COEHD Graduate Student: Opportunity to meet Dean Torres
by Mariela Rodriguez
Hi Everyone,
Please let your students know about this opportunity to chat with Dean Torres at the UTSA Downtown Campus today! We will have light refreshments available beginning at 5pm in BV 4.350.
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Pan Dulce with the Dean
November 06, 2024
Graduate Students are invited to enjoy some Pan Dulce with UTSA COEHD Dean, Mario Torres, in the ELPS Conference room at 5:00 pm.
Thank you,
Mariela A. Rodríguez, Ph.D.
Professor and M.Ed. K-12 Program Coordinator
Graduate Advisor of Record (GAR)
Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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UEI Newsletter
by Sharon Nichols
Attached is the first UEI Newsletter providing information on local grant opportunities and partnerships.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions!
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
Zoom: https://utsa.zoom.us/j/4051289893
Email: Sharon.Nichols(a)utsa.edu <mailto:Sharon.Nichols@utsa.edu>
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Dissertation Defense Announcement - CLL
by Jay Wells
The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies proudly announces the dissertation defense of:
Floyd Powers, Jr.
Doctoral Candidate for the Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language
Dissertation Title:
"Navigating Culture and Language: Using A Culturally Relevant Lens to Examine High School Spanish II Classrooms"
Date:
Monday, November 18, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Location:
MB 3.112
Dissertation Chair:
Dr. Patricia Sánchez
Committee Members:
Dr. Jorge Solís
Dr. Kristen Lindahl
Dr. Gilberto Lara
Jay Wells, MPA
(He/Him/His)
Student Development Specialist II
Departments of:
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
210-458-6620
Office: Buena Vista 4.354
Schedule a meeting with me<https://calendly.com/jay-wells>
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Welcome New Assistant Director of Assessment and Accountability in OPPP, Dr. Jessica McConnell!
by COEHD Communications
Hello,
We would like to welcome and introduce Dr. Jessica McConnell, new Assistant Director of Assessment and Accountability in OPPP, effective November 1, 2024.
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Dr. McConnell brings a wealth of quantitative expertise as well as extensive experience as an educator to the COEHD’s Office of Professional Preparation and Partnerships. Dr. McConnell is well-versed in data analysis and visualization platforms, including Excel, SPSS, R, and Power BI. She also holds multiple Texas teaching certifications. As an alumna of the Ph.D. program in Culture, Literacy and Language and an educator at K-12, community college, and university levels, her unique perspective combines her teaching experience with her knowledge of data analysis. We look forward to her collaboration with faculty, staff, and students in discussion of assessment requirements, results and implications across all of our certification programs in this important role.
Feel free to reach out and extend a warm welcome to Dr. McConnell.
Thank you,
COEHD Communications
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COEHD Dean's Newsletter
by COEHD Communications
COEHD Updates
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Dear COEHD faculty and staff,
Greetings and Happy November! I want to end the week on a very high note, sharing with you exciting developments and achievements in the college that speak directly to your commitments to making our shared aspirations outlined in the COEHD strategic plan a reality. At recent meetings with our COEHD Advisory and COEHD Student Advisory Boards, I shared high level data on our progress under each of the destinations – your investments are paying off and our stakeholders are seeing the difference. Below captures a glimpse of our recent achievements and success – so much to be excited and proud of.
COEHD by the Numbers
Grant Progress (since 9/1/2024)
* COEHD faculty have submitted 6 proposals worth ~ $6.2M
* COEHD faculty have secured 4 awards worth ~ $13M from funders including the Department of Education and the National Institutes of Health
* COEHD Rowdy Writers, an initiative to encourage and develop writing in the college, had 17 faculty participants in the past month
* 7 COEHD faculty members are current participants in COEHD’s grant incubator initiative. These faculty are actively engaged in developing granting skills through targeted mentoring.
