Spring 2015 COEHD Grad Student Writing Workshops
by Jo Ann Jones
Hello all,
Below is the flyer for the upcoming Spring 2015 COEHD Graduate Student Writing Workshops. Please share the flyer with the graduate students in your classes.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gail Pizzola at gail.pizzola(a)utsa.edu or (210) 458-5336.
Thank you!
Jo Ann A. Jones
Communications Specialist
T: 210.458.4486 | F: 210.458.4487
education.utsa.edu<http://education.utsa.edu/>
College of Education and Human Development
Office of the Dean
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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Nutrition and Dietetics Candidate Presentation Sharonda Poma Wallace
by Brian Jantz
You are cordially invited to the following research presentation:
Dr. Sharonda Poma Wallace.
Candidate for Associate Professor and Director of Nutrition and Dietetics
Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Nutrition
Narrowing the Health Disparities Gap through Curriculum Based Community Interventions
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015
4:00 p.m-5:00 p.m.
UC 2.01.26 (Pecan Room)
Brian Jantz
Senior Administrative Associate
Kinesiology, Health, and Nutrition
MB 3.324
Phone: 210-458-5642
Fax: 210-458-5873
11 years, 5 months
Community Conversation on Race and Education II
by Theodorea Berry
The African American Studies Program presents Community Conversation on Race and Education II featuring Dr. Denise M. Taliaferro Baszile, Associate Professor and Director, Diversity Initiatives, Miami University (OH). This event will be held Thursday, March 26, 2015, 6 pm to 8:30 pm on the UTSA Main Campus in the Peter T. Flawn Science Building, 2.03.12. The topic of Dr. Baszile's lecture is "Where is the Love: Some Thoughts on Educating for Social Justice In/Through/Against Academia.
The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists will include Dr. Janee Avent, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, ReAnna S. Roby, Doctoral Fellow, Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, and Tasonia Hendrix, Wells Fargo Bank.
This event is free and open to the public.
Theodorea Regina Berry, EdD
Associate Professor and Director, African American Studies Program
Graduate Advisor of Record, PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies Program
The University of Texas at San Antonio
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio TX 78249
210-458-5043 (phone)
210-458-7281 (fax)
11 years, 5 months
COEHDnews Week of Fri, February 27, 2015
by Byron Spencer
COEHDnews
Week of Fri, February 27, 2015
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COEHD Recent News
WSI hosts Women’s History Month March 3-31<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/wsi_hosts_womens_history_month_mar...>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 25, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/wsi_hosts_womens_history_month_mar...>
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The UTSA Women’s Studies Institute (WSI) will host more than 25 events in honor of the 2015 Women’s History Month. This is the 12th year WSI has hosted the month-long celebration.
Rethinking Black History Month<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/rethinking_black_history_month>
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by ReAnna S. Roby, Doctoral Student and Teaching Fellow, Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching | February 24, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/rethinking_black_history_month>
ILT doctoral student and teaching fellow, ReAnna S. Roby, shares her thoughts on and experiences with Black History Month.
Award-winning educator visits UTSA<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/award_winning_educator_visits_utsa>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 17, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/award_winning_educator_visits_utsa>
Dr. Jerome Harste, award-winning educator and professor emeritus at Indiana University, spoke to local San Antonio teachers and members of the San Antonio Writing Project (SAWP) about art and writing at the UTSA Downtown Campus on Saturday, February 7. The talk was part of SAWP’s Teacher’s Conference, an annual event that brings together local educators, SAWP members, and UTSA faculty and students.
VIEW ALL NEWS<http://education.utsa.edu/news/>
Awards, Announcements, & Recognition
Carales accepted to participate in AERA events
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Vincent Carales | Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Vincent Carales, doctoral student in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, has been accepted to present his research, "Equal educational opportunity and the South Texas Border Initiative: Addressing issues of equity, access, and funding in higher education,” at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference this spring in Chicago. He was also invited to participate in the Division J (post-secondary) Emerging Scholars Workshop.
Horowitz recognized for contributions to undergraduate and graduate students
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Dr. Rosalind Horowitz |
Dr. Rosalind Horowitz was recognized for her outstanding contributions to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Texas at San Antonio's Ambassador’s Amber Dinner. Student ambassadors honored one faculty or staff member who had contributed to their growth or inspired them during their years as a student by speaking of the meaningful relationships and the impact each honoree had on their lives.
