Are you considering a doctoral degree within the College of Education at UTSA? COEHD offers four doctoral degrees:
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (kristina.talamantez@utsa.edu)
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (elisha.reynolds@utsa.edu)
Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language (ruben.arciniega@utsa.edu)
Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching (erin.doran@utsa.edu)
The Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language is hosting two Open Houses in November. Visit http://www.graduateschool.utsa.edu/events/detail/culture_literacy_and_language_phd_open_house/ for more information.
The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching is hosting two information sessions at Main Campus in November. The first is on November 1 in MB 2.212A at 4:30pm. The second is on November 14 in MB 2.220 at 5:30pm. This is your opportunity to find out more about the program, the admissions process, and to ask any questions you have!
You do not need to RSVP to the ILT sessions, but if you do not have a valid UTSA parking permit, be sure to abide by all UTSA parking rules and regulations, including parking in designated visitor parking spots and paying the $1.50 rate.
Information on our programs can be accessed at http://www.graduateschool.utsa.edu/ or http://education.utsa.edu/!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Congratulations to Dr. Miriam Martinez!
http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/ilts_miriam_martinez_appointed_to_serve_on_selection_committee_for_the_cald/
Quoted from the COEHD website:
Dr. Miriam Martinez, Professor in ILT, has recently been appointed to serve on the prestigious Caldecott Award Selection Committee 2013. The committee is comprised of 15 members, of which eight are elected by the entire ALSC. The ALSC President, however, appoints the remaining 7 members, including the committee’s chairperson.
The Association for the Library Service to Children, or ALSC, which is a division of the American Library Association, awards the Caldecott Medal annually to an artist who has produced the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Of the appointment, Martinez states, “I am personally delighted and honored to serve on the Caldecott Award Selection Committee for 2013. Every year I always look forward to seeing which book is selected for the award. So I welcome the opportunity to be part of this important decision-making process. On a professional level, I think this will be an opportunity to strengthen ties among the various facets of my professional work—my teaching (which includes teaching a graduate class on picture books), my service to the Children’s Literature Assembly as co-editor of the Journal of Children’s Literature, and my research which focuses, in part, on picture books for children.”
Quoted from the COEHD website:
Dr. Miriam Martinez, Professor in ILT, has recently been appointed to serve on the prestigious Caldecott Award Selection Committee 2013. The committee is comprised of 15 members, of which eight are elected by the entire ALSC. The ALSC President, however, appoints the remaining 7 members, including the committee’s chairperson.
The Association for the Library Service to Children, or ALSC, which is a division of the American Library Association, awards the Caldecott Medal annually to an artist who has produced the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Of the appointment, Martinez states, “I am personally delighted and honored to serve on the Caldecott Award Selection Committee for 2013. Every year I always look forward to seeing which book is selected for the award. So I welcome the opportunity to be part of this important decision-making process. On a professional level, I think this will be an opportunity to strengthen ties among the various facets of my professional work—my teaching (which includes teaching a graduate class on picture books), my service to the Children’s Literature Assembly as co-editor of the Journal of Children’s Literature, and my research which focuses, in part, on picture books for children.”
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Graduate Student Online Resources
The following is information that was sent out via email from the Graduate School to all graduate students.
Online Resources
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the new Online Resources page. On this page, students can view Graduate School sponsored workshops focusing on topics related to academic, research, and professional development facilitated by departments across campus. Additional online resource are also available for viewing, download, and printing. All of these items can be found at http://graduateschool.utsa.edu/Current_Students/detail/Online_Resources/.
Web Article Series
The April web article on Staying Motivated Through the Dissertation Process, is up and available to view. This article is written by Dr. Felecia Briscoe, Associate Professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. The web article can be found at http://www.graduateschool.utsa.edu/current_students/web_article_series. You will also find and archive of previous month’s articles posted on this page. All articles are available for download and printing. To suggest topics, feel free to contact me.
