Call for Nominations: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA)-Due April 1
by COEHD Dean
Good morning COEHD,
It is that time of the year to start selecting nominees for the Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA). The awards are a symbol of the importance placed on the provision of teaching and learning of the highest order. The awards are offered in recognition of those who serve our students in an exemplary manner and as an incentive for others who aspire to such service. The website describing this opportunity is here: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards | University of Texas System (utsystem.edu)<https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/regents-outstanding-tea...>
Please have your nominations submitted to COEHD.dean(a)utsa.edu<mailto:COEHD.dean@utsa.edu> for the ROTA award by 5pm on April 1, 2026. Please do not send nominations directly to faculty awards. Faculty Success will notify selected nominees to prepare application materials for phase two of the process.
Forms and information can be found here: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award | University Excellence Awards<https://www.utsa.edu/excellenceawards/faculty/external-awards/regents-out...>
Nomination Criteria
* The ROTA program will focus on a commitment to teaching and delivering excellence to the learning experience through outstanding teaching including effectiveness, innovation, and creativity.
* Potential indicators of excellence in teaching include, but are not limited to, the demonstrated enhancement of student learning through:
* Developing innovations that are responsive to student needs.
* Pursuing effectiveness, innovation, and creativity in the classroom, clinic, or setting in which teaching and learning take place.
* Demonstrating the use of strategies that actively engage the learner.
* Creating opportunities for experiential learning.
* Using technology effectively.
* Adapting teaching methods to improve teaching and learning.
* Striving to learn and improve one's own teaching.
* Being a leader in teaching and learning by having a positive impact on their colleagues' teaching.
Eligibility
* Both tenured/tenure-track and non-tenure-track candidates are eligible.
* Educators at the undergraduate or graduate level, including faculty supporting professional degree programs (i.e., J.D., M.D., M.Arch, etc.) are eligible
* Faculty who are nominated should not have previously received the ROTA award.
Important Information:
* All nominations should be submitted to COEHD.dean(a)utsa.edu<mailto:COEHD.dean@utsa.edu>
* Nomination email should include faculty member name, department, and brief reason why they are being nominated
* Deadline: 5pm on April 1, 2026
* A college-level committee will review all COEHD nominations. The committee will select COEHD nominees (1 T/TT and 1 FTT) and forward names to faculty success by their deadline.
* Faculty Success will contact nominees for Phase I application materials at the end of March.
Thank you,
College of Education and Human Development | Office of the Dean
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Call for Nominations: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA)-Due April 1
by COEHD Dean
Good afternoon COEHD,
It is that time of the year to start selecting nominees for the Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA). The awards are a symbol of the importance placed on the provision of teaching and learning of the highest order. The awards are offered in recognition of those who serve our students in an exemplary manner and as an incentive for others who aspire to such service. The website describing this opportunity is here: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards | University of Texas System (utsystem.edu)<https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/regents-outstanding-tea...>
Please have your nominations submitted to COEHD.dean(a)utsa.edu<mailto:COEHD.dean@utsa.edu> for the ROTA award by 5pm on April 1, 2026. Please do not send nominations directly to faculty awards. Faculty Success will notify selected nominees to prepare application materials for phase two of the process.
Forms and information can be found here: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award | University Excellence Awards<https://www.utsa.edu/excellenceawards/faculty/external-awards/regents-out...>
Nomination Criteria
* The ROTA program will focus on a commitment to teaching and delivering excellence to the learning experience through outstanding teaching including effectiveness, innovation, and creativity.
* Potential indicators of excellence in teaching include, but are not limited to, the demonstrated enhancement of student learning through:
* Developing innovations that are responsive to student needs.
* Pursuing effectiveness, innovation, and creativity in the classroom, clinic, or setting in which teaching and learning take place.
* Demonstrating the use of strategies that actively engage the learner.
* Creating opportunities for experiential learning.
* Using technology effectively.
* Adapting teaching methods to improve teaching and learning.
* Striving to learn and improve one's own teaching.
* Being a leader in teaching and learning by having a positive impact on their colleagues' teaching.
Eligibility
* Both tenured/tenure-track and non-tenure-track candidates are eligible.
* Educators at the undergraduate or graduate level, including faculty supporting professional degree programs (i.e., J.D., M.D., M.Arch, etc.) are eligible
* Faculty who are nominated should not have previously received the ROTA award.
