FW: UTSA President's Distinguished Diversity Award Nominations Open
by Alan Shoho
FYI - See below.
Alan R. Shoho, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Support
Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
From: "Carlos Lopez (VPAA)" <Carlos.Lopez2(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Carlos.Lopez2@utsa.edu>>
Date: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 4:51 PM
To: "Carlos Lopez (VPAA)" <Carlos.Lopez2(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Carlos.Lopez2@utsa.edu>>
Subject: UTSA President's Distinguished Diversity Award Nominations Open
Good afternoon,
I am writing to ask for your help and provide a friendly reminder that the nominations process is open for the President's Distinguished Diversity Awards. We will be accepting nominations until February 7th.
Please help us by spreading the word or by nominating a deserving student, staff, or faculty member doing their best to spread the word of diversity and inclusion. Winners will receive a cash reward and be recognized by the President and Provost at the annual awards ceremony on April 8th.
For more details and to download the nomination form please visit:
http://utsa.edu/academics/diversity/award.html
If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Kindest regards,
Carlos M. Lopez
Program Coordinator
The University of Texas San Antonio
Office of the Associate Provost for Diversity and Recruitment
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
p. 210.458.4296
carlos.lopez2(a)utsa.edu<mailto:carlos.lopez2@utsa.edu>
12 years, 6 months
New Faculty Support Group forming
by Alan Shoho
Faculty Parents Network
A group of female UTSA faculty have come together to create a support network for faculty parents. As women who are balancing roles as faculty members while at the same time raising children, we see a need to create space for conversations about the challenges and rewards of these dual roles. We hope for this to be a network that provides resources, information, professional collegiality, and social interaction across our campuses.
We have created an email listserv that will serve as the primary means of communication and information sharing at this point. We hope to soon create a website that will house information and resources that parents might find useful, such as information about local schools and childcare options, recommendations for service providers (pediatricians, pediatric dentists, etc.), summer camp information, and anything else that can be shared to help facilitate family life in San Antonio.
We believe that another important component of this initiative will be to provide opportunities for informal networking, friendship building, and social support with other faculty parents. To this end, we will be hosting a brown bag lunch in the new Faculty Center on February 14th at 12:00 p.m. We invite you to bring your lunch and enjoy an opportunity to meet with faculty parents from across campus. We hope to plan additional events in the near future and would welcome input about the types of things that would be of interest to UTSA faculty parents.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact Melinda Denton (melinda.denton(a)utsa.edu<mailto:melinda.denton@utsa.edu>), Crystal Colombini (crystal.colombini(a)utsa.edu<mailto:crystal.colombini@utsa.edu>),or Jill Fleuriet (jill.fleuriet(a)utsa.edu<mailto:jill.fleuriet@utsa.edu>).
Alan R. Shoho
Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Support
Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
12 years, 6 months
Census Day Reminder
by Christopher Kibbe
To All:
Just a reminder that today (1/29/14) is Census Day. Please make every effort to ensure that all Graduate Level Students (Master's Level and Doctoral Level) are registered by the end of the business day today. Dr. Smith has requested that I remind everyone that no graduate late add forms will be approved after Census Day.
Thanks and have a wonderful start to your Spring semester!
Christopher Kibbe
Director of Graduate Student Services
College of Education and Human Development
Office of the Dean
210-458-6737 phone
210-458-4487 fax
12 years, 6 months
Reschedule COEHD Faculty Forum on Tenure and Promotion
by Alan Shoho
Due to campus closing last Friday, we are rescheduling the COEHD Faculty Forum on Tenure and Promotion to Friday, February 14th from 9am to 11am in the Faculty Center Assembly Room on the 4th floor of JPL. If you already RSVPed, you do not have to re-submit it unless you have to cancel. If you would like to attend given the new date, please send me your RSVP by Wednesday, February 12th.
Alan R. Shoho, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Support
Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
12 years, 6 months
Monitor UTSA Weather Alert
by Alan Shoho
Check the UTSA website for monitoring the weather conditions and how it may impact campus operations.
http://alerts.utsa.edu/
Alan R. Shoho, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Support
Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
12 years, 6 months
FW: EM Alert: Winter Weather Outlook - Tonight through mid-Tuesday
by Karen Hoskins
Dear COEHD Faculty and Staff,
FYI -please see message below.
