COEHDnews week of May 4 2014 - May 10 2014
by Byron Spencer
COEHDnews
Week of May 4, 2014 thru May 10, 2014
Recent News:
ILT professor elected as AERA chair <http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_professor_elected_as_aera_chair>
Rosalind Horowitz, professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s (COEHD) Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, was elected to chair the Research in Reading and Literacy Special Interest Group for the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_professor_elected_as_aera_chair>
COEHD collaborative presented with inaugural UCEA award<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_collaborative_presented_with...>
The University of Texas at San Antonio Urban School Leaders Collaborative (USLC) was presented with the inaugural University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Exemplary Educational Leadership Award at a special presentation ceremony on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Burnet Leadership Center.
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_collaborative_presented_with...>
Commencement Spotlight: Yolanda Diaz<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotlight_yolanda_diaz>
Yolanda Diaz remembers how her mother would encourage her to do well in school while she was growing up – by checking how neat her handwriting was on her schoolwork. Diaz’s mom didn’t know how to read or write, but she encouraged her daughter in the way she knew.
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotlight_yolanda_diaz>
ELPS doctoral student accepted into summer scholar program<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/elps_doctoral_student_accepted_int...>
Elisabeth Krimbill, doctoral student in The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) and assistant principal at Barbara Bush Middle School in North East Independent School District, was recently accepted into the 2014 cohort of the Public School Research Scholar’s Program.
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/elps_doctoral_student_accepted_int...>
Did we miss something? If you have Items of interest or news items, please let us know.
Upcoming Events:
Please notify the communications staff if you have any upcoming events and they do not appear online or in your departments section of the website.
[UTSA Superintendent Certification Program Information Session]
UTSA Superintendent Certification Program Information Session <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/utsa_superintendent_certification...>
Wed, May 21, 2014
Time: 6 - 7 p.m
Location: Downtown Campus
Building: Buena Vista Building, 3.304
[Water: A Living Lesson]
Water: A Living Lesson<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/water_a_living_lesson>
Wed, June 25, 2014
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Downtown Campus
Building: 501 Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78207
[Multicultural Education: Using the Museum as a Model for the Classroom]
Multicultural Education: Using the Museum as a Model for the Classroom<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/multicultural_education_using_the...>
Mon, July 21, 2014
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Institute of Texan Cultures
Building: 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Tx. 78205
Research / Grants / Awards:
Breakdown of Awarded proposals by College for current
Fiscal Year (FY13-14) and prior Fiscal Year (FY12-13)
College
Current Awards Total as of 5/2/14 (FY13-14)
Awards at this time last fiscal year (FY12-13)
Total Awards Last Fiscal Year (FY12-13)
COA
$63,686
$89,350
$161,984
COB
$228,447
$551,833
$551,833
COE
$3,665,120
$1,744,919
$3,966,035
COEHD
$1,254,257
$360,225
$730,388
COLFA
$1,714,158
$382,620
$701,006
COPP
$201,343
$121,780
$398,830
COS
$6,881,500
$4,418,578
$10,606,818
VP for Community Services
$3,877,640
$5,580,061
$8,876,488
Other
$71,898
$117,753
$252,615
Total Award Funding
$17,958,049
$13,367,119
$26,245,997
Breakdown of Proposal Submissions by College for current
Fiscal Year (FY13-14) and prior Fiscal Year (FY12-13)
College
Current Proposal Submissions Total as of 5/2/14 (FY13-14)
Amount Requested
Proposal Submissions at this time last fiscal year (FY12-13)
Amount Requested
Total Proposal Submissions Last Fiscal Year (FY12-13)
Amount Requested
COA
33
$896,311
8
$226,675
12
$299,909
COB
19
$1,114,342
10
$1,916,427
12
$2,230,115
COE
137
$51,625,565
156
$44,632,570
220
$62,791,546
COEHD
41
$9,220,056
40
$28,254,262
49
$34,551,950
COLFA
61
$4,814,077
42
$3,679,344
56
$9,222,192
COPP
18
$8,439,138
7
$638,064
11
$1,266,744
COS
162
$95,145,236
142
$130,167,534
210
$161,757,817
VP for Community Services
29
$2,447,784
21
$4,180,496
41
$20,186,755
Other
4
$91,298
5
$492,080
10
$763,542
Totals
504
$173,793,807
431
$214,187,452
621
$293,070,570
Total Submitted and Awarded proposals for this Fiscal Year
09/01/13 – 05/02/14
Fiscal Year Totals
Number
Dollar Amount
Proposals Submitted
504
$173,793,807
Awards Received
187
$17,958,049
Total Submitted and Awarded proposals for last week
04/28/14 – 05/02/14
Weekly Totals
Number
Dollar Amount
Proposals Submitted
16
$3,779,922
Awards Received
4
$323,675
VPR Weekly Awards Recap
04/28/14 – 05/02/14
Principal Investigator
Co-PI
College/Department
Project Title
Sponsor
Award Amount
RSC
Lorenzo Sanchez
UTSA Police Department
Equipment Grant
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
$16,275
ABH
Cory Hallam
Anita Leffel
Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship
University of Texas at San Antonio - Center for Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship Innovation Corps Sites Program
National Science Foundation
$294,103
ABH
Roxanne Henkin
COEHD/Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Texas Writes! Travel Contract
UT Austin
$3,297
EDU
Becky Huang
COEHD/Bicultural Bilingual Studies
Long-term Linguistic and Non-Linguistic Outcomes of Early Language Learning
Language Learning Journal
$10,000
EDU
External Media / Misc. News:
Beginning next week, this section will cover news stories about COEHD that appeared in local, regional and national news media. Marissa Villa represents COEHD’s interests and does a great job of getting us publicity. If you have a story that you think we can tell to others, bring it up with Marissa or one of the college’s communications specialists.