COEHD faculty, students net TACES’s Awards
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Dr. Thelma Duffey, Dr. Heather Trepal, Angelica Tello | Counseling
Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
The Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES) recognized three College of Education and Human Development faculty and students for their outstanding performance during the association's mid-winter conference. Award winners were Dr. Thelma Duffey, Outstanding Counselor Educator; Dr. Heather Trepal, Outstanding Advocacy Award; and Angellica Tello, Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Styck garners SERA Outstanding Paper Award
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Dr. Kara M. Styck | Educational Psychology
Southwest Educational Research Association
Dr. Kara M. Styck, Assistant Professor in COEHD's Department of Educational Psychology, along with Grant Morgan, Baylor University, was awarded the 2015 Southwest Educational Research Association's Bruce Thompson Outstanding Paper Award.
Flores awarded AERA Hispanic SIG Award
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Dr. Belinda Flores | Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
American Education Research Association
Dr. Belinda Flores, Professor and Chair of the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, is to be honored with the 2015 Hispanic Research Issues SIG (Special Interest Group) Elementary, Secondary, and Postsecondary Award by the American Education Research Association (AERA).
Bilingual Teaching scholarship is currently open
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Bilingual Student Education Organization (BESO) Members | ALL COEHD, Bicultural Bilingual Studies, BESO Members
The following Bilingual Teaching scholarship is currently open; the deadline is March 31, 2015: BESO – Harber and Jacobson Scholarships (Must be a BESO member). For applications and additional information, please go to http://education.utsa.edu/current_students/coehd_scholarships/
Jones recognized by UTSA Staff Council
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Jo Ann Jones | COEHD Office of the Dean
UTSA Staff Council
Jo Ann Jones, COEHD Communications Specialist, has been recognized with the UTSA Staff Council, Staff Appreciation Award for February.
De Leon named finalist for H-E-B Excellence in Education Award
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Dr. Joanelda De Leon | Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
H-E-B
Dr. Joanelda De Leon, Highland Hills Elementary School principal and UTSA Superintendent Certification recipient, was named a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the Elementary School Principal category.
Faculty Publications
COEHDnews will now be listing FACULTY PUBLICATIONS!
All publications from January 1, 2015 to present, and all future publishings.
COEHDnews is seeking faculty APA citations. To have your efforts recognized please EMAIL US<mailto:coehdcomm@utsa.edu> the following information:
NAME(s) OF FACULTY - DEPARTMENT
JOURNAL / PUBLICATION NAME
CITATION IN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA) FORMAT
(EXAMPLE) The impact of developmental education on community college student success
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Dr. Gloria Crisp | Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Community College Review
Crisp, G., & Delgado, C. (2014). The impact of developmental education on community college student success. Community College Review, 42(2), 99-117. doi: 10.1177/0091552113516488
Research Awards & Submittals
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
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$375,000
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San Antonio Science and Mathematics Collaborative (continuation)
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Awarded
PI: Emily Bonner
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI: Betty Travis
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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$367,500
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An Exploratory Research to Determine Isoflavones Anti-abdominal Obesity Properties Using Menopausal-
Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
Submitted
PI: He, Meizi
Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI: John Zhang
Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
National Writing Project
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$10,000
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San Antonio Writing Project 2015-2016 SEED Teacher Leadership Development Grant
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Submitted
PI: Henkin, Roxanne
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:
External News
How to Stop Worrying & Love Your Tech<http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758397>
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by Kate Rix | February 25, 2015
Full Story<http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758397>
Strategies to get your technology-shy teachers to take a chance on new tools.
Unlocking the digital classroom for kids in lock up<http://www.marketplace.org/topics/education>
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by Adriene Hill | February 25, 2015
Full Story<http://www.marketplace.org/topics/education>
A San Diego juvenile justice facility plans to give every kid a laptop.
Hoops By Day, Hops By Night: This Phys Ed Teacher’s Got A Secret Brew (Secret Lives of Teachers)<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/17/385364692/secret-lives-of-teachers...>
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by Eric Westervelt | February 25, 2015
Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/17/385364692/secret-lives-of-teachers...>
"Your friends are gonna tell you, 'Your beer is great.' It's another thing for people in the market to actually buy it and drink it," says gym teacher P.T. Lovern, founder of Line 51 Brewing.
