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COEHDnews -- Week of Fri, August 10, 2018 
 

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COEHD receives Baptist Health Foundation grant
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The UTSA College of Education and Human Development recently received a $41,000 grant from the Baptist Health Foundation to support the college's counseling and nutrition programs. Raitza Garcia, assistant director of development, received the check on behalf of the college. (Photo courtesy of the Baptist Health Foundation).


 

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UTSA researcher studies disparities in STEM career aspirations for underrepresented students
by KARA SORIA, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS| Pub: 
A new article, co-authored by an educational psychology researcher, presents the first national study on the disparities and changes in career aspirations in STEM professions.  
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My experience as a Fulbright Scholar
by DR. SIDURY CHRISTIANSEN, DEPARTMENT OF BICULTURAL-BILINGUAL STUDIES| Pub: 
Last school year, my appointment as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Mexico consisted of “Integrating Technology in English Language Learning and Teacher-Training.”  
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UTSA senior vice provost announces plans to retire
by REBECCA LUTHER, OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS| Pub: 
Jesse T. Zapata, senior vice provost for academic and faculty support, announces his plans to retire after 43 years of distinguished service to the university.  
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Announcements

BRG – Construction Closures Aug 13 - 16
The elevator located on the northwest corner of the BRG, along with the adjacent staircase and the main entrance to the Welcome Center, will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2018 until 5:00 p.m. on August 16, 2018 for installation of new epoxy flooring in front of the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center’s north entrance, the south elevators, and northeast and southwest stairs of the garage will remain open and available for use. For additional information, please reference that attached map or contact the Facilities Service Center at 458-4262.
 
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Events Calendar

AUG
18
Operation R.I.S.E. - Resources Inspiring Stellar Education
 9 a.m. to Noon
 Other - TriPoint Event Center - 3233 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
AUG
22
COEHD Student Resource Fair - Main Campus
 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 Main Campus - Main Building, 3.308
AUG
23
COEHD Student Resource Fair - Downtown Campus
 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
 DT Campus - Buena Vista Bldg., 1.338
APR
05
American Educational Research Association Conference 2019
 
 Other - Toronto, Canada



Upcoming Conferences

APR
05
American Educational Research Association Conference 2019
 
 Other - Toronto, Canada



External News

OIT receives excellence award from TASSCC
by  NICOLE DUFF - UTSA Today | Pub: 08/09
The UTSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) has received a 2018 Higher Education Project Excellence Award from the Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communication (TASSCC). The honor recognizes the impact of OIT’s Academic Support Solutions Fund in contributing to stellar collaborative achievements within the university community. 
UTSA President Calls for Creating Bigger Downtown Presence
by  EMILY DONALDSON  - The Rivard Report | Pub: 08/09
University of Texas at San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy forecasted the future of his school’s downtown campus and its potential to embed itself into the downtown landscape during a conversation with Centro San Antonio members on Wednesday. 
U. of Texas Board’s Pick for Chancellor: a Higher-Ed Insider, but a Lone Star Outsider
by  LINDSAY ELLIS - The Chronicle | Pub: 08/09
Call it the nontraditional traditional pick. James Milliken’s lack of connection to Texas politics left some state insiders surprised by the system’s choice. 
Undergraduates: Apply to UTSA now for Fall 2019
by  RYAN SCHOENSEE - UTSA Today | Pub: 08/09
It’s never too early for high school seniors to start thinking about applying to college. Prospective students can apply now for the upcoming Fall 2019 semester using the ApplyTexas application. 
President Eighmy launches Presidential Initiative on Research Excellence
by  UTSA TODAY - UTSA Today | Pub: 08/09
UTSA President Taylor Eighmy today announced a new initiative to catapult UTSA as San Antonio’s world-class public research university. 
Returning home to make a difference
by  SARAH WOOD - Diverse Issues in Higher Education | Pub: 08/09
Dr. Vanessa Sansone has used her personal background of being a first-generation college student and growing up in a low-income community as influence for her teachings and research on underrepresented groups. 
University of Texas System Regents select national higher education leader as sole finalist
by  UT SYSTEM - UT System | Pub: 08/06
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has selected James B. Milliken – widely regarded as a national leader in public higher education with 30 years of administrative experience at major university systems in three states – as the sole finalist for the position of UT System chancellor. 
UTSA Alumni Gala to be celebrated Aug. 11
by  HEATHER GREEN - UTSA Today | Pub: 08/06
UTSA alumni and friends are preparing to gather this coming weekend to confer three awards and raise funds for scholarships and programming. There are just a few days left to purchase tables or individual seats for this year’s Alumni Gala on Aug. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort. The evening features a dinner and silent auction followed by an after party with music by the band Finding Friday. 
‘Juuling’ in Class? Yes, It’s Happening. Here’s What You Need to Know
by  STACEY DECKER - Education Week | Pub: 08/06
Juuling and other forms of vaping have become extremely popular among teenagers. Which means many young people are smuggling e-cigarettes into class. 
Hurricane Maria Likely Killed at Least 1,100 in Puerto Rico, Study Says
by  SEAN BRESLIN - The Weather Channel | Pub: 08/06
Since the end of 2017, Puerto Rican officials have not updated the death toll from Hurricane Maria on the island, but a new study suggests the actual number of lives lost was far higher than 64. Published Thursday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study used an analysis of death records to conclude the storm likely killed upwards of 1,100 people in Puerto Rico. 


 

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Did you know … You can get FREE Antivirus from UTSA:
• Log into your ASAP account  
• Find the tab: 'Software Downloads'
• Click on ‘Download Endpoint 2012’


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Publications

Priming of complex action via movement contingent sensory effects
WILLIAM LAND - Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition | Human Movement Science: 08/07

Land, W.M. (2018). Priming of complex action via movement contingent sensory effects. Human Movement Science, (61), 135-143.

 

Research

Externships for Teachers 18-19
Alamo Workforce Development Inc. 
Awarded:   $6,000    Other Academics
PI:   Lorena Claeys, ATE  Other Academics
CI:      

THECB-AGP Verbal Behavior Training
Texas Higher Education Board
Submitted:   $412,382    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Lee Mason  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:   Alonzo Andrews  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching 

THECB-AGP Innovative Autism Treatment
Texas Higher Education Board
Submitted:   $ 54,3535   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Lee Mason  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:   Alonzo Andrews  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching 

The effect of folate and PSMA on prostate cancer progression under conditions of androgen ablation
CPRIT through UT Health San Antonio
Submitted:   $ 44,330   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Sarah Ullevig  Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:      

Psychological Skills Inventory for Law Enforcement
Center for Naval Analysis through San Antonio Police Department
Submitted:   $ 14,799   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   William Land  Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Jianmin Guan  Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition 

STEM Teacher Residency Community
US Department of Education 
Submitted:   $ 2,610,080   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Emily Bonner  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:   Sandy Norman; Lorena Claeys  Other Academics 


 

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