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As we approach the end of semester, don't miss the chance to join our final spring Faculty Symposium: Supporting Family Thriving in Times of Stress, on next Monday, May 13th, 3-4 PM via Zoom.
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REMEMBERING PATTY SWANSON
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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Patty Swanson on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Patty was a Professor of Teacher Education in the Connie L. Lurie College of Education and had been with SJSU since 1997.
We are in contact with the Swanson family and share our condolences with the family. Our thoughts are with them and those who were a friend or colleague of Patty.
As we grieve the loss of a member of our Spartan community, LifeMatters® by Empathia is available for employees who would like to speak to a grief counselor.
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In her honor, we have established the Patty Swanson Endowed Scholarship. You can give in honor of Patty by visiting
giving.sjsu.edu/pswansonschp or clicking the button
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LURIE COLLEGE SPRING EVENTS RECAP
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The last few months, Lurie College was
been a
proud collaborator and sponsor of some amazing events including our Doris Prince Scholarship Luncheon, Celebration of Future Educators, Celebration of Alumni Excellence, Sustainability & Solutions Summit, and our inaugural Exploring Careers in Education, Health, &
Community
Summit. Check out some of these great photos from these memorable events!
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Changes to Lodging Rate
The maximum lodging rate has been increased from $275 to $333 per night, excluding taxes, for in-state and out-of-state travel. This rate is effective for business travel on or after April 18, 2024. Rates over $333 must be pre-approved by a campus vice president or designee in accordance with the campus approval process. Please complete the Maximum Lodging Limits Justification form in DocuSign. The form must include the business purpose for the necessity to stay within certain facilities. The approved form must be uploaded to your FTS Travel Authorization.
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LCOE STUDENT HARDSHIP FUND
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 The Connie L. Lurie College of Education makes funds available to support students who have experienced an unforeseen financial hardship that will prevent them from continuing their enrollment. Most often cited are the challenges of meeting the costs of living (transportation, rent, and other expenses) during the unpaid student teaching/ counseling requirements for becoming an educator.
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"I am very grateful to have received the Hardship Grant! Because of the funding, the cost of gas for my internship has been covered which is really helpful for me. I'm really grateful that the Hardship Grant exists because it increases the equity for students who are financially insecure. Thank you so much to the committee and donors!"
-Graduate Student, Speech Language Pathology Program
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Be sure to check out the work of the Academic Senate in our meeting digest. If you have any questions, please contact your senate representatives: Ravisha Mathur and Eduardo Munoz-Munoz.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNTIES TO SHARE
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Bilingual Authorization
SJSU is now offering post-credential Mandarin and Spanish bilingual authorization courses in intensive courses over the summer.
RSVP for Information session here.
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Black Student Success Scholarship
The California State University (CSU) has been committed to increasing student success and closing equity gaps through its Graduation Initiative 2025. The Black Student Success Scholarship is designated for students who have demonstrated leadership in increasing equitable access to higher education and undertaking community service related to Black student success. Service should promote anti-racism work and culture change to elevate Black excellence. These scholarships are open to undergraduate students attending any of the 23 universities across the CSU system.
Six $5,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-25 academic year to undergraduate students who have demonstrated leadership in increasing equitable access to higher education and undertaking community service that promotes anti-racism work and culture change to elevate Black excellence.
Review the full scholarship criteria and application requirements here.
Applicants must:
- Have demonstrated an interest in Black community issues.
- Have completed community service related to Black student success. Express current leadership qualities or the desire to be a leader in advancing anti-racism, equitable access to higher education and service related to Black and African American communities.
- Demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and be in good academic standing.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time equivalent undergraduate student at a CSU campus and remain a CSU full time equivalent student during the 2024-25 academic year.
- Include a letter, memorandum or email from their University President’s office inviting them to apply for this scholarship.
Each CSU institution is invited to nominate one student this spring to receive this honor. Nominations will be reviewed by Kristin Nicole Dukes, Chief Diversity Officer, Mari Fuentes-Martin, interim Vice President for Student Affairs, and Vincent Del Casino, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Once a nominee is selected for our campus, we will provide that student with the application link no later than Tuesday May 14, 2024. Note: the nominated student must also provide a personal statement (no more than 300 words addressing a prompt provided by the Chancellor's Office--see original call for applicants above). The application deadline is May 17, 2024 by 5pm PST.
