[Coehd] COEHDnews Week of Fri, January 09, 2015

COEHDnews Week of Fri, January 09, 2015 ________________________________ [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/facebooknews.png]<https://www... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/twitternews.png] <https://twitter.com/UTSACOEHD> [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rss.png] <http://education.utsa.edu/news/rss_2.0> COEHD Recent News Carnegie Foundation selects UTSA for community engagement designation<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/carnegie_foundation... ________________________________ by Mark Langford, Associate Director of Strategic Communications | January 07, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/carnegie_foundation_selec... [Carnegieseal] The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has selected The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to receive its prestigious Community Engagement Classification, recognizing the university’s commitment to serving the local community. Sombrilla Spotlight: Emma Makela<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/sombrilla_spotlight> ________________________________ by Michelle Mondo, UTSA Sombrilla | January 07, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/sombrilla_spotlight> Sophomore goalkeeper Emma “Bubba” Makela, a Mukilteo, Wash., native, has been guarding the net since she was 5 years old More than 200 student teachers inducted into teaching profession<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/more_than_200_studen... ________________________________ by | December 11, 2014 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/more_than_200_student_tea... The Office of Teacher Education and the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) inducted more than 200 students teachers into the profession of teaching during a special ceremony on Wednesday, December 10. Commencement Spotlight: Evelyn Hlebik, Education and Human Development<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotli... ________________________________ by Marissa Villa, University Communications | December 11, 2014 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotlight_ev... [Evelynhlebik] Meet Evelyn Hlebik. When she graduated from high school, her grandmother made copies of her diploma, folded them into paper airplanes and made them fly. Two Tuskegee Airmen speak to UTSA community<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/two_tuskegee_airmen_s... ________________________________ by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | December 09, 2014 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/two_tuskegee_airmen_speak... [10396277 814111121968232 6065068042052140022 n] Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered in the Business Building on Monday, December 8, for the African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues class, taught by Dr. Dorinda Rolle. The class, which hosted the Consortium for Social Transformation and the African American Studies Program’s first event in their Beyond February speaker series, featured a presentation from Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Central Region President, Marv Abrams, and two Tuskegee Airmen, Dr. Eugene Derricotte, USAF Col. (Ret.), and Mr. James Bynum, USAF Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.). VIEW ALL NEWS<http://education.utsa.edu/news/> Awards, Announcements, & Recognition Recognizing Faculty, Staff & Students ________________________________ | ALL COEHD We are proud of the accomplishments of COEHD faculty, students, and staff, but unfortunately we cannot write a full-feature article on every award or achievement that takes place. We would still like for everyone to know about these accomplishments so we have added a section to the weekly COEHDnews for Awards, Announcements and Recognition. If you know of someone in the college that deserves recognition please forward:the individuals name, department, what the honor was, and organization that gave the award. Latest Research Awards & Grants Contact Us Jo Ann Jones<mailto:Joann.Jones@utsa.edu> COEHDnews Editor/Writer Communications Specialist COEHD Office of the Dean The University of Texas at San Antonio T: 210.458.4486 Byron Spencer<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu> COEHDnews Sr. Communications Specialist COEHD Office of the Dean The University of Texas at San Antonio T: 210.458.7396 Marissa Villa<mailto:Marissa.Villa@utsa.edu> University Communications Multimedia Editor III University Communications The University of Texas at San Antonio T: 210.458.4937 External News NEH Summer Programs in the Humanities for School and College Educators<http://www.neh.gov/divisions/education/summer-programs> ________________________________ by Press Release | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.neh.gov/divisions/education/summer-programs> (NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES) - Each year, NEH offers tuition-free opportunities for school, college, and university educators to study a variety of humanities topics. Stipends of $1,200-$3,900 help cover expenses for these one- to five-week programs. Guidance Released: Equal Access for English Learner Students<http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USED/bulletins/e7d77c... ________________________________ by White House Press Release | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USED/bulletins/e7d77c> (WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR HISPANICS ) - Today