3rd Annual College of Education Faculty Staff Awards Ceremony
The College of Education hosted it's 3rd Annual
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Faculty-Staff Awards
Ceremony on December 11, 2009 under the direction of Dean Dr. Hector Ochoa and in
collaboration with the COE College Council. Faculty, staff and other members of
the college community attended the festive event to celebrate excellence in
teaching, research and service. Dr Paul Sale, our special guest, commended the
College of Education for instituting this event where excellence is recognized
and celebrated; and shared with us the positive impact our awards event has had
on the university as whole. A special feature of this event is the surprise
appearance of family members as each award recipient is announced.
(Click individual names to view event photo).
Awards were presented to faculty and staff for their contributions to the college community. Recipients of the Awards are as follows:
| Category | Recipient |
| Outstanding Staff | Gracie Chapa, H&K |
| Outstanding New Faculty Research Award | Dr. Hosin Shirvani, C&I |
| Outstanding New Faculty Teaching Award | Dr. Olga Rodriguez-Escobar, Ed Psychology |
| Distinguished Teaching Award | Dr. Laura Saenz, Ed Psychology |
| Distinguished Research Award | Dr. Sylvia Ramirez, Ed Psychology |
| Faculty Mentor | Dr. Velma Menchaca, Ed Leadership |
| Distinguished Service Award | Dr. Martha Tevis, C&I |
In this issue...
Editors
Dr. Martha Jeanne Yanes,
Associate Professor, Director,
Educational Technology Resource Center (ETRC) yanesm@utpa.edu
Dr. Karen Watt,
Associate Professor, Director,
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) watt@utpa.edu
Associate Professor, Director,
Educational Technology Resource Center (ETRC) yanesm@utpa.edu
Dr. Karen Watt,
Associate Professor, Director,
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) watt@utpa.edu