[Coehd] Welcome back!

Dear Colleagues, As we come to the close of the second week of the semester, I want to check in with you and thank you for the incredible work that you are doing in this unprecedented time. You have centered our students in a way that is second to none, and despite these unusual circumstances, you continue to create an environment of academic excellence. This has been a very busy time. College leadership is working to respond to the budget reductions that have resulted in staff reductions, and we continue to plan for the future, move forward with initiatives, and see a positive and bright path ahead despite the current challenges we face. Our staff in all units have been collaborative, creative, and inspiring- we are learning new ways of doing things and thinking outside the box. We welcome a cohort of talented new faculty across our departments who truly represent the future of the college and UTSA: Dr. Yazan (BBL) Dr. Tian ( BBL) Dr. Perry ( REGSS) Dr. Cruz (REGSS) Dr. Cuevas ( REGSS) Dr. Mendoza ( REGSS) Dr. Lima ( ILT) Dr. Popielarz ( ILT) Dr. Emenaha ( ILT) Dr. Vielma ( ILT, joint appointment with College of Engineering) Dr. Thacker ( EDP) Dr. MacNaul ( EDP) Dr. Devine ( Vising Professor, EDP) We also welcome three new Department Chairs: Dr. Elenes, who comes to us from ASU, Department Chair of REGSS, Dr. Nichols, EDP, and Dr. Rodriguez, ELPS. Finally, we have a number of faculty who have received promotion and tenure this year- please join me in congratulating those promoted to Associate Professor with tenure: Dr. Christiansen ( BBL) Dr. Clark ( COEHD) Dr. Henderson ( BBL) Dr. Lloyd-Hazlett ( COU) Dr. Neely ( EDP) And congratulations to our newly promoted full Professors: Dr. De Leon ( ELPS) Dr. Giles ( ELPS) Dr. Guerra (EDP) And congratulations to our emeritus faculty: Dr. Oliva ( ELPS) Dr. Barnett ( ELPS) Dr. Zapata (COU) We have scheduled the college wide meeting for September 14, and I look forward to seeing you all there. We have several exciting initiatives that we will begin that will require ad hoc committees, as well as openings on our standing committees. I hope that you are all able to find a service opportunity that aligns with your interests- your work in the college is truly impactful. I hope that you and your loved ones continue to stay safe, and that you take time for self-care and create " no screen zones" in your life. Welcome back! Warm regards, Margo Margo DelliCarpini, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Strategic Educational Partnerships and Dean of the College of Education and Human Development President's Distinguished Professor The University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 T: 210.458.4370 F: 210.458.4487