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COEHD inducts nearly 200 new teachers into teaching profession
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The Office of Teacher Education Services hosted the Spring 2017 Teacher Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, April 26 on the UTSA Main Campus. The event, which marked the end of clinical teaching for more than 180 new teachers, included a short video, featuring students from the Departments of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, and Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition, remarks from Firstmark Credit Union and COEHD Dean, Dr. Margo DelliCarpini. To view additional photos from the induction, click HERE.
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Meet a Roadrunner: Victoria Vargas is breaking records in the powerlifting world
by JESUS CHAVEZ, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS| Pub: 
Vargas340Meet Victoria Vargas. She is a world-class powerlifter set on breaking records.  
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Sombrilla Magazine Exclusive: Sparking Debate
by MICHELLE MONDO, UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS| Pub: 
Exclusive nichols 2-1UTSA educational psychologist Sharon Nichols studies how politics affects students and teachers  
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COEHD to present at 2017 AERA annual meeting
by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 
Web rotatorNearly three dozen faculty members and students from the UTSA College of Education will participate in the 2017 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting April 27-May 1 in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center  
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UTSA hosts undergraduate research showcase
by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 
18056542 1409568845755787 6535168470585966596 oMore than 100 undergraduate students from across the university, including several from COEHD, presented their research at the annual Vice President for Research's Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Showcase on Thursday, April 20.  
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New teachers get an A+ at April 26 induction ceremony
by BRIAN WARD, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS| Pub: 
Dsc 4475The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is training the top-tier educators of tomorrow.  
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Announcements

Dissertation defense of Danielle Knight
The Department of Counseling proudly announces the dissertation defense of:

Doctoral Candidate for the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

Danielle Knight

Dissertation Title:

“A Phenomenological Study of Supervisors of Color and Their Experiences of
Racial and Ethnic Microaggressions in Supervision”

Date & Time: Monday, May 1st at 11:00 a.m.

Location: Downtown Campus

Room: DB 2.210

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Heather Trepal

Committee Members:

Dr. Kim Lee Hughes
Dr. Allison Pow
Dr. Derick Robertson
Latino Policy Symposium
The Policy Studies Center is hosting its first statewide Latino Policy Symposium to address public policies that contribute to the well-being of Latino families. The theme is Path to Power and Prosperity. This working summit provides an opportunity for public agencies, non-profits to review the impact of local and state policies targeting education, labor/employment/housing, and health and human services. While Latino advocates have made policy achievements, there is still a need to invest in schools, increase jobs and wages, increase homeownership, and improve health and neighborhood environments to help strengthen Latino families and provide pathways to economic mobility.

Symposium deliberations include topics of Political Power, Applied policy analysis support across issues, Pro-active development of policy proposals (state and local), Communications network that informs, educates, and supports organized advocacy

Event details:
May 4-5, UTSA Downtown Campus, Buena Vista Meeting Assembly Room
Participation is limited.
Website:  www.utsa.edu/txlps
 
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Events Calendar

APR
27
Educational Policies and 21st Century Youth
 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
 DT Campus - 

Durango Building, Southwest Room 1.124
APR
29
Comparing High School Curricula for Graduation, College Readiness, and Fit
 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
 DT Campus - 

Aula Canaria (Buena Vista 1.328)
APR
29
Undocumented Students: Needs and Resources for the School to College Pathway
 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
 DT Campus - 

Aula Canaria (Buena Vista 1.328)
MAY
01
Deaf Education in South Texas: Schools for Multilingual Area Needs
 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
 Other - Cafe College, 131 El Paso Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204
MAY
01
Men of Color and College: Strategies for Supporting Success
 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
 Other - Cafe College, 131 El Paso Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204
MAY
06
The P-20 Summit Parent Engagement
 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 DT Campus - 

Buena Vista Building



Upcoming Conferences

JUN
25
ISTE 2017 Conference & Expo
 8 am - 5 pm
 Other - 

San Antonio, Texas
AUG
03
8th Annual Texas Higher Education Symposium
 8 am - 5 pm
 Other - 

Austin, Texas
OCT
01
2017 TACUSPA Fall Annual Conference
 8 am - 5 pm
 Other - Renaissance Richardson, 900 E. Lookout Drive, Richardson, Texas 75082



