[Coehd] COEHDnews Week of May 23, 2014

COEHDnews Week of May 23, 2014 Recent News: COEHD News COEHD alumna accepted into prestigious institute<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_alumna_accepted... Hannah Douglas, a graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Education and Human Development (COEHD), was one of three applicants from across the nation accepted into the Doctorate in Child Development program at the Erikson Institute in Chicago. Douglas also received a three-year, full fellowship from the institute. Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_alumna_accepted_int... ILT wins NISD partnership award<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_wins_nisd_partnership... The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) was awarded a Northside Independent School District (NISD) Partner-of-the-Year award for their work with Leon Springs Elementary School. The department will receive the award at the annual NISD Partner-of-the-Year Reception on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Paul Taylor Field House. Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_wins_nisd_partnership... Upcoming Events [Graduate Studies Open House]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/graduate_studies_open_h... Graduate Studies Open House<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/graduate_studies_open_ho... Sat, June 7, 2014 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Downtown Campus Building: Frio Street Building, Groud Floor [Mexican American Studies Grad School Workshop] <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/mexican_american_studies_grad_sch... Mexican American Studies Grad School Workshop<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/mexican_american_stud... Sat, June 7, 2014 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Downtown Campus Building: Buena Vista Building, 3.302 [National Center for Accelerated Schools Summer Institute] <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/national_center_for_accelerated_s... Center for Accelerated Schools Summer Institute<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/national_center_for_... Tue, June 17, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Por Vida Academy Building: 1135 Mission Road, San Antonio, Texas 78210 [Cultural Afromestizaje Minisymposium] <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/cultural_afromestizaje_minisympos... Cultural Afromestizaje Minisymposium<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/cultural_afromes... Wed, June 18, 2014 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Campus Building: Buena Vista Building, 1.338 [Water: A Living Lesson]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/water_a_living_lesson> Water: A Living Lesson<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/water_a_living_lesson> Wed, June 25, 2014 Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Downtown Campus Building: 501 Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78207 [Academy for Teacher Excellence 2014 Summer Bridging Institute] <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/academy_for_teacher_excellence_20... Academy for Teacher Excellence 2014 Summer Bridging Institute<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/academy_for_teacher_... Mon, July 14, 2014 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Downtown Campus Building: Buena Vista Building, 1.338 [Multicultural Education: Using the Museum as a Model for the Classroom] <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/multicultural_education_using_the... Education: Using the Museum as a Model for the Classroom<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/multicultural_educat... Mon, July 21, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Institute of Texan Cultures Building: 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Tx. 78205 [National Center for Accelerated Schools Summer Institute] <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/data_walls_now_what> National Center for Accelerated Schools Summer Institute<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/data_walls_now_what> Tue, August 5, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Campus Building: Buena Vista Building, 1.338 Research / Grants / Awards: Federal RFP $75 million; $20 million for MSIs; May 21 conference call info This email and attachment are being sent to you on behalf of David W. Gardner, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Planning and Policy/Chief Operating Officer Dear Colleagues, I realize colleges are focused on closing out a school year right now, and want to be sure that, in the midst of getting in grades and coordinating graduations, no one overlooks this announcement of an important grant opportunity from DOE. THECB hopes many institutions will submit compelling applications for this competition. Time is short (a 45-day turn-around, applications due June 30), and THECB will be pleased to support your efforts in any way that we can. Only institutions of higher education are eligible to apply, but the agency can partner with you if you believe we can be helpful in your efforts (in data analysis, technical assistance, or some other function). The total amount allocated for this competition is $75 million, with up to $20 million set aside for Minority Serving Institutions. The DOE is hosting a stakeholder conference call about this opportunity with Secretary Arne Duncan on May 21 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time). To register, RSVP to Belen.Verdugo@ed.gov<mailto:Belen.Verdugo@ed.gov> with "RSVP for FITW" in the subject line, before COB Tuesday, May 19 (first-come, first-serve registration). They will then follow up with call-in information. A PDF of the announcement is attached, and link to the full RFP is provided here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-05-16/html/2014-11463.htm The DOE encourages institutions of higher education to put forward their most innovative and creative thinking to significantly expand postsecondary opportunity. Let us know if we can assist your efforts in any way, by contacting Mary Smith, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, at mary.smith@thecb.state.tx.us<mailto:mary.smith@thecb.state.tx.us>. Please see below for a summary of important information. David Gardner External Media: Contact Us Byron Spencer Sr. Communications Specialist COEHD Office of the Dean The University of Texas at San Antonio office: 210-458-7396 Byron Spencer <Byron.Spencer@utsa.edu<mailto:Byron.Spencer@utsa.edu>> Jo Ann Jones Communications specialist COEHD Office of the Dean The University of Texas at San Antonio office: 210-458-4486 Jo Ann Jones <Joann.Jones@utsa.edu<mailto:Joann.Jones@utsa.edu>> Marissa Villa Multimedia Editor III Office of University Communications and Marketing The University of Texas at San Antonio office: 210-458-4937 Marissa Villa <Marissa.Villa@utsa.edu<mailto:Marissa.Villa@utsa.edu>> COEHDnews is produced by the Dean's Office every friday morning. News, Announcements, Upcoming Events, and Recent Events should be sent to Byron or Jo Ann as early as possibe to maximize exposure.