UEI Announcement and Update
by Sharon Nichols
COEHD Colleagues,
Although I am still relatively new to the director role at UEI, in just a short year and a half, I have learned quite a bit about what UEI has done in the past, and what its potential could be for its future. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to revitalize the work of UEI, rebrand its mission and vision, and become better integrated within the COEHD research community. UEI was established to work within the San Antonio community to provide research-informed supports aimed at propping up practices that would address the k-20-workforce pathways. In this capacity, UEI has done many projects in partnership with a variety of entities throughout San Antonio, engaging in evaluation and implementation science work. Although important work, my goal is to expand upon this foundation and for UEI also to become a research/data hub for COEHD, UTSA and the San Antonio community. In this regard, UEI actively pursues important research questions related to ensuring equitable educational pathways for our community, but also operates in ways that facilitate the work of others similarly inspired by our mission and goals.
As such, our revitalized mission is:
…to provide equity-focused and impactful research, evaluation, and training in collaboration with community-based research-practice-policy partnerships on issues that inform and influence educational and workforce related policies, experiences, and outcomes.
And our primary goals are:
· To answer critical questions regarding the problems and challenges associated with educational achievement and workforce mobility for local, regional, state and national-level populations;
· To produce and disseminate rigorous applied research;
· To actively pursue and maintain research-practice-policy partnerships designed to identify, study, and promote data-driven evidence-based practices for continuous improvement;
o Area districts/schools
o Area higher education institutions
o Statewide consortiums
o City offices
o Non-profit agencies
I am thrilled to report at least two initiatives currently underway. The first is the UEI Research Fellows program. Research Fellows are researchers who have an official affiliation with UEI, run grants “through” UEI or in collaboration with others associated with UEI, and participate in ongoing discussions about UEI’s work and goals. I am pleased to announce the members of the inaugural cohort:
Ian Thacker, John Davis, Victor Villarreal, Vanessa Sansone, Alonzo Flowers, Sofia Bahena
Each of these scholars have already paired up with us to do research (both funded and unfunded projects) aligned with our mission.
The second initiative is the work assessing COEHD’s research profile in community-engaged work. Thank you to those who filled out a recent survey on this topic. I will be reviewing this information and producing a brief summarizing what I learn with two goals in mind:
* To layout for the Dean and other stakeholders the work COEHD researchers are doing throughout our local community and beyond;
* To strategize ways UEI can facilitate new partnerships and/or supports for faculty pursuing this type of work.
I will share this widely upon completion.
I want to thank Dean Torres for his ongoing support of UEI. His support has been pivotal to the ongoing existence of UEI.
I also want to thank Dr. Han Bum Lee (Associate Director and the lead on all of UEI’s quantitative methods work) for his enduring commitment to UEI and for being a fantastic partner and collaborator.
I look forward to working with and learning from all faculty in COEHD in the months ahead! Please stay tuned regarding ways to get involved with UEI including more on the Fellows program and ways UEI can support you with your grants.
And, don’t ever hesitate to reach out to me with questions, ideas, feedback….or…even invitations for coffee! You never know…maybe I will even spring for it! (see what is possible when you make it to the end of a long message? Persistence pays off!)
Best, Sharon
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Sharon L. Nichols, PhD
Director, UTSA Urban Education Institute
Professor & Chair, Dept. of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
University of Texas at San Antonio
501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd., Suite DB 4.342,
San Antonio, TX, 78207-4415
Cell: 210.412.2223
Office: 210.458.2035
Zoom: https://utsa.zoom.us/j/4051289893
Email: Sharon.Nichols(a)utsa.edu <mailto:Sharon.Nichols@utsa.edu>
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FW: You're Invited to Celebrate Ellen Riojas Clark, Ph.D.
by Patricia Sanchez
Hi COEHD,
Please join this wonderful celebration!
From: President Taylor Eighmy <rsvp(a)utsa.edu>
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 2:14 PM
To: Patricia Sanchez <Patricia.Sanchez(a)utsa.edu>
Subject: You're Invited to Celebrate Ellen Riojas Clark, Ph.D.