On the Web Workshops
The Graduate School understands that our students lead productive and busy lives outside of school, which is why we are pleased to provide this web-based series – attending workshops at your convenience. The Graduate School partners with UTSA academic and student services departments across campus to provide our graduate students with opportunities to take learning beyond the classroom. The series of workshops focuses on a wide variety of academic, research, and professional development topics, allowing graduate students the flexibility of web-based workshops that will enhance the academic experience at UTSA.
Research
Library Research Skills and Services for Graduate Students ~ An Introduction
Researching Your Literature Review
Education Research: Information On the Cutting Edge
Ethics in Conduct of Research
Introduction to the Research Grant Process
Research Skills for Graduate Assistants
Writing Skills
Graduate Writing Game Plan
APA for Beginners
Thesis / Dissertation Formatting
Career Development
Resume, CV, and Cover Letter Development
Mastering the Interview Process
Financial Assistance
Understanding Financial Aid for Graduate Students
More Web-based Resources
• Web Article Series
• Tips for Grant Writing(PDF) - Provided by Susan Espinoza, San Antonio College
• Semester Academic Resource Guide ~ Workshops, Services, and Resources by Semester
• 10 Tips Every UTSA Graduate Student Should Know
• The Graduate Report (biannual newsletter)
• Quick Guide to Graduate Student Resources
• Follow The Graduate School on Facebook and Twitter
For additional graduate student web-based resources, we encourage you to visit the Tomás Rivera Center Graduate Student Learning Assistance page . For questions on the TRC’s Graduate Student Learning Assistance program, please call (210) 458-4694.
Online Resources
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the new Online Resources page. On this page, students can view Graduate School sponsored workshops focusing on topics related to academic, research, and professional development facilitated by departments across campus. Additional online resource are also available for viewing, download, and printing. All of these items can be found at http://graduateschool.utsa.edu/Current_Students/detail/Online_Resources/.
Web Article Series
The April web article on Staying Motivated Through the Dissertation Process, is up and available to view. This article is written by Dr. Felecia Briscoe, Associate Professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. The web article can be found at http://www.graduateschool.utsa.edu/current_students/web_article_series. You will also find and archive of previous month’s articles posted on this page. All articles are available for download and printing. To suggest topics, feel free to contact me.
On the Web Workshops
The Graduate School understands that our students lead productive and busy lives outside of school, which is why we are pleased to provide this web-based series – attending workshops at your convenience. The Graduate School partners with UTSA academic and student services departments across campus to provide our graduate students with opportunities to take learning beyond the classroom. The series of workshops focuses on a wide variety of academic, research, and professional development topics, allowing graduate students the flexibility of web-based workshops that will enhance the academic experience at UTSA.
Research
Library Research Skills and Services for Graduate Students ~ An Introduction
Researching Your Literature Review
Education Research: Information On the Cutting Edge
Ethics in Conduct of Research
Introduction to the Research Grant Process
Research Skills for Graduate Assistants
Writing Skills
Graduate Writing Game Plan
APA for Beginners
Thesis / Dissertation Formatting
Career Development
Resume, CV, and Cover Letter Development
Mastering the Interview Process
Financial Assistance
Understanding Financial Aid for Graduate Students
More Web-based Resources
• Web Article Series
• Tips for Grant Writing(PDF) - Provided by Susan Espinoza, San Antonio College
• Semester Academic Resource Guide ~ Workshops, Services, and Resources by Semester
• 10 Tips Every UTSA Graduate Student Should Know
• The Graduate Report (biannual newsletter)
• Quick Guide to Graduate Student Resources
• Follow The Graduate School on Facebook and Twitter
For additional graduate student web-based resources, we encourage you to visit the Tomás Rivera Center Graduate Student Learning Assistance page . For questions on the TRC’s Graduate Student Learning Assistance program, please call (210) 458-4694.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Top 5 reasons to register early!