U<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_professor_elected_as_aera_chair>pdating your COEHD biography, vita and research
1. Go to the COEHD website and Click on DIRECTORY
2. Type in your name and click search
3. Click on your name to bring up the BIO RESEARCH and VITA
4. Scroll to bottom of page and click LOGIN
5. LOGIN (If you do not have password or cant remember password contact communications at 7396 or 4486
6. On right side of screen, EDIT BIO UPLOAD VITA EDIT RESEARCH
7. LOG OUT when finished
Items to include in biography
(the following are suggestions to make faculty seem more personable. The suggestions are not mandatory and you can pick and choose as you wish.
Current Position: When did you join UTSA? What is your current position? What do you do?
Areas of Special Interest: Are you an expert in something? Is your research or interest in a particular area?
Experience: What did you do before UTSA? Any
Professional: Any organizations? Any Leadership roles? Special Certifications?
Education: Undergrad Degree and College Grad, Doctoral….
Personal: Family, Hobbies, Goals (Not necessary, but gives a more personal feel)
Faculty Success Slides – Time is RUNNING OUT!
Did you create a slide for your research?
Did you Forget?
Waiting for the last minute?
We have only received 3 submissions from COEHD for the Faculty Success Slides. If you need assistance with your submission, please contact communications for assistance. If you forgot, this is just a friendly reminder that the deadline is fast approaching.
Faculty Success Slides -- Call for Entries Deadline is 5/13/2014
Each semester, the VPR’s Office creates a deck of slides to highlight Faculty
Success in the Area of RESEARCH. Historically, COEHD has been very
under-represented in this presentation. This slide presentation is used to
represent UTSA Faculty and promote research. This is YOUR opportunity to
HIGHLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH and HIGHLIGHT YOURSELF!Click below to go
to our webpage with examples of previous entries and a powerpoint file that can
be edited for YOUR ENTRY as well as instructions.
http://education.utsa.edu/faculty/forms
Contact Us
Byron Spencer
Sr. Communications Specialist
COEHD Office of the Dean
The University of Texas at San Antonio
office: 210-458-7396
Byron Spencer <Byron.Spencer(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Byron.Spencer@utsa.edu>>
Jo Ann Jones
Communications specialist
COEHD Office of the Dean
The University of Texas at San Antonio
office: 210-458-4486
Jo Ann Jones <Joann.Jones(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Joann.Jones@utsa.edu>>
Marissa Villa
Multimedia Editor III
Office of University Communications and Marketing
The University of Texas at San Antonio
office: 210-458-4937
Marissa Villa <Marissa.Villa(a)utsa.edu>
COEHDnews is produced by the Dean's Office every friday morning. News, Announcements, Upcoming Events, and Recent Events should be sent to Byron or Jo Ann as early as possibe to maximize exposure.
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REMINDERS & Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
by Byron Spencer
REMINDER - VPR Faculty Success
We have received our FIRST (and only) nomination for the VPR Faculty Success presentation. COEHD has historically been under-represented and I would like to see that changed!
Take a few minutes.... Fill out the form...... Email to byron.spencer(a)utsa.edu
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
Please make sure that all of your students are informed that this is the first year that cash or extravagant presents can be given (not really)
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COEHDnews Headlines for Week of 5/2/14
by Byron Spencer
COEHDnews
Week of May 2, 2014
Recent News:
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KHN student recognized at state dietetics conference<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/khn_student_recognized_at_state_di...>
Natalie Van Veldhuizen was recognized as the Outstanding Dietetic Student in a Coordinated Program at the 2014 Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Exhibition in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, April 25, 2014.
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/khn_student_recognized_at_state_di...>
Two hundred UTSA students to be inducted into teaching profession May 1<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/two_hundred_utsa_students_to_be_in...>
The UTSA College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) will induct 200 students into the teaching profession at its upcoming Teacher Induction Ceremony.
