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professor performs poem during San Antonio Founder’s Day Gala |
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, professor in the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, presented her poem "This River Here" during the San Antonio Founder's Day Gala on Thursday, May 3. She was joined during her performance by the San Antonio Dance Umbrella. The
Founder's Day Gala, which was part of the city's tricentennial celebration, honored the anniversary of the city's establishment in 1718. (Courtesy of Dr. Carmen Tafolla)
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ELPS
Department and District Partners Secure TEA Grants |
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) in partnership with two local school districts, Northside
ISD and North East ISD, secured the 2018/19 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Principal Preparation grant. Each of the two districts was awarded more than $100,000. The competitive grant, which was open to all the districts in the state, will provide participants
with substantial funding (tuition/fees and textbook expenses) and will also pay for other general program operating costs. A select cadre of highly qualified and talented educators will participate in a one-year principal residency certification program offered
in collaboration between the ELPS department and the two districts. The ELPS professors leading the partnership efforts are:
1) Dr. Bruce Barnett and Dr. Nathern Okilwa for Northside ISD
2) Dr. David Thompson and Dr. Curtis Brewer for North East ISD
For more information about the TEA grant visit:
https://tea.texas.gov/Finance_and_Grants/Grants/Grants_Awarded/2018–2019_Principal_Preparation_Grant/
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GRADUATE
ASSISTANTSHIP for Upward Bound Programming |
We are looking for two graduate students for graduate assistantships working with the TRIO Upward Bound Program. The graduate
assistantship will be for 19 hours per week beginning June 1, 2018. Program Dates are June 11 - July 20.
Description of Job Duties
1. Deliver quality academic assistance to high school students during Summer Academic Program June 11-July 20
2. Accompany students on bus rides to and from high school campus to UTSA Main Campus
3. Assist Retention Specialists’ track students’ academic progress
4. Attend all staff meetings and training sessions to discuss student progress and tutoring needs
5. Perform other duties as assigned
Other Skills Preferred:
1. Good interpersonal and organizational skills
2. Must be responsible, flexible and maintain a professional attitude
Qualifications
Applicants must be current graduate students in the College of Education and Human Development. Candidates must maintain enrollment in at least three hours of graduate course credit during summer 2018. 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 students in a helping relationship is desirable; experience in use of computers is required.
Salary
Candidates may be paid $11.99/ 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: <Rozlyn.Wilkins@utsa.edu>
After an initial screening, candidates may be invited for an interview. Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Note, this position is pending budget approval.
For further information, contact Melina Benavidez at <Melina.Benavidez@utsa.edu>
UTSA is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. |
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2018
MAS Social Studies and Literature Teachers’ Academy |
Mexican American Studies (MAS) program at UTSA invites your schools to participate in our 2018 MAS Social Studies and
Literature Teachers’ Academy June 25-29, 2018.
The Academy engages secondary teachers in intellectually oriented readings, workshops, and discussions to increase content knowledge and pedagogical skills to integrate the Mexican American experience for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in social studies
as well as meet the specific content area for Mexican American Studies as a special topics course.
In addition, the Academy will be held at UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures offering teachers a special tour to explore classroom resources inspired by ITC’s newest exhibit Los Tejanos. The MAS Social Studies Teachers’ Academy provides professional development
hours/credit.
UTSA is a campus on the rise! We believe in students learning their past in order to excel in their future. We invite teachers from your district to participate in this amazing one-week event.
Feel free to contact us at <mas.ssacademy@gmail.com> with questions or concerns. We hope to see educators from your district experience this unique one week event.
We hope to hear from you soon,
MAS faculty and Staff
Mexican American Studies Program
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Department- MB 3.112
College of Education and Human Development
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
For more information call: 210.458.2675
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skphndkG6vE&feature=youtu.be |
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Tri-Campus
Natural Gas Testing Begins May 14 |
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Natural gas to Tri-Campus buildings will be shut down in small segments for testing, as mandated by the State Fire Marshal,
between May 14, 2018 and July 31, 2018. The shutdowns will affect comfort heating, domestic hot water, autoclaves, kitchen equipment using natural gas and emergency generators. The exact date and time of each shut down, including a twelve-hour shut down of
natural gas service to West Campus buildings on June 30, 2018, will be coordinated with building occupants prior to shut downs and testing. Only natural gas will be impacted by this testing, all other utilities including compressed gas will remain operational
and available for use. For additional information reference the list below or contact the Facilities Service Center at 458-4262. |
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External News
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Vote
early in the Joint Primary Runoff Election at the UTSA Main Campus |
by STAFF
REPORT - UTSA Today | Pub: 05/10
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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a designated early voting site for the May 22 Bexar County
Joint Primary Runoff Election. Any registered Bexar County voter may cast a ballot at UTSA May 14 - 18 in the H-E-B Student Union Bexar Room (HUC 1.102) on the Main Campus.
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UTSA
class rings to be presented after night in the Alamo |
by HEATHER
GREEN - UTSA Today | Pub: 05/09
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One of UTSA’s most memorable traditions takes place this week when almost 400 Roadrunners will receive their
class rings. Before the rings arrive at UTSA, however, they make a special stop to spend a night in Texas’ most iconic landmark.
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How
to talk to your children about school violence |
by FELICIA
CASTRO-VILLARREAL - San Antonio Express-News | Pub: 05/07
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As a mother of school-age children, nothing hits closer to home than acts of school violence. Incidents across
the nation seem to flood the news. In all, 20 school shootings have been documented in the United States this year alone, including the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people lost their lives.
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Roadrunner
Education for Newcomer Students |
Sundt Foundation
Submitted:
$9,848 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI: Sarah Aguirre Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI: Misty Sailors Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
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Services
to Students with Austism |
Texas Education Agency thru NISD
Submitted:
$132,028 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI: Lee Mason Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI: Alonzo Andrews Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
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A
new study led by a UTSA researcher examines the social perceptions of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication to prevent HIV, among gay and bisexual men in Texas. 
Dr.
Theodorea Regina Berry, associate professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, recently published a book on her experience as an African American woman in higher education. 
As
San Antonio’s multicultural discovery enterprise, UTSA recently held its largest show-and-tell event of the year. 
The
College of Education and Human Development's Office of Teacher Education Services inducted more than 140 students into the profession of teaching at the Spring 2018 Teacher Induction Ceremony on Friday, May 4 at the UTSA Main Campus. 
Main Campus - TBD