coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 7 #16

[Emily Tanner-Smith]

The Weekly Vol. 7 #16



Dean's Message
Dear COE Community,
Thank you for the care and compassion you've shown for each other as we collectively mourn the loss of a beloved community member. Counseling and support services<https://counseling.uoregon.edu/services> are available to help anyone who would like additional support. Thank you for all the ways you show up for each other during difficult times like these.
Warmly,
Emily



Updates and Upcoming

National Institutes of Health - Behavioral and Social Sciences Early Career Workshop

The NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Early Career Workshop<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uoregon.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89533593a0b1948a564f1c1b6&id=efed7eae2a&e=5ec144a80c__;!!C5qS4YX3!CDsAfsLASpuEJSjG8KPn-VRt_M1e4f9KHWecJuVzVE61b8fgG4nk9xJDim958TvFhUNjMKCqhd6cZILI$> provides scientists with training on how to transform their research ideas into competitive NIH grant applications. The workshop includes strategies for developing strong NIH proposals, navigating the peer review process, and building a professional network to support a successful research career. Applications are due by February 13, 2026.



UO Dreamer Ally Training

Friday, February 27, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Dreamers Working Group invites you to register for the 2026 Dreamer Ally Training. This training is offered annually to strengthen faculty and staff's ability to support Dreamer and immigrant students. This is an in-person training held in the EMU. We cannot accommodate partial attendance, please plan on staying for the entire workshop.



Registration link: Dreamer Ally Training Registration 2.27.26<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJ9jOl3sQhkpeFo__;!!C5qS4YX3!FrkmhYYUUZnEI-UJ4FzsDEVWo_5mYJvsqIOGWWHD4LBVq14qxNaY4DcE1gAaYVCEhOEnvUMW-GUXmGPznzOvBRQ$>



At this training, faculty and staff will gain:

  *   Insight into challenges faced by Dreamer and immigrant students at UO
  *   Knowledge of campus resources and referral options
  *   Guidance on what to do if immigration enforcement agents come to campus
  *   Strategies for creating a supportive and inclusive environment



For more information, please email justcarp at uoregon.edu<mailto:justcarp at uoregon.edu>.



Spotlights and Recognition

2025 Years of Service Recognition
Congratulations and thank you to the COE employees below who celebrated a milestone year of service anniversary in 2025!

35 years: Laura Howe, Product Manager (intoCareers)

25 Years: Aaron Glasgow, Director of Technology Development (Behavioral Research & Teaching)

20 years: Amy Harter, Field Services Coordinator (COE Office of the Dean)

15 years: Eugenia Coronado, Administrative Program Assistant (Center on Teaching & Learning)

15 years: Bill Chandos, Web Applications Programmer (Early Childhood CARES)

15 years: Cortney McIntyre-Trent, ecWeb Project Manager (Early Childhood CARES)

15 years: Diertra Lomeli, Management and Support Team Manager (Educational and Community Supports)

15 years: Aaron Meyers, Network Analyst (intoCareers)

10 years: Joe Black, College of Education Complex Facility Manager (COE Office of the Dean)

10 years: Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann, Assoc. Dean for Admin. & Strategic Initiatives (COE Office of the Dean)

10 years: Chris Krabiel, Associate Dean of Finance and Operations (COE Office of the Dean)

10 years: Rebecca Driessen, Early Childhood Assistant (Early Childhood CARES)

10 years: Katie Schulz, User Support Representative 2 (Educational and Community Supports)

5 years: Dean Jackson, Early Childhood Assistant (Earyl Childhood CARES)

5 years: Brian Huberd, User Support Representative (Educational and Community Supports)

5 years: Ann Fillback Watt, Director (intoCareers)



Faculty Feature: Lauren Cycyk Now Featured on COE Faculty and Staff Page

Visit the COE Faculty and Staff page<https://education.uoregon.edu/faculty-and-staff> and scroll down to see the new feature on Lauren!



