Students from the Coordinated Program in Dietetics attended a group practicum visit and tour of the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. The visit included a presentation by Brenna Price, MDS, RD, LD (Oncology Dietitian), a former student of the program during its time at UT Health San Antonio, and a presentation by Dr. Sherri Cervantes, assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Medicine on Supportive Care Services. Mary Jackson, MSN, RN, OCN, director of Patient & Family Services, gave the students a tour of the center, where there were also able to view a radiation vault and speak with one of the radiation physicists. From the visit, the students were able to understand how impactful medical nutrition therapy is to cancer patients and the critical role a dietitian has in maintaining and improving quality of life during cancer treatment. (Courtesy of Dr. Liset Leal-Vasquez and Professor Traci Keck)
by Kara Soria, University Communications | Pub: 04/26
Saki Oyama, an assistant professor of kinesiology in the UTSA COEHD, is conducting innovative research about athletic injuries in youth and adolescents in her Applied Biomechanics Research Laboratory on the Main Campus.
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@utsa.edu>
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@utsa.edu>
UTSA is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
It’s not just businesses that rely on Slack to keep employees connected: Professors and college students are increasingly turning to the messaging tool to stay in touch beyond school hours. Not only are some instructors hosting text-based “office hours” on the platform, they are even pushing important reminders through the app to their students, just in case.
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.
The UTSA community will come together this week to take a stand against childhood cancer. The UTSA Honors College is hosting its second annual St. Baldrick’s Day at UTSA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27 on the Student Union Lawn on the UTSA Main Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
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SHARI BIEDIGER - The Rivard Report | Pub: 04/26
If you had fun on the River Walk with other revelers Monday evening or in La Villita with friends Tuesday night, you can feel good about that. The money you spend at most Fiesta events on food, drink, rides, and glow sticks goes to feed, shelter, and care for others in San Antonio all year long.
At the tiny public library in Winterport, Maine, 43-year-old Robert Hartmann bends over The Little Engine That Could and slowly sounds out the first line. "Ch-chug, right?" he asks his volunteer tutor, Sandy DeLuck. "Yup," she encourages him. He presses on: "Puh-puff ... puff ... puff. Ding ... ding-dong?"
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Madeline Will - Education Week Teacher | Pub: 04/24
Mandy Manning, who teaches English and math to newly arrived refugee and immigrant students in Washington state, was named the 2018 National Teacher of the Year.
Rapper Marco Cervantes, who performs as Mexican Stepgrandfather, and Álvaro Del Norte, founder of the accordion-powered punk rock band Piñata Protest, discuss their inspirations.
Saw, G. K., & Chang, C. -N. (2018). Cross-lagged models of mathematics achievement and motivational factors among Hispanic and non-Hispanic high school students. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 40(2), 240-256.
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
Sundt Foundation Submitted:
$9,848
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching PI:
Sarah Aguirre Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI:
Misty Sailors Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
UTSA VP for Research - GREAT Submitted:
$20,000
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Leslie Neely Educational Psychology CI:
Sakiko Oyama Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
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
Russel Sage Foundation /William T. Grant Foundation Submitted:
$20,000
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies PI:
Sofia Bahena Educational Leadership and Policy Studies CI:
Russel Sage Foundation /William T. Grant Foundation Submitted:
$7,000
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies PI:
Alpha Martinez-Suarez Bicultural-Bilingual Studies CI:
Jo Ann Jones COEHDnews Editor/Writer T: 210.458.4486
Saki Oyama, an assistant professor of kinesiology in the UTSA COEHD, is conducting innovative research about athletic injuries in youth and adolescents in her Applied Biomechanics Research Laboratory on the Main Campus.
Main Campus - John Peace Library JPL 3.02.38 COEHD Computer Lab
