The Huerta-Chavez Controversy: A Community Healing Conversation
by COEHD Communications
Hello COEHD Faculty and Staff,
Please see the attached flyer and event information below on behalf of Dr. Alejandra Elenes. The event is free and open to the public.
The Huerta-Chavez Controversy: A Community Healing Conversation
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: La Villita Room at UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
Join Virtually: https://utsa.zoom.us/j/99063478863?pwd=j84y0KgoX4dEJAJq1hclIHj9pIMOLX.I
Program:
10:00 am Registration opens
10:30 am Welcome and Sponsor Introduction
10:45 am Presentation: "Gender-based Violence in Mexican American Culture”
Presenter: Mariana Aldrete, PhD
11:15 am Panel Discussion: "Women's Roles in the Chicano Movement"
Panelists: Rebecca Flores, Former Organizer, United Farm Workers of America, Rosie Castro, Community Activist and Former Organizer with La Raza Unida Party, and Luz Bazan Gutierrez, Former Organizer with the Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO) and La Raza Unida Party in Crystal City, Texas
12:00 pm Break
12:10 pm Audience Engagement Open Discussion: "Crafting strategies and solutions for prevention of violence against women in Mexican American Culture" Dr. Mariana Aldrete, Facilitator
"The Path Forward: Erasure or Reaffirmation of Chicano Culture, Identity and History?" Ruben Barrera, Facilitator
12:30 pm Open Discussion
1:00pm Adjourn, fin
Thank you,
COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Welcome COEHD's New Associate Director of Recruitment, Dr. Jorvis McGee
by COEHD Communications
Please see the message below on behalf of Dr. John Davis.
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Dear COEHD Faculty and Staff,
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Jorvis McGee, Associate Director of Recruitment, to the College of Education and Human Development. Dr. McGee brings a strong background in higher education leadership, student success, recruitment, student affairs, and organizational development.
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Dr. McGee recently earned his Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Clark Atlanta University, where he also served as Graduate Student Government Association President and a member of the university’s Board of Trustees. His professional experience includes work in student recruitment, leadership development, federally funded initiatives, and fraternity and sorority life.
We are excited to welcome Dr. McGee to COEHD and look forward to the experience, energy, and student-centered perspective he will bring to our college.
Please join me in giving Dr. McGee a warm COEHD welcome!
John L Davis Ph.D
Associate Dean - Academic Programs and Student Success
Professor - Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX 78249
Main Campus (MB 3.304E)
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The Huerta-Chavez Controversy: A Community Healing Conversation
by COEHD Communications
Hello COEHD Faculty and Staff,
Please see the attached flyer and event information below on behalf of Dr. Alejandra Elenes. The event is free and open to the public.
The Huerta-Chavez Controversy: A Community Healing Conversation
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: La Villita Room at UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
Program:
10:00 am Registration opens
10:30 am Welcome and Sponsor Introduction
10:45 am Presentation: "Gender-based Violence in Mexican American Culture”
Presenter: Mariana Aldrete, PhD
11:15 am Panel Discussion: "Women's Roles in the Chicano Movement"
Panelists: Rebecca Flores, Former Organizer, United Farm Workers of America, Rosie Castro, Community Activist and Former Organizer with La Raza Unida Party, and Luz Bazan Gutierrez, Former Organizer with the Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO) and La Raza Unida Party in Crystal City, Texas
12:00 pm Break
12:10 pm Audience Engagement Open Discussion: "Crafting strategies and solutions for prevention of violence against women in Mexican American Culture" Dr. Mariana Aldrete, Facilitator
"The Path Forward: Erasure or Reaffirmation of Chicano Culture, Identity and History?" Ruben Barrera, Facilitator
1:00pm Adjourn, fin
Thank you,
COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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COEHD College Wide Meeting
by Gerald Juhnke
Thank you Dean Torres for your gracious invitation to the College Wide Meeting! Regretfully, I am presenting at the Association for Research and Assessment in Dallas on September 18. My sincere regrets! I believe a number of Counseling faculty are also presenting on that day.