Alumni
* On a recent campus Thrive Quotient survey, COEHD undergraduate students reported:
1. Given my current goals, this institution is a good fit for me
2. I feel like I belong here
3. I spend time making a difference in other people’s lives
* COEHD strengths overall compared to other colleges:
· Fostering academic confidence
· Diversity awareness
· Strong sense of institutional fit and pride
· High levels of personal growth
· High levels of problem-solving skills
· Satisfaction with social interactions and support
Overall, students in COEHD rated their experiences the highest out of all colleges on campus – a tribute to your care and dedication. Thank you.
New Academic Programs
* The online Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate is launching in January
* We have several graduate programs in ELPS in the approval process to launch new hybrid modalities
* We are currently in the approval process for a new interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, which we hope to launch next fall
* Finally, we are excited for a potential partnership with HCAP for a bilingual concentration in the masters of public health degree
Alumni
* 75% of graduate alumni are employed locally
Experiential Credits
COEHD ranks among the highest in the university when it comes to experiential learning, i.e., practicums, internships, clinical teaching, research, service learning/training, and studies abroad.
* 80% of COEHD undergraduate students are taking experiential credits. COEHD had more bachelors grads who earned experiential learning credits than any other college at UTSA between FA 21 and FA 23.
* This semester 242 graduate students are completing hands-on practicum and internships in the community and on-site clinics.
Teacher Certification
* We have 446 students enrolled in the teacher certification program, 200 in grades EC-6, 38 in grades 4-8, 92 in grades 7-12, and 76 in all-level programs (such as P.E.).
* There are currently 243 clinical teachers, with 75 in our residency model. Of those, 48 have paid signature residencies. Our residency model allows teacher candidates to teach, learn, and interact with PK-12 students, teachers, and administrators for a full year so that graduates are ready to lead their own classrooms and fully participate in the district community from day one.
* We currently serve 18 school districts, and our residents are hosted in 7 districts: Northside, Northeast, East Central, Somerset, Harlandale, Edgewood, and San Antonio ISDs.
Study Abroad
* 36 students participated in study abroad trips in the last year
As you can see, there is something very special happening in this college. We are changing lives every day. Let’s finish the fall semester strong! The future is bright. My gratitude to all of you.
Dean Mario Torres
College of Education and Human Development
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COEHD Tailgate TOMORROW - Woohoo
by Mario Torres
Dear COEHD community:
A ROWDY but friendly reminder of our inaugural COEHD alumni tailgate bright and early tomorrow morning – 8:00 am, Lot C. See flyer - PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD. There will be food, drink, giveaways, and a chance to connect/reconnect with our Roadrunner COEHD alumni. Whether you’re attending the game or not, come by and immerse yourself in the incomparable Roadrunner spirit. Special thanks to Dr. Dolores Sendejo in ELPS for graciously giving her time to planning this wonderful event. See you tomorrow!!
Go Runners!!
Mario
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Mario Torres, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education and Human Development
President's Distinguished Professorship
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle, Main Building 3.304
San Antonio, TX 78249
Office: 210.458.5200
Fax: 210.458.4487
Mario.Torres2(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Mario.Torres2@utsa.edu>
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November COEHD Newsletter
by COEHD Communications
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COEHD NEWS
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UTSA Researchers Thacker and Lee Awarded Spencer Foundation Grant to Study Impact of Race and Gender in STEM Education
A team of UTSA researchers, led by Ian Thacker, assistant professor in the UTSA Department of Educational Psychology, and Han Bum Lee, assistant professor of research in the UTSA Department of Educational Psychology, were awarded a prestigious $50,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation to study the role of race and gender in students’ pursuit and success in STEM degrees.
Read on UTSA COEHD<https://education.utsa.edu/news/2024/10/thacker-lee-spencer-grant-award.html>
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UTSA to Host Inaugural Mexican American Studies Youth Conference on November 7
UTSA will host the inaugural Mexican American Studies (MAS) Youth Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, at the Downtown Campus, with registration at the Buena Vista Street Building. The event, co-sponsored by the Alamo Colleges, will bring together hundreds of students from area middle schools, high schools, community colleges and universities to celebrate and learn about MAS.
Read on UTSA Today<https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/10/story/inaugural-MAS-youth-conference-i...>
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Mexican American Studies Program Awarded Mellon Grant to Bring Visibility to the Field
UTSA’s Mexican American Studies (MAS) program has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation’s Multivocal Humanities Initiative. The grant will support the program’s efforts to elevate diverse stories and perspectives through community engagement initiatives.
