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COEHDnews -- Week of Fri, April 26, 2019 
 

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COEHD recognizes honors students
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The College of Education and Human Development recently held the Spring 2019 Dean's List Luncheon. The special luncheon, hosted by Dean Margo DelliCarpini and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Norma Guerra, honored undergraduate students from the college named to the President's List, Dean's List, and Honor Roll during the fall 2018 semester. 

 

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ELPS professor named to CRSEA leadership position
by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 
Dr. Enrique Alemán, Jr., professor and department chair in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, was recently named vice president of the Critical Race Studies in Education Association (CRSEA).  
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COEHD professors publish book on early childhood education
by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 
Drs. Maria Arreguin-Anderson and Iliana Alanis, faculty members in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, co-wrote a book on early childhood and elementary education.  
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Announcements

ELPS dissertation defense: Onésimo M. Martinez, II
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies announces the dissertation defense of:

Onésimo M. Martinez, II

Liberation! The Personal, Professional and Educational Experiences of Latina Students in the Winter Garden Program

Date: May 1, 2019
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Buena Vista Bldg., Room 4.350

Dissertation chair:
Dr. Juan Manuel Niño

Committee Members:
Dr. Mariela A. Rodríguez
Dr. Enrique Alemán, Jr.
Dr. Encarnación Garza, Jr.

Presentation is open to the public.
ELPS dissertation defense: Dora Salinas
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies announces the dissertation defense of:

Dora Elia Salinas

Life Histories of Successful Mexican-American Women

Date: May 1, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Buena Vista Bldg., Room 4.350

Dissertation chair:
Dr. Juan Manuel Niño

Committee Members:
Dr. Mariela A. Rodríguez
Dr. Evangeline Aguilera
Dr. Encarnación Garza, Jr.

Presentation is open to the public.
Student Mentors needed for TExES Test Tutoring
We are looking for tutors for the following TExES content areas
• English, Language Arts, and Reading 
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Art & Music
• Physical Education
• Bilingual (EC-6 & 4-8)
• English as a Second Language (EC-6 & 4-8)
• Special Education
• Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities (PPR)

HIRING REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum enrollment of 6 hours in a long semester (Fall and Spring) or 1 hour in a summer session
• Must be in academic good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• 15 hours of upper division work in the content area with a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Recommendation rubric completed by a university faculty member attesting to content expertise
• Passed the content TExES State Exam with a score of 250 or higher.

SALARY STARTING AT $12.50/HR 

If you have any questions or are interested in applying to be a TExES Test Tutor, please email allison.baca@utsa.edu for an application and a recommendation rubric.
COEHD graduate assistantship available
We are looking for a graduate student for a graduate assistantship working with the Dean's office in the College of Education and Human Development. The graduate assistantship will be for 10- 19 hours per week beginning May 2019 through August 31, 2019. Extension of the position to Fall 2019 is possible, contingent on funding.  

Description of Job Duties

Work with team of faculty and administrators to explore program and policy options associated with innovative EC-12 education in Texas. Experience with library searches, archival research, finding and reviewing educational policy documents, and writing briefs is preferred. Additional preferred qualifications include good interpersonal and organizational skills; responsible, flexible and able to maintain a professional attitude.

Qualifications
Applicant must be current graduate student in the College of Education and Human Development. Candidates must maintain enrollment in at least three hours of graduate course during the summer. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in graduate work, or if entering the program, a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Successful experience in working with staff and students in a helping relationship is desirable; experience in use of computers is required. 

Salary
Candidates may be paid $14.00/ hour.

