the rich history, contributions, achievements, and resilience of the Black community worldwide. To celebrate the social, cultural, and academic experience of Black students, we invite you to engage in a variety of events<https://goducks.com/documents/2024/1/31/UO_Black_History_Month__Poster_13___19_in_no_speaker_.pdf> hosted at the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center<https://dos.uoregon.edu/bcc> and across campus.



Free Webinar | Adolescent Substance Use & Effective Interventions

Join Dr. Sarah Feldstein Ewing, PhD, in a free webinar on 2/15 at 10:00 am, addressing the global surge in adolescent substance use. Dr. Feldstein Ewing will explore challenges in detection, nuanced effects, and translational approaches that integrate developmental neuroscience and clinical interventions. This is an opportunity to gain insights into defining addiction in adolescents and updating behavioral treatments, while enhancing your understanding of prevention and intervention strategies for adolescent health risk behaviors. Register here<https://t.co/43i7kDKdud>.



UO Social Media Survey

University Communications is conducting a survey of UO social media accounts to enhance communication support and share resources and information with employees managing accounts across the institution. If your department, program, or unit utilizes social media accounts, kindly encourage the employees responsible for these accounts to complete the survey<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJ1dsCLHGQHIn8W> by 2/28. For questions about the survey or UO social media, please reach out to uosocial at uoregon.edu<mailto:uosocial at uoregon.edu>.



Volunteers Need | Classified Staff Lunch on February 28th

Seeking OA or faculty volunteers for the Classified Staff Lunch on Wednesday, February 28, from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Help with setup, check-ins, and gift distribution for short, hour-long shifts. Your support is greatly appreciated! Contact Lisa Fortin at lfortin at uoregon.edu<mailto:lfortin at uoregon.edu> to sign up!



Spotlights and Accolades:



Faculty Spotlight | Dr. Ilana Umansky

Dr. Ilana Umansky<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/ilanau> specializes in Quantitative Research Methods in Education. Her research<https://edpolicyinca.org/sites/default/files/2022-10/pb_umansky-nov22.pdf> centers on the effects of education policies on multilingual and immigrant-origin students, addressing systemic inequities. As an Associate Professor, she leads transformative initiatives, including directing the master's program in Education Policy and Leadership. Engaging with national and state policymakers, Dr. Umansky shapes equitable education systems beyond academia. Awarded by esteemed institutions, her widely covered research significantly influences educational practices and policies. Learn more about Dr. Ilana Umansky here<https://education.uoregon.edu/our-faculty-and-staff>.



Alumni News | South Umpqua Selects Erika Bare as New Superintendent



Erika Bare will assume leadership of the South Umpqua School District starting 7/1. A University of Oregon graduate with over 20 years of educational experience, Bare began as a special education teacher and transitioned to administrative roles. Board chair Jeff Johnson commended Bare's leadership, expressing enthusiasm for her alignment with the district and community. Honored by the appointment<https://kqennewsradio.com/2024/02/04/south-umpqua-selects-erika-bare-as-new-superintendent/>, Erika Bare eagerly anticipates collaborating with educators, students, and the South Umpqua community to unlock every student's potential.



Economics of Education Review | Best Paper Award

Assistant professor, David Liebowitz<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/daviddl> received the Best Paper Award<https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/economics-of-education-review/about/news> from the Economics of Education Review. Liebowitz's paper, "New Schools and New Classmates: The Disruption and Peer Group Effects of School Reassignment<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272775722000899>," found that school assignment policies preventing overconcentration of lower-achieving or lower-income students can improve learning opportunities for underserved children. I announced this last week, but now have a link to this paper to share!



Reminders:



Invitation to All | Classified Staff Appreciation Lunch

We're excited to extend an invitation to our Classified Staff Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, 2/28, from Noon to 1:00pm at the EMU Ballroom. This event goes beyond a simple gathering for classified staff and their supervisors; it's a chance for everyone to unite in support and gratitude for the exceptional work they contribute. Please confirm your attendance by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 2/20. Click here to RSVP<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePUIkoVEnZYBAp0> and join us in celebrating our dedicated staff members.



UO Food Drive | Give Today!

Join the COE in the Governor's State Employees Food Drive! Support FOOD for Lane County<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.foodforlanecounty.org/__;!!C5qS4YX3!Elgl_J9Mq7nB5ZAW5VQc1MMobH5xqIO3ukIcnT2PKsp-y1PUTVc9aQi3Dksk_m6cvkb0gXgKHeTuN4YJ_TKmEd0$> and Help Us Reach Our Goal of $2,000 and 60 Pounds of Food. Donate via Payroll Deductions<https://forms-b.uoregon.edu/form/launch/governor-state-employee-food-drive>, Online Giving<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.givegab.com/teams/college-of-education__;!!C5qS4YX3!Elgl_J9Mq7nB5ZAW5VQc1MMobH5xqIO3ukIcnT2PKsp-y1PUTVc9aQi3Dksk_m6cvkb0gXgKHeTuN4YJy1Ksolk$>, or Drop Off Shelf-Stable Food<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uoregon.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/O365_GovernorsFoodDrive637/ETxDGI31R_pLkSQNWW52f4oBngmjhCOBIyb42DWSZW4fRw?e=ZbVvfe__;!!C5qS4YX3!Elgl_J9Mq7nB5ZAW5VQc1MMobH5xqIO3ukIcnT2PKsp-y1PUTVc9aQi3Dksk_m6cvkb0gXgKHeTuN4YJ_LOPd_g$> in HEDCO 130 and Participate in the Prize Drawing. Your Contributions Last Year Provided 5,187 Meals! Stay Tuned for Fun Fundraising Opportunities Throughout February.



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



Job Postings:



Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, School Psychology

The School Psychology Program is seeking to hire a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533190/lecturersenior-lecturer-school-psychology> to support our NASP-accredited masters (specialist-level) program. This position will be at the University of Oregon NE Portland campus.



Early Childhood CARES is looking for Teaching Assistants<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533274/early-childhood-assistant> to work with preschool aged children with developmental delays and disabilities. This position will assist with the preparation and implementation of curriculum and interact with children in small and large groups or 1:1 in a variety of classroom settings.


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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