Important Information:
* All nominations should be submitted to COEHD.dean(a)utsa.edu<mailto:COEHD.dean@utsa.edu>
* Nomination email should include faculty member name, department, and brief reason why they are being nominated
* Deadline: 5pm on April 1, 2026
* A college-level committee will review all COEHD nominations. The committee will select COEHD nominees (1 T/TT and 1 FTT) and forward names to faculty success by their deadline.
* Faculty Success will contact nominees for Phase I application materials at the end of March.
Thank you,
College of Education and Human Development | Office of the Dean
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One Month until the ADA Compliance Deadline
by COEHD Communications
Hello COEHD Faculty and Staff,
All UT San Antonio digital content must comply with updated ADA standards by Friday, April 24, as part of a new federal mandate. This impacts everyone, including all faculty, instructors, TAs, staff, and students. All digital materials must meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA.
Visit the compliance webpage<https://www.utsa.edu/ada/compliance2026/> to learn the basics of accessibility, access staff and faculty plans, and a variety of resources. You can catch up on past trainings by watching these Digital Accessibility videos<https://click.e.utsa.edu/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6IjBjYzYxMDk4LTkwNmUtNGY2ZS1iZWMy...> or enroll in upcoming digital accessibility trainings<https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/tag/digital-accessibility/list/>.
For faculty, Canvas Ally is an accessibility tool that is integrated into your Canvas course that automatically checks your content to make your course materials accessible to all students. Learn more about Ally<https://utsa.screenstepslive.com/a/2004644-getting-started-with-ally-faculty> and how to work towards an Ally score of 85% or higher by April.
For questions or more information, visit the UT San Antonio ADA Disability website<https://www.utsa.edu/ada/> or contact their team at DigitalAccessibility(a)utsa.edu<mailto:DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu>.
Thank you,
Katelyn Juarez
COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Call for Research Proposals
by COEHD Communications
SAISD Dual Language Lab Schools is calling for Research Proposals
UTSA faculty are invited to submit research proposals to conduct applied scholarship within the Dual Language Community Lab Schools Network serving San Antonio’s multilingual communities.
Eligibility
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Full-time COEHD faculty
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Faculty–PhD student research teams
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Empirical projects aligned with district priorities
Please share with potential candidates and submit proposals and any questions to Dr. Juanita Santos at juanita.santos(a)utsa.edu.
COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Call for Research Proposals
by COEHD Communications
SAISD Dual Language Lab Schools is calling for Research Proposals
UTSA faculty are invited to submit research proposals to conduct applied scholarship within the Dual Language Community Lab Schools Network serving San Antonio’s multilingual communities.
Eligibility
*
Full-time COEHD faculty
*
Faculty–PhD student research teams
*
Empirical projects aligned with district priorities
Please share with potential candidates and submit proposals and any questions to Dr. Juanita Santos at juanita.santos(a)utsa.edu.
COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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You are invited to: Unlock Your Potential to Flourish
by COEHD Communications
Hello COEHD Faculty and Staff,
Please see the attached flyer and message below on behalf of the Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center.
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On behalf of the Academy for Teacher Excellence (ATE) Research Center in the College of Education and Human Development at UT San Antonio, we are excited to invite you to a powerful and inspiring evening:
Unlocking Your Potential to Flourish: Real World Lessons with Don Francisco Ochoa
Join us for a meaningful conversation with Don Juan Francisco Ochoa, entrepreneur and founder of Palenque Group, as he shares the leadership insights, lived experiences, and lessons that have shaped his journey to success. This is a unique opportunity to reflect, connect, and grow within a community committed to flourishing.
Date: March 25
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: UTSA Main Campus, Business Building 2.01.06
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We encourage you to reserve your spot early. Register today Click Here<https://utsa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5u50p8ArauNibjg> or Scan the QR code.
This engaging experience is designed to inspire and help you cultivate your personal and professional journey whether you are an educator, leader, or community member committed to making a meaningful impact.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing in this enriching experience together.
Warm regards,
Christina King
Education Specialist
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COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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UEI Spring Newsletter
by Sharon Nichols
Please see recent version of UEI newsletter. Anyone with any questions about UEI, please reach out directly to Sharon Nichols (Sharon.Nichols(a)utsa.edu<mailto:Sharon.Nichols@utsa.edu>)
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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 4.322
San Antonio, TX, 78207-4415
Cell: 210.412.2223
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Email: Sharon.Nichols(a)utsa.edu <mailto:Sharon.Nichols@utsa.edu>
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