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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 15px;">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!</span></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 15px;">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. </span></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Thank you, all, for contributing to a COE that prioritizes inclusion and belonging. Your work matters!</span></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Happy Week 10. We have lots going on in the COE. Please read on…</span></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 15px;">warmly,</span></div>
<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Laura Lee</span></div>
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<b>UO Research | Revolutionizing Drug Abuse Programs for Teens </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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In a recent <a href="https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/new-uo-research-could-improve-drug-abuse-programs-teens" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">article</a> 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 <a href="https://appliedstats.uoregon.edu/about/people/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Lauren
Berny</a> 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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>COE Graduation | UO Announces Details for 148th Commencement Ceremony</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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The University of Oregon 148th commencement ceremony will be held <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">on Tuesday, June 20, at 9:00 a.m.</span> 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 <a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/commencement" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Graduation Checklist</a> 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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>University Senate | Nominations Open for 2024 Outstanding Leaders Awards</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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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 <a href="https://senate.uoregon.edu/awards" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">details and instructions</a>, and send nominations to <a href="mailto:senatecoordinator@uoregon.edu" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">senatecoordinator@uoregon.edu</a> by <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">4/19</span>.
Winners will be notified in late May and honored at the 6/5 University Senate meeting. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>UO Food Drive | COE's Success Surpasses Goals</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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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 <a href="https://around.uoregon.edu/content/employees-exceed-overall-and-food-pantry-goals-food-drive?utm_source=ato03-12-24&utm_campaign=workplace" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">efforts</a> amassed
over $49,000 in funds and over 2,200 lbs. of food, equivalent to 150,294 meals for food insecure Oregonians. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>New Editorial Role | Prevention Science </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://psi.uoregon.edu/emily-tanner-smith-phd" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Emily Tanner-Smith</a>, Thomson Professor and Executive Director of the HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice, has been appointed as
an Associate Editor at <a href="https://link.springer.com/journal/11121" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><i>Prevention Science</i>, the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research</a>.<i> </i>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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Research Briefly | The Impact of Swallowing Impairment on Caregiver Burden </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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Tune in to see Associate Professor <a href="https://psi.uoregon.edu/samantha-shune-phd" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Samantha Shune, PhD</a>, as she unveils groundbreaking findings in a new <a href="https://youtu.be/gzfg_0cHesE?si=20VZ9AmpG4FfwB0a" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">episode</a> 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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Look No Feather Podcast | UO's Accessible Education Center Spotlighted</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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Join hosts <a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/meet-our-advisors#Emma" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Emma Bjorngard Basayne</a> and <a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/meet-our-advisors#Mariah" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Mariah
Deguzman</a> in the latest <a href="https://blogs.uoregon.edu/looknofeather/episode-4-season-3-learn-more-about-the-university-of-oregons-accessible-education-center/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">episode</a> of the <a href="https://blogs.uoregon.edu/looknofeather/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Look
No Feather</a> Podcast as they interview <a href="https://around.uoregon.edu/content/working-students-strategize-access-learning" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Katie Wolf</a>, Associate Director of the <a href="https://aec.uoregon.edu/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Accessible
Education Center</a>. 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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Note from the OtP | Dean Marcilynn Burke to Join Tulane Law Deanship</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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Last week, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President, Karen Ford <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/webview/4kma8i/d0c3ceefd73639462cab9e7d521e8343" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">announced</a> 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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Winter Student Experience Survey | Feedback Needed </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/crg46i/ktjy0g/szd8f8__;!!C5qS4YX3!CLeG5rRg--v_fCzTwCKlDLtuYrYF3QG0H2h7FqltUrZ3K59q333F5fml_Hz-2peh2FnHqdOoJaVUrPaJ$" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">The winter Student Experience
Survey</a> is set to launch <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">on Wednesday, 3</span>/ 6, <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">at 8:00 am</span>, and will remain open <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">until
6:00 am on Monday, 3/18</span>. Faculty are encouraged to actively seek student feedback by providing dedicated class time for survey submissions, adding <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/crg46i/ktjy0g/8re8f8__;!!C5qS4YX3!CLeG5rRg--v_fCzTwCKlDLtuYrYF3QG0H2h7FqltUrZ3K59q333F5fml_Hz-2peh2FnHqdOoJTVRjD8i$" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">custom
questions</a>, 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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Winter Faculty and Staff Meeting | Connect with President Karl Scholz </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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Our Winter faculty and staff meeting will be held <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">this Friday, 3/15 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm</span> in CSB 250 and via <a href="https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/92912311549?pwd=OExibHJVdkZQS2ZKMzk3bnJVUjJSZz09" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Zoom</a>.
This meeting offers a special opportunity to share updates and connect with <a href="https://president.uoregon.edu/incoming-president-biography" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">President Karl Scholz</a>. Please plan to come in person and
bring your questions. Additionally, please mark your calendars and note the agenda below: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">1:30 – 2:00</span> Greetings / Open / COE Updates: Laura Lee McIntyre, PhD, Castle-McIntosh- Knight Professor, Dean <o:p></o:p></p>
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<span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">2:00 – 2:45</span> Remarks from University of Oregon President: President Karl Scholz <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>More </b>on the Dean’s<b> </b><a href="https://blogs.uoregon.edu/collegeofeducationdean/updates-and-upcoming/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><b>Blog</b></a><b>. </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Early Childhood CARES</b> seeks an <a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533412/analyst-programmer-2" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Analyst Programmer II</a> 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. </p>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Laura Lee McIntyre | Dean & Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor</b> (she/her)<br>
<b>University of Oregon | College of Education</b><br>
<span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">230 Hedco Education Building | Eugene, OR 97403-1215</span><br>
<a href="mailto:email@uoregon.edu">llmcinty@uoregon.edu</a> | <a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/">https://education.uoregon.edu</a></span></div>
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