Best Regards,
Karen
Karen P. Hoskins
College of Education and Human Development
Office of the Dean
T: 210.458.4480
From: Debbie (Howard) Rappaport
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 4:34 PM
Subject: FW: EM Alert: Winter Weather Outlook - Tonight through mid-Tuesday
Importance: High
Please forward to your faculty and staff.
Thanks,
Debbie
Debbie Howard
Executive Assistant
The University of Texas at San Antonio
(210) 458-4969 (office)
(210) 458-4115 (fax)
debbie.howard(a)utsa.edu<mailto:debbie.howard@utsa.edu>
From: Lorenzo Sanchez
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 4:24 PM
To: Be Prepared
Subject: EM Alert: Winter Weather Outlook - Tonight through mid-Tuesday
Importance: High
UTSA Preparedness Partners,
Another strong arctic front has pushed through the San Antonio metro this morning, bringing with it blustery, chilly, and possibly wintry conditions in the overnight hours. The current temperature at UTSA is 46, and will continue to fall below freezing by 9 pm tonight. At this time, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of the possibility (20% chance) for a wintry mix of light freezing rain, sleet, and snow from midnight (tonight) through 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Elevated surfaces, such as bridges, overpasses, fly-overs, walkways, and concrete surfaces are areas of concern. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area beginning at midnight tonight through noon Tuesday. My apologies for the quick notice on this event, but conditions with this frontal system escalated very quickly.
Preparedness and Recommendations:
* UTSA Emergency Management: Remains in close communication with local public safety partners, National Weather Service, TxDOT, school districts, and City/County organizations. Emergency Operations Center is monitoring weather conditions.
* UTSA Departments: Secure sensitive equipment from freezing conditions if stored outside or in vulnerable areas. Update call trees and related weather procedures; share with staff and faculty. Monitor the Campus Alerts website (www.alerts.utsa.edu<http://www.alerts.utsa.edu>) and 458-SNOW (7669).
* UTSA Facilities: UTSA is in a state of readiness, and will implement components of the ice plan as necessary to keep university roads and walkways safe.
* UTSA Police: Monitoring roadways, bridges, access roads, and are ready to deploy barriers if necessary. Access Control remains on standby for assistance.
* Protect pipes, plants, people, and pets from freezing conditions.
* Limit outdoor activities and take frequent breaks to warm-up; dress in layers.
* Use caution on roadways, as there may be slick spots on rural roads, bridges, overpasses, and other areas.
Resources:
* National Weather Service - San Antonio: http://www.weather.gov/austin
* UTSA Campus Alerts Webpage: www.alerts.utsa.edu<http://www.alerts.utsa.edu> - Monitor the Campus Alerts website for the latest information on campus operations.
* 458-SNOW (7669): The hotline has been updated.
* Street Closures: http://www.sanantonio.gov/public-works/emergencystreetclosures.aspx
Please forward this information to your department stakeholders. Thanks!
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY:
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TUESDAY:
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______________________________
Lorenzo D. Sanchez, MPA, CEM
Director of Emergency Management
The University of Texas at San Antonio
University Police Department
Office of Emergency Management
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
Phone: (210) 458-6756
Fax: (210) 458-7602
Email: lorenzo.sanchez(a)utsa.edu<mailto:lorenzo.sanchez@utsa.edu>
Website: www.utsa.edu/utsapd<http://www.utsa.edu/utsapd>
Campus Alerts: http://alerts.utsa.edu/
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From: Jon Zeitler [mailto:jon.zeitler@noaa.gov]
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 4:10 PM
Subject: Issued 415 pm Mon 27 Jan 2014 : Winter Weather Event Outlook for Tonight
South Central Texas Partners...
...HEADLINE...A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for a mix of sleet and snow, mainly from midnight through noon Tuesday.
...AREA OF CONCERN...Along and east of U.S. 83, including all of the I-35 Corridor, Austin, and San Antonio.
