Compliance Training Completion DUE TOMORROW
by Mario Torres
Dear COEHD faculty:
Hope you’re having a great start to the spring semester.
This is a friendly but firm reminder that system requires all faculty to complete compliance training by tomorrow, January 31. In the training portal, you will notice several modules to complete in the refresher, covering important and timely aspects of our work legally, ethically, professionally, etc. A few will require more time to complete so plan accordingly.
https://mytraining.utsa.edu/online/
I ask that you please make this a priority.
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
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1 year, 6 months
Congratulation Drs Gonzales and Saldana Reciepients 2025 Scholar Activist Award
by COEHD Communications
Hello,
Please see the message below from Dr. Alejandra Elenes.
Dear COEHD Community,
We are pleased to announce that Drs. Gloria Vásquez Gonzáles and Lilliana P. Saldaña, faculty members in Mexican American Studies in the REGSS Department are the recipients of the 2025 Scholar Activist Award from Critical Educators for Social Justice (CESJ), a Special Interest Group (SIG) of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) for their work as Co-Directors of the MAS Teachers’ Academy and their oral history project with MAS Teachers in San Antonio.
As the largest SIG, CESJ creates space within AERA to develop, support, and promote critical frameworks, public scholarship, and community engagement to challenge inequity in schools and society. The Scholar-Activist Award recognizes a scholar-activist (any rank) who has made significant contributions to the promotion of social, environmental, and/or economic justice (e.g., racial, disability, queer, trans, immigrant), or human rights through research and scholarship collaboration(s) with community partners, artists, or cultural, grassroots, and/or social movement groups.
The committee’s selection criteria included evidence of 1) significant contributions to the collective pursuit of educational justice through research and scholarship collaborations; 2) developed and sustained work and relationships with community; and 3) evidence of critical advocacy research productivity. The selection committee noted that “You both have demonstrated a sustained commitment to your community work, which seamlessly transitions into your research and critical advocacy. Your oral histories is particularly impactful given the sociopolitical context in Texas.”
Drs. Saldana and Gonzales will be recognized at this year’s CESJ Business Meeting at the AERA conference in Denver, Colorado.
Best,
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C. Alejandra Elenes, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio
College of Education and Human Development
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-3209
1 year, 6 months
College Update on Federal Research Policy activity
by Emily Bonner
Dear COEHD community, as you are aware there are rapid changes happening in regards to federal policy, including the freeze on loans, grants, and other aid. We as a college are unsure of the implications or practicality of this, or how it will affect us (grants, loans, etc.), but did want to ensure you that we are aware of and keeping an eye on things. We are awaiting guidance from the university, system, and federal funding agencies. In the meantime, the VPR/Office of Research has put together this folder (see below) that they are keeping updated with federal research policy updates – it should be accessible to anyone with a UTSA account (if it says you need to request access, this is normal, please do so and they should approve rather quickly). Please reach out with questions or if you’d like to talk through anything, and please send me any relevant updates.
Thank you,
Emily
Emily P. Bonner, Ph.D.
Professor, C&I (mathematics education)
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Success
College of Education and Human Development
University of Texas at San Antonio
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Twitter: @EPBonnerSA and @coehdrsch_utsa
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1 year, 6 months
Counseling Faculty Candidate Dr. Melissa Henry
by Donna Harris
Dear COEHD, faculty, staff, students:
The Department of Counseling will host a new faculty candidate, Dr. Melissa Henry. You are invited and encouraged to attend her research presentation. Listed below is information for Dr. Henry's presentation, and attached is the announcement with all pertinent information concerning the candidate.
Wednesday, Jan 29, 9:00am - 10:15am
The Aula Canaria Room, BV 1.328
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Hope to see you there!
Donna Harris
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Dept of Counseling
University of Texas at San Antonio
501 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Phone: 210-458-2602
"Be who you are. Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"
1 year, 6 months
Proposal Deadline Extended- 17th Annual COEHD Research Colloquium
by COEHD Communications
Hello,
Please see the message below from Dr. Rosalind Horowitz.
Dear COEHD Faculty and Community,
We are excited to announce that, due to the enthusiastic response to our Call for Proposals, we have decided to extend the Deadline for submitting Proposals for presentations at the 17th Annual COEHD Research Colloquium, which is scheduled Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025.
The new deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 5th, at 5:00 pm. We encourage all interested in presenting to take advantage of this extension. We encourage Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-College Presentations where possible and appropriate.
Please use the following link to submit your proposal:
https://tinyurl.com/47jpdxvc
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rosalind Horowitz at rosalind.horowitz(a)utsa.edu<mailto:rosalind.horowitz@utsa.edu>.
