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faculty receive University Excellence Awards |
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.
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Announcements
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COEHD
graduate assistantship available |
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
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
UTSA is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Student
Mentors needed for TExES Test Tutoring |
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 for
an application and a recommendation rubric.
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UTSA
SECC to host BBQ on April 24 |
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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. |
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ELPS
dissertation defense: Destiny Marie Barrera |
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. |
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External News
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UTSA
researcher receives $376k grant to expand her work on literacy dev. in bilingual children |
by EDUCATION
DIVE - Education Dive | Pub: 04/17
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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.
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University
provides April updates on strategic initiatives |
by UTSA
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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.
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Vote
early in the election for San Antonio Mayor and city council members at the UTSA Main Campus |
by MARIA
ALEJANDRO - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/16
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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.
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Build
your UTSA medal collection now |
by HAYLEE
YOUNG - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/16
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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.
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TechTip of the Week
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Get help with Taskstream |
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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
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Publications
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The Critical Educators of Color Pipeline: Leveraging Youth Research to Nurture Future Critical… |
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LAC - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies | The Urban Review: 04/18 |
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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.
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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. 
The
African American Studies program in the College of Education and Human Development recently hosted a lunch and learn featuring Dr. Edmund T. Gordon. 
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. 
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