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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:#0F4761">The Weekly Vol. 7 #23</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761">Dean’s Message</span></span><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear COE Community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you for the many notes of congratulations in response to today’s announcement. I am stepping into the role of Dean of the College of Education with deep gratitude and genuine excitement. It is an honor and privilege to serve
this college, surrounded by people who care so deeply about our students and about each other.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Over the coming weeks and months, I look forward to continuing to learn more about the programs, partnerships, and innovations that make this place so special. I am eager to champion your work and support our continued growth
in ways that reflect our shared values and mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you again for the warm welcome. I am excited about the great things we will accomplish together and grateful for the opportunity to serve this remarkable community. Wishing you all a restful and rejuvenating spring break.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">In gratitude,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Emily<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761">Updates and Upcoming</span></span><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Call for Award Nominations:
<i>UO</i></span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></i></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Outstanding</span></i></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></i></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Research</span></i></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></i></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Awards</span></i></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Together, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, the Office of the Provost, and the Division of Graduate Studies annually host and sponsor the
<i>UO Achievement Awards</i>. The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is pleased to announce this year’s call for nominations for the
</span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/about/research-excellence" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Outstanding Research Awards</span></i></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">The <i>Outstanding Research Award</i> has six, themed categories with varied eligibility. Awardees of these categories receive commendation from the Office of the Vice President for</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Research</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">and
Innovation, including $1,000 (or $2,500 for a team) in</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">research</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">support,
a recognition memento, and highlighting of their work in internal and external communications.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Nominations are made through the online
</span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3b254b4fbcef4be687bbefec4f445059" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Nomination Submission Form</span></b></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">
and must include a nomination letter and CV. The deadline for nominations is <b>
April 17, 2026</b></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">For more information about this award, please see the
</span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/about/research-excellence" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Outstanding Research Award</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">
webpage. Questions can be directed to Research Development Services at </span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:rds@uoregon.edu" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">rds@uoregon.edu</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/plan/find-funding/internal-funding-opportunities/research-resilience-Critical-Investments-and-Priorities" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Research Resilience Critical UO Investments
and Priorities Funding Program</span></b></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">: Updated Submission Deadline</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The deadline for submissions has been extended to
<b>May 11.</b></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#0F4761">Spotlights and Recognition</span></span><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<a href="https://edsource.org/2026/california-english-learners-bill/753660" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">EdSource: Reclassification Reform for English Learners</span></b></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Many California students remain classified as English learners despite demonstrating fluency. A new study by Associate Professor Ilana Umansky, PhD, and QRME doctoral student Havisha Khurana provides
key evidence supporting reforms to California’s English learner reclassification policies.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="eop"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/14/riveting-memories-saluting-the-rosie-women-who-made-a-difference/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Words of Wisdom: Yvonne Fasold's Story</span></b></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Yvonne Fasold, a three‑time UO graduate in English, Interdisciplinary English and Education, and Curriculum and Instruction (’67, ’69, ’92), built a 40‑year career as a creative, student‑centered educator
before retiring and continuing her service as an active community volunteer. A College of Education donor for over twenty years, Yvonne has helped future teachers prepare to meet the diverse learning needs of students through scholarship support.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Submit Achievements to be Featured in future Weekly newsletters:
</span></i></span><a href="https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VRZUU99jDOx6NE" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Celebration, Accolades, Kudos, and Excellence (CAKE) Survey</span></i></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761">Reminders</span></span><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">Call for Nominations: Graduate Student Features</span></b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424"><br>
<span class="normaltextrun">The COE Communications Team is looking for outstanding Graduate Students to highlight during Graduate Student Appreciation Week! Please fill out this form to nominate a student(s):
</span></span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.office.com/r/rt1KuhrYXa__;!!C5qS4YX3!By3wXAg9mtd_y5Ik9kFwHvb6QiuOjdr1iALhIgqrJ84Qpr1cqaca03KqQr5lqXmfuxelMqStqqXjednMzRQRXX5Vu94$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Graduate
Student Appreciation Week Submissions – Fill out form</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#242424">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">UO’s </span></b></span><a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/research-highlights/research-innovation-week" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Week of Research
and Innovation:</span></b></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> April 6-10</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please join the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) for an exciting week of events to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and impact of research and innovation at the University
of Oregon. This campus‑wide celebration will highlight the breadth, creativity, and impact of our research and innovation enterprise. Throughout the week, we’ll showcase the extraordinary work happening across our institution while creating opportunities to
spark new conversations, collaborations, and connections. </span></span><a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/research-highlights/research-innovation-week" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please review the full Week
of Research and Innovation schedule here</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Digital Accessibility: Help Make UO Inclusive</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The new Americans with Disabilities Act
</span></span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/cv3sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi1lri1WJg$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Title
II rule</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">, which requires accessibility in the web-based content produced by public universities, takes effect in April.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The Office of the Provost has created a number of resources to help faculty understand and apply digital accessibility principles in course content. We encourage you to:</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Take the </span>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/sn4sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi0hWB4nRg$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Digital
Content Accessibility Training</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">, designed for faculty and instructors with faculty input.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Visit the </span>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/8f5sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi1fXjVb1w$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Digital
Accessibility at UO</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black"> website and bookmark the
</span></span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/o85sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi0pmMTxCA$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">quick tips for
making content accessible</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black"> webpage for an overview you can return to.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">If you need support enacting digital accessibility in your courses, visit the
</span></span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/406sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi3w8E4L0g$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Digital
Accessibility in Teaching</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> page for an overview of resources, such as Pope Tech,
</span></span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/kt7sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi3-lHdRrQ$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">an
automated accessibility checker for Canvas</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">, and
</span></span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/0l8sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi07-VN_uA$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">accessible
course templates</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> from the Teaching and Engagement Program (TEP) and UO Online.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://teaching.uoregon.edu/events/digital-accessibility-teaching-support-hours-drop" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">DROP-IN Digital Accessibility and Teaching Support Hours</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">:
Thursdays 1-3pm on Zoom through March 26</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:8.5pt;color:black">th</span></sup></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> and offered in Spring.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">For faculty members who maintain a UO blog, the UO Service Portal provides
</span></span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/8vd6kl/cn93mj/ge9sofb__;!!C5qS4YX3!DhvQ6QLi5PBzu2D_fOHbj8zP0-OZuGsy1OxKuSkNNYTVDcK5RHO5kHA_dVHZ8CVcXVwYWw8uGj1TRi25HTdsxQ$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">tips
for creating accessible content</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> on that platform.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761">Job Openings</span></span><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536436/business-operations-coordinator" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Business Operations Coordinator, Educational & Community Supports</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">:
Application review begins March 24.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536466/visiting-lecturer-communication-disorders-and-sciences" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Visiting Lecturer, Communication Disorders and Sciences</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">:
Application review begins April 9.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536388/pro-tem-research-assistassoc-prevention-science-institute-open-pool" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate- Prevention Science Institute</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">:
Open pool; applications reviewed as needs arise.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536417/pro-tem-research-asstassocpostdoc-open-pool" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Pro Tem Research Asst/Assoc/Postdoc, Center for Equity Promotion</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">:
Open pool; applications reviewed as needs arise.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536439/pro-tem-research-asstassocpostdoc-open-pool" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Pro Tem Research Asst/Assoc/Postdoc, Oregon Education Science Laboratory (OESL)</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">:
Open pool; applications reviewed as needs arise.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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