As of April 1, fall registration is OPEN for graduate students. I know, I know, it's April. Fall semester begins at the end of August. You still have TAKS testing to get through, finals, possibly summer school, family vacations, and somewhere in between find time to decompress! But the truth is, registering early is really important, and here are five reasons to convince you why!
5. Get your preferred schedule!
Maybe you're a HUGE Cowboys who wants to be available every Monday night to watch the 'Boys hopefully have a better season than last! There's two sections of Research Methods open--One on Mondays and one on Wednesdays. Surely you want to make sure you're in the Wednesday section so you can be at home to catch the whole game--pregame to the postgame recap! A way to ensure that you're in class or home when you need to be--REGISTER EARLY!
4. Make sure you stay on track with your degree plan.
Some courses are only offered according to course cycles which may run every two to three years. If a class fills up and you miss out on the opportunity to take it, it may be another few years before it is offered again. There are also courses that may be required for your degree plan that are only offered once per year. If you miss out on a course, it could impact how quickly you can graduate.
If a class fills up, you can always contact the professor to see if they'll let you in as an extra person or you can hope someone drops (two options that never guarantee success). The moral of this story? Register early! Save your seat in the class you want!
3. One less thing to worry about!
Remember in the beginning when I mentioned all the other things that could be going on in your life? Family vacations, summer school, TAKS testing, job searches, playdates for your kids, grocery shopping, laundry, the list never ends! What about scratching one important thing off your to do list? Register early!
Then you can also get rid of other school-related things on your to do list like financial aid items, buying your books, ordering your parking permits, and buying all your school supplies.
2. It helps out the department!
Yes, it does. Master's level courses need at least 15 students enrolled in each course in order for the course to "make." Translation=we need 15 students in the room or else the course is at risk for cancellation. When students procrastinate or forget to register, this puts a lot of pressure on the department to keep as many classes open for as long as possible. Those with low enrollment may be cancelled, sometimes right as classes are about to begin.
It's a collective effort to have good course offerings for our master's students--the faculty can evaluate the needs and wants of the students the best we can, but the truth is, WE NEED YOUR HELP! For some of those cool classes that are not offered very often, we rely on students to register early to ensure our course offerings make. Otherwise, we end up offering the same classes year after year. So give our department a chance to show you some of our specialities up our sleeves!
1. The cool kids are doing it.
No, really, they are. While you have been sitting here waiting for me to convince you to register early (and I hope I have!), other students have jumped online and enrolled in master's level courses. I hope that means that didn't steal the last seat in that course you were really hoping to take!
As always, if you need help selecting classes, contact me (Erin) or your faculty advisor! Don't wait!
Have a great day, and once again, REGISTER EARLY!
This graduate student service announcement brought to you by your friendly SDS, Erin!
5. Get your preferred schedule!
Maybe you're a HUGE Cowboys who wants to be available every Monday night to watch the 'Boys hopefully have a better season than last! There's two sections of Research Methods open--One on Mondays and one on Wednesdays. Surely you want to make sure you're in the Wednesday section so you can be at home to catch the whole game--pregame to the postgame recap! A way to ensure that you're in class or home when you need to be--REGISTER EARLY!
4. Make sure you stay on track with your degree plan.
Some courses are only offered according to course cycles which may run every two to three years. If a class fills up and you miss out on the opportunity to take it, it may be another few years before it is offered again. There are also courses that may be required for your degree plan that are only offered once per year. If you miss out on a course, it could impact how quickly you can graduate.
If a class fills up, you can always contact the professor to see if they'll let you in as an extra person or you can hope someone drops (two options that never guarantee success). The moral of this story? Register early! Save your seat in the class you want!
3. One less thing to worry about!
Remember in the beginning when I mentioned all the other things that could be going on in your life? Family vacations, summer school, TAKS testing, job searches, playdates for your kids, grocery shopping, laundry, the list never ends! What about scratching one important thing off your to do list? Register early!