Applications
Candidates should submit a letter of interest indicating background and experience, and a current resume/CV that includes the names and contact information of 3 references (recommendation letters are not required) to the following e-mail:  Juliet.Langman@utsa.edu

After an initial screening, candidates may be invited for an interview. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
For further information, contact Juliet Langman at Juliet.Langman@utsa.edu

UTSA is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
 
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Events Calendar

MAY
01
Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS)
 2 - 4 p.m.
 Main Campus - JPL 3.02.38
MAY
04
Graduate Studies Open House
 9:30 a.m.
 Main Campus - Main Building, Ground Floor Lobby
MAY
13
Spring 2019 Teacher Induction Ceremony
 9:00 am
 Main Campus - H-E-B Student Union Ballrooms
JUN
04
Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS)
 10 am - 12 pm
 Main Campus - JPL 3.02.38
JUL
01
Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS)
 10 am - 12 pm
 Main Campus - JPL 3.02.38



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External News

UTSA works to help ease college student transfers
by  KRISTA TORRALVA - San Antonio Express-News | Pub: 04/24
After Melissa Cazares graduated from Memorial High School on the city’s West Side, she left San Antonio to attend Texas State University. But the financial toll was hard on her father. The self-employed tile worker is the sole source of income for his family of five, she said, and he was sending her money for tuition and on-campus housing. 
People who do not have adequate access to food are more likely to be obese, new study reveals
by  ZOEY SKY - Natural News | Pub: 04/24
When you eat junk food, you not only deprive your body of essential vitamins and nutrients, you also increase your risk of different health problems. According to a study, there may also be a link between food-related hardships and obesity, which could explain why there are more overweight individuals in certain areas across the U.S. and around the globe. 
UTSA Day at the Capitol tells a story of momentum for San Antonio’s top research university
by  PAMELA LUTRELL - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/24
UTSA’s momentum as a premiere public research university was on display in Austin this week for legislators and staff of the 86th legislative session. 
San Antonio executive and U.S. diplomat to deliver keynotes at UTSA Spring Commencement
by  COURTNEY CLEVENGER - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/24
Keynote speakers have been selected for UTSA’s Spring 2019 Commencement, where the successes of more than 5,200 UTSA graduates will be celebrated in three ceremonies at the Alamodome on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. 


 

TechTip of the Week

Get help with Taskstream
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Do you need help with Taskstream? The COEHD Labs are providing FREE workshops to COEHD faculty and students who need assistance with navigating, grading, or uploading assignments on Taskstream. Workshops will be held at the Downtown Lab (FS 3.418) and the Main Campus Lab (MB 0.330) during the month of April.

Downtown Campus (FS 3.418)
Mondays & Wednesdays
4:30 – 5:00 PM & 5:00 – 5:30 PM
Fridays
10:00 – 10:30 AM & 10:30 – 11:00 AM

Main Campus (MB 0.330)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
10:00 – 10:30 AM & 10:30 – 11:00 AM 

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Publications

The Role of Familial Incarceration and Ethnic Identity in Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt…
TIMOTHY GRIGSBY - Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition | American Journal of Community Psychology: 04/22

Forster, M., Davis, L., Grigsby, T. J., Rogers, C. J., Vetrone, S. F., & Unger, J. B. (online first). The Role of Familial Incarceration and Ethnic Identity in Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt: Findings from a Longitudinal Study of Latinx Young Adults in California. American Journal of Community Psychology.

 

Research

The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Writing
National Endowment for the Humanities
Submitted:   $60,000   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Rosalind Horowitz  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:      

The Role of Language in the English Reading Development of Dual Language Learner Children
Natl Inst of Health
Awarded:   $376,362   Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
PI:   Becky Huang  Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
CI:      

TELL-TX: Professional Development for Teachers of Adult English
TX A&M Univ 711 
Awarded:   $150,000   Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
PI:   Juliet Langman  Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
CI:   M. Sidury Christiansen, Kristen Lindahl  Bicultural-Bilingual Studies 

Better Education through Teacher Training and Empowerment for Results (BETTER)
Canadian Organization for Development through Education
Awarded:   $61,563   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Misty Sailors  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:      

Guiding Pathways - Ensuring Vertical Alignment across San Antonio’s and Secondary and Postsecondary
P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County Foundation, Inc
Awarded:   $72,000   Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
PI:   Michael Villarreal  Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
CI:      


 

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