External News

Why China Is Selling Cheap HIV Tests In Campus Vending Machines
by  EMILY FENG - NPR | Pub: 04/27
Vending machines are selling increasingly novel items: cupcakes, live crabs and fresh baguettes. In China, you can now add HIV testing kits to that list. China is piloting the use of vending machines that sell HIV testing kits on university campuses. The goal is to reach students who may be reluctant to go to a clinic for a test because of the stigma of contracting HIV. 
Samantha Airhart-Larraga Awarded $20,000 Counseling Fellowship From NBCC and Affiliates
by  NBCC FOUNDATION - NBCC Foundation | Pub: 04/26
The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Samantha Airhart-Larraga, of San Antonio, Texas, for the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program (NBCC MFP). As an NBCC MFP fellow, Airhart-Larraga will receive funding and training to support her education and facilitate her service to underserved minority populations. 
Rising To The Challenge
by  CARLOS ANCHONDO - Trinity University | Pub: 04/26
In the heart of San Antonio, a colorful macaw flies gracefully, hovering in the clouds. A lone polar bear sits near an ocean teeming with fish and a zebra competes for shade with a flock of pale pink flamingos. The sky is a radiant sapphire blue. 
Want an inclusive student experience? Yes, there’s a campus app for that
by  CHRIS HOPKINSON - eCampusNews | Pub: 04/25
Post-secondary institutions today are as diverse as the cities they’re located in. But diversity has its challenges, especially when it comes to keeping students engaged and promoting an inclusive student experience. As college graduation rates are declining, it is more important than ever for higher education institutions to focus on retention strategies. While many major universities talk about improving graduation rates, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is actually doing something about it. According to an article in UTSA Today, UTSA received a five-year, $3.25 million Title V collaborative grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 2015 to create the PIVOT for Academic Success Program. 
UT San Antonio and Partners to Open Tech High School
by  SRI RAVIPATI - Campus Technology | Pub: 04/25
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is working with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) and several Texas companies to launch a series of industry-led, career-themed schools. The network, collectively known as CAST (Centers for Applied Science and Technology), will teach students coding, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship and business skills. 
New UTSA Community Garden Grows Future Leaders
by  JOHN GARCIA - Spectrum News San Antonio | Pub: 04/24
A new University of Texas at San Antonio initiative is teaching students to pay close attention to their food. After years in the works, UTSA’s first student community garden is up and running. 
‘Runners take their next steps to success May 13 and May 14
by  COURTNEY CLEVENGER - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/24
Thousands of Roadrunners will reach a milestone in their educational journey this month as they walk the stage at one of three UTSA's spring Commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 at the Alamodome. 

 

Publications

Working with English Language Learners in the Mainstream English Language Arts Classroom…
DR. MARGO DELLICARPINI - Bicultural-Bilingual Studies | Teaching English Language Arts to English Language Learners: Preparing Pre-service and In-service Teachers: 01/20

DelliCarpini, M. & Gulla A.N. (2016). Working with English Language Learners in the Mainstream English Language Arts Classroom Through Collaboration and Two-Way Content-Based Instruction. In L.C. de Oliveira & M. Shoffner (Eds.), Teaching English Language Arts to English Language Learners: Preparing Pre-service and In-service Teachers (pp. 79-105). London, England: Palgrave Macmillan.
 