Very Best,
Jerry
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To: COEHD Dean <COEHD.Dean(a)utsa.edu>; coehd <coehd(a)lists.it.utsa.edu>
Subject: COEHD College Wide Meeting
When: Friday, September 18, 2026 9:30 AM-12:00 PM.
Where: DB 1.116-La Villita (Downtown Campus)
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September UT San Antonio COEHD Newsletter
by COEHD Communications
Dean Welcomes COEHD Back for the Fall, University Updates, Learn about CEL Program
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Fall Newsletter
September 2026
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Enhanced services create a more connected downtown experience
As UT San Antonio continues to grow and enhance its presence downtown, the university remains committed to creating a vibrant and connected campus experience that supports success both inside and outside the classroom.
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UT San Antonio announces Fall 2026 Commencement schedule
The university will host three ceremonies to honor graduates of its academic colleges, with each ceremony expected to last less than two hours. Graduates and their guests are encouraged to stay for the full program to celebrate all Roadrunners being recognized.
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UT One university. One year. What’s next for UT San Antonio?
On Sept. 1, 2025, two nationally recognized institutions officially became one university, bringing together their collective strengths and greater scale to advance an ambitious purpose: to make lives better through excellence in education, research and discovery, health, public service and community engagement.
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What's New in COEHD
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A Summer of Leadership Transformation
This summer, Alonzo M. Flowers III, PhD, completed two fully funded opportunities focused on leadership development and identity education.
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Dean Torres Welcomes COEHD Back for Fall 2026
The start of the semester is always one of the most exciting times of the year for me, and I’m thrilled to see our campus come alive again.
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COEHD Equipment Loaner Program (CEL)
The COEHD Equipment Loaner Program (CEL) Program is a check-out service that the college provides through COEHD IT for registered COEHD majors. COEHD students must meet set criteria to be eligible for check-out. The loan period is for the current semester. Quanity is Limited!
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Research, Citation & Digital Scholarship Workshops
UT San Antonio Libraries and Museums provides workshops on key topics including citations, literature reviews, AI, copyright and fair use. These workshops are available to all students and faculty.
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21
Nachos and Loteria
3:00 - 6:00 PM
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Oct
07
Grocery Story Bingo
3:00 - 5:00 PM
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Oct
21
COEHD Student Success Center
Career Fair
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
La Villita Room (Durango Building, 1.116)
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Nov
07
STREAMsation Conference
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
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Leadership Learning Circles: My Journey to Academia Event
by COEHD Communications
Hello COEHD,
As we gear up for an exciting new academic year, we’re thrilled to invite you to our first student-led event of the semester: Leadership Learning Circles: My Journey to Academia, featuring our esteemed guest speaker, Dr. Betty Merchant.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Campus, Durango Building 1.116 La Villita
This inspiring Leadership Learning Circle will provide an opportunity for students to hear Dr. Merchant shares her journey into academia, leadership lessons, and experiences in higher education. Following the discussion, attendees will participate in an interactive Peer Mentoring Network activity focused on connection, reflection, and community building.
Can’t make it to this in-person event, join us online via Zoom: https://utsa.zoom.us/j/92282345408
COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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1 month, 2 weeks
Join 'Leadership Learning Circles: My Journey to Academia' this evening
by COEHD Communications
Hello COEHD,
As we gear up for an exciting new academic year, we’re thrilled to invite you to our first student-led event of the semester: Leadership Learning Circles: My Journey to Academia, featuring our esteemed guest speaker, Dr. Betty Merchant.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Campus, Durango Building 1.116 La Villita
This inspiring Leadership Learning Circle will provide an opportunity for students to hear Dr. Merchant shares her journey into academia, leadership lessons, and experiences in higher education. Following the discussion, attendees will participate in an interactive Peer Mentoring Network activity focused on connection, reflection, and community building.
Can’t make it to this in-person event, join us online via Zoom: https://utsa.zoom.us/j/92282345408
COEHD Communications
The College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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