coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 6 #24

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE Community,

It's been a busy term navigating myriad changes on campus, at the state and federal levels, and of course in our communities. Thank you all for you many contributions to our students and to each other. I especially want to call out our department heads and ROC directors for navigating many of these challenges and supporting faculty, staff, and students in their units. Despite the challenges of the term, we have accomplished many things and I would love for each of us to take 5 minutes and thank a colleague for something that they've done that has made a positive difference in the College of Education.

It's clear that the spring will bring many more challenges - both known and unknown - and I ask for your grace as we move forward together. Be kind to yourself and others, take the opportunity to listen, and celebrate the small accomplishments because it's a good reminder that we are not stagnant, but active, ever moving forward enacting our mission.

Wishing you all a great wrap up to finals week and a restorative break.

Warmly,
Laura Lee

Updates and Upcoming
New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Appointed
Congratulations to Professor Edward Olivos<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/emolivos> who has been appointed as the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs beginning in summer 2025! Edward will take over once Sylvia Thompson's term ends in June. Thank you, Sylvia, for all you've done on behalf of the College of Education.

New SPECS Department Head Appointed
Congratulations to Professor Wendy Machalicek<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/wmachali> who has been appointed as the new Department Head for SPECS beginning in summer of 2025! Wendy will take over once Ben Clarke's term ends in June. Thank you for your leadership as both SPECS department head and CTL director, Ben.

Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations Due March 31
University Advancement and the UOAA are once again accepting nominations for our Distinguished Alumni Award. Do you know alumni who have gone above and beyond in their communities and deserve recognition for their work? Consider nominating them for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award!<https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/1col.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=1663&cid=3576&post_id=0>

The Distinguished Alumni Award is designed to recognize alumni who have attained extraordinary success in their chosen professional fields or by personal endeavor. We have already selected the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award, previously known as the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, but are still accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award. We aim to honor recipients of both awards this fall.

To nominate, please use our online form<https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/1col.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=1663&cid=3576&post_id=0> and include details about the nominee's professional achievements, community involvement, recognitions, and UO affiliations and service. You may attach supporting documents to the nomination form.

 Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination Form<https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/1col.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=1663&cid=3576&post_id=0>

Please submit nominations by March 31, 2025 to be considered for the 2025 awards. A selection committee comprising of select members from the UOAA Board of Directors, University Advancement, and UOAA will review submissions and propose finalists to schools and units for approval. The UOAA and University Advancement will work with selected schools and units to determine the award presentation and timeline, considering each unit's existing awards and events.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to me at shannonr at uoregon.edu<mailto:shannonr at uoregon.edu> or Wendy Westphal, Assoc Dir, Volunteer Engagement, at wattrell at uoregon.edu<mailto:wattrell at uoregon.edu>.


Community Connections and Resource Fair
Come and connect with us! All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Community Connections and Resource Fair taking place in April at the EMU. This event is hosted by University Human Resources in partnership with the Office of the Provost, and offers employees the opportunity to learn about available university resources at a robust resource fair, connect with other campus partners, and join subject experts for information sessions designed to support your ongoing success as part of the UO community.

The event will kick off at 9:00am with refreshments, a welcome message, and the start of our internal resource fair. Information sessions will begin at 10:00am and include topics such as:

  *   Teams & Teams Calling

  *   Using the UO Libraries

  *   Care of Students

  *   Technology Resources

  *   Benefits and UO Family Support
...and more!

All UO faculty & staff are welcome! If you would like to participate in this event, please register on MyTrack<https://uomytrack.pageuppeople.com/learning/4080>. We hope to see you there!

If you have questions about this event, please contact the University Human Resources Learning & Development team at learning at uoregon.edu<mailto:learning at uoregon.edu>.


Spotlights and Recognition
Samantha Shune Elected to Dysphagia Research Society Board of Directors
Congratulations to Associate Professor Samantha Shune<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/sshune> for being elected as a Councilor on the Board of Directors for the Dysphagia Research Society. This position will run from 2025 to 2027. Congrats Samantha!

Association for Science in Autism Treatment Recognizes COE Staff<https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/interviews/celebrating-kimberly-marshall/>
Congratulations to Lecturer and Program Coordinator Kimberly Marshall<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/kmarsh1> for receiving Volunteer Recognition from ASAT. Great work!

Oregon News Media Forum on Youth Mental and Behavioral Health<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Lvg1emfQI>
Two COE faculty, Associate Professor Jent Doty and Assistant Professor Geovanna Rodriguez, were featured as experts at this event- check out the recording!

Welcome Back Emma Bjorngard Basayne!
Emma, COE's Advising Center Operations Director and Academic Advisor, has returned from leave as of today. Welcome back Emma!

Reminders
UO Outstanding Research Awards
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), the Office of the Provost, and the Graduate School annually host and sponsor the UO Outstanding Research, Teaching, and Mentorship Awards. The OVPRI is currently soliciting nominations for the Outstanding Research Awards program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uoregon.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89533593a0b1948a564f1c1b6&id=a1eb4ade08&e=3f013e3a3e__;!!C5qS4YX3!EmHIeGtVo_yICdduJFW40EPrMZWCLgYNsXf8SBgk6bv8T8piTUQIUP6ygN7sWmNMSs0kWQpnT4gA6anh$>. Awards are given for tenure-track faculty, career faculty, and staff. Awardees receive commendation from the OVPRI and $1,000 for an individual or $2,500 for a team in research support, a recognition memento, and a highlight of their work in internal and external communications. Please read the call for nominations on the website linked above for full details on the nomination process. The nominations or self-nominations are due no later than April 9, 2025.

Nominations Open for 2025 University Leadership and Service Awards

  *   UO Senate Classified Staff Leadership Award recognizes a classified employee who is a leader in one or more of these areas-personal and professional development, a respectful work environment, or diversity. Makes "a difference through their actions and through collaborative relationships."

  *   UO Senate Leadership and Service Award for Officers of Administration recognizes the outstanding leadership and exemplary service of an officer of administration over a period of years. Must be committed to shared governance and participatory decision-making and must foster inclusiveness, respect and professional excellence.

Nominations can be submitted on the UO Senate Awards website<https://senate.uoregon.edu/awards> and are due Friday April 11.


Job Opportunities

  *   Early Childhood Associate Teacher<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535144/early-childhood-associate-teacher>: Applications due March 21

  *   Product Support Specialist<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535074/product-support-specialist>: Applications due March 26

  *   Instructor / Senior Instructor Communication Disorders and Sciences<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535151/instructor-senior-instructor-communication-disorders-and-sciences>: Applications due April 1


Laura Lee McIntyre | Dean & Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor
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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