COLLEGEOFEDUCATION 2024IMPACTREPORT
MessagefromLauraLeeMcIntyre, Dean,Castle-McIntoshKnightProfessor
JOININGTHEBIGTEN:ANEWERA
The University ofOregon’stransition tothe BigTen Conference isatransformativestepthatextends beyond athletics.This moveintegrates the university intothe BigTen AcademicAlliance, aconsortium renowned forfostering collaborationamongtop-tierresearch institutions. This allianceprovidesunparalleled opportunities forfaculty,staff, andstudents toengagein groundbreaking research,share resources, andparticipateininnovative academicprograms. The BigTen’s emphasis onacademicexcellence andresearch synergies alignsperfectlywiththeUniversity ofOregon’s strategicgoals.This newerapromises enhanced academic prestige, increased funding opportunities, andabroader platformforshowcasingthe university’s strengths. The CollegeofEducationstandstobenefit fromthese collaborations,leveragingnewpartnerships toadvanceits mission ofsocietalimpactandstudent success.
ELEVATINGACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Underthe newstrategicplan,“Oregon Rising,”the University ofOregonisdedicatedtofostering academic excellence andstudent success.This planfocuses onfour keygoals:
1. enhancing pathwaystotimelygraduation,
2. leadingcareerpreparationefforts,
3. cultivatingathriving campuscommunity, and
4. accelerating societalimpactthrough innovation.
SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
The University ofOregon’scommitmenttostudent success is exemplified byinitiatives like Oregon150 aimedatfundraising todirectlysupportstudents throughout their academic journey. IntheCollegeofEducation,this translatesto recruitingandretaining students, providingfinancial support,andassisting graduateswithprofessional licensure costs.
The college’spartnership withtheCoalition ofOregonSchool Administrators (COSA) further enhances itsimpact, particularlyinpreparingK-12education leaders.The newly designed education leadership licensure programsand graduatedegree programsareenrolling students inrecord numbers. These programsarecrucialin addressingthe shortageofeducationleadersandensuring thatfuture leadersareequipped topromoteequity andjustice inK-12 education.
The CollegeofEducation’sfocusonstudent success and leadership development underscores itscommitmentto makingalastingimpactontheeducational landscape.
The CollegeofEducationisattheforefrontofthese initiatives, particularlyinyouthbehavioralandmental health.
Through partnerships withtheBallmerInstitute andthe Prevention Science Institute, thecollegeispioneering research andtraining programsthataddresscriticalissues inschoolmentalhealthandprevention. These effortsnot onlyalignwiththeuniversity’s strategicgoalsbutalso position theCollegeofEducationasaleaderin addressing thementalhealthcrisis amongyouth.
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RESEARCHCREATINGCHANGE
“MyworkaimstoensureSpanish-speakers withlanguagechallengesreceive thesame dignityandrespect asEnglish-only speakers.”
STEPHANIEDEANDA HEDCOPROFESSORIN COMMUNICATIONDISORDERS&SCIENCES PROGRAMDIRECTORANDASSOCIATEPROFESSOR
Wearethehighest-rankedacademicunitatthe UniversityofOregon,duelargelytoadecades-long recordofnationalandinternationalresearchand developmentinspecialeducation,counseling psychology,educationalleadership,andschool psychology.Ourresearchcultureisuniqueand highlyinfluentialbecauseourfacultyhavealong traditionoftranslatingresearchintoeffective models,methods,andmeasuresthatimprove lives.
PHILANTHROPY FUNDINGRESEARCH
SupportedbytheNormaKruger OutreachFund,StephanieDe Andapilotedthelinguistic diversityprotocoltotackle linguisticbiasinspecial educationassessments.Her researchshowsSpanishspeakingchildrenunderthree are20percentmorelikelytobe misdiagnosedwith communicationdisorders.This fundinghasnowprovided crucialpilotdataforfuture studiesandgrants.
