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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I hope you are all staying safe and warm during this crazy winter storm (and the aftermath of the ice, snow, and freezing
rain). The power outages and ice damage has been widespread. Please take a moment to check in on your students, colleagues, neighbors and friends. These types of crises have differential impacts on our community.
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Updates about campus can be found on the
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://alerts.uoregon.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">UO Alerts blog</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">,
and employees can find inclement weather information on the </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://hr.uoregon.edu/inclement-winter-weather" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">human
resources website</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> I know this is not the week we had planned, but I’m hopeful that
we can take a moment and offer support to each other and our students. There is strength and resilience in our COE community.
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline">With gratitude,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline">Laura Lee <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">2023-24 African American Workshop and Lecture Series</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Consider attending an upcoming workshop and lecture series, featuring distinguished speakers, Althea Banda-Hansmann, Romanita Hairston, and Leonard M. Baynes. Explore transformative topics
ranging from institutional change and the importance of belonging to the impact of technology on the workforce and the historical context of affirmative action. These thought-provoking sessions aim to foster dialogue and understanding on critical issues in
education and society. Read </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/2023-24-african-american-workshop-and-lecture-series" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">more</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
about how to join us for an inspiring exploration of knowledge and insight, beginning Wednesday, 1/24. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> Our speaker next week is
<b>Althea Banda-Hansmann</b>, who will be speaking on . I have worked closely with Althea for the past 8 months as an executive coach and DEI consultant. Her leadership is brilliant and
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Spotlights and Accolades: </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">UO researchers to study the health effects of homelessness: ATO Story</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Amid the recent icy weather, new research, in collaboration with PSI’s Camille Cioffi, sheds light on the health impact of housing and homelessness. This work aims to inform future policy
and program support for the vulnerable, providing hope for the future. As a Prevention Science PhD program alumna, Camille co-leads an internal UO grant tied to this research and is featured in a new
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://around.uoregon.edu/content/uo-researchers-study-health-effects-homelessness?utm_source=ato01-17-24" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">article</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
in </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://around.uoregon.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Around<i>the</i>O</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">.
Weathering the past five days has been tough, emphasizing the greater challenges faced by those without permanent shelter. Aligned with PSI's mission, this research contributes to practical solutions promoting the health of children, families, individuals,
and communities through research-informed programs. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Navigating the Path of Neurodivergent Educators in Special Education</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Neurodivergent educators, crucial for connecting with special education students, encounter challenges such as unsupportive environments, burnout, and ableism. In OPB's "</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2023/12/16/neurodivergent-autism-adhd-teachers-educators-education-schools-disability-oregon/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">In
The News</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">," Alex Newson, a former special education teacher and current doctoral candidate at the University of Oregon, explores the experiences of autistic educators. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Faculty Spotlight: Sara Schmitt, PhD</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Meet </span>
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/sped/all/sschmitt" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Sara
Schmitt, PhD</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">, Bricker/Squires Faculty Chair in Early Intervention and Associate Professor of Special Education. Originally from Eau Claire, WI, Sara's research
centers on children's self-regulation and school readiness, with a focus on the impact of early intervention. Dedicated to transforming children's lives and addressing disparities in underserved communities, Sara encourages students to experience the empowering
environment of the College of Education at the UO. Learn more about Sara in the </span>
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/faculty-spotlight-sara-schmitt-phd" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Faculty
Spotlight</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Alumni Spotlight: Taralee Suppah</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Explore the journey of Taralee Suppah (Ahshamnasho), a Sapsik'ʷałá alumna, in the
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/alumni-taralee-suppah" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Alumni
Spotlight</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">. A 2007 graduate from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (OR), Taralee transitioned from a paraprofessional to a dedicated teacher, integrating culture
and language into her classroom. With 15 years of teaching experience, she highlights the University of Oregon's Sapsik'ʷałá program's impact on preserving cultural identity and fostering an indigenized classroom at Wyoming Indian Elementary School. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Reminders: </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">IHP Update: Faculty Encouraged to Submit Proposals </span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A friendly reminder to faculty involved in the Institutional Hiring Plan (</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://provost.uoregon.edu/institutional-hiring-plan" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">IHP</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">):
It's great to see departments actively working on proposals. Department Heads have provided the timeline and templates, and we're eager to review your submissions in the coming weeks. Your contributions to the IHP process are valued, and we appreciate your
dedication to enhancing our institution. Keep up the excellent work!</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Professional Responsibilities Comment Period</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Professional Responsibilities Draft policy comment period is now open, and voting faculty are invited to submit their comments via
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until 1/24. The draft policy and survey were distributed via email to faculty on 1/8. Your input is crucial in shaping this policy, and we encourage faculty members to share their perspectives during this comment period. Thank you!</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Student Scholarship Opportunities for 2024-25</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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
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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. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">More </span>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Early Childhood CARES
</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">is seeking qualified applicants for its open
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532378/speech-and-language-pathologist" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Speech
Language Pathologists</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> pool. Speech Language Pathologists provide educationally based direct speech therapy services to children from birth to school age as specified
on children’s Individual Family Service Plans. This position will provide instruction and consultation to approximately 40 children. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Center for Equity Promotion</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> is seeking a
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for executive-level leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Education Leaders for Oregon’s English Learners (ELOEL) Program. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Oregon Career Information System</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> is looking for a
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Analyst 3</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> to collect and disseminate information for Oregon CIS and to support the department's internal work. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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