Your contribution will help advance Research at UTSA and nationally!
Welcoming your research contributions,
The College of Education and Human Development Research
Planning Committee for 2025.
1 year, 6 months
FW: AirRowdy Wi-Fi Certificate Renewal Reminder
by COEHD Information Technology
Hi COEHD, Welcome Back!
Every year our devices need a new ‘security certificate’ to be able to use UTSA’s AirRowdy WIFI. As stated below, “This is an annual security measure designed to protect the UTSA technology environment”.
Today at 11am, you will begin to see your device(s) ask you to authenticate. Please go through the prompts.
The email below is legit, click below to learn how to successfully connect.
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Have a great semester!
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Please be aware that as of this morning, January 15 beginning at 11 a.m., you will need to accept a new security certificate one time for each of your devices upon its connection to AirRowdy Wi-Fi. This is an annual security measure designed to protect the UTSA technology environment.
As a reminder, you can click on the instructions below to review how to connect to AirRowdy with all of your devices.
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To offer the best possible service, we must regularly update UTSA systems and networks. We thank you for your patience as we work to provide a better user experience with technology services. For updates or to view upcoming routine maintenance dates, please visit utsa.edu/techsolutions/alerts<https://click.e.utsa.edu/?qs=b05ea9abb24c05e7d1af6085d2b15a573dd9cd2acad0...>.
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1 year, 6 months
COEHD Student Success Center Spring 2025 Newsletter
by Cassandra Lopez
Hello,
Welcome back to school for the Spring 2025 semester! The COEHD Student Success Center (SSC) welcomes you back and would like to keep you up to date with some of our Spring happenings. We ask that you please share the items such as Scholarship opportunities, Spring events and more with your students. We are eager to see COEHD students in our Center and offer the utmost support and opportunities for them. If you would like to schedule a classroom visit, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Once again, have a great semester and let us know how the COEHD SSC can support you and your students!
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*The COEHD SSC Newsletter is attached for your viewing*
Cassie Lopez, M.Ed
(She/her/hers)
Assistant Director- College of Education and Human Development Student Success Center
Communication | Harmony | Consistency | Activator | Discipline
Office: MB 0.330
Phone: (210) 458-4416
Email: Cassandra.Lopez(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Cassandra.Lopez@utsa.edu>
Website: https://education.utsa.edu/
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1 year, 6 months
Funding Opportunities January 2025
by Iwan Notowidigdo
January 2025 Funding Opportunities & Faculty Workshops
Greetings Colleagues and Happy New Year!
Welcome to this month’s Funding Opportunities newsblast (actually more about professional development this time)! Some sessions will be of strong interest to new faculty interested in NSF CAREER grants, applying for SEED grants, and faculty concerned with balancing applications to government funders with those from private foundations. Take advantage of these enriching workshops designed to accelerate your research, develop your funding strategies, and expand your professional network. Here’s what’s coming up:
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Faculty Development Workshop: Research Accelerants
Generating Research: Overview of TACC Resources
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: In-Person at John Peace Library, Assembly Room (4.04.22)
Presenter: Joshua Urrutia, Research Software Engineer, Life Sciences Computing Team, TACC
Join us for an introduction to the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), where you'll discover powerful resources available for free through the UTRC (University of Texas Research Cyberinfrastructure) Initiative. Learn how to access:
* High-Performance Computers
* Large Data Storage
* High Bandwidth Data Access
* Extensive Software Libraries
* Training Support & Computational Expertise
Get your questions answered and explore how TACC can support your research ambitions!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FDREGJAN14
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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: McKinney Humanities Building, Room 2.01.40
Details: Lunch will be provided.
Designed for students and research staff, this training fosters integrity in research while addressing key ethical and professional issues. Required for those funded by NSF, NIH, and USDA, the workshop is also open to all faculty, staff, and students.
Register here: https://research.utsa.edu/events/2025/01/05_responsible-conduct-of-resear...
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Seed Grant Workshop & Teaming Lunch: Research Enablers
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: In-Person at John Peace Library, Assembly Room (4.04.22)
Presenter: Lyndsey Lepovitz, Research Program Coordinator
Discover application and award requirements for UTSA’s four open funding opportunities during this workshop and networking event. Collaborate with faculty from all disciplines and meet partners from the Southwest Research Institute.
Programs Covered:
* Grants for Research Advancement and Transformation (GREAT)
* Internal Research Awards (INTRA)
* Transdisciplinary Teams (T2)
* Connect
Lunch provided! Register by Friday, January 10, 2025.