Then you can also get rid of other school-related things on your to do list like financial aid items, buying your books, ordering your parking permits, and buying all your school supplies.
2. It helps out the department!
Yes, it does. Master's level courses need at least 15 students enrolled in each course in order for the course to "make." Translation=we need 15 students in the room or else the course is at risk for cancellation. When students procrastinate or forget to register, this puts a lot of pressure on the department to keep as many classes open for as long as possible. Those with low enrollment may be cancelled, sometimes right as classes are about to begin.
It's a collective effort to have good course offerings for our master's students--the faculty can evaluate the needs and wants of the students the best we can, but the truth is, WE NEED YOUR HELP! For some of those cool classes that are not offered very often, we rely on students to register early to ensure our course offerings make. Otherwise, we end up offering the same classes year after year. So give our department a chance to show you some of our specialities up our sleeves!
1. The cool kids are doing it.
No, really, they are. While you have been sitting here waiting for me to convince you to register early (and I hope I have!), other students have jumped online and enrolled in master's level courses. I hope that means that didn't steal the last seat in that course you were really hoping to take!
As always, if you need help selecting classes, contact me (Erin) or your faculty advisor! Don't wait!
Have a great day, and once again, REGISTER EARLY!
This graduate student service announcement brought to you by your friendly SDS, Erin!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Congratulations to UTSA Men's Basketball
The UTSA Men's basketball team has made it to the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time since 2004! They play in their first game versus Alabama State in Dayton, OH on Wednesday evening. If they win, they will face Ohio State, the favorite to win the whole tournament!
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/college_sports/utsa/article/Roadrunners-chasing-a-new-goal-1116030.php
Go Roadrunners!
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/college_sports/utsa/article/Roadrunners-chasing-a-new-goal-1116030.php
Go Roadrunners!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Upcoming changes to the GRE
For those of you who may be considering another graduate or doctoral program which requires the GRE, there are some changes to the exam you should know about. Beginning on August 1 of this year, the GRE is changing.
Official information on the GRE changes can be found on the ETS website: http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/know
The changes even made the front page of UTSA's student newspaper, The Paisano, recently:
http://www.paisano-online.com/news/upcoming-changes-to-gre-make-grad-school-admissions-tougher-1.2011520
As of now, you can still take the older version of the GRE but not for long! Be sure if you are currently studying for the exam, you prepare for the right version of the exam.
Official information on the GRE changes can be found on the ETS website: http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/know
The changes even made the front page of UTSA's student newspaper, The Paisano, recently:
http://www.paisano-online.com/news/upcoming-changes-to-gre-make-grad-school-admissions-tougher-1.2011520
As of now, you can still take the older version of the GRE but not for long! Be sure if you are currently studying for the exam, you prepare for the right version of the exam.
Some department events!
The Annual IDS Colloquium will be taking place on Main campus on March 22-23. More information can be found at: http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/annual_interdisciplinary_studies_colloquium/
UTSA's Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Department is hosting their Annual Colloquium, Interdsciplinary Education for Equity and Sustainability in a Global Society.
Featuring:
Chet Bowers, Eco Justice Scholar, Emeritus Professor Portland State University cabowers.net
Toby Miller, Media and Cultural Studies Scholar, University of California, Riverside tobymiller.org
John Phillip Santos, Distinguished Professor of Mestizo Cultural Studies, UTSA
Full schedule is available here: http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/ILT%20Colloquium%20Draft%20Program%203-8-11.pdf
NASA Open House: Open House with NASA -How can you integrate NASA educational resources and materials into your college courses? Lisa Brown, NASA Aerospace Education Specialist, will be at UTSA for a Curricula Open House on March 25 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm to showcase NASA’s educational resources. Afterwards, join her for a hands-on inquiry activity from 2:00-3:00 pm. Open House and presentation will be in MB 1.304 It’s not just Science. The following academic disciplines are incorporated in NASA’s missions: Early Elementary & Elementary, Social Studies/Geography, Health and Kinesiology, Language Arts, Math, and Bilingual/ESL. More information is available at:
http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/NASA_Open_House/
Lastly, the First Annual Early Childhood Institute is being offered on Saturday, April 2 at the downtown campus:
The early childhood faculty in the department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching and the COEHD’s Academy for Teacher Excellence program (ATE) are offering an
Early Childhood Institute to celebrate the national Week of the Young Child sponsored every year by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This institute is free and open to anyone working with young children, or who are interested in early childhood education. A number of workshops will be offered during this Institute related to a variety of topics in early education. CUE”s (4) may be earned for attendance at this Institute.