Ourfaculty-developed researchmodels, methods,curriculum, andassessmenttools:
REACH 97% OFOREGONCHILDREN
AREUSEDIN 29K+ SCHOOLSINTHEU.S.& INTERNATIONALLY
“Thankyouforsupportingstudents. Yourassistanceenablesustofocuson educationandmakeapositive communityimpact.”
—
ANDREASANCHEZ,CLASSOF2027
ASTUDENT’SFUTURESTARTSNOW
$1M SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDED 46% FIRSTGENERATION COLLEGESTUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
134 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CurrentdoctoralstudentAndreaSancheziswellonherwaytomakinga meaningfulimpactinthefieldofcounselingpsychology.Duringhertimeat theUniversityofOregon’sCounselingPsychologyCenter,Andreagained invaluablehands-onexperiencethatshapedherpathasafuturecounseling psychologist. AsarecipientoftheThomasVollmerMemorialScholarship, Andreaappreciatesthewillingnessofdonorstoassiststudentsinmakinga differenceincommunitieswhileachievingtheiracademicgoals.Withher academicandprofessionaljourneywellunderway,Andreaisontrackto continuemakingameaningfulimpactinthecommunitiesandclientsshe serves.
CollegeofEducationstudentsaretrainedinevidence-basedinterventions andstrategies.Theylearntoservefamiliesandcommunitiesthrough educationandoutreach.Whetherbecomingeducators,speech pathologists,therapists,schoolpsychologists,orbehavioranalysts, theyaimtomakeapositivedifferenceintheworld!Scholarshipsupportis criticaltoincreaseandstrengthenourpipelineofCOEstudents.
BUILDINGHEALTHYFAMILIESAT THEHEDCOCLINIC
TheCollegeofEducation’sHEDCOClinicsupportscaregivers,individuals, couples,andfamilieswithstuttering,parenting,relationshipissues,stress, andmentalhealthchallenges.
INCREASINGACCESS
TheCOE’seducationalandrelatedclinicaloutreachprograms servehundredsofchildrenandadultseveryyear.Through philanthropiceffortstheclinichasbeenabletoprovideslidingscalecounselingandfamilytherapy,behavioralsupportfor autism,careforbraininjuryandconcussion,speech-language pathology,andmore.
PhilanthropicpartnershipswithgroupsliketheOregonScottish RiteallowtheClinictosubsidizevitalcommunitybenefitsand createnewresearchtosupportfamiliesworldwide.
“Thereisasignificantandincreasingneedforservicesthatsupportthemental healthandwellnessofchildrenandadolescents”
ANNMARIEMAURICIO,PH.D.,CHILD&FAMILYCENTERDIRECTOR
802 UNIQUECLIENTS
120 STUDENT CLINICIANS
RETAININGEXCELLENCE
5 CENTERS PROVIDING SERVICES
AnnaCeciliaMcWhirter,Ph.D.,isabilinguallicensedpsychologist whospecializesinchildandfamilyinterventionsand psychologicalassessmentforADHDandlearningdisabilities.Dr. McWhirterisa“TripleDuck”culminatinginaSchoolPsychology doctorate.
PrivatefundinghelpedkeeptalentlikeMcWhirterwhojoinedthe HEDCOClinic’sComprehensiveDiagnosticAssessmentCenterasa clinicalsupervisorthroughapost-doctoralfellowshipfundedby NancyandDavidPetrone
The University ofOregonis locatedonKalapuyaIlihi,the traditionalIndigenous homelandofthe Kalapuya people,manyofwhomare nowcitizens ofthe Confederated Tribes ofGrand Ronde andtheConfederated Tribes ofSiletz Indians.
The University ofOregonisan equalopportunity institution committedtoculturaldiversity andcompliancewiththe Americans withDisabilities Act.This publication willbe madeavailableinaccessible formatsuponrequest. Accommodationsforpeople withdisabilities willbe providedifrequested in advance.