...IMPACTS...Arctic air continues to pour into the region, causing temperatures to continue falling. Temperatures should fall below freezing around 9-10 pm, followed by a chance of precipitation starting around midnight. Since temperatures will be below freezing, we expect a mix of light sleet and snow through 10 am Tuesday, then mixed with some rain before ending around noon Tuesday. The main concern will be slippery spots on bridges, other elevated roadways, and any object air can get underneath (e.g., cars, decks). Temperatures around sunrise will range from the mid 20s to low 30s, and combined with the wind, will produce wind chills from the teens to lower 20s.
...TIMING...Midnight to noon Tuesday.
...DISCUSSION...
An upper level low will move across Texas tonight and early Tuesday, bringing a slight chance for precipitation. We expect a mix of light sleet and snow from midnight to 10 am Tuesday, then mixing with rain until the precipitation ends around noon. While temperatures will be cold enough for wintry precipitation, coverage will be scattered and amounts light, so only minor travel impacts are expected at this time. Temperatures will remain above freezing Tuesday afternoon, which should melt and evaporate any sleet or snow that fell in the morning. However, expect the cold to continue into Tuesday night, with temperatures in the teens in the Hill Country, and lower to mid 20s elsewhere. A warming trend with start Wednesday afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 40s, with 70s returning by the weekend.
You can get the latest forecasts and watches/warnings/advisories by going to the Austin-San Antonio National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov/austin<http://www.weather.gov/austin>
-Jon Zeitler
National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio TX
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12 years, 6 months
COEHD Faculty Forum is Cancelled for Today and will be Rescheduled
by Alan Shoho
Due to the freezing precipitation and the potentially dangerous driving conditions, we are canceling today's COEHD Faculty Forum on Tenure and Promotion from 1pm to 3pm and will reschedule it for the near future.
Alan R. Shoho, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Support
Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
12 years, 6 months
FW: UPDATE: EM Alert 2: Winter Weather Outlook - Thursday Night & Friday
by Karen Hoskins
FYI- Stay Warm! :)
Best Regards,
Karen
Karen P. Hoskins
College of Education and Human Development
Office of the Dean
T: 210.458.4480
From: Debbie (Howard) Rappaport
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:59 PM
Subject: UPDATE: EM Alert 2: Winter Weather Outlook - Thursday Night & Friday
Importance: High
Please forward to your faculty, staff and students.
Debbie
Debbie Howard
Executive Assistant
The University of Texas at San Antonio
(210) 458-4969 (office)
(210) 458-4115 (fax)
debbie.howard(a)utsa.edu<mailto:debbie.howard@utsa.edu>
From: Lorenzo Sanchez
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:54 PM
To: Be Prepared
Subject: EM Alert 2: Winter Weather Outlook - Thursday Night & Friday
Importance: High
UTSA Preparedness Partners,
A strong arctic front has pushed through the San Antonio metro this morning, bringing with it blustery, chilly, and wintry conditions. The current temperature at UTSA is 37, and will continue to fall below freezing around 11 pm tonight. At this time, the National Weather Service (NWS) continues to warn of the possibility for a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow to enter our area around midnight (Thursday) through noon on Friday. Elevated surfaces, such as bridges, overpasses, fly-overs, walkways, and concrete surfaces are areas of concern. Ground level areas may remain warm enough to melt any frozen precipitation. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area through noon Friday.
Preparedness and Recommendations:
* UTSA Emergency Operations Center: Activated to a level III - monitoring and assessment. UTSA remains in close communication with local public safety partners, National Weather Service, TxDOT, school districts, and City/County organizations.
* UTSA Departments: Secure sensitive equipment from freezing conditions if stored outside or in vulnerable areas. Monitor the Campus Alerts website over the next 24 hours.
* UTSA Facilities: UTSA is in a state of readiness, and will implement components of the ice plan as necessary to keep university roads and walkways safe.
* UTSA Police: Monitoring roadways, bridges, access roads, and are ready to deploy barriers if necessary.
* Protect pipes, plants, people, and pets from freezing conditions.
* Limit outdoor activities and take frequent breaks to warm-up; dress in layers.
* Use caution on roadways, as there may be slick spots on rural roads, bridges, overpasses, and other areas.