http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/ilt_and_ate_offer_utsas_first_early_childhood_institute/
UTSA's Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Department is hosting their Annual Colloquium, Interdsciplinary Education for Equity and Sustainability in a Global Society.
Featuring:
Chet Bowers, Eco Justice Scholar, Emeritus Professor Portland State University cabowers.net
Toby Miller, Media and Cultural Studies Scholar, University of California, Riverside tobymiller.org
John Phillip Santos, Distinguished Professor of Mestizo Cultural Studies, UTSA
Full schedule is available here: http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/ILT%20Colloquium%20Draft%20Program%203-8-11.pdf
NASA Open House: Open House with NASA -How can you integrate NASA educational resources and materials into your college courses? Lisa Brown, NASA Aerospace Education Specialist, will be at UTSA for a Curricula Open House on March 25 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm to showcase NASA’s educational resources. Afterwards, join her for a hands-on inquiry activity from 2:00-3:00 pm. Open House and presentation will be in MB 1.304 It’s not just Science. The following academic disciplines are incorporated in NASA’s missions: Early Elementary & Elementary, Social Studies/Geography, Health and Kinesiology, Language Arts, Math, and Bilingual/ESL. More information is available at:
http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/NASA_Open_House/
Lastly, the First Annual Early Childhood Institute is being offered on Saturday, April 2 at the downtown campus:
The early childhood faculty in the department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching and the COEHD’s Academy for Teacher Excellence program (ATE) are offering an
Early Childhood Institute to celebrate the national Week of the Young Child sponsored every year by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This institute is free and open to anyone working with young children, or who are interested in early childhood education. A number of workshops will be offered during this Institute related to a variety of topics in early education. CUE”s (4) may be earned for attendance at this Institute.http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/ilt_and_ate_offer_utsas_first_early_childhood_institute/
Monday, February 7, 2011
Becoming a doctoral student
The below reflection was written by Shelbee Nguyen, a current student in our Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching. It may be of interest to students who are considering a doctoral degree in their future.
___________________________
Embarking on a new academic journey is always a little scary and truthfully when I first thought about myself as a Ph.D candidate a rush of emotions and anxieties filled my thoughts. Within my first week in the Department of Interdisciplinary learning and teaching these feelings appeared to seamlessly melt away. My advisor, instructors, fellow students and support staff created an opening and welcoming environment where I felt comfortable and secure communicating my hopes, dreams and aspirations for my professional future. Together this group culminates a support system that allowed me to create and execute a plan/agenda for my up coming personal, professional and research goals.
I chose a concentration in Adult Learning and Teaching in order to delve further into the intricacies of effective teaching, training and higher education. Within this program, I found myself at the epicenter of critical reflective engagement and current social issues related to both my research and personal academic interests. Throughout my first year with this program I was immersed in new kinds of inquiry and teaching practices, overwhelmed by the new knowledge, and excited to be a part of something that I really valued. In this department you are not just a student, a filled desk, or a name on a roster, you are an individual and you are cared for.