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/two_hundred_utsa_students_to_be_in...>
ILT presents annual Martinello Inquiry Award<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_presents_annual_martinello_inq...>
Three undergraduate students from the College of Education and Human Development's Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching (ILT) were presented with the Giuseppe Antonio and Marietta Martinello Inquiry Award during a special ceremony on Thursday, April 24.
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_presents_annual_martinello_inq...>
COEHD students present work at inaugural research showcase<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_students_present_work_at_ina...>
Hundreds of undergraduate students from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) presented their work at the inaugural Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Showcase on Thursday, April 24 in the University Center on the Main Campus. More than 20 participants were students in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD).
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_students_present_work_at_ina...>
UTSA's First Quarterback: Graduate Student Eric Soza<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsas_first_quarterback_graduate_s...>
Eric Soza, 23, needs little introduction to the UTSA community. He is best known for his athletic accomplishments for three seasons as UTSA's first starting quarterback. During his successful tenure as a leader in Roadrunner Football, Eric started 32 games, completed 574-of-966 passes for 46 touchdowns, and scored another 16 on the ground.
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsas_first_quarterback_graduate_s...>
Upcoming Events:
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[FREE BEER!!! - ITC Cooking Up Culture]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/free_itc_cooking_up_culture>
FREE BEER!!! - ITC Cooking Up Culture<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/free_itc_cooking_up_culture>
Friday May 2, 2014 -6-8 p.m.
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: ITC -- Institute of Texan Cultures
Building: ITC -- Institute of Texan Cultures
[The University Council for Educational Administration Awards Ceremony]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/the_university_council_for_educat...>
The University Council for Educational Administration Awards Ceremony<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/the_university_council_for_educat...>
Monday. May 5, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Burnet Leadership Center
Building: 406 Barerra Street, San Antonio, Texas 78210
[3rd Annual UTSA School Psychology Symposium and Reception]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/school_psychology_poster_session>
3rd Annual UTSA School Psychology Symposium and Reception<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/school_psychology_poster_session>
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: Downtown Campus
Building: Durango Building, Southwest Room 1.124
View All Events<http://education.utsa.edu/events>
Research / Recent Awards:
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No New Awards Posted
Faculty Success Slides -- Call for Entries Deadline is 5/13/2014
Each semester, the VPR's Office creates a deck of slides to highlight Faculty
Success in the Area of RESEARCH. Historically, COEHD has been very
under-represented in this presentation. This slide presentation is used to
represent UTSA Faculty and promote research. This is YOUR opportunity to
HIGHLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH and HIGHLIGHT YOURSELF!Click below to go
to our webpage with examples of previous entries and a powerpoint file that can
be edited for YOUR ENTRY as well as instructions.
http://education.utsa.edu/faculty/forms/
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Did we miss something? If you have Items of interest or news items, please let us know.
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COEHD CommunicationsBYRON D. SPENCER | T: 210.458.7396 JO ANN JONES | T: 210.458.4486
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REMINDER: First Lady Obama / College Signing Day Webcast
by Byron Spencer
REMINDER:
For those of you who expressed an interest in the College Signing Day / First Lady Visit......
The webcast will begin in a few minutes. Here is the link if you would like to watch
http://bit.ly/1lDJ0uu
ENJOY!
BYRON D. SPENCER
Senior Communications Specialist
T: 210.458.7396 | F: 210.458.4487
education.utsa.edu
College or Education and Human Development
Office of the Dean
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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Faculty Success Slides -- Call For Entries Deadline is 5/13/2014
by Byron Spencer
Faculty Success Slides -- Call For Entries Deadline is 5/13/2014
Each semester, the VPR's Office creates a deck of slides to highlight Faculty Success in the Area of RESEARCH. Historically, COEHD has been very under-represented in this presentation.
This slide presentation is used to represent UTSA Faculty and promote research. This is YOUR opportunity to HIGHLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH and HIGHLIGHT YOURSELF!
Click below to go to our webpage with examples of previous entries and a powerpoint file that can be edited for YOUR ENTRY as well as instructions
http://education.utsa.edu/faculty/forms/
Deadline is 5/13/2014
PPT FILE FOR YOUR ENTRY:
Download the file
Edit to suit your research (format and fonts must remain the same)
Place in your photograph (if you have problems placing your photo, forward a copy of photo with your entry)
Save the file with a unique name (I.e. Faculty Success - Byron Spencer)
Send to Byron Spenc<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu>er<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu> no later than 5/13/2014 (I have a deadline to meet as well so late entries will be beaten and the entries will not be used!)
ENTRY FORM: Actual Entry form and Powerpoint file is on the linke
Questions? Byron Spenc<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu>er<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu> X7396
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