[President Taylor Eighmy and COEHD Dean Mario Torres invite you to celebrate the establishment of the Ellen Riojas Clark, Ph.D. Monday, December 11, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Coates Chapel - UTSA Southwest campus.]<mailto:rsvp@utsa.edu>
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16th RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM
by Rosalind Horowitz
27 November 2023
Dear UTSA COEHD Faculty, Administrators, Graduate and Undergraduate Students,
You are invited to participate in our 16th COEHD Research Colloquium scheduled for Thursday, March 7th 2024
in the HEB Ballroom at the 1604 Campus.
The theme will be The Nexus of the Sciences & Humanities designed to show how scientific knowledge and
research methodologies can advance through and with the Social Sciences and the Humanities. Research Reports which are local,
state, nationally-based--or international are welcomed.
This is an opportunity to attend and/or speak at what is a stimulating event, gain feedback to advance a project. It may enhance
funding possibilities. The 2024 Colloquium will include interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research presentations, posters,
roundtables, panel talks, and demonstrations.
At this juncture, mark your Calendar, consider research developed with colleagues, collaborations with or by students,
who have excelled in the Fall Semester, would benefit from a research presentation, by the interaction it brings.
Proposals are due February 27, 2024. Further information will follow.
With Blessings for the Holidays and New Year,
Founder and Chair,
Rosalind Horowitz
Rosalind Horowitz, Ph.D.
Professor, International Discourse and Literacy Studies,
Culture, and Learning Sciences
The University of Texas at San Antonio
UTSA Member, Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities, (HSRU)
Launched June 2022
(C) 210-860-1305
Office: Main Building 2.310
6900 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, Texas 78249-0654
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Invitation to Meet LDT Assistant Professor Candidate Fan Yu
by Vittorio Marone
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
The ILT Department is conducting a search for an Assistant Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT). Our first candidate, Fan Yu, will be on campus tomorrow, Tuesday, November 28th with the following opportunities to meet and interact with her (ILT Conference Room, MB 2.212A):
11:00-11:30am Meeting with faculty, staff, and students
2:30-3:30pm Research presentation and Q&A with the audience
The Search Committee will have lunch with the candidate at La Cantera (restaurant TBA according to the number of attendees and availability) at 12:00-1:00pm. If you would like to join us, please let me know today by 5:00pm. Please consider that the allocated budget can only cover expenses incurred by search committee members.
Should you be able to interact with the candidate, please let me know your feedback, comments, and questions by December 13th.
Thank you for your attention!
Kind regards,
Vittorio
Vittorio Marone, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Learning, Design, and Technology Program Chair
EDGE Center Director
Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
2 years, 8 months
New Course: Spring 2024 Grant Writing CI6513
by Uchenna Emenaha
Dear Grad Students and Faculty,
I hope your semester is going well. If you are a grad student or work with grad students who are looking for a course to take next spring, consider registering for Grant Writing, see flyer attached.
CI 6513: Grant writing basics and specifics. The course is designed to help educators learn how to conceptualize, write, and submit a grant application. Students will learn how to identify funding entities, develop a theoretical and research base for grants, create timelines, and utilize grant-writing strategies.
Time: Online, Thursdays 6:00-8:45 pm
This course offers guest speakers, transferable jobs skills, online learning, & the opportunity to apply for grants!
Enroll today.<https://onestop.utsa.edu/registration/register/spring/>
Best,
Dr. Emenaha Miles
Uchenna Emenaha Miles, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction (CI)-science/STEM education
Co-Director UTeachSA<https://www.utsa.edu/UTeachSA/about.html>
Department of Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching (ILT Dept.)
College of Education & Human Development (COEHD)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
www.uchennaemenaha.com<http://www.uchennaemenaha.com/>
Most Recent Publications:
* Research: Deconstructing Social Constructs: Exploring Teachers’ Positionality When Teaching Race and Human Diversity in the Science Classroom https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jma/vol9/iss2/2/
* Practitioner: Reimagining a Culture of Equality (R.A.C.E.) Lesson: Discussing Race in the Science Classroom Using a 5E Approach https://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-abstract/84/5/267/169469/Reimagini...
