Alexia Rosales
by COEHD Dean
Dear COEHD Community,
I am reaching out to share news about the heartbreaking loss of a fellow Roadrunner. We recently received confirmation on the death of Alexia Rosales, an ILT undergraduate student. No additional action regarding contacts or institutional updates is needed on your part. Our Campus Postvention Team will reach out the family in the coming days. If you have additional information or questions about the Postvention response, Melissa Hernandez (melissa.hernandez(a)utsa.edu<mailto:melissa.hernandez@utsa.edu>) is the contact.
Since this tragic news has become available, you might find yourself in a position to support students or additional campus community members. Wellness 360's<https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/utsa> counseling staff and the Employee Assistance Program<https://www.utsa.edu/hr/eap/> can help.
Wellness 360<https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/utsa> provides in-person counseling at the Recreation Wellness Center (RWC 1.810) during campus business hours and (210) 458-4142. Wellness 360 will be open and available for students on select days during the holiday break including, Friday, December 27; Monday, December 30; Tuesday December 31; then regular hours beginning January 2. The Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 for emergency crisis counseling by calling 210-458-4140. Additionally, TimelyCare<https://www.utsa.edu/students/programs-and-services/Timely-Care/> is available for students for students throughout the holiday break with its TalkNow feature as well as scheduled counseling.
The Employee Assistance (EAP) Program<https://www.utsa.edu/hr/EmployeeRelations/eapinfo.html> also provides counseling services for faculty and staff. Call 1-888-993-7650 for assistance.
Here are some tips when talking with students and colleagues:
* Acknowledge the tragedy. Say something like, "I know what happened might be on your mind now."
* Allow students or your colleagues to share their concerns. You might say, "You may be experiencing a wide range of feelings and emotions right now. If you'd like to share those, feel welcome to do so."
* Realize that it is common to see a variety of reactions, including being unable to focus or concentrate, feeling frustrated, angry, guilty, remorseful, or numb.
Thank you for all you do to support our campus community during this difficult time.
Best,
Mario Torres
[Imagining the Future of Joter?a Studies as a Framework in the Field of Higher Education | Association of Mexican American Educators Journal]
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Faculty Awards (Nominations Due 1/13/2024)
by COEHD Dean
Good morning COEHD Faculty,
We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break!
Just sending another friendly reminder:
It is now the time to start sending forward faculty nominations for the UTSA Presidential Awards and the Howe Awards to the COEHD.Dean(a)UTSA.edu<mailto:COEHD.Dean@UTSA.edu> email. The deadline for submission of faculty award nominations to the COEHD.Dean(a)UTSA.edu<mailto:COEHD.Dean@UTSA.edu> email is by end of day on Monday, January 13th, 2025. Once we receive nominations to the COEHD Dean's email, we will forward to our COEHD faculty awards committee for review and further submission of the final nominated individuals for each below category.
You will find updated information on the Faculty Awards Website (https://www.utsa.edu/facultyawards/index.html) regarding the specific number of nominations per college permitted, the awards criteria, eligibility, and process for selection.
Below are the different UTSA level Faculty Award categories to be considered for, which can also be found at UTSA Faculty Awards | University Excellence Awards | UTSA | University of Texas at San Antonio<https://www.utsa.edu/excellenceawards/faculty/utsa-awards/>:
Advancing Globalization Award, Community Engagement Award, Core Curriculum Teaching Award, Faculty Mentoring Award, Howe Teaching Award, Howe Faculty Service Award, Innovation & Impact Award, Performance/Creative Award, Research Achievement Award, Teaching Excellence Award, and University Service Award.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the COEHD Dean's office.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
[Imagining the Future of Joter?a Studies as a Framework in the Field of Higher Education | Association of Mexican American Educators Journal]
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