coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #22

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE Community,

We have truly amazing faculty, staff, and students! Shout out to Ed Foundations faculty Puja Clifford and her students in EDST 342 who presented their work in a research fair titled, Changing the Narrative: Change Education, Change Minds, Change Our Future. I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with these students and engaging with them about their research this week!

I’m looking forward to our Career Fair tomorrow…thank you Amy Harter, Lisa Fortin, and others who make this annual event possible. It’s such a lovely way to connect with our K-12 district partners, learn about their needs and interests, and support our students’ professional goals.

Thank you, all, for contributing to a COE that prioritizes inclusion and belonging. Your work matters!

Happy Week 10. We have lots going on in the COE. Please read on…

warmly,
Laura Lee

Updates and Upcoming:

UO Research | Revolutionizing Drug Abuse Programs for Teens
In a recent article<https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/new-uo-research-could-improve-drug-abuse-programs-teens> from the Division of Graduate Studies, Tim Christie highlighted groundbreaking research aimed at enhancing drug abuse programs for adolescents. With a prestigious grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, doctoral candidate Lauren Berny<https://appliedstats.uoregon.edu/about/people/> investigates the efficacy of recovery high schools. Berny’s work sheds light on the potential of these schools to revolutionize adolescent recovery, offering valuable insights that could shape future public policy and support efforts to combat substance use disorders among teens.

COE Graduation | UO Announces Details for 148th Commencement Ceremony
The University of Oregon 148th commencement ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 9:00 a.m. at Autzen Stadium. Following the main ceremony, the College of Education will host its own ceremony to honor graduates individually. For the Class of '24, a comprehensive Graduation Checklist<https://education.uoregon.edu/commencement> ensures all necessary steps are completed for participation. From applying for degrees to securing regalia, please encourage graduates to act fast for a smooth and memorable commencement.

University Senate | Nominations Open for 2024 Outstanding Leaders Awards
The University Senate is seeking nominations for the 2024 leadership and service awards. The College of Education Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate outstanding colleagues for categories like Shared Governance, Transparency, and Trust, and the Wayne T. Westling Award. Read more details and instructions<https://senate.uoregon.edu/awards>, and send nominations to senatecoordinator at uoregon.edu<mailto:senatecoordinator at uoregon.edu> by 4/19. Winners will be notified in late May and honored at the 6/5 University Senate meeting.

UO Food Drive | COE's Success Surpasses Goals
A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the UO Food Drive! The College of Education's generosity shone through with $2,556 in online and payroll donations, along with 125 lbs. of non-perishable food, securing us a commendable 5th place in food donations. Together, we provided the equivalent of 7,762 meals to those in need. University-wide efforts<https://around.uoregon.edu/content/employees-exceed-overall-and-food-pantry-goals-food-drive?utm_source=ato03-12-24&utm_campaign=workplace> amassed over $49,000 in funds and over 2,200 lbs. of food, equivalent to 150,294 meals for food insecure Oregonians.

Spotlights and Recognition:

New Editorial Role | Prevention Science
Emily Tanner-Smith<https://psi.uoregon.edu/emily-tanner-smith-phd>, Thomson Professor and Executive Director of the HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice, has been appointed as an Associate Editor at Prevention Science, the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research<https://link.springer.com/journal/11121>. Emily was recently appointed as Associate Editor, after having served several years on the editorial board and as a mentor for early-career editorial board members.

Research Briefly | The Impact of Swallowing Impairment on Caregiver Burden
Tune in to see Associate Professor Samantha Shune, PhD<https://psi.uoregon.edu/samantha-shune-phd>, as she unveils groundbreaking findings in a new episode<https://youtu.be/gzfg_0cHesE?si=20VZ9AmpG4FfwB0a> for the video series, Research Briefly, titled "The Influence of Swallowing Impairment on Burden among Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias," this insightful research, funded by the National Institute on Aging, sheds light on the often-overlooked impact of swallowing impairment on caregivers. Join us as we delve into this critical topic and explore its implications for caregiving in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Look No Feather Podcast | UO's Accessible Education Center Spotlighted
Join hosts Emma Bjorngard Basayne<https://education.uoregon.edu/meet-our-advisors#Emma> and Mariah Deguzman<https://education.uoregon.edu/meet-our-advisors#Mariah> in the latest episode<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/looknofeather/episode-4-season-3-learn-more-about-the-university-of-oregons-accessible-education-center/> of the Look No Feather<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/looknofeather/> Podcast as they interview Katie Wolf<https://around.uoregon.edu/content/working-students-strategize-access-learning>, Associate Director of the Accessible Education Center<https://aec.uoregon.edu/>. Katie shares insights into the center's resources and how students can access them, underlining its mission of promoting accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities. Tune in to learn more about the AEC's impactful work in shaping accessible education at UO.

Note from the OtP | Dean Marcilynn Burke to Join Tulane Law Deanship
Last week, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President, Karen Ford announced<https://t.e2ma.net/webview/4kma8i/d0c3ceefd73639462cab9e7d521e8343> Dean Marcilynn Burke's departure from the University of Oregon to join Tulane University as the law school dean. During her seven-year tenure, Dean Burke significantly advanced fundraising, academic excellence, and student support, leaving a lasting impact on our institution. Karen congratulates and gratitude for Dean Burke’s leadership, wishing her success at Tulane. A national search for her replacement will begin soon, and Karen looks forward to continuing collaboration with Dean Burke throughout this transition.

Reminders:

Winter Student Experience Survey | Feedback Needed
The winter Student Experience Survey<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/crg46i/ktjy0g/szd8f8__;!!C5qS4YX3!CLeG5rRg--v_fCzTwCKlDLtuYrYF3QG0H2h7FqltUrZ3K59q333F5fml_Hz-2peh2FnHqdOoJaVUrPaJ$> is set to launch on Wednesday, 3/ 6, at 8:00 am, and will remain open until 6:00 am on Monday, 3/18. Faculty are encouraged to actively seek student feedback by providing dedicated class time for survey submissions, adding custom questions<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/crg46i/ktjy0g/8re8f8__;!!C5qS4YX3!CLeG5rRg--v_fCzTwCKlDLtuYrYF3QG0H2h7FqltUrZ3K59q333F5fml_Hz-2peh2FnHqdOoJTVRjD8i$>, or fostering an environment that values student input. Those who engage students in this process are likely to receive a more comprehensive and constructive range of feedback, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the survey results.

Winter Faculty and Staff Meeting | Connect with President Karl Scholz
Our Winter faculty and staff meeting will be held this Friday, 3/15 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm in CSB 250 and via Zoom<https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/92912311549?pwd=OExibHJVdkZQS2ZKMzk3bnJVUjJSZz09>. This meeting offers a special opportunity to share updates and connect with President Karl Scholz<https://president.uoregon.edu/incoming-president-biography>. Please plan to come in person and bring your questions. Additionally, please mark your calendars and note the agenda below:

1:30 – 2:00       Greetings / Open / COE Updates: Laura Lee McIntyre, PhD, Castle-McIntosh-           Knight Professor, Dean
2:00 – 2:45       Remarks from University of Oregon President: President Karl Scholz
2:45 – 3:00       Closing Remarks:
Laura Lee McIntyre, PhD, Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor, Dean
Esther Harclerode, Director of Development

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

Job Listings/Benefits:

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.


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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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