San Antonio Students Keep Promise, Get Letters From Time Capsule<http://tpr.org/post/san-antonio-students-keep-promise-get-letters-time-ca...>
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by San Antonio Express News | February 25, 2015
Full Story<http://tpr.org/post/san-antonio-students-keep-promise-get-letters-time-ca...>
San Antonio — A group of South Texas third graders gathered at a community college in 2006 to bury a time capsule, with a promise from the school they’d be offered two-year scholarships if they graduated from high school.
As High-Tech Teaching Catches On, Students With Disabilities Can Be Left Behind<http://chronicle.com/article/As-High-Tech-Teaching-Catches/190341/?cid=at...>
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by Casey Fabris | February 25, 2015
Full Story<http://chronicle.com/article/As-High-Tech-Teaching-Catches/190341/?cid=at...>
Educational innovations like the flipped classroom, clickers, and online discussions can present difficulties for students with disabilities. The issue was highlighted this month, when Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were sued for allegedly failing to provide such students with closed captioning for online lectures and course materials.
Free Phone Apps Count Steps Just as Accurately as Pricy Fitness Bands<http://news.health.com/2015/02/11/free-phone-apps-count-steps-just-as-acc...>
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by Katherine Harmon Courage | February 20, 2015
Full Story<http://news.health.com/2015/02/11/free-phone-apps-count-steps-just-as-acc...>
You don't need a specialized fitness monitor to track how far you walk each day. Step and activity tracking apps are multiplying to take advantage of movement sensors already inside smartphones.
Smoke-free campus policy enjoys wide support, new OSU research shows<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/osu-scp021615.php>
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by Press Release | February 20, 2015
Full Story<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/osu-scp021615.php>
Students, faculty and staff at Oregon State University have largely embraced a new policy that prohibits smoking on the Corvallis campus, but the policy change hasn't completely eliminated secondhand smoke exposure, new research shows.
More Tales Of Great Teachers<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/14/385475444/more-tales-of-great-teac...>
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by Candice Norwood | February 20, 2015
Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/14/385475444/more-tales-of-great-teac...>
We're celebrating teachers past and present. Here's another selection of the best that you've sent us.
Rich School, Poor School<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/09/382122276/rich-school-poor-school>
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by Erin Einhorn | February 20, 2015
Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/09/382122276/rich-school-poor-school>
The class divide is widened by gaps in counseling kids for college.
University Of Texas Studies Admissions After Critical Report<http://tpr.org/post/university-texas-studies-admissions-after-critical-re...>
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by AP Wire | February 20, 2015
Full Story<http://tpr.org/post/university-texas-studies-admissions-after-critical-re...>
University of Texas Chancellor William McRaven has created a committee to study admissions practices in the wake of an investigation that found unqualified students have been admitted based on their connections.
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Upcoming Events
FEB
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Appy Hour
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Main Campus
FEB
28
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/11th_annual_storytelling_festival>
11th Annual Storytelling Festival
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Main Campus
MAR
03
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/tejanas_on_the_home_front_women_b...>
Tejanas on the Home Front: Women, Bombs and (Re)Gendering of War in Mexican American WWII Literature
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Main Campus
MAR
03
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/explicit_reading_instruction_crea...>
Explicit Reading Instruction: Creating STAAR Strategic Readers
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: The Burdick Community Center
MAR
04
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/indigenous_peoples_healing_practi...>
Indigenous Peoples’ Healing Practices: The Body-Land-Time in the Ceremony of Return
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Main Campus
MAR
04
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/walking_softly_and_other_virtues_...>
Walking Softly and Other Virtues for Combating Oppressive Narratives
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Main Campus
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Contact Us
Jo Ann Jones<mailto:Joann.Jones@utsa.edu>
COEHDnews Editor/Writer
Communications Specialist
COEHD Office of the Dean
UTSA
T: 210.458.4486
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COEHDnews
Sr. Communications Specialist
COEHD Office of the Dean
UTSA
T: 210.458.7396
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University Communications
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University Communications
UTSA
T: 210.458.4937
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Campus Visit for Third ELPS Chair Finalist
by David Thompson
Hi Everyone,
Happy Friday!
