coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #16

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE Community,



Today is the last day of January and it’s hard to believe that we’re in Week 4 of the term! Calendar year 2024 has been a bit bumpy due to winter weather and other disruptions, but winter term is moving forward and we are busier than ever. I’m pleased that so many faculty, staff, and students are engaged in tenure track faculty interviews/recruitment and graduate admissions. The new faculty and students that we welcome to our community help shape our identity and move our priorities and agendas forward. I’m grateful for your collective and important contributions.



Yesterday the COE submitted our climate action plan that has been deeply informed by faculty, staff, and student input. Huge thanks to our DEI committee and Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann, in particular, for helping move this work forward. Our action plan focuses on improving climate through the myriad micro-interactions we have with each other that improve respect, clarity of expectations, inclusion, and community.



Please read on for reminders and announcements of upcoming activities. Our accolades section below celebrates two of our COE doctoral students. Do you have an accolade or shout-out for our COE community? Please send it to me (with a cc to educationdean at uoregon.edu<mailto:educationdean at uoregon.edu>).



Warmly,

Laura Lee



Updates and Upcoming:


Faculty and Staff – Help Review COE Scholarship Applications
Join other COE staff and faculty for the annual COE student scholarship application review. Faculty, this is considered college-level service and is a great way to support our current and future students. And…the more reviewers we have on the committee, the fewer applications each person has to review! Reviews of applications occur completely online between February 16 and March 8. If you would like to participate in this rewarding activity, please email andreao at uoregon.edu<mailto:andreao at uoregon.edu> by February 6th.

 Student Scholarship Opportunities for 2024-25

Remind your students to apply for COE scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year by 2/9. For assistance, they can contact COE Scholarship administrator Andrea Olson at coescholarships at uoregon.edu<mailto:coescholarships at uoregon.edu> or 541-346-5943. Students can explore COE financial assistance programs, including COE Scholarship Awards, COE Doctoral Research Awards, and COE Doctoral Student Conference Awards. They can also check out additional resources from the University of Oregon, such as Basic Needs Resources, Financial Aid and Scholarship, Graduate Studies Funding, and more. External opportunities like OSAC and the Diversity License Expense Reimbursement Program provide extra funding.



Literacy Data Takeover Week 2024 | Beyond K-2

Register to join Gina Biancarosa<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/ginab> and fellow literacy thought leaders at Amplify’s Literacy Data Takeover<https://go.info.amplify.com/fy24_elemlitsolutions_sor-toflitdatawebinars_national_litdatawebinars_webinar-series_getintouchoption_optin> Week Feb. 5-9. This free virtual event will provide five days of professional development focused on data, assessment, MTSS, and literacy change management.



Look No Feather Podcast | Exploring UOTeach

In a new episode of the Look No Feather Podcast<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/looknofeather/episode-3-season-3-what-is-the-uoteach-program/>, listen to a conversation with Dylan Lee<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/cted/all/dylanlee>, who plays a crucial role in supporting UOTeach graduate students. As an expert in admissions coordination and a dedicated liaison to the grad school, Dylan shares valuable information about the UOTeach Curriculum and Teaching Program<https://education.uoregon.edu/uoteach>. Tune in to explore the program's components, gain insights into the admissions process, and discover more about the comprehensive support services provided for both current and prospective graduate students.



Cornelia Hoppe Art Exhibit Award Winner 2024 | Yuruhary Gallardo-Garcia

The annual Cornelia Hoppe Art Exhibit Award is now accepting student submissions for display in the HEDCO building. Named after Cornelia Hoppe, a 1951 education graduate and accomplished couples and family therapist, this prestigious award celebrates artistic talent. Hoppe's recent estate gift specifically benefits the COE’s Department of Counseling Psychology, underscoring the intersection of art and education in our community. Learn more about this year's award winner, Yuruhary Gallardo-Garcia and her artwork here<https://education.uoregon.edu/yuruhary-gallardo-garcia-art-coe>.



Spotlights and Accolades:  



Lauren Berny Receives First-Ever R36 Dissertation Research Grant

Lauren Berny<https://appliedstats.uoregon.edu/about/people/>, a Prevention Science doctoral candidate and research assistant at the Prevention Science Institute, has secured a groundbreaking R36 dissertation research grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Her project, "Recovery high schools as continuing care: Long-term recovery effects and mechanisms of change," explores the impact of these schools on substance use outcomes among youth with substance use disorders. This achievement marks the first R36 awarded to a University of Oregon doctoral student, showcasing the project's exceptional competitiveness at the national level. In a timely context, aligning with recent Oregon state legislation<https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/HB2767> on recovery schools, Lauren's research addresses crucial questions about their effectiveness in supporting students affected by substance use.



Menaka De Alwis Wins DEI Paper Competition |

Congratulations to Menaka De Alwis, a Special Education<https://education.uoregon.edu/sped/graduate/phd> doctoral student at the College of Education. Menaka’s paper, "Applying Behavior Systems Analysis to Recruit and Retain BIPOC Faculty at PWIs," won the DEI Paper Competition, recognized by the Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Executive Council and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Board. This award highlights Menaka's exceptional commitment to DEI in behavior analysis. As an awardee, she'll present at the 2024 Annual Convention in Philadelphia from May 23-27. Look out for Menaka on the DEI Board webpage and ABAI social media in the coming weeks (as well as COE social media mentions). Kudos to Menaka on this important contribution!



Reminders:



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.



Governor’s Food Drive & Valentine’s Day Bake Sale | Bakers Needed

The annual Governor’s State Employees Food Drive is on from 2/1 to 2/29. Join us for a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on 2/14, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm in Lillis 440. If you love baking and want to fight food insecurity, sign up<http://tinyurl.com/2024UOFoodDriveBakeSale> to contribute by 2/9. For questions or allergen labels, contact Kim Horn<http://kimhorn@uoregon.edu/>. Drop off your goodies in Lillis 440; volunteers don't need to be present during the sale.



A Message from UO Web Services

Are you currently using the old UO Cosmic theme for WordPress? If so, it's recommended to install the new Cosmic V2 version, which addresses potential plugin and formatting issues. The University of Oregon has a page on switching Cosmic themes in our Help section. The new Cosmic V2 theme is designed to eliminate plugin-related problems. Check our Help pages<https://digital.uoregon.edu/web-developers/using-cosmic/wordpress-installation> for guidance on switching Cosmic themes.



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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