Faculty Spotlight: Imagining a Latinx Future in the new ICE age<https://dailyemerald.com/178459/arts-culture/imagining-a-latinx-future-in-the-new-ice-age/>

This article highlights important work Audrey Lucero is doing to support the Latinx Scholars Academic Residential Community, recently hosting the Imagining Mañana event featuring a graphic novel about Latinx communities 500 years in the future.



Lifetime Achievement Award from Oregon Speech Language and Hearing Association

In Fall of 2025, Dr. Karen Durany, SLP-CCC was bestowed Honors of the Association-a lifetime achievement award from the Oregon Speech Language and Hearing Association. An excerpt from the nomination letter read, ""...recognizing her exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of speech-language pathology through education, academic advising, and student advocacy. For nearly 30 years, Dr. Durany has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to the success and well-being of students at the University of Oregon, profoundly shaping the lives and careers of future clinicians and scholars in Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS)...As an academic advisor, mentor, educator, and leader, Dr. Durany has left a legacy. Her long-standing role as Director of Undergraduate Studies in CDS since 2008 reflects her deep commitment to fostering academic excellence and inclusion."



New Article: Critical Appraisal Tool for Delphi Method Studies

Congratulations to Sean Grant for lead authoring a special paper proposing the first critical appraisal tool for studies using the Delphi method<https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-2025-084509>. The Delphi method is an increasingly prominent approach to examine interest-holder consensus on important issues in research, policy, and practice.



Program Spotlight: Inside UO's Transformative Teacher-Preparation Pathway<https://giving.uoregon.edu/article/news-listing/2026/inside-uos-transformative-teacher-preparation-pathway>

With a unique 4+1 model, hands-on classroom experience, and donor-funded scholarships, the University of Oregon College of Education's Educational Foundations program is shaping the next generation of public-school teachers.



Student Spotlight: A First-Generation Mexican American Student Paves the Way For Future Learners<https://giving.uoregon.edu/article/focus-newsletter/2026/first-generation-mexican-american-student-paves-way-future-learners>

With support from the Berdine Jernigan Scholarship, Anahi Cortes, class of 2028 (educational foundations), is preparing to create classrooms where every student feels welcome.



Reminders

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 or would like to learn more before committing, please complete the 2026 Scholarship Committee Signup Form<https://forms.office.com/r/SLTXFf8sqL> by February 6th.



Student Scholarship Opportunities for 2026-27

Remind your students to apply for COE scholarships<https://education.uoregon.edu/admissions/scholarships-funding> for the 2026-27 academic year by 2/8. For assistance, they can contact COE Scholarship administrator Andrea Olson at coescholarships at uoregon.edu<mailto:coescholarships at uoregon.edu> or 541-346-5943. Our COE Scholarship website<https://education.uoregon.edu/admissions/scholarships-funding> <https://education.uoregon.edu/admissions/scholarships-funding> allows students to explore COE financial assistance programs, including COE Scholarship Awards, COE Doctoral Research Awards, and COE Doctoral Student Conference Awards. They can also explore additional resources from the University of Oregon, including Basic Needs Resources, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Graduate Studies Funding, and more.


Submit Achievements to be Featured
Please use this new Celebration, Accolades, Kudos, and Excellence (CAKE) Survey<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VRZUU99jDOx6NE> to submit achievements to be featured in future Weekly newsletters. We're looking for all types of accolades about our faculty AND staff- here are some examples:

·                     Named award, grant, fellowship, formal recognition

·                     Keynote invitation, publication, presentation, major creative or scholarly contribution

·                     Successful coordination of a major project, implementing a new process, meeting a significant or high-pressure deadline, notable problem solving or innovation

·                     General kudos: acts of kindness, exceptional support for others, teamwork, resilience, perseverance, positive attitude, community-building, teamwork, exemplary support



Job Openings

  *   Senior Associate Director, Foundation Relations<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536167/senior-associate-director-foundation-relations>: The primary focus of the person in this role will be identifying foundation prospects whose missions align with research, scholarship and community programming of the university's behavioral and social science disciplines. This includes faculty in the College of Education, the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, the Prevention Science Institute, as well as various programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Application review begins February 1.
  *   Digital Content Specialist<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536292/digital-content-specialist>: Application review begins February 11.

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