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New training aims to better prepare UTSA PD for mental health response
UTSA PD and the UTSA Department of Counseling are teaming up to provide even more tools to campus police officers who respond to calls for issues related to mental health.
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Counseling professor helps others emerge from pandemic stress
UTSA Today connected with Dr. Priscilla Prasath recently to discuss the new phenomenon of post-pandemic stress disorder. During the following Q&A, she provides valuable insight into how people can grow beyond this new condition.
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Work-study opportunities pave roads, expand horizons
Lazaro is no stranger to working hard to accomplish his goals. It came as no surprise that he would apply for a work-study position to help offset the cost of earning his degree. What was surprising was that Lazaro, then majoring in cyber security, was ultimately selected for a job with the department of bicultural-bilingual studies (BBL).
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COEHD in the News
UTSA embraces its cultural identity during Hispanic Heritage Month
The University of Texas at San Antonio is celebrating the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month with in-person, hybrid and virtual events that showcase community leaders, faculty, staff and students under the theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Our Heritage and Bold Future.”
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UTSA Libraries tour highlights local influence on Mexican American civil rights
A new, interactive tour produced by the UTSA Libraries and Institute of Texan Cultures allows users to experience San Antonio’s significant role in the Mexican American civil rights movement on the same streets where history was made.
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Faculty earn tenure, promotion and emeritus recognition
“Our faculty is central to UTSA’s goals of providing our students an outstanding education,” said Kimberly Andrews Espy, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “We celebrate their exemplary achievements in teaching, research and scholarship, recognizing the positive impacts they have on our students, our institution and our community.”
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COEHD Events
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA will showcase community leaders, faculty, staff and students around significant themes in Latinx culture. During these challenging times with the ongoing pandemic, racial unrest and political divide, UTSA’s celebration will focus on hope and resilience mirroring the national theme for this year. Roadrunners will celebrate the month with this guiding theme: “Esperanza: A Celebration of Our Heritage and Bold Future.” It’s an encouragement not just to look back and celebrate the past, but to honor the journey that now paves the path to an exciting and bold future.
EXPLORE EVENTS
Join us to hear from your colleagues in science and engineering on their experiences with Lesson Study, a professional development designed to support faculty in considering students' specific learning challenges. This interactive session will begin with a discussion of Lesson Study, present three presentations from faculty on their experiences and continue with a discussion about challenges and opportunities.
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Participants will receive professional development hours (CPE), and a Decolonizing Methodologies packet including lesson plans and additional references. We hope that this workshop can help you feel more comfortable talking about these important topics, while still working within the constraints and affordances of our current socio-political climate.
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