I'm writing to let you know that Dr. Noelle Witherspoon Arnold, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri-Columbia, is a finalist for the position of Chair of the ELPS department, and will be on campus Monday and Tuesday, March 2 - 3, 2015 for her campus interview. I would like to call your attention to two opportunities to meet and interact with Dr. Arnold and to hear of her research. Please see below for the relevant opportunities:
* Monday, March 2, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Open meeting with faculty and graduate students, MB 3.308 (Dean's Lounge)
* Tuesday, March 3, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Research presentation, JPL 4.04.12C (Faculty Center Conference Room); Title of presentation: "Crisis, Critical Incidents and the Cartography of Community: Education after Disaster"
On behalf of the search committee, I encourage as many of you as possible to attend these events!
Kind regards,
David Thompson
11 years, 5 months
Farewell Reception for Alan Shoho
by Jo Ann Jones
Dear COEHD faculty and staff,
You are invited to join us as we say farewell to and celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Alan Shoho at a special reception from 4-6 pm on Tuesday, March 17 in the HEB University Center Ballroom 2 (1.104). Please refer to the invitation below for more information.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Best,
Jo Ann
Jo Ann A. Jones
Communications Specialist
T: 210.458.4486 | F: 210.458.4487
education.utsa.edu<http://education.utsa.edu/>
College of Education and Human Development
Office of the Dean
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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11 years, 5 months
Campus Visit for Second ELPS Chair Finalist
by David Thompson
Dear Colleagues,
A friendly reminder that Dr. Enrique Alemán will be on campus Thursday and Friday of this week. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible for the events below; I'm also linking you to a short youtube video describing Dr. Alemán's work. Thanks! Dt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgIMcbWwgSY
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Hi Everyone,
I hope each of you had a great weekend and that you are staying warm today.
I'm writing to let you know that Dr. Enrique Alemán, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy, is a finalist for the position of Chair of the ELPS department, and will be on campus Thursday and Friday, February 26 - 27, 2015 for his campus interview. I would like to call your attention to two opportunities to meet and interact with Dr. Alemán and to hear of his research. Please see below for the relevant opportunities:
· Thursday, February 26, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Open meeting with faculty and graduate students, MB 3.310 (ELPS Conference Room)
· Friday, February 27, 2015, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Research presentation, JPL 4.04.12C (Faculty Center Conference Room); Title of presentation: "Educational Partnerships for Access, Equity & Justice: Implications for Community-Based Leadership, Policy & Research"
On behalf of the search committee, I encourage as many of you as possible to attend these events!
Kind regards,
David Thompson
11 years, 5 months
FW: University Standing Committee Interest Sheets 2015-2016
by Liliana Gutierrez
Dear COEHD Voting Faculty,
Please see the email below and attached 2015-2016 Standing Committee Interest Sheet. Please return by April 24, 2015
to Sarah Soulek (sarah.soulek(a)utsa.edu<mailto:sarah.soulek@utsa.edu>). Please contact Sarah if you have any questions. Thank you.
--
Liliana Gutierrez, M.Ed.
Administrative Manager
COEHD- Office of the Dean
The University of Texas at San Antonio
MB 3.304
(210) 458-5200
(210) 458-4487 Fax
From: Sarah Soulek
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:04 AM
To: Betty Merchant; Karen Hoskins; Liliana Gutierrez
Cc: Shelley Roff
Subject: University Standing Committee Interest Sheets 2015-2016
Importance: High
This message is being sent on behalf of the UTSA Committee on Committees.
Good morning,
Please forward this email (with attachments) to all voting faculty members in the College of Education and Human Development. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you for your assistance,
Sarah Soulek
Administrative Analyst
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The University of Texas at San Antonio
210-458-6137 voice
210-458-4115 fax
Sarah.Soulek(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Sarah.Soulek@utsa.edu>
11 years, 5 months
Campus Visit for Second ELPS Chair Finalist
by David Thompson
Hi Everyone,
I hope each of you had a great weekend and that you are staying warm today.
I'm writing to let you know that Dr. Enrique Alemán, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy, is a finalist for the position of Chair of the ELPS department, and will be on campus Thursday and Friday, February 26 - 27, 2015 for his campus interview. I would like to call your attention to two opportunities to meet and interact with Dr. Alemán and to hear of his research. Please see below for the relevant opportunities:
· Thursday, February 26, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Open meeting with faculty and graduate students, MB 3.310 (ELPS Conference Room)
· Friday, February 27, 2015, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Research presentation, JPL 4.04.12C (Faculty Center Conference Room); Title of presentation: "Educational Partnerships for Access, Equity & Justice: Implications for Community-Based Leadership, Policy & Research"
On behalf of the search committee, I encourage as many of you as possible to attend these events!
