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 26, 2019 Spotlight COEHD recognizes honors students<http://education.utsa.edu/spotlight/article/coehd_recognizes_... [Unknown-7] The College of Education and Human Development recently held the Spring 2019 Dean's List Luncheon. The special luncheon, hosted by Dean Margo DelliCarpini and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Norma Guerra, honored undergraduate students from the college named to the President's List, Dean's List, and Honor Roll during the fall 2018 semester. COEHDnews ELPS professor named to CRSEA leadership position<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/elps_professor_named_t... by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 04/23 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/7191/img_1005__preview.jpg]Dr. Enrique Alemán, Jr., professor and department chair in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, was recently named vice president of the Critical Race Studies in Education Association (CRSEA). <http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/elps_professor_named_to_crsea_lead... [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... COEHD professors publish book on early childhood education<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_professors_publ... by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 04/23 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/7189/screen_shot_2019-04-23_at_1.... Maria Arreguin-Anderson and Iliana Alanis, faculty members in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, co-wrote a book on early childhood and elementary education. <http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_professors_publish_book_on_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 ELPS dissertation defense: Onésimo M. Martinez, II<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/elps_dissert... The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies announces the dissertation defense of: Onésimo M. Martinez, II Liberation! The Personal, Professional and Educational Experiences of Latina Students in the Winter Garden Program Date: May 1, 2019 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Buena Vista Bldg., Room 4.350 Dissertation chair: Dr. Juan Manuel Niño Committee Members: Dr. Mariela A. Rodríguez Dr. Enrique Alemán, Jr. Dr. Encarnación Garza, Jr. Presentation is open to the public. ELPS dissertation defense: Dora Salinas<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/elps_di... The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies announces the dissertation defense of: Dora Elia Salinas Life Histories of Successful Mexican-American Women Date: May 1, 2019 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Buena Vista Bldg., Room 4.350 Dissertation chair: Dr. Juan Manuel Niño Committee Members: Dr. Mariela A. Rodríguez Dr. Evangeline Aguilera Dr. Encarnación Garza, Jr. Presentation is open to the public. 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 • 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 Test Tutor, please email allison.baca@utsa.edu<mailto:allison.baca@utsa.edu> for an application and a recommendation rubric. 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. 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... 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The self-employed tile worker is the sole source of income for his family of five, she said, and he was sending her money for tuition and on-campus housing. People who do not have adequate access to food are more likely to be obese, new study reveals<https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-04-22-people-without-adequate... by ZOEY SKY - Natural News | Pub: 04/24 When you eat junk food, you not only deprive your body of essential vitamins and nutrients, you also increase your risk of different health problems. According to a study, there may also be a link between food-related hardships and obesity, which could explain why there are more overweight individuals in certain areas across the U.S. and around the globe. UTSA Day at the Capitol tells a story of momentum for San Antonio’s top research university<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/04/story/UTSAdayatCapitol.ht... by PAMELA LUTRELL - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/24 UTSA’s momentum as a premiere public research university was on display in Austin this week for legislators and staff of the 86th legislative session. San Antonio executive and U.S. diplomat to deliver keynotes at UTSA Spring Commencement<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/04/story/Spring19Speakers.... by COURTNEY CLEVENGER - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/24 Keynote speakers have been selected for UTSA’s Spring 2019 Commencement, where the successes of more than 5,200 UTSA graduates will be celebrated in three ceremonies at the Alamodome on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. ________________________________ 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... 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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. 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