COEHDnews Week of Fri, September 19, 2014 Recent News: UTSA celebrates inaugural National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_celebrates_inaugural_... By Jo Ann Jones | September 18, 2014 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will join hundreds of universities from around the United States to celebrate the inaugural National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week. The weeklong celebration began on Sept. 14 and continues through Sept. 20, coinciding with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_celebrates_inaugural... ________________________________ How I become a therapist: Angelica Tello<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/how_i_become_a_therapist_... By Angelica Tello | September 18, 2014 Mexican American counselor and COEHD student, Angelica Tello, explains how she found her voice to speak up for disadvantaged people. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/how_i_become_a_therapist_... ________________________________ Call for nominations: education research awards<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/call_for_nominations_edu... By Jo Ann Jones | September 18, 2014 The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is seeking nominations for the 2015 AERA Awards recognizing exemplary contributions to education research. The awards will be presented at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, IL. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/call_for_nominations_educ... ________________________________ UTSA partnership with Methodist Healthcare to give students hands-on training<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_partnership_with_... By Marissa Villa, Multimedia Editor/ Office of University Communications | September 16, 2014 The UTSA Department of Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Development has announced a partnership with Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio that will give UTSA students hands-on training in cardiology patient care while providing research opportunities designed to improve clinical services and outcomes. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_partnership_with_met... ________________________________ CMAS at UT Austin announces call for proposals for El Mundo Zurdo 2015<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/cmas_at_ut_austin_announce... By Courtesy of the University of Texas at Austin Center for Mexican American Studies | September 15, 2014 The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at the University of Texas at Austin in cooperation with the Society for the Study of Gloria Anzaldúa are honored to serve as the host of “El Mundo Zurdo 2015: Memoria y Conocimiento, Interdisciplinary Anzalduan Studies—Archive, Legacy, and Thought.” The conference will take place May 27-30, 2015 on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Details on the conference schedule will be announced in January 2015. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/cmas_at_ut_austin_announc... ________________________________ National School Success Month: Lack of buy-in equals a disconnected system<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/national_school_success_... By Joan Vasbinder, Director, National Center for Accelerated Schools | September 15, 2014 Accelerated Schools is based on three principles: Unity of Purpose, Building on Strengths, and Empowerment with Responsibility. When there is a deviation from these principles, there is a disconnect. This can create a “smoke and mirrors” effect between campus administration and the central office regarding empowerment on campus. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/national_school_success_m... ________________________________ [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/newspaper.png] All News stories<http://education.utsa.edu/news/> Research/Grants/Awards: COEHD FIVE MOST RECENT RESEARCH AWARDS Department of Education $2,584,850 Sustainable Support System for Student Success (S5) - (Academy for Teacher Excellence) Principal Investigator: Lorena Claeys Co-Investigator: Margarita Machado-Casas City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District $ 50,000 Evaluation Services of Sodium Reduction Initiative - (Kinesiology, Health, & Nutrition) Principal Investigator: Erica Sosa Co-Investigator: Sarah Ullevig City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District $ 40,000 Evaluation of Health Education Curriculum and Campaign - (Kinesiology, Health, & Nutrition) Principal Investigator: Erica Sosa Co-Investigator: Sara Oswalt Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) $ 573,095 Building a Healthy Temple Cancer Primary Prevention Program Amongst Hispanics - (Kinesiology, Health, & Nutrition) Principal Investigator: Meizi He Co-Investigator: Zenong Yin, Erica Sosa Contact Us Byron Spencer<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu> Sr. Communications Specialist COEHD Office of the Dean The University of Texas at San Antonio T: 210.458.7396 Jo Ann Jones<mailto:Joann.Jones@utsa.edu> Communications Specialist COEHD Office of the Dean The University of Texas at San Antonio T: 210.458.4486 Marissa Villa<mailto:Marissa.Villa@utsa.edu> Multimedia Editor III Office of University Communications and Marketing The University of Texas at San Antonio T: 210.458.4937 External Media: The ‘Murky Middle’<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/09/10/maximize-gradua... By Charlie Tyson | September 12, 2014 (INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION) -- Students who end first year with G.P.A. between 2.0 and 3.0 have been neglected by academic support programs, says research based on data from 60 institutions. Is this where colleges can have the biggest impact on retention? [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/09/10/maximize-graduati... ________________________________ Bill Targets U.S. Education Research<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/09/18/bill-would-rev... By Michael Stratford | September 18, 2014 (INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION) -- WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate’s education committee on Wednesday unanimously approved an education research bill over the objection of some researchers who said they’re concerned about the changes it makes to how federal education research is overseen. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/09/18/bill-would-revamp... ________________________________ New Texas School Law Aims To Keep Students On Track<http://tpr.org/post/new-texas-school-law-aims-keep-students-trac... By NPR Editor | September 18, 2014 (NPR) -- When you were 14 years old, did you know what kind of job you wanted when you entered the workforce? That question now requires an answer from thousands of Texas eighth graders as they prepare to enter high school. From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Houston Public Media’s Laura Isensee explains why. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://tpr.org/post/new-texas-school-law-aims-keep-students-trac... ________________________________ TEA Seeking Federal Grant To Expand Pre-K In Texas<http://tpr.org/post/tea-seeking-federal-grant-expand-pre-k-texas... By RYAN POPPE | September 18, 2014 (NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO) -- The Texas education commissioner has informed federal officials the state intends to seek a $30 million grant that would expand pre-kindergarten opportunities. That would include increasing enrollment for non-English speaking students and possible all-day pre-K. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://tpr.org/post/tea-seeking-federal-grant-expand-pre-k-texas... ________________________________ For Teachers, Many Paths Into The Classroom ... Some Say Too Many<http://tpr.org/post/teachers-many-paths-classroom-some-say-too-ma... By NPR Editor | September 18, 2014 (NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO) -- Indiana has just approved a license that clears a new pathway to the teaching profession. It allows anyone with a bachelor's degree, a B average and approximately three years of related work experience to become a middle or high school teacher in a subject such as math, science or music, provided they pass a content test. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://tpr.org/post/teachers-many-paths-classroom-some-say-too-m... ________________________________ Scientists pioneer microscopy technique that yields fresh data on muscular dystrophy<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-09/uosc-sp091614... By Robert Perkins | September 18, 2014 (USC PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientists at USC have developed a new microscopy technology that allows them to view single molecules in living animals at higher-than-ever resolution. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-09/uosc-sp091614.php... ________________________________ Study: Web-based training can reduce campus rape<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-09/gsu-swb091514.php> By Anna Varela | September 18, 2014 (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY) -- Web-based training targeted at college-aged men is an effective tool for reducing the number of sexual assaults on U.S. campuses, according to a researcher in the School of Public Health at Georgia State University. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/news-read.png] Full Story<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-09/gsu-swb091514.php... ________________________________ Upcoming Events: [Michael Nava: An Afternoon with an Award-Winning Poet and Author]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/michael_nava_an_aftern... Michael Nava: An Afternoon with an Award-Winning Poet and Author<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/michael_nava_an_afterno... Wed, September 24, 2014 Time: 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Location: Main Campus Building: University Center Pecan Room, 2.01.26 [Women’s History Month 2015 Information Meeting]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/womens_history_month_... Women’s History Month 2015 Information Meeting<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/womens_history_month_2... Thu, September 25, 2014 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Main Campus Building: University Center Mesquite Room, 2.01.14 [Dr. Freeman Hrabowski Lecture]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/dr._freeman_hrabowski... Dr. Freeman Hrabowski Lecture<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/dr._freeman_hrabowski_... Thu, September 25, 2014 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Main Campus Building: Main Building Auditorium, 0.104 [Teaching Geometry Through Quilts]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/teaching_geometry_thro... Teaching Geometry Through Quilts<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/teaching_geometry_throu... Tue, October 7, 2014 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Institute of Texan Cultures Building: 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78205 [Literacy Education Colloquium: Literacy in a Multimodal World]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/literacy_education_coll... Literacy Education Colloquium: Literacy in a Multimodal World<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/literacy_education_collo... Sat, October 11, 2014 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Downtown Campus Building: TBD [Decolonial Epistemologies: Identity, Memory, and Belonging in Education]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/decolonial_epistemo... Decolonial Epistemologies: Identity, Memory, and Belonging in Education<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/decolonial_epistemol... Fri, October 24, 2014 Time: TBD Location: Downtown Campus Building: TBD [23rd Annual Texas Autism Conference]<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/23rd_annual_texas_... 23rd Annual Texas Autism Conference<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/23rd_annual_texas_a... Fri, November 7, 2014 Time: All Day Location: Corpus Christi, TX Building: American Bank Convention Center COEHDnews is produced by the Dean's Office every friday morning. News, Announcements, Upcoming Events, and Recent Events should be sent to Byron or Jo Ann as early as possibe to maximize exposure.