Kind regards,
David Thompson
11 years, 5 months
COEHDnews Week of Fri, February 20, 2015
by Byron Spencer
COEHDnews
Week of Fri, February 20, 2015
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COEHD Recent News
Award-winning educator visits UTSA<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/award_winning_educator_visits_utsa>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 17, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/award_winning_educator_visits_utsa>
Dr. Jerome Harste, award-winning educator and professor emeritus at Indiana University, spoke to local San Antonio teachers and members of the San Antonio Writing Project (SAWP) about art and writing at the UTSA Downtown Campus on Saturday, February 7. The talk was part of SAWP’s Teacher’s Conference, an annual event that brings together local educators, SAWP members, and UTSA faculty and students.
UTSA to host 11th annual Storytelling Festival<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_11th_annual_storytell...>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 11, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_11th_annual_storytell...>
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) will host the 11th annual Storytelling Festival from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 in the Main Building on the Main Campus.
SAWP grant helps improve writing in high needs schools<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/sawp_grant_helps_improve_writing_i...>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 11, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/sawp_grant_helps_improve_writing_i...>
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For the last six months, the San Antonio Writing Project (SAWP) has been working with middle and high school teachers in the Harlandale and South San Antonio Independent School Districts to improve student writing. The initiative is part of the Write for Texas grant SAWP received from The University of Texas at Austin through the Texas Education Agency for $360,000.
UTSA to host the inaugural Global LEAD Summit Mar. 26<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_the_inaugural_global_...>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 11, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_the_inaugural_global_...>
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The University of Texas at San Antonio will host the inaugural Global Latino Education Advocacy Days (LEAD) Summit on Thursday, Mar. 26, at 9 a.m. in the H-E-B University Center Ballroom on the Main Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
UTSA to host 16th annual Texas Foreign Language Education Conference Feb. 20-21<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_16th_annual_texas_for...>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 11, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_16th_annual_texas_for...>
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The UTSA Texas Foreign/Second Language Education Student Organization will host the 16th annual Texas Foreign Language Education Conference (TexFLEC) Feb. 20-21 at the UTSA Main Campus. This is the first year that UTSA has hosted the event.
COEHD Associate Professor Abraham DeLeon publishes book on machines<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_associate_professor_abraham_...>
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by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 11, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_associate_professor_abraham_...>
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Dr. Abraham DeLeon, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, published a book on machines this past January with Information Age Publishing.
House Bill 5: Aligning Industry and Education<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/house_bill_5_aligning_industry_and...>
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by Bekah McNeel, The Rivard Report | February 10, 2015
Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/house_bill_5_aligning_industry_and...>
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Education reform in Texas has a new friend in high places. Newly-elected Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was one of the original authors of House Bill 5 (HB-5), along with state Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (R- Kileen). The bill, which was passed in 2013, brings serious changes to current public school curriculum, campus and district accountability, and testing requirements. On February 4, UTSA held a superintendent’s symposium to discuss HB-5 and what it means for San Antonio’s public education system and the students it serves.
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Awards, Announcements, & Recognition
Horowitz recognized for contributions to undergraduate and graduate students
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Dr. Rosalind Horowitz |
Dr. Rosalind Horowitz was recognized for her outstanding contributions to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Texas at San Antonio's Ambassador’s Amber Dinner. Student ambassadors honored one faculty or staff member who had contributed to their growth or inspired them during their years as a student by speaking of the meaningful relationships and the impact each honoree had on their lives.
COEHD faculty, students net TACES’s Awards
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Dr. Thelma Duffey, Dr. Heather Trepal, Angelica Tello | Counseling
Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
The Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES) recognized three College of Education and Human Development faculty and students for their outstanding performance during the association's mid-winter conference. Award winners were Dr. Thelma Duffey, Outstanding Counselor Educator; Dr. Heather Trepal, Outstanding Advocacy Award; and Angellica Tello, Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Styck garners SERA Outstanding Paper Award
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Dr. Kara M. Styck | Educational Psychology
Southwest Educational Research Association
Dr. Kara M. Styck, Assistant Professor in COEHD's Department of Educational Psychology, along with Grant Morgan, Baylor University, was awarded the 2015 Southwest Educational Research Association's Bruce Thompson Outstanding Paper Award.
