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COEHDnews -- Week of Fri, May 10, 2019 
 

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Counseling students share advocacy experiences
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Students from the College of Education and Human Development's Department of Counseling hosted a professional advocacy mini-conference on Saturday, May 4 at the UTSA Downtown Campus. The mini-conference served as an opportunity for students to share their experiences advocating in Austin earlier this semester. (Courtesy of Dr. Heather Trepal)

 

COEHDnews

UTSA SEE Math program creates math superheroes
by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 
Last month, superheroes were seen “flying” around the UTSA Downtown Campus showing off their super powers.  
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Innovation grants help five UTSA colleges launch student success initiatives
by NICOLE DUFF, UTSA OIT| Pub: 
Five UTSA colleges have rolled out an array of state-of-the-art technologies and innovative initiatives to support student success with grants from the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Academic Support Solutions Fund.  
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UTSA increases commitment to K-12, transfer students with leadership reorganization
by REBECCA LUTHER, ACADEMIC STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS| Pub: 
Chiefly, Margo DelliCarpini has been appointed vice provost for strategic educational partnerships, effective May 1. DelliCarpini will serve as vice provost in addition to her role as dean of the College of Education and Human Development.  
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Announcements

COEHD Commencement: May 19, 2019
Students from College of Education and Human Development will participate in third UTSA Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Alamodome. The ceremony will feature commencement speaker Phil Guthrie.

For more information about Commencement, visit: http://www.utsa.edu/commencement
For more information about the COEHD ceremony (Ceremony Three), visit: http://www.utsa.edu/commencement/grads/index.html#three

 
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Events Calendar

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
JUN
17
Mexican American Studies Teachers’ Academy
 8:30 - 4:40 p.m.
 ITC - Institute of Texan Cultures
JUL
01
Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS)
 10 am - 12 pm
 Main Campus - JPL 3.02.38
AUG
27
Mind and Muscle: The Intersection of Black Athleticism and Intellectualism
 6:00 p.m.
 Main Campus - TBD



Upcoming Conferences




External News

San Antonio High School Seniors Commit to College
by  CAMILLE PHILLIPS - TPR | Pub: 05/09
More than a thousand high school seniors from across San Antonio pledged to continue their education after graduation Friday. 
EOS office issues follow-up to Ice Miller Report
by  TAYLOR EIGHMY - UTSA Today | Pub: 05/09
I am writing to follow-up on the additional investigations conducted by our Equal Opportunity Services (EOS) office subsequent to the release of Ice Miller’s sexual assault allegations investigation report. 
Counseling Connoisseur: The Gift of Community for Counselors — An Interview with Thelma Duffey
by  CHERYL FISHER - Counseling Today | Pub: 05/09
Thelma Duffey, former ACA president and the founder of both the ACC and its accompanying Journal for Creativity in Counseling, participated in my nature therapy discussion and afterward allowed me to interview her about the conception and vision of ACC. 
To Help Children Learn Braille, Lego Will Introduce Bricks Designed For The Blind
by  EMMA BOWMAN & MICHEL MARTIN - NPR | Pub: 05/09
This week, Lego announced plans to unveil customized bricks designed to help children who are blind or visually impaired learn to read Braille. 
2 SA Teachers Recognized With $25,000 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
by  EMILY DONALDSON - The Rivard Report | Pub: 05/07
At what has been called the “Oscars of Education,” two longtime San Antonio teachers recognized for a lifetime of work and dedication to education received $25,000 each. Their schools are getting like amounts, as well. 
UTSA to conduct national search for VP for Research, Economic Development and Knowledge Enterprise
by  UTSA TODAY - UTSA Today | Pub: 05/07
UTSA is embarking on a national search for a permanent Vice President for Research, Economic Development and Knowledge Enterprise (VPREDKE). 
Strategic Enrollment candidates to speak at campus forums
by  REBECCA LUTHER - UTSA Today | Pub: 05/06
All UTSA faculty, staff and students are invited to attend open forums this month featuring finalist candidates for the Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment. 


 

TechTip of the Week

Get help with Taskstream
brought to you by Technology Support Services  

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 spring semester.

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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