* Blog/Newsletter: Do science teachers unintentionally develop imposter syndrome among students? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gKik7zKKhbbQP8Mjhuj4BVl2JxdaLk_3/view
* Instructional Resources: Impact of Racial Bias in Education. https://rrpress.utsa.edu/items/bf9e7ee7-221d-4763-84f4-780ab6865b24
2 years, 8 months
New Course: Spring 2024 Grant Writing CI6513
by Uchenna Emenaha
Dear Grad Student and Faculty,
I hope your semester is going well. If you are grad students or work with grad students who are looking for a course to take next spring, consider registering for Grant Writing, see flyer attached.
CI 6513: Grant writing basics and specifics. The course is designed to help educators learn how to conceptualize, write, and submit a grant application. Students will learn how to identify funding entities, develop a theoretical and research base for grants, create timelines, and utilize grant-writing strategies.
Time: Online, Thursdays 6:00-8:45 pm
This course offers guest speakers, transferable jobs skills, online learning, & the opportunity to apply for grants!
Enroll today.<https://onestop.utsa.edu/registration/register/spring/>
Best,
Dr. Emenaha Miles
Uchenna Emenaha Miles, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction (CI)-science/STEM education
Co-Director UTeachSA<https://www.utsa.edu/UTeachSA/about.html>
Department of Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching (ILT Dept.)
College of Education & Human Development (COEHD)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
www.uchennaemenaha.com<http://www.uchennaemenaha.com/>
Most Recent Publications:
* Research: Deconstructing Social Constructs: Exploring Teachers’ Positionality When Teaching Race and Human Diversity in the Science Classroom https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jma/vol9/iss2/2/
* Practitioner: Reimagining a Culture of Equality (R.A.C.E.) Lesson: Discussing Race in the Science Classroom Using a 5E Approach https://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-abstract/84/5/267/169469/Reimagini...
* Blog/Newsletter: Do science teachers unintentionally develop imposter syndrome among students? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gKik7zKKhbbQP8Mjhuj4BVl2JxdaLk_3/view
* Instructional Resources: Impact of Racial Bias in Education. https://rrpress.utsa.edu/items/bf9e7ee7-221d-4763-84f4-780ab6865b24
2 years, 8 months
Re: UTSA Lab School In Documentary!
by Belinda Flores
That is fabulous! Belle is the Queen of Marachi music education.
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Belinda Bustos Flores, PhD
Associate Dean, Strategic Partnerships, Preparation, & Growth
Professor, Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
Founder & Principal Investigator, Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center
On Nov 15, 2023, at 11:14 AM, Juanita Santos <juanita.santos(a)utsa.edu> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
Irving Dual Language Academy, under new principal, Mrs. Mayra Gutierrez Ibarra, is part of the UTSA Dual Language Community Lab School Partnership overseen by the UTSA COEHD. The school was selected to participate in the documentary below featuring Belle Ortiz!
Here is a YouTube link to the documentary.
Suena La Educacion: The Story of Belle Ortiz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oYWNjF4eWE
If you would like to be a part of the 1882 Partnership through research, support, PD, etc. Contact Assistant Director, Claudia Cabrera.
It is an exciting time for UTSA COEHD!
¡Adelante!
Dr. Santos
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Executive Director, UTSA Dual Language Community Lab Schools Partnership
Professional Preparation & Partnerships
University of Texas at San Antonio
College of Education and Human Development
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One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
210-458-5818 (Main Office)
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2 years, 8 months
FW: BFdeUTSA Fundraising
by Margarita Gomez
Please join our very own Ballet Folklórico de UTSA at their Friendsgiving Fundraiser on Saturday, November 18th from 5pm-10pm at Raising Cane on La Cantera Pkwy.
Don’t forget to mention Ballet Folkórico de UTSA when making your purchase.
If you can’t attend please consider donating through CashApp
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Thanks,
Margarita B. Gomez, MA
Administrative Services Officer II
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bicultural Bilingual Studies,
Main Building 3.112
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 458-5570 Off. (210) 458-5962 Fax
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