Flores awarded AERA Hispanic SIG Award
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Dr. Belinda Flores | Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
American Education Research Association
Dr. Belinda Flores, Professor and Chair of the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, is to be honored with the 2015 Hispanic Research Issues SIG (Special Interest Group) Elementary, Secondary, and Postsecondary Award by the American Education Research Association (AERA).
Bilingual Teaching scholarship is currently open
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Bilingual Student Education Organization (BESO) Members | ALL COEHD, Bicultural Bilingual Studies, BESO Members
The following Bilingual Teaching scholarship is currently open; the deadline is March 31, 2015: BESO – Harber and Jacobson Scholarships (Must be a BESO member). For applications and additional information, please go tohttp://education.utsa.edu/current_students/coehd_scholarships/
Jones recognized by UTSA Staff Council
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Jo Ann Jones | COEHD Office of the Dean
UTSA Staff Council
Jo Ann Jones, COEHD Communications Specialist, has been recognized with the UTSA Staff Council, Staff Appreciation Award for February.
Recognizing Faculty, Staff & Students
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We are proud of the accomplishments of COEHD faculty, students, and staff, but unfortunately we cannot write a full-feature article on every award or achievement that takes place. We would still like for everyone to know about these accomplishments so we have added a section to the weekly COEHDnews for Awards, Announcements and Recognition. If you know of someone in the college that deserves recognition please forward:the individuals name, department, what the honor was, and organization that gave the award.
De Leon named finalist for H-E-B Excellence in Education Award
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Dr. Joanelda De Leon | Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
H-E-B
Dr. Joanelda De Leon, Highland Hills Elementary School principal and UTSA Superintendent Certification recipient, was named a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the Elementary School Principal category.
External News
Free Phone Apps Count Steps Just as Accurately as Pricy Fitness Bands<http://news.health.com/2015/02/11/free-phone-apps-count-steps-just-as-acc...>
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by Katherine Harmon Courage | February 20, 2015
[http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://news.health.com/2015/02/11/free-phone-apps-count-steps-just-as-acc...>
(TIME.COM) - You don't need a specialized fitness monitor to track how far you walk each day. Step and activity tracking apps are multiplying to take advantage of movement sensors already inside smartphones.
Smoke-free campus policy enjoys wide support, new OSU research shows<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/osu-scp021615.php>
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by Press Release | February 20, 2015
[http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/osu-scp021615.php>
(EUREKAALERT!) - Students, faculty and staff at Oregon State University have largely embraced a new policy that prohibits smoking on the Corvallis campus, but the policy change hasn't completely eliminated secondhand smoke exposure, new research shows.
More Tales Of Great Teachers<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/14/385475444/more-tales-of-great-teac...>
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by Candice Norwood | February 20, 2015
[http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/14/385475444/more-tales-of-great-teac...>
(NPR) - We're celebrating teachers past and present. Here's another selection of the best that you've sent us.
Rich School, Poor School<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/09/382122276/rich-school-poor-school>
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by Erin Einhorn | February 20, 2015
[http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/09/382122276/rich-school-poor-school>
(NPR) - The class divide is widened by gaps in counseling kids for college.
University Of Texas Studies Admissions After Critical Report<http://tpr.org/post/university-texas-studies-admissions-after-critical-re...>
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by AP Wire | February 20, 2015
[http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://tpr.org/post/university-texas-studies-admissions-after-critical-re...>
(ASSOCIATED PRESS) - University of Texas Chancellor William McRaven has created a committee to study admissions practices in the wake of an investigation that found unqualified students have been admitted based on their connections.
Upcoming Events
FEB
21
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/2015_basura_bash>
2015 Basura Bash
Time: 8 am
Location: Leon Creek Greenway at OP Schnabel Park
FEB
21
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/28th_annual_asian_festival>
28th Annual Asian Festival
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Institute of Texan Cultures
FEB
27
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/explicit_reading_instruction_crea...>
Explicit Reading Instruction: Creating STAAR Strategic Readers
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Downtown Campus
FEB
28
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/11th_annual_storytelling_festival>
11th Annual Storytelling Festival
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Main Campus
MAR
03
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/tejanas_on_the_home_front_women_b...>
Tejanas on the Home Front: Women, Bombs and (Re)Gendering of War in Mexican American WWII Literature
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Main Campus
MAR
03
<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/explicit_reading_instruction_crea...>
Explicit Reading Instruction: Creating STAAR Strategic Readers
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: The Burdick Community Center
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