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 20, 2018 Spotlight COEHD professor, student organization receive University Excellence Awards<http://education.utsa.edu/spotlight/article/coehd_professor_stu... [Screen shot 2018-04-19 at 4.54.31 pm] Dr. Zenong Yin, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Nutrition, and the Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO), housed in the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, received University Excellence Awards at a special ceremony on Thursday, April 19. 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CPD students gain hands-on experience through UT Health San Antonio lab<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/cpd_students_gain_hands_on_... by JO ANN JONES, COEHD| Pub: 04/18 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/6159/20180215_120230__preview.jp... in the College of Education and Human Development’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics are gaining hands-on experience working with patients in a clinical setting through a partnership with the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. <http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/cpd_students_gain_hands_on_experie... [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... UTSA researcher and team implement diabetes support program<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_researcher_and_tea... by KARA SORIA, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS| Pub: 04/17 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/6154/diabeteschurch340__preview.... at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are taking diabetes education to church. <http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_researcher_and_team_implement... [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 of Diana Guajardo<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/elps_d... The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies announces the dissertation defense of: Diana Guajardo Transnational English Learners Along the U.S.- Mexico Border: A Multiplicity of Crossroads Date: April 24, 2018 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: UTSA Downtown Campus - Buena Vista Building 4.350 Dissertation Chair: Mariela A. Rodríguez, Ph.D. Committee Members: Encarnacion Garza, Ph.D. Nathern Okilwa, Ph.D. Nilka Aviles, Ed.D. Presentation is open to the public. ELPS dissertation defense of Mario Duran<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/elps_diss... The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies announces the dissertation defense of: Mario Duran Circulating Power through Teacher Evaluation System: A Foucauldian Perspective Date: April 24, 2018 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: UTSA Downtown Campus - Buena Vista Building 4.350 Dissertation Chair: Juan M. Nino, Ph.D. Committee Members: Encarnacion Garza, Ph.D. Abraham P. DeLeon, Ph.D. Nilka Aviles, Ed.D. Presentation is open to the public. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP for Upward Bound Programming<http://education.utsa.edu/awards_announcements/article/gra... We are looking for two graduate students for graduate assistantships working with the TRIO Upward Bound Program. The graduate assistantship will be for 19 hours per week beginning June 1, 2018. Program Dates are June 11 - July 20. Description of Job Duties 1. Deliver quality academic assistance to high school students during Summer Academic Program June 11-July 20 2. Accompany students on bus rides to and from high school campus to UTSA Main Campus 3. Assist Retention Specialists’ track students’ academic progress 4. Attend all staff meetings and training sessions to discuss student progress and tutoring needs 5. Perform other duties as assigned Other Skills Preferred: 1. Good interpersonal and organizational skills 2. Must be responsible, flexible and maintain a professional attitude Qualifications Applicants must be current graduate students in the College of Education and Human Development. Candidates must maintain enrollment in at least three hours of graduate course credit during summer 2018. 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 students in a helping relationship is desirable; experience in use of computers is required. Salary Candidates may be paid $11.99/ 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: <Rozlyn.Wilkins(a)utsa.edu&gt; After an initial screening, candidates may be invited for an interview. Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Note, this position is pending budget approval. For further information, contact Melina Benavidez at <Melina.Benavidez(a)utsa.edu&gt; 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/> Educator App of the Week Remind brought to you by Instructional Technology Workshops<http://education.utsa.edu/certification_program/itw/> [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/Remind.png] Remind (formerly known as Remind 101) makes it easy for teachers to communicate with students and their parents beyond the classroom. 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[http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9 - 11 a.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] DT Campus - Frio Street Building FS 3.412 COEHD Computer Lab APR 25 Donuts with the Dean<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/donuts_with_the_dean> [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - HEB Student Union, Harris Room (2.212) APR 30 ITW: BASIC GOOGLE TOOLS<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/itw_basic_google_tools3> [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 3 - 5 p.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - John Peace Library JPL 3.02.38 COEHD Computer Lab MAY 02 “El Rincon de lo Antojos” Erlinda’s Wish Program Cookbook Collection<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/el_rincon_de_lo_ant... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - JPL Assembly Room 4.04.22 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rowdy_close.png] Upcoming Conferences [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rowdy_close.png] External News New Fiesta music festival comes to UTSA Park West<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2018/04/story/ChaparralFestival.html> by COURTNEY CLEVENGER - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/19 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is home to a new Fiesta San Antonio event this year. The UTSA Alumni Association and the San Antonio Parks Foundation have partnered to host the Chaparral Music Festival on Saturday, April 21 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the UTSA Park West Athletics Complex located at 800 TX-1604 Loop and Kyle Seal Parkway. Faith-based diabetes support program launched by UTSA research team<https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180418/Faith-based-diabetes-s... by STAFF REPORT - News Medical Sciences | Pub: 04/19 Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are taking diabetes education to church. Through the Building a Healthy Temple (BHT) program, they're working with Hispanics who have type 2 diabetes to help them manage the disease and develop a healthier lifestyle. Researchers launch diabetes support program<http://en.brinkwire.com/273309/researchers-launch-diabetes-sup... by STAFF REPORT - Brinkwire | Pub: 04/19 BHT program helps congregants at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and other churches in San Antonio. Credit: University of Texas at San Antonio. Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are taking diabetes education to church. UTSA names Kimberly Andrews Espy Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs<http://www.utsa.edu/today/2018/04/story/NewProvost.html> by UTSA TODAY - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/18 University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) President Taylor Eighmy today announced the selection of Kimberly Andrews Espy, senior vice president for research at the University of Arizona (UA), as UTSA’s next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. More parking coming to UTSA Main Campus this fall<https://www.utsa.edu/today/2018/04/story/NewEastParking.html> by CAITLIN JAWOROWSKI AND LAUREN BEAVER - UTSA Today | Pub: 04/16 As The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) grows so does the need for more on-campus parking. When classes begin for the Fall 2018 semester, commuter students will have hundreds more spaces to choose from on the UTSA Main Campus. ________________________________ Publications Perceived Social Norms About Oral PrEP Use: Differences Between African–American, Latino and.. DR. PHILLIP SCHNARRS - | AIDS and Behavior: 04/02 Schnarrs, P., Gordon, D., Martin-Valenzuela, R., Sunil, T., Delgado, A., Glidden, D., Parsons, J., & McAdams, J. (2018). Perceived social norms about oral PrEP use: Differences between African-American, Latino and White gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Texas. AIDS and Behavior. The Stimulus Control Ratio Equation: A quantification of language DR. LEE MASON AND ALONZO ANDREWS - Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching | Perspectives on Behavior Science: 04/02 Mason, L. L., & Andrews, A. (2018). The Stimulus Control Ratio Equation: A quantification of language. Perspectives on Behavior Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-018-0141-1 Research How STEM learning opportunities in- and out-of-school affect STEM Academic/motivational…<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awa... American Educational Research Association Awarded: $35,000 Educational Psychology PI: Guan Saw Educational Psychology CI: Roadrunner Reader Family Literacy Program<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> Urban Studies Awarded: $19,520 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching PI: Misty Sailors Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: Sutherland Springs Coordinated Response<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> DOJ through Texas Office of Governor Awarded: $549,999 Counselling PI: Shane Haberstroh Counselling CI: Thelma Duffey, Elias Zambrano Counselling Academy for Teacher Excellence: Líderes Avanzando Through College<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> UNIDOS US Submitted: $24,999 Other Academics PI: Lorena Clayes Other Academics CI: Creating Streamlined Transfers in the Geoscience Higher Education Pipeline through Collaborative…<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> National Science Foundation Submitted: $4,999,926 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies PI: Vanessa Sansone Educational Leadership and Policy Studies CI: Judith Haschenburger, Alexis Godet, Walter Gray, Marina Suarez, Daniel Michel Other Academics Roadrunner Education for Newcomer Students<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> Sundt Foundation Submitted: $9,848 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching PI: Sarah Aguirre Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: Misty Sailors Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Radical Imaginations in Literacy Teacher Education<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> UTSA VP for Research - GREAT Submitted: $19,535 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching PI: Misty Sailors Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: PreFreshman Engineering Program (PREP) and Student STEM Academic and Motivational Factors<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> UTSA VP for Research - GREAT Submitted: $20,000 Educational Psychology PI: Guan Saw Educational Psychology CI: Joseph Kulhanek Other Academics Opportunities and challenges of transnationals in Mexico: On the language practices, ideologies…<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> UTSA VP for Research - GREAT Submitted: $20,000 Bicultural-Bilingual Studies PI: M. Sidury Christiansen Bicultural-Bilingual Studies CI: Project AIMMS [Automatic Individualize Measurement with Microsensors for Severe behavior]<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> UTSA VP for Research - GREAT Submitted: $20,000 Educational Psychology PI: Leslie Neely Educational Psychology CI: Sakiko Oyama Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition The role of maternal exercise on microbiota and inflammation in pregnant dams and their offspring<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> UTSA VP for Research - GREAT Submitted: $20,000 Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition PI: Eunhee Chung Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: Soo Chan Lee Other Academics Services to Students with Austism<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> Texas Education Agency thru NISD Submitted: $132,028 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching PI: Lee Mason Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: Alonzo Andrews Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Substantially [Un]Equal: Examining Texas School Finance Policy to Reduce Educational Inequity<http://education.utsa.edu/research/subs_and_awards/> Russel Sage Foundation /William T. 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