Register here: https://research.utsa.edu/events/2025/01/09_seed-grant-workshop-and-teami...
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Hands-On Workshop for New Faculty: Planning a Fundable Project
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Lucy Deckard, Academic Research Funding Strategies
Walk step-by-step through structuring a fundable project, articulating goals, developing research questions, and crafting effective aims. Includes practical exercises to refine your approach.
Register here: https://research.utsa.edu/events/2025/01/01_hands-on-workshop-for-new-fac...
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Deconstructing Successful Public Agency & Private Foundation Proposals
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenters: Richard H. Nader, PhD & Warren Burggren, PhD, Global Proposal Solutions
Gain insights into the key features of two successful proposals—a public research proposal and a private foundation submission. Learn how to maximize your proposal's competitiveness!
Register here: https://research.utsa.edu/events/2025/01/11_deconstructing-successful-pub...
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Navigating the NSF CAREER Award
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenters: Richard H. Nader, PhD & Warren Burggren, PhD, Global Proposal Solutions
The NSF CAREER Award is one of the most prestigious funding opportunities. Learn from seasoned experts about crafting a competitive proposal, including must-know strategies and subtle nuances that set winning submissions apart.
Register here: https://research.utsa.edu/events/2025/01/04_nsf-career-overview.html
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Access the full Office of Research Event Calendar here: https://research.utsa.edu/events/#1,9,2025,month
And here are two reminders regarding Spencer and Brady foundations.
Spencer Foundation
Research Grants on Education: Large
Intent to Apply Deadline: January 14, 2025, 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time
Full Proposal Deadline: February 11, 2025, 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time
Description: Supports large-scale education research projects that contribute to the improvement of education.
More Information: https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/research-grants-on-education-large
Research Grants on Education: Small
Application Opens: Mid-February 2025
Full Proposal Deadline: Mid-April 2025
Description: Supports smaller-scale education research projects that contribute to the improvement of education.
More Information: https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/research-grants-on-education-small
Brady Education Foundation
Program Evaluation and Research Project Grants
Submission Windows for 500-Word Statements:
* January 1 – February 15
* May 1 – June 15
* September 1 – October 15
Description: Funds evaluations of programs aimed at promoting positive outcomes for children from underserved groups and the development of research projects that have the potential to inform public policy and practice.
More Information: https://bradyeducationfoundation.org/application-guidelines/
As always, please contact me for any further information or assistance in applying for these grants.
Thank you, and Excelsior!
--Iwan
Mr. Iwan Notowidigdo
Senior Grant Development Manager
The University of Texas at San Antonio
College of Education & Human Development (COEHD)
iwan.notowidigdo(a)utsa.edu
Mobile: 347-231-5931
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1 year, 7 months
Invitation: Webinar & Workshop with Dr. Nelson Flores
by COEHD Communications
Hello,
Please see the attachments and message below from Dr. Sidury Christiansen.
Dear UTSA Faculty and Students,
You are cordially invited to attend the next RESPETO Speaker Series webinar and workshop featuring Dr. Nelson Flores from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE).
We encourage you to share this invitation with your colleagues and students this semester. This event offers valuable insights into critical bilingualism, race, and language in education, which are relevant to many courses.
About the RESPETO Seminar Series:
The series focuses on improving the quality of engineering education by addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Webinar:
* Topic: A Raciolinguistic Genealogy of the Self
* Date: January 24th
* Time: 9:00 AM
* Location: JPL Assembly Room (JPL 4.04.22)
Workshop (right after the webinar):
* Time: 10:30 AM
* Location: JPL Assembly Room (JPL 4.04.22)
Webinar Abstract:
In this presentation, Dr. Flores will discuss his raciolinguistic genealogy as outlined in Chapter 10 of his latest book. He will delve into his family history, his experiences with racialization due to his use of Spanish, and his professional journey in bilingual education. Dr. Flores will connect his personal narrative to broader societal and political contexts, examining the impact of colonialism, the Bilingual Education Act, and deficit ideologies on language and education.
About Dr. Nelson Flores:
Dr. Nelson Flores is a Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE). His research focuses on critical bilingualism, race, and language in education. He is the author of numerous publications, including the book "Bilingualism and Ideology: Language, Race, and the Politics of English in the United States."
Preparation:
* We encourage you to read Chapter 10 (attached) of Dr. Flores' latest book prior to the webinar for a deeper understanding of his presentation.
* We require you to read the chapter if you plan to attend the workshop.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 22, 2025 by filling out this RSVP Form<https://forms.gle/BYT5FSwYTMyADh4e7> so we can ensure adequate seating.
1 year, 7 months
