cpsylist: Fw: Fall 2021 SOURCE meetings and other updates

Thu Oct 7 14:32:28 PDT 2021

Greetings everyone!

I hope all is well in Week 2!

Please see information way down below and let Dr. Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann know (by return email) if you are not on the list to receive information and updates from the COE group "SOURCE". This is an outstanding group dedicated to support, information exchange, and enhancing the educational environment for all and, in particular, for students traditionally underrepresented in higher ed.

The next few paragraphs are a bit of history - so delete now if not interested.  See what SOURCE is doing below my signature.

Because SOURCE is just 3 years old, I thought it would be helpful to provide a little background, especially because I want to acknowledge that the COE and, in particular, CPSY has a long-standing commitment to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in what we do and have done. And this may not be represented in a group that is only 3 years old. Although, to be sure, SOURCE is the most recent iteration of long-standing groups in the COE.

When Dr. Ellen McWhirter and I were at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (ok Benedict, where is this going?...._.) we were faculty sponsors of the "Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee" (EMAC). Counseling Psychology at UNL had a long history of working to enhance the ethnocultural diversity of the field and we supported many students of color to come to graduate school who would never have come to Nebraska otherwise. When Ellen and I came to the UO, two of our graduate students who were members of EMAC came with us to Oregon to complete their PHDs with us here (the now Dr. Jarrett Horibata and Dr. Saba Rasheed-Ali).  Along with current CPSY students (including the now Dr. Krista Chronister) they quickly created a similar group in the College of Education: the "Ethnic Diversity Affairs Committee: (EDAC).

EDAC's mission varied from year to year but always had at its center the importance of student support, recruitment of new students, advocacy, and education through personal sharing of cultural histories.  EDAC helped educate others and expand student and faculty awareness, knowledge, and cultural competency in the COE.  For years, EDAC served as the primary group in the COE that supported students of color, international students, and LGBTQ identified students.  There was a GE assigned to coordinate EDAC.  EDAC was a college-wide group that was almost always coordinated by Counseling Psychology students at its core.  This was because of CPSY's long-standing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and because CPSY students know how to support and challenge, focus on the developmental needs of others, and take joy in diversity.

Over the years, different and additional groups emerged.  Some students preferred to integrate themselves university-wide and so CPSY students helped to start the first OU-level Student Diversity group many years ago and were highly involved on the UO Center on Diversity and Community.  In CPSY, SALA formed and in many ways moved CPSY student energy to the mission of SALA at the tail-end of EDAC's formal presence.  The COE Department of Education Studies students coordinated - and still coordinate - support efforts for students in that area.  These were all highly supported by our previous COE Dean, Mike Bullis.  Our current dean, Dr. Randy Kamphaus, initiated a student diversity advisory board when he came to Oregon more than 5 years ago and has consistently supported many similar groups in his time here.  So, SOURCE is a great enhancement in the COE and is the most recent - and of course better - iteration of previous work of CPSY students to create a more welcoming and inclusive community.

So, the COE continues to seek improvement and enhance our work toward Equity and Inclusion, and as CPSY students I hope you are proud of the many students who came before you in the program who helped try to build a better culture for all.

Best to you all!
Benedict

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Benedict T. McWhirter, Ph.D.
Professor, Counseling Psychology and Prevention Science
Program Director, Counseling Psychology Program
College of Education
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR  97403-5251

benmcw at uoregon.edu
541-346-2410

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From: Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann <dcarriza at uoregon.edu>
Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 11:58 AM
To: Gerald Tindal <geraldt at uoregon.edu>; Elisa Jamgochian <ejamgoch at uoregon.edu>; Kathleen Scalise <kscalise at uoregon.edu>; Julie Alonzo <jalonzo at uoregon.edu>; Alison Schmitke <schmitke at uoregon.edu>; Michelle Jacob <mjacob at uoregon.edu>; Audrey Lucero <alucero at uoregon.edu>; Kendra Duncan <kendrad at uoregon.edu>; Julie Heffernan <jheffern at uoregon.edu>; Karen Durany <kdurany at uoregon.edu>; Sylvia Thompson <sthomps5 at uoregon.edu>; Samantha Shune <sshune at uoregon.edu>; Laura Lee McIntyre <llmcinty at uoregon.edu>; Family & Human Services <fhs at uoregon.edu>; Nicole Giuliani <giuliani at uoregon.edu>; Nichole Kelly <nicholek at uoregon.edu>; Benedict McWhirter <benmcw at uoregon.edu>; Jeff Todahl <jtodahl at uoregon.edu>
Subject: Fall 2021 SOURCE meetings and other updates

Dear Program Directors,

I’m not sure all students recognize emails from me, and I’m also not yet certain that all new students are on my list, so please do feel free to re-share the message below that went out yesterday with your students.

