coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 7 #27

[Emily Tanner-Smith]

The Weekly Vol. 7 #27

Dean's Message

Dear COE Community,

Thank you for your thoughtful nominations for the college's transitioning leadership positions. I received an extensive list of strong nominations and am pleased to announce the following incoming leaders starting in 2026-2027:

Dr. Joanna Goode, Associate Dean for Faculty Development

Dr. Kent McIntosh, Associate Dean for Research

Dr. Chris Murray, Co-Department Head for Counseling Psychology and Human Services

Dr. Beth Stormshak, Co-Department Head for Counseling Psychology and Human Services

Dr. Jerry Rosiek, Department Head for Education Studies



In addition, I am pleased to announce Dr. John Seeley as the incoming Executive Director for the HEDCO Institute.



I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our outgoing leaders, whose service has been instrumental in supporting and advancing the mission of the college:

Dr. Angie Whalen, 3 years as Associate Dean for Clinical and Instructional Faculty Development

Dr. Lisa Mazzei, 3 years as Associate Dean for Faculty Development

Dr. John Seeley, 5 years as Associate Dean for Research

Dr. Leslie Leve, 4 years as Department Head for Counseling Psychology and Human Services

Dr. Joanna Goode, 4 years as Department Head for Education Studies



Thank you for your steadfast leadership, particularly through recent periods of tumult and uncertainty. As you return to your faculty roles and/or move into new leadership positions, I look forward to your continued scholarship and contributions to the college. Thank you on behalf of the entire COE community.



I encourage COE community members to reach out personally to these individuals to express your appreciation and congratulations.

Best wishes,

Emily



Updates and Upcoming

COE Preparing for Promotion Workshop 3: Scholarship

Friday May 1st, 12-1:20pm on Zoom

If you are Career (Clinical, Instructional, Research) or TTF, and promotion and/or tenure is on the horizon for you in the next 1-3 years, this workshop is for you! The final in a series of three workshops to be offered this year, this workshop will focus on what to expect when assembling the scholarship portion of your dossier. Participants will be provided with suggestions and strategies for addressing scholarship in their personal statement, accounting for scholarly activities on the CV, and suggestions for items to include in their dossier. Please RSVP via this link<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jxkLj0f0_ky6A1JrRsZh-NpMt7VDc6VOhGx_2czZJvFUQ0hNTjVFOEE5RjRZVDNWVkZLNkI0RUxDTy4u> to receive a calendar invite with the Zoom link or indicate if you'd like to receive the recording.



COE Career Faculty | 2026-27 Promotion Info Session

Friday May 22nd, 12-1:20pm on Zoom

Career faculty are invited to attend this information session about promotion. Learn about the promotion process and timelines for AY 2026-27, components of the career faculty promotion file, and resources for preparing your promotion materials. Although information will be targeted to COE career faculty who are eligible for promotion review in 2026-27, all career faculty are welcome to attend. Please RSVP via this link<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jxkLj0f0_ky6A1JrRsZh-NpMt7VDc6VOhGx_2czZJvFUQ0hVSFdIUTZXWUFUN1M3WEc5R01DQTZSWi4u> to receive a calendar invite with the Zoom link or indicate if you'd like to receive the recording.



COE Nominations for Faculty and Staff Awards Now Open

The College of Education recognizes outstanding faculty, officers of administration, and staff in the areas of teaching, service to students, administration, research or outreach, and diversity with our Faculty and Staff Awards. Please take a moment to reflect on the great work your colleagues do and submit a nomination to share their outstanding work with others. Nominations are accepted from students, faculty, officers of administration, and staff connected to the COE. Information and the online nomination form are available here<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cBRiZ0QPJqB93w>. Nominations are due by Monday, May 8 at 5:00 pm.



UO Black Student Athlete Summit May 20-23, 2026

At the end of Winter quarter, COE student and Senior Associate Athletic Director, Da'Mon Merkerson, shared some information about the upcoming BSA Summit, that will be hosted by the University of Oregon this Spring. Da'Mon shared ways faculty in the COE may participate. As promised, we wanted to remind you of the dates for that event and share a link to the BSA Summit website<https://bsasummit.org/> for those who are interested in participating or registering to attend.



UO Self Defense Class

The UO Police Department offers free self-defense and pepper spray classes<https://police.uoregon.edu/self-defense> to all UO students, faculty, staff. Participants learn basic self-defense techniques, risk awareness, and proper pepper spray deployment technique. The next class is Friday May 8, 2026 at 4pm.



Spotlights and Recognition

2025 Journal Reviewer of the Year
Congratulations to Kyle Reardon for being named 2025 Review of the Year for the Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals journal<https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/21651434261429779>!



Alumni Spotlight: Lilly Gaven<https://education.uoregon.edu/alumni-lilly-gaven>
Scholarships create stability, open doors, and make it possible for students to imagine futures that once felt out of reach. For Lilly Gaven, BS '23 Educational Foundations, MEd '24 Curriculum and Teaching, scholarship support was the foundation that allowed her to transform her education into a career that now touches the lives of hundreds of children.


Celebrating 60 Years of UO Softball
COSA Executive Director Krista Parent was recently recognized at a UO softball game celebrating 60 years of UO softball and 10 years at Jane Sanders Stadium. The Instagram post<https://www.instagram.com/p/DVhvcawlEWb/?img_index=6> includes a photo of Krista from her softball days as an undergraduate at UO.



COE's Online Doctor in Education in Educational Leadership Program Ranked #9 in Nation<https://www.eddprograms.org/schools/best-online-doctor-of-education-programs/>
EdDPrograms.org has recognized our D.Ed. program as one of the best in the nation! The methodology is built around program quality, selectivity, reputation, and student outcomes. Only 25 schools earned a spot, and with over 550 online EdD programs across 175 schools nationwide, making the cut puts the University of Oregon in rare company. Congratulations to the incredible faculty, staff, and students who make our D.Ed. program a national leader!


Submit Achievements to be Featured in future Weekly newsletters: Celebration, Accolades, Kudos, and Excellence (CAKE) Survey<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VRZUU99jDOx6NE>



Reminders

Faculty to claim your scholarly activities in Elements by April 30th

Reminder for faculty to please log in to Elements<https://provost.uoregon.edu/elements/getting-started> to claim your scholarly activity by the end of this month. Remote support from OtP staff is available during weekly Friday drop-in hours<https://provost.uoregon.edu/elements/training-and-support> from 10-11am throughout spring term, or you can join a faculty training sessions for help<https://provost.uoregon.edu/elements/training-and-support> or submit an IT ticket<https://service.uoregon.edu/TDClient/2030/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=51690>.



Mark your Calendars - Ducks Give Day is on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Learn more about the College of Education's Ducks Give goals, challenges, and featured funds<https://ducksgive.uoregon.edu/coe>.



Become a Ducks Give Ambassador<https://bit.ly/DGambassador>: Help amplify our impact by becoming a Ducks Give Ambassador. Ambassadors receive social media graphics, templates, and other tools to share Ducks Give with their networks, track the difference they are making in real time, and receive exclusive swag.




Emily Tanner-Smith | Dean, Thomson Professor (she/her)
University of Oregon | College of Education
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