Resources:
* National Weather Service - San Antonio: http://www.weather.gov/austin
* UTSA Campus Alerts Webpage: www.alerts.utsa.edu<http://www.alerts.utsa.edu> - Monitor the Campus Alerts website for the latest information on campus operations.
* 458-SNOW (7669): The hotline has been updated and will continue to be as conditions warrant.
* Street Closures: http://www.sanantonio.gov/public-works/emergencystreetclosures.aspx
Please forward this information to your department stakeholders. Thanks!
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______________________________
Lorenzo D. Sanchez, MPA, CEM
Director of Emergency Management
The University of Texas at San Antonio
University Police Department
Office of Emergency Management
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
Phone: (210) 458-6756
Fax: (210) 458-7602
Email: lorenzo.sanchez(a)utsa.edu<mailto:lorenzo.sanchez@utsa.edu>
Website: www.utsa.edu/utsapd<http://www.utsa.edu/utsapd>
Campus Alerts: http://alerts.utsa.edu/
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From: Jon Zeitler [mailto:jon.zeitler@noaa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 3:37 PM
Subject: Issued 345 pm Thu 23 Jan 2014 : Winter Weather Event Outlook for Tonight/Friday
South Central Texas Partners...
***No significant change in the forecast from earlier today, but a new graphic for tonight below***
...HEADLINE...A mix of light sleet, snow, and freezing rain, across all of South Central Texas, mainly from from 6 pm Tonight to noon Friday.
...AREA OF CONCERN...Light winter precipitation accumulation on elevated surfaces, mostly north of a line from Del Rio to San Antonio to Schulenburg. A wintry mix is expected elsewhere (Rio Grande and Coastal Plains) but we are not looking for significant accumulation at this time.
...IMPACTS...Light icing from freezing rain, sleet, and snow, mainly on bridges and overpasses, and on anything else where the cold air will cool the object to the air temperature (e.g., car roofs and windshields). Roads will generally be ok since the warm ground will melt the falling precipitation. However, less traveled roads in the Hill Country and Williamson County could also see some light accumulations and icy conditions. The commute on Friday morning may be significantly impacted. Cold temperatures will be in place Tonight and Friday morning, with readings in the 20s and low 30s. The high temperatures Friday will only be in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
...TIMING...some mixed precipitation could start in the Hill Country by late afternoon, but mainly 6 pm Tonight to Noon Friday for the entire area.
...DISCUSSION...
The Arctic cold front ran a few hours late, but has now moved through South Central Texas. High temperatures Today have already occurred, and will fall through the day as the cold air keeps pouring in behind the front. A weak disturbance will move across Texas Tonight into Friday. While precipitation will be light, the forecast models indicate winter precipitation starting late this afternoon in the Hill Country, and spreading southeast Tonight into Friday. Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing across all of South Central Texas before midnight Friday morning.
We expect a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with accumulation mainly across the northern half of the area...north of a line from Del Rio...to San Antonio...to Schulenburg. This best chances to see accumulations are in the Hill Country and Williamson County where we are currently forecasting up to 1 inch of accumulation of snow. Other areas should only see a dusting. Temperatures are expected to climb above freezing by Friday afternoon so if this event does occur...it should be over by midday.
Graphics for Tonight/Friday and Safety Tips are below.
You can get the latest forecasts and watches/warnings/advisories by going to the Austin-San Antonio National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov/austin<http://www.weather.gov/austin>
-Jon Zeitler
National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio TX
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12 years, 6 months
FW: IES 2014 unsolicited grant opportunities
by Juliet Ray
COEHD Faculty,
IES is currently accepting unsolicited applications with a deadline of March 4, 2014. To be eligible, a proposal must either be not eligible under IES' current grant competitions or involve time-sensitive research questions that could not be addressed during the regular funding cycle. More detailed information is provided in the attached guidelines.
If you are interested, please let us know.
Thanks,
Juliet
________________________________
From: Jesse Hernandez
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:15 PM
To: Juliet Ray
Subject: IES 2014 unsolicited grant opportunities
Juliet,
Here is the IES unsolicited applications funding opportunity due March 4, 2014. Who should this be forwarded to?
Jesse Hernandez
12 years, 6 months