the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released guidance reminding states, school districts and schools of their obligations under federal law to ensure that English learner students have equal access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential. PTSD doubles diabetes risk in women<http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-women-ptsd-symptoms-higher... ________________________________ by Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and Harvard School of Public Health | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-women-ptsd-symptoms-higher... (MEDICAL PRESS) - Women with post-traumatic stress disorder are nearly twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with women who don't have PTSD, according to researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and Harvard School of Public Health. Staying safe and warm in the chill<http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/lifestyle/ci_27265615/stayi... ________________________________ by Nora Krug | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/lifestyle/ci_27265615/stayi... (SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE) - From Jo Zimmerman, a trainer and instructor of kinesiology at the University of Maryland, here are a few ways to stay comfortable and safe while exercising in the cold: Training urban teachers who stay<http://www.marketplace.org/topics/education/learningcurve/trainin... ________________________________ by Amy Scott | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.marketplace.org/topics/education/learningcurve/traini... (NPR MARKETPLACE) - To prevent high teacher turnover, an urban training program takes a page from medical profession. Six Education Stories To Watch in 2015<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/01/03/374010172/six-education-st... ________________________________ by Claudio Sanchez | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/01/03/374010172/six-education-s... (NPR MORNING EDITION) - A veteran reporter's view on the hot-button issues in the coming year: Police in schools, the fallout from the Vergara case and more. In Class It’s ‘Ms. Smalls,’ Onstage She’s ‘Miss Houston’<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/01/06/373825141/in-class-its... ________________________________ by Laura Isensee | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/01/06/373825141/in-class-its-ms... (NPR MORNING EDITION) - (Secret Lives of Teachers) Our Secret Lives of Teachers series continues with Isis Smalls, who teaches English and coaches volleyball at a Houston middle school. She's also a beauty pageant winner. New report explores the use of digital games in the classroom during the learning process<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/nyu-nre120914.p... ________________________________ by Press Release | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/nyu-nre120914.php... (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY) - A new report from the A-GAMES project, a collaboration between New York University and the University of Michigan, examines how teachers are using digital games in their classrooms to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback. 11 Habits of an effective teacher<http://www.edutopia.org/discussion/11-habits-effective-teacher... ________________________________ by Carrie Lam | January 07, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.edutopia.org/discussion/11-habits-effective-teacher?u... (EDUTOPIA) - I really appreciate teachers who are truly passionate about teaching. The teacher who wants to be an inspiration to others. The teacher who is happy with his/her job at all times. The teacher that every other child in the school would love to have. The teacher that kids remember for the rest of their lives. Are you that teacher? Read on and learn 11 effective habits of an effective teacher. 15 Words you never knew came from literature<http://selectedreads.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/WordsFr... ________________________________ by Editorial | January 06, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://selectedreads.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/WordsFromLit... (EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MOBILE LEARNING) - Here is an interesting visual to take you into a short etymological journey to discover the origins of some commonly used words in the contemporary discourse. Surprisingly enough, all of these terms originated in the realm of literature. Upcoming Events JAN 12 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/spring_2015_classes_begin> Spring 2015 Classes Begin Time: All Day Location: Main and Downtown Campuses JAN 27 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/free_teacher_tuesday_staar_connec... Free Teacher Tuesday: STAAR Connection Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Institute of Texan Cultures FEB 10 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/free_teacher_tuesday_oral_history... Free Teacher Tuesday: Oral History Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Institute of Texan Cultures MAR 26 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/global_latino_education_advocacy_... Global Latino Education Advocacy Days Summit Time: 8 am - 5:30 pm (CST) Location: Main Campus APR 11 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/5th_annual_early_childhood_educat... 5th Annual Early Childhood Education Institute Time: 8 am - 12 pm Location: Downtown Campus VIEW ALL EVENTS<http://education.utsa.edu/events>