Read on UTSA COEHD<https://education.utsa.edu/news/2024/10/mas-multivocal-mellon-grant.html>
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How UTSA supports doctoral, postdoctoral scholars for success beyond the Ph.D.
KRWU removes many barriers to higher education for UTSA’s best and brightest, offering more graduates like Karl Van Over ’18 an opportunity to earn advanced degrees and encouraging them to stay in San Antonio to make a positive impact. Van Over had volunteered for many years as an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor here in the Alamo City, and after obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, he was encouraged to apply through the KRWU program to pursue a Master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Read on UTSA Today<https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/10/story/how-utsa-supports-doctoral-postd...>
Reflecting on Hispanic Heritage Month
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Selena’s legacy used as lens for UTSA course on the Mexican American experience
Watch on KSAT 12<https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/10/10/selenas-legacy-used-as-a-lens-...>
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Mexican American Studies professor talks music and empowerment
Read on UTSA Today<https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/10/story/rachel-yvonne-cruz-talks-music-a...>
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Q&A: UTSA professor shares cultural wealth of dance with students
Read on Sombrilla<https://sombrilla.utsa.edu/tradiciones-cultura-y-danza/#_ga=2.82601301.21...>
[Headshot photo of UTSA COEHD Dean Mario Torres]
Pan Dulce with the Dean
November 06, 2024
Graduate Students are invited to enjoy some Pan Dulce with UTSA COEHD Dean, Mario Torres, in the ELPS Conference room at 5:00 pm.
View Event Info<https://education.utsa.edu/events/2024/11/pan-dulce-with-the-dean.html>
Events & Opportunities
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Alumni Tailgate
November 02, 2024
Starts at 8:00 AM
See you at the Alamodome!
RSVP for Tailgate<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-40iOkfGy0SINXsgYX_JB...>
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CULTURE, LITERACY & LANGUAGE PROGRAM:
In-Person & Online Open House
November 02, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 AM
UTSA Main Campus | Main Building (1.120)
Email Dr. Henderson to Register<mailto:kathryn.henderson2@utsa.edu>
[https://files.constantcontact.com/b082f239901/3c34bd7f-8f18-4210-b734-e4d...]<https://utsa.spinzo.com/salute-to-educators-vs-kennesaw-state--2024-08-31...>
Mexican American Studies Youth Conference
November 7, 2024
09:30 AM - 1:30 PM
UTSA Downtown Campus | Buena Vista Building (3.202)
Register Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cAPxgVI04ynb0Rd888JRGdwV0c1kppCd76iduGgx...>
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Nachos Para Todo El Mundo
November 11, 2024
12:00 - 2:00 PM
UTSA Main Campus | COEHD Student Success Center (MB 0.330)
[https://files.constantcontact.com/b082f239901/16647c2e-ee55-4535-8061-39a...]<https://saaacam.org/event/black-brilliance-the-story-of-the-suttons/>
Black Brilliance: The Story of the Sutton Family
November 19, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 PM
The Carver Branch Library | 3350 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78220
Join us for a moderated discussion to learn how the Suttons not only influenced understandings of local, Black history but also about their lasting legacy on education, civil rights, politics, community organizing, and more in San Antonio and beyond. A presentation on how to preserve your own family history led by Sylvia Reyna (San Antonio Public Library Texana/Genealogy Special Collections Librarian).
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Registration Required<https://saaacam.org/event/black-brilliance-the-story-of-the-suttons/>
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TexLER 2024
Voices Unbound: Decolonizing Futures in Language and Literacy Practices
November 09-10, 2024
The Texas Language Education Research (TexLER) Conference Committee is a student organization comprised of undergraduate, master's, and PhD students from the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies and TESL in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD).
Registration is now open! Deadline to Submit Abstract: October 1, 2024
This year's keynote speakers include Féi Hernandez and Octavio Quintanilla.
Register Now!<https://www.texler.org/registration1.html>
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