Throughout the course of the semester I worked together with my instructors and was able to utilize my cohort as a peer support system that offered constant and continual feedback and advice. I started the year with hope and ambition about a research topic and ended the year spending a small part of the summer in Italy working on the pilot study to my dissertation research. The program, faculty and staff have provide endless opportunities for learning and advancement in the educational field. The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching gave me the tools and resources necessary to excel not only in academia, but also in the professional world. As I begin my second year, I look forward to new adventures in research, my official LAST year of course work and the optimism/hope for the imminent future in the world of university life. The relationships I have cultivated in my time here at UTSA have been an invaluable and memorable experience. I know now that I will be afraid no more.
___________________________
Embarking on a new academic journey is always a little scary and truthfully when I first thought about myself as a Ph.D candidate a rush of emotions and anxieties filled my thoughts. Within my first week in the Department of Interdisciplinary learning and teaching these feelings appeared to seamlessly melt away. My advisor, instructors, fellow students and support staff created an opening and welcoming environment where I felt comfortable and secure communicating my hopes, dreams and aspirations for my professional future. Together this group culminates a support system that allowed me to create and execute a plan/agenda for my up coming personal, professional and research goals.
I chose a concentration in Adult Learning and Teaching in order to delve further into the intricacies of effective teaching, training and higher education. Within this program, I found myself at the epicenter of critical reflective engagement and current social issues related to both my research and personal academic interests. Throughout my first year with this program I was immersed in new kinds of inquiry and teaching practices, overwhelmed by the new knowledge, and excited to be a part of something that I really valued. In this department you are not just a student, a filled desk, or a name on a roster, you are an individual and you are cared for.
Throughout the course of the semester I worked together with my instructors and was able to utilize my cohort as a peer support system that offered constant and continual feedback and advice. I started the year with hope and ambition about a research topic and ended the year spending a small part of the summer in Italy working on the pilot study to my dissertation research. The program, faculty and staff have provide endless opportunities for learning and advancement in the educational field. The Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching gave me the tools and resources necessary to excel not only in academia, but also in the professional world. As I begin my second year, I look forward to new adventures in research, my official LAST year of course work and the optimism/hope for the imminent future in the world of university life. The relationships I have cultivated in my time here at UTSA have been an invaluable and memorable experience. I know now that I will be afraid no more.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Welcome to the Spring semester!
While busy with the fall semester, I let our blog remain untouched! Welcome back to returning students and welcome to our newly admitted students!
Here are some dates to remember:
January 17: MLK Holiday (Classes DO NOT meet)
January 18-26: If you are trying to add any classes, you must do so via Add Form. Email Erin or Mallory for the form or you can obtain one from the Registrar's website (http://www.utsa.edu/registrar) under the Student forms link.
January 26: CENSUS DAY--After 5:00pm, students will NOT be allowed to add any more classes. Please make sure you leave yourself time to obtain all the signatures for the add form so you have it in to Enrollment Services by 5:00pm.
February 1: Application dates for the doctoral programs in the College of Education. If you are applying to the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, supplemental documents (GRE scores, transcripts, etc) must be received no later than February 8. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
February 15: Deadline to apply for graduation and to sign up for the comprehensive exam.
As always, if you have any questions, contact Erin or Mallory!
Have a wonderful semester! Stay warm in this damp, chilly weather! Erin
Here are some dates to remember:
January 17: MLK Holiday (Classes DO NOT meet)
January 18-26: If you are trying to add any classes, you must do so via Add Form. Email Erin or Mallory for the form or you can obtain one from the Registrar's website (http://www.utsa.edu/registrar) under the Student forms link.
January 26: CENSUS DAY--After 5:00pm, students will NOT be allowed to add any more classes. Please make sure you leave yourself time to obtain all the signatures for the add form so you have it in to Enrollment Services by 5:00pm.
February 1: Application dates for the doctoral programs in the College of Education. If you are applying to the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, supplemental documents (GRE scores, transcripts, etc) must be received no later than February 8. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
February 15: Deadline to apply for graduation and to sign up for the comprehensive exam.
As always, if you have any questions, contact Erin or Mallory!
Have a wonderful semester! Stay warm in this damp, chilly weather! Erin
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