Best,

Dianna

Subject: coegr: Fall 2021 SOURCE meetings and other updates

Dear Students,

I hope you are settling in to the new school year in a positive way. A few pieces of information are all combined here as you plan your quarter and your year:

SOURCE Meetings<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/source/>: The Students of Underrepresented Races Cultures and Ethnicities group is entering its 3rd year in the COE and will begin our Fall 2021 sessions starting October 12th 2021. To accommodate a variety of schedules the meetings this quarter will vary over several different days of the week and will occur at different times of day. In-person meetings typically take place in Lokey 270 but may move depending on the size of our in-person group. For this quarter, a zoom link will also be shared so that we can experiment with a “hyflex” format for students whose schedule don’t accommodate the meeting time. Meeting dates and times are shared here. Mark your calendars now. Reminders and zoom links will be sent prior to each meeting. If you are interested and want to know more, check out our blossoming website https://blogs.uoregon.edu/source/  or send questions to me dcarriza at uoregon.edu<mailto:dcarriza at uoregon.edu>

  *   Tuesday October 12th 9:00 – 10:30 (Lokey 270)
     *   Zoom info: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/97150919160?pwd=V2JNc3ozdXExbDFRNE50aU14VlVDdz09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uoregon.zoom.us/j/97150919160?pwd=V2JNc3ozdXExbDFRNE50aU14VlVDdz09__;!!C5qS4YX3!RNRAMZKIH8AaJ79C202-Ap75S6KWj4bphM5GLYy-dAKZvttAn3tojo1UsCG8VnKzrA$>
  *   Wednesday October 27th 3:30 – 5:00
  *   Tuesday November 9th 9:00 – 10:30
  *   Monday November 15th 3:30 – 5:00
  *   Tuesday November 30th 9:00 – 10:30
  *   Friday December 10th 1:00 – 2:30
  *   Wednesday December 15th 9:00 – 10:00 (as needed)

Helpful Information:

Financial Wellness:

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, in partnership with the Lundquist College of Business, is excited to announce the in-person launch of the UO Financial Wellness Center (FWC)<https://financialwellness.uoregon.edu/>. The Financial Wellness Center will be presenting workshops and peer coaching opportunities both in-person and virtually for the 2021-22 academic year.  The UO Financial Wellness Center’s mission is to help students at the University of Oregon become capable and confident in their ability to successfully manage their personal finances by providing practical, timely, relevant, and innovative programming and coaching<https://financialwellness.uoregon.edu/appointments-and-scheduling> around the five critical areas of holistic financial wellness, which are: Earning, Spending, Borrowing, Protecting, and Saving and investing.  If you have time in your schedule and think this might be right for you, you are encouraged to consider attending one or more of their scheduled workshops.

African American Workshop and Lecture Series:

The UO is once again sponsoring the African American Workshop and Lecture Series. Each year, the UO hosts invited distinguished speakers to provide public lectures on a variety of current topics that are applicable across fields and colleges. https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/2021-22-african-american-workshop-and-lecture-series We hope that some of these are able to fit into your schedule. Prior speakers’ visits are also recorded and available for review https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/speaker-videos

Paid Leadership Enrichment Internships:

The Division of Equity and Inclusion has shared information with us about the Leadership Enrichment Internship<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/deileadershipinternship/> (LEI), a paid mentored internship for underrepresented students. There are 10 internships available for Winter – Spring 2022. All positions are posted on Handshake and student applications are open through Friday, Oct 22. One option that may be of particular interest in the COE is the Course Development and Delivery Assistant<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uoregon.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5448466__;!!C5qS4YX3!RNRAMZKIH8AaJ79C202-Ap75S6KWj4bphM5GLYy-dAKZvttAn3tojo1UsCFLev548g$> internship opportunity with UO’s Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI).  The 16-week paid mentored internship offers:

  *   Real-life work experience
  *   Networking with industry professionals
  *   Direct mentorship
  *   Professional & leadership development
  *   Community building with other UO student interns
  *   Individual and group discussions and reflections
  *   Opportunities to gain clarity about your short- and long-term career goals

Apply by October 22, 11:59pm: https://tinyurl.com/LEI-Apply<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/LEI-Apply__;!!C5qS4YX3!RNRAMZKIH8AaJ79C202-Ap75S6KWj4bphM5GLYy-dAKZvttAn3tojo1UsCEgs_jJBg$>. Attend an info session to learn more: 10/7 at 2pm on Zoom or 10/12 at 3pm and 10/20 at 12pm in the Multicultural Center, EMU 109. Click to RSVP for the 10/7 Zoom session<mailto:Click%20to%20RSVP%20for%20the%2010/7%20Zoom%20session>, no RSVP needed for in-person sessions. Email deicace at uoregon.edu<mailto:deicace at uoregon.edu> with any questions.”

I look forward to seeing many of you at this quarter’s Fall SOURCE meetings!

Dianna

Learn about COE DEI Activities here: https://education.uoregon.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

UO Equity and Inclusion Resources. Listen. Learn. Act. https://around.uoregon.edu/listen-learn-act

Cultural Humility Resources https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/cultural-humility-toolkit

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Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann, PhD
Assistant Dean for Administration, Director for Equity and Inclusion, College of Education

dcarriza at uoregon.edu<mailto:dcarriza at uoregon.edu> |
1215 University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403-5277

I support all students regardless of immigration status or country of origin. As a Dreamer Ally, I support Dreamer students and promote their sense of belonging and safety as they pursue their higher education goals. For more information and resources please visit our Dreamers<https://www.uoregon.edu/dreamers> page and the Immigration FAQs<https://international.uoregon.edu/immigration_faq> page. I commit to not sharing your status with anyone if you reveal it to me, but also remind you that when interacting with faculty, staff, and offices around campus you are never required to reveal your immigration status.

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