-
ALI 2016 Wraps Up
-The annual Administrative Leadership Institute (ALI) concluded Thursday at the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ‘56 Equine Complex. Dozens of educators from regions across Texas gathered to exchange ideas, strategies, and effective methods aimed at improving student success within their districts.
2 -
Moving Forward: Shailen Singh Leaves Byrne Center
-After spending seven years as an integral part of the College of Education and Human Development, Dr. Shailen Singh is handing over the reins. At the end of October, he is leaving his post as Director of the Marilyn Kent Byrne Student Success Center.
-
Scholars With Ties To CEHD Land $10M In Grants
-The U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), recently awarded four grants totaling more than $10,000,000 to seven affiliates from the Texas A&M University Bilingual Education Programs and the Center for Research and Development in Dual Language and Literacy Acquisition (CRDLLA.)
-
CEHD Professor Honored With Prestigious Award
-Dr. Cheryl Craig, professor of teacher education and the Houston Endowment, Inc.’s Endowed Chair of Urban Education, is the latest inductee into her alma mater’s Wall of Fame. The Brandon University Alumni Association (BUAA) presented the award to Dr. Craig during the university’s Homecoming celebration in October.
-
Dean Alexander Featured As Keynote Speaker In Taiwan
-CEHD Dean Dr. Joyce Alexander was invited to give two talks in Taiwan sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology. In both of her speeches, Dr. Alexander addressed pervasive issues facing the support of STEM interests beginning in early childhood.
-
CEHD Grad Earns ALER Dissertation Award
-Her passion for supporting students in their content area classes in middle and high school garnered the attention of the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers and resulted in her being awarded the ALER Dissertation Award for 2016.
-
College Awards Honorees Announced
-A number of outstanding faculty, staff and alumni – including Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak – will be honored at the College of Education and Human Development awards celebration. The celebration will be held at the Hilton College Station and Conference Center on Friday, October 28, 2016.
-
TWC Awards $4.7 Million To Texas A&M For Adult Education And Literacy Support
-The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded a $4.7 million, two-year grant for a statewide Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Center to the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning (TCALL) at Texas A&M University.
-
Dr. Christine Mark Achieves CEHD Exemplary Distance Educator
-Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Christine Mark has achieved the CEHD Exemplary Distance Educator title after meeting the highest standards required by Quality Matters. Under the Quality Matters guidelines, Dr. Mark can now design additional online courses that will create an online driven learning experience for online students.
-
$5.5M In Grants Focused On Improving Education For English Language Learners
-The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded faculty from the Bilingual Program in the Department of Educational Psychology and the Educational Administration Program in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development two five-year grants totaling $5.5 million. The grants will fund teacher professional development for educators working with English language learners (ELLs) and to research its effects.
-
Education Research Center Awarded Continuation Grant To Evaluate Large Urban Education Initiative
-The Texas A&M University Education Research Center (ERC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $220,000 grant by United Way of Greater Houston (UWGH) to conduct the Year 5 evaluation of the agency’s urban education initiative.
-
Dr. Irby Inducted As ISDDE Fellow
-Dr. Beverly Irby was inducted as a fellow into the International Society for Design and Development in Education (ISDDE) Monday at the organization’s annual meeting in Utrecht, Amsterdam. The organization is a select group of scholars from across the world dedicated to raising the quality in design of educational processes and materials.
-
Academic Leadership Institute Kicks Off In November
-ALI, in partnership with the Texas Association of School Administrators and the School Research Nexus, brings educators from districts across Texas to discuss meaningful steps toward addressing the future of education. This year’s theme is Keys to Great Leadership.
-
EM Cup Highlights Colleges That Spend Less And Win More
-When it comes to being recognized as a top university in the sports world, NCAA and conference championship titles are often the main focus. However, researchers in the Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics (LSIA) have created another way for universities to win – win more championships while also spending less money.
-
CEHD Student Selected As University Scholar
-The College of Education and Human Development has a new representative in the University Scholars program. Ecaroh Jackson, a sophomore B.S. in Education major, was recently selected as part of the University Scholars class of 2019.
-
Huffines Discussion 6
-The Department of Health and Kinesiology will host the Huffines Discussion 6 on November 11 at 1 p.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. National leaders throughout the human performance and sport medicine fields will meet to discuss the future of health and wellness practices across the nation.
-
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty Members
-The College of Education and Human Development welcomes a number of additions to the college this year. Additions include two new department heads, tenure, and tenure track faculty members.
-
Dr. Batista Appointed As New Faculty Athletic Representative
-Longstanding Sport Management faculty member Dr. Paul Batista was appointed by the Office of the President as the new Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) for Texas A&M University. Beginning September 1, Dr. Batista will be providing important counsel for the Texas A&M athletic program as required by NCAA guidelines.
-
Partnership Places CEHD Students In Spring ISD
-Texas A&M University’s College of Education and Human Development has reached a new three-year partnership with Spring Independent School District to address a national challenge – preparing teachers to transition into and thrive within urban schools.
-
Center On Disability And Development Awarded Two Grants Under The Autism Grant Program
-The Center on Disability and Development (CDD) was recently awarded two grants from the Division of Academic Quality and Workforce to fund research projects involving students with autism spectrum disorders. Special education professor Dr. Jennifer Ganz serves as the director for both projects.
-
TCALL Receives Grant To Further Adult Literacy
-The Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) received a two-year grant in July from the Texas Workforce Commission totaling over $4.7 million. The grant will fund a project called TRAIN PD @ TCALL — a project that provides research-based professional development, resources, and networking for adult education and literacy (AEL) programs throughout the state of Texas.
-
Monster Cafe: The Musical Written By EPSY Professor
-Depression, anger, bullying, not fitting in. Adolescents around the world deal with these problems on a daily basis. Monster Café – The Musical helps show teens they can survive the struggles with the love and support of their friends.
-
Two Professors To Be Awarded At Dance Conference
-Two professors in the Texas A&M Dance Program have received prestigious awards from the National Dance Society (NDS).
-
Reta Haynes Gift To Establish Dean’s Chair, Support College Programs
-In an ongoing effort to fulfill her passion for education, Reta Haynes provided a gift to endow the Reta Haynes Dean’s Chair to support the College of Education and Human Development. The gift will be matched by Texas A&M University’s chair matching program.
-
TLAC Welcomes New Department Head
-Improving the learning experience for every student in the College of Education and Human Development is a top priority for Dr. Michael de Miranda, the newest department head in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC).
Posts tagged with ‘release’
Can't find what you are looking for?
Contact CEHD