Research

CONACYT-subaward with Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UNAL)
Awarded:   $17,544    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Meizi He  Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Erica Sosa  Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition 
Cognitive and Motivational Factors contributing to STEM Career Aspirations among High School…
UTSA VPR Office
Submitted:   $5,000    Educational Psychology
PI:   Saw, Guan   Educational Psychology
CI:      
Bilingualism in Young Mexican Folkoristas: Language Ideologies and Identity in a Local Cultural…
UTSA VPR Office
Submitted:   $5,000    Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
PI:   Christiansen, Martha Sidury   Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
CI:      
Deaf Education and Educational Psychology (DEEP) Learning in Texas
Univ of TX HSC at San Antonio 745
Submitted:   $147,320    Educational Psychology
PI:   Sullivan, Jeremy   Educational Psychology
CI:   Castro, Felicia   Educational Psychology 
The role of a Western obesogenic diet on pregnancy outcomes and fetal development
UTSA VPR Office
Submitted:   $4,996    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Chung, Eunhee   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Ullevig, Sarah   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition 
Cross-Validation of the Academic Behavior Change Scale with a Non-Clinical Sample
UTSA VPR Office
Submitted:   $5,000    Educational Psychology
PI:   Styck, Kara   Educational Psychology
CI:      
L.E.A.P.S. (Learning Engineering, Acoustics, and Physics with Synthesizers)
UTSA VPR Office
Submitted:   $5,000    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Marone, Vittorio   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:      
Building a Stronger Community: Resilience Among LGBTQ+ People in South Texas
Robert Wood Johnson Fdn
Submitted:   $349,878    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Schnarrs, Phillip   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:      
Building Counseling Competencies in Multicultural Oaxaca
US Dept of Educ
Submitted:   $62,583    Counselling
PI:   Robertson, Derek  Counselling
CI:   Trepal, Heather;  Zambrano, Elias   Counselling 
Bilingualism, language ideologies, and identity among transnationals in Mexico and the US…
UTSA VPR Office
Submitted:   $20,000    Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
PI:   Christiansen, Martha Sidury   Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
CI:      
Edgewood YES (Youth Engaged in Scholarship) Collective
San Antonio Area Fdn
Submitted:   $121,289    Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
PI:   Aleman, Enrique   Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
CI:      
Programming for Life: Increasing literacy opportunities for social change through computing with…
Natl Writing Project Corp
Submitted:   $20,000    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Sailors, Misty   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:   Yuen, Timothy   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching 
Science Education Partnership Award Program: K-3 Stem Foundations: Life Science
Baylor College of Medicine
Submitted:   $7,500    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Sailors, Misty   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:      
Sundt Foundation Community and Research Project
Sundt Foundation
Submitted:   $5,998    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Marone, Vittorio   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:      
Evaluation of the Camp PowerUP Type 2 Diabetes Primary Prevention Pilot Intervention
UTSA VPR Office
Submitted:   $20,000    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   He, Meizi   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:      
La Culinaria! Empowering South Texas Hispanics and Latinos as the Food, Nutrition and Culinary…
US Dept of Agriculture
Submitted:   $249,945    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Leal-Vasquez, Liset  Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Ullevig, Sarah   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition 
Enhancing officer decision making: Efficacy of Performance & Recovery Optimization (PRO) training…
US DOJ Natl Inst of Justice
Submitted:   $424,626    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Land, William  Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Cordova, Alberto;  He, Meizi;  Quarles, John   Other Academics 
Pilot Study of a Smartphone Based Health Education Fotonovela Intervention to reduce Type II…
CONTEX
Submitted:   $147,288    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Grigsby, Timothy   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:      
Sawtelle Grant Proposal: The UTSA IMPACT Center
Sawtelle Financial
Submitted:   $2,500    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Kalinec-Craig, Crystal  Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:   Bonner, Emily   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching 
Closing The Education Gap For Hispanic Students With A Online Masters Degree Program In Community…
US Dept of Agriculture
Submitted:   $249,999    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   He, Meizi   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Sosa, Erica;  Pan, Meixia   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition 
Making standardized tests fair to all students: opening STEM pathways
ConTex
Submitted:   $47,476    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Lima, Cynthia   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:      
An educational digital platform for Latina adolescent empowerment
Con-Tex
Submitted:   $34,159    Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
PI:   Oliva, Maricela   Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
CI:      
Early Integration: Transforming elementary computer science education through culturally relevant…
Natl Science Fdn
Submitted:   $1,242,994    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Yuen, Timothy   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:    Arreguin Anderson, Maria;  Gibson, Matthew;  Carmona-Dominguez, Guadalupe   Other Academics 
Equity Pipeline for Effective Teacher Preparation
Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
Submitted:   $266,160    Other Academics
PI:   Claeys, Lorena   Other Academics
CI:      
Healthy Changes : a culturally sensitive obesity intervention through changing maternal weight…
ConTeX
Submitted:   $150,000    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   He, Meizi    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Sosa, Erica   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition 
Graduate School socialization of former HBCU Black student-athletes
SHAPE: America
Submitted:   $5,000    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Clark, Langston   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:      
Collaborative Proposal : Teaching STEM subjects to Middle School students through Logic Programming
Natl Science Fdn
Submitted:   $47,718    Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
PI:   Yuen, Timothy   Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
CI:      
Psychometric Properties of the Academic Behavior Change Scale with a Non-Clinical Sample
Society for the Study of School Psychology
Submitted:   $18,979    Educational Psychology
PI:   Styck, Kara   Educational Psychology
CI:      
EVALUATING HIV PREVENTION SERVICES: EXPERIENCES OF SEXUAL MINORITY MEN AND TRANSGENDER WOMEN IN…
ConTeX
Submitted:   $121,318    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Schnarrs, Phillip   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:      
Scaling Up Regional PrEP Access (SUPRA)
US Dept of Health and Human Svcs
Submitted:   $1,756,208    Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
PI:   Schnarrs, Phillip   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
CI:   Grigsby, Timothy   Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition 
 

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