[Coehd] COEHDnews - Week of Friday, April 19, 2019

Subscribe<http://eepurl.com/bckAEX> | Archive <http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/home/?u=136171bc13e56eae0ccfa44e1&id... | Online Version<http://education.utsa.edu/coehdnews/2016_COEHDnews/> Email not displaying correctly? View in browser<http://education.utsa.edu/coehdnews/2018_coehdnews> [COEHDnews] <http://www.facebook.com/UTSACOEHD><http://twitter.com/intent/follow... COEHDnews -- Week of Fri, April 19, 2019 Spotlight COEHD faculty receive University Excellence Awards<http://education.utsa.edu/spotlight/article/coehd_faculty_recei... [Screen shot 2019-04-18 at 3.01.18 pm] Faculty from the Department of Counseling were among the recipients of the 2019 University Excellence Awards. Dr. Jessica Lloyd-Hazlett received the President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence. Lloyd-Hazlett was also part of the group that received the President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Innovation and Impact for the Program for the Integrated Training of Counselors in Behavioral Health (PITCH). The group also included Dr. Heather Trepal, Dr. Stacy Ogbeidge from UT Health San Antonio, and Nancy Amodei from the University Health System. Read more here.<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/04/story/UEA2019Winners.html> COEHDnews ILT professor named program chair of AERA SIG<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_professor_named_program... by DR. ROSALIND HOROWITZ, ILT| Pub: 04/16 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/7167/photo_44__preview.jpg]Dr. Rosalind Horowitz, professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, has been elected as the program chair for the AERA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Research in Reading and Literacy. <http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilt_professor_named_program_chair_... 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UTSA researcher receives $376k to expand her work on literacy development in bilingual children<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_researcher_receiv... by KARA SORIA, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS| Pub: 04/16 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/7153/340studentreading__preview.... associate professor Becky Huang researches the development of language and literacy among school-age bilingual/dual language learners (DLLs) and how it affects their reading skills and success in the classroom. <http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_researcher_receives_376k_to_e... [Facebook]<https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/facebook/offer... [Twitter] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/twitter/offer?url=http://ed... [Email] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/email/offer?url=http://educ... Submit a Story <mailto:coehdcomm@utsa.edu> View all News <http://education.utsa.edu/news/> Announcements COEHD graduate assistantship available<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/coehd... We are looking for a graduate student for a graduate assistantship working with the Dean's office in the College of Education and Human Development. The graduate assistantship will be for 10- 19 hours per week beginning May 2019 through August 31, 2019. Extension of the position to Fall 2019 is possible, contingent on funding. Description of Job Duties Work with team of faculty and administrators to explore program and policy options associated with innovative EC-12 education in Texas. Experience with library searches, archival research, finding and reviewing educational policy documents, and writing briefs is preferred. Additional preferred qualifications include good interpersonal and organizational skills; responsible, flexible and able to maintain a professional attitude. Qualifications Applicant must be current graduate student in the College of Education and Human Development. Candidates must maintain enrollment in at least three hours of graduate course during the summer. 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 staff and students in a helping relationship is desirable; experience in use of computers is required. Salary Candidates may be paid $14.00/ 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: Juliet.Langman@utsa.edu<mailto:Juliet.Langman@utsa.edu> After an initial screening, candidates may be invited for an interview. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact Juliet Langman at Juliet.Langman@utsa.edu<mailto:Juliet.Langman@utsa.edu> UTSA is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Student Mentors needed for TExES Test Tutoring<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/studen... We are looking for tutors for the following TExES content areas • English, Language Arts, and Reading • Math • Science • Social Studies • Art • Music • Physical Education • Bilingual (EC-6 & 4-8) • English as a Second Language (EC-6 & 4-8) • Special Education • Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities (PPR) HIRING REQUIREMENTS • Minimum enrollment of 6 hours in a long semester (Fall and Spring) or 1 hour in a summer session • Must be in academic good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 • 15 hours of upper division work in the content area with a 3.5 GPA or higher • Admitted to the Education Preparation Program • Recommendation rubric completed by a university faculty member attesting to content expertise • Passed the content TExES State Exam with a score of 250 or higher. SALARY STARTING AT $12.50/HR If you have any questions or are interested in applying to be a TExES Student Mentor, please email allison.baca@utsa.edu<mailto:allison.baca@utsa.edu> for an application and a recommendation rubric. UTSA SECC to host BBQ on April 24<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/utsa_secc_to... The UTSA State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) will host a BBQ on Wednesday, April 24 from 11 am - 3 pm on the Main Campus Sombrilla Plaza. Tickets are $6 and include 2 sausage wraps, chips, and a drink. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased by contacting Jo Ann Jones at joann.jones@utsa.edu<mailto:joann.jones@utsa.edu>. ELPS dissertation defense: Destiny Marie Barrera<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/elps_di... The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies proudly announces the dissertation defense of: Destiny Marie Barrera Dissertation Title: A Phenomenological Study of Latina School Principals in Texas Date & Time: April 22, at 3:00pm Location: Downtown Campus Room: BV 2.309 Dissertation Chair: Dr. Mariela Rodriguez Committee Members: Dr. Curtis Brewer Dr. Encarnación Garza Dr. Melinda Salinas Presentation is open to the public. Submit a Story <mailto:coehdcomm@utsa.edu> View all Announcements <http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/> Events Calendar MAY 01 Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS)<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/assessment_of_language_p... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 2 - 4 p.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - JPL 3.02.38 MAY 04 Graduate Studies Open House<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/graduate_studies_open_ho... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9:30 a.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - Main Building, Ground Floor Lobby MAY 13 Spring 2019 Teacher Induction Ceremony<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/spring_2019_teacher_i... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9:00 am [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - H-E-B Student Union Ballrooms JUN 04 Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS)<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/assessment_of_language_p... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 10 am - 12 pm [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - JPL 3.02.38 JUL 01 Assessment of Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS)<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/assessment_of_language_p... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 10 am - 12 pm [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - JPL 3.02.38 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rowdy_close.png] Upcoming Conferences [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rowdy_close.png] External News UTSA researcher receives $376k grant to expand her work on literacy dev. in bilingual children<https://www.educationdive.com/press-release/20190416-utsa-res... by EDUCATION DIVE - Education Dive | Pub: 04/17 UTSA associate professor Becky Huang researches the development of language and literacy among school-age bilingual/dual language learners (DLLs) and how it affects their reading skills and success in the classroom. To expand on her work, Huang was awarded a three-year, $376,000 grant for a new project examining bilingual/DLLs in San Antonio. University provides April updates on strategic initiatives<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/04/story/StrategicPlanApril... by UTSA TODAY - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/17 In an email sent today to UTSA faculty and staff, President Taylor Eighmy provided updates on the presidential, strategic, tactical and academic initiatives underway to support the university’s strategic vision. Vote early in the election for San Antonio Mayor and city council members at the UTSA Main Campus<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/04/story/EarlyVoteApril2019.html... by MARIA ALEJANDRO - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/16 UTSA is a designated early voting site for the May 4 Joint, General and Special Election. Any registered Bexar County voter can skip the lines and cast a ballot at UTSA from Monday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 30 in the H-E-B Student Union Bexar Room (HSU 1.102) on the UTSA Main Campus. Voters at the Downtown Campus can vote early at the nearby Bexar County Elections Department at 1103 S. Frio St. Polls will be closed on Friday, April 26 and Sunday, April 28. Forty-seven Roadrunners earn C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal<https://goutsa.com/news/2019/4/12/baseball-forty-seven-roadrunne... by UTSA ATHLETICS - UTSA Athletics | Pub: 04/16 Forty-seven UTSA student-athletes have earned the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal, commissioner Judy MacLeod announced Friday. Build your UTSA medal collection now<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/04/story/2019FiestaMedals.html> by HAYLEE YOUNG - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/16 Celebrating your first Fiesta in the Alamo City? You’ll notice that San Antonians go crazy for Fiesta medals. While some these colorful, shiny baubles are giant and uber-detailed, others are small and sentimental. And they’re coveted by collectors. Each Fiesta medal displays a business, organization or cause, honoring San Antonio’s diverse heritage. ________________________________ TechTip of the Week Get help with Taskstream brought to you by Technology Support Services<http://education.utsa.edu/faculty/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 month of April. 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 | View all TechTips<http://education.utsa.edu/techtip/> [Facebook]<https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/facebook/offer... [Twitter] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/twitter/offer?url=http://ed... [Email] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/email/offer?url=http://educ... Publications The Critical Educators of Color Pipeline: Leveraging Youth Research to Nurture Future Critical… VAN LAC - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies | The Urban Review: 04/18 Lac, V. T. (2019). The Critical Educators of Color Pipeline: Leveraging Youth Research to Nurture Future Critical Educators of Color. The Urban Review, 1-23. Research The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Writing<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> 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<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> 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<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> 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)<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> 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<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> 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: ________________________________ [https://d2q0qd5iz04n9u.cloudfront.net/_ssl/proxy.php/http/education.utsa....] <http://www.facebook.com/UTSACOEHD><http://twitter.com/intent/follow... 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