Use
this form to submit
your nomination(s) by Friday, May 10, 2024 by 5pm PST
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Opportunities for Science Educators offered by California State University Northridge
Physics-II CSET-Prep Workshop (June 3-July 3)
Register now for 40-hour workshop series to prepare for CSET exam 220
Offered online by CSUN & Riverside County Office of Education
Free CSET-Prep Workshops (Spring & Summer)
Register now for the following 40-hour free online workshops to prepare for CSET exams 211,212,213,215,217,218
General Science (215) - April
Chemistry-II (218) - Summer
Biology-II (217) - Summer
Math-I (211)- Summer
Math-II (212)- Summer
Math-III (213) - Summer
Summer Science Education Institute (July 10-17)
In-person professional development workshop: Employing NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts
Participants receive $900 stipend or 2 units of graduate credit
Phenomenon to Model - CS & Summer Science Institute (July 17-20)
Online professional development institute: Integrating computer science in teaching science
Participants receive $1200 stipend
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See the Employee Discount Codes page for passwords and codes for discounts to amusement parks, museums, movie tickets and more. (requires SJSUOne login).
Check out some of the perks and discounts below!
- Tickets at Work - A one-stop shop for exclusive savings on products, services, and experiences, with new deals added weekly.
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Announcement
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PK-3  Our new PK-3 credential program is ready for launch! Last week, during the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing meeting, SJSU Lurie College of Education became the FIRST officially approved PK-3 Early Childhood Education ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program, ever! Huge thanks to amazing faculty and college leaders for your vision, collaboration, and commitment to creating this opportunity for our future PK-3 teacher leaders. Congratulations Maria Fusaro, David Whitenack, Lisa Simpson, Andrea Golloher, Emily Slusser, and Isabel N. Vallejo, EdD.
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Achievements
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Department of Child and Adolescent Development
ChAD Scholar, Barbara Boone won second place in the education category at the the 38th Annual Student RSCA Competition at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo!
"It was an honor and a privilege to represent San Jose State University and, more specifically, Lurie College of Education with a 2nd place win at the 38th Annual Student Research CSU, Cal Poly! This achievement would not have been possible without the consistent support and encouragement from several ChAD faculty members. I'd like to thank Dr.Bang for her seminar "Demystifying Research," which opened my eyes to the possibility of research as a career - and my faculty research advisor, Dr. Izenstark, for the opportunity to work with her, along with all her knowledge, patience, and support throughout the project. It was a truly amazing experience!" - Barbara Boone
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Acknowledgments
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Department of Child and Adolescent Development
Several of our ChAD students and faculty presented their research at the Western Psychological Association (WPA) research conference in San Francisco
last month. We are proud of our ChAD department students for attending and
showcasing their work with other scholars!
Department of Special Education
Lecturer, Everett Smith was the keynote speaker for last week's AEC Student Recognition event to honor their spring and summer graduates.
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Publications
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Department of Teacher Education
Local News Matters (op-ed) Tammie Visintainer, Ph.D.
wrote this piece about the need for critical and humanizing dialogue across differences and the role of MSI's like ours in complex geopolitical events like the Israel-Hamas war. It is based it on Dr.
Visintainer's
experience navigating events post Oct 7 with students in
as part of the
science methods course.
Whose life has value? The role of humanizing dialogue in navigating the Israeli-Hamas war.
Department of Counselor Education
Dr. Kyoung Mi Choi's published the book,"The Child Behind the Bushes: A Daughter's Healing Journey of Intergenerational Trauma,"
available now. Recently, the AANHPI 'OHANA CENTER of EXCELLENCE interviewed her and published a blog post on their website.
Dr. Choi is a program specialist for The AANHPI 'OHANA CENTER of EXCELLENCE, which has received a $3.5 million grant from SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) to develop sustainable resources that prioritize a holistic and cultural approach to serving the needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The center offers training and technical assistance to those working in substance use, behavioral, and mental health to better serve these communities through culturally responsive care. The center caters to a diverse group of populations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders residing in the U.S., U.S. Associated Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
The AANHPI 'OHANA CENTER of EXCELLENCE's blog post.
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May
8: Post Tenure Review: College-level comments sent to PTR faculty
13: Last day of instruction 13: Faculty Symposium, 3:00 - 4:00pm, Zoom
14: No classes (study/conference day)
14: Cumulative Evaluations: College-level revaluations sent to faculty
15-21: Final Examinations 20: Dean's Scholar Celebration Drop-In, 2:30 - 4:30pm, SH 214
22: Final Examinations Make-Up Day
22: Pre-Commencement Celebration, 4:30pm-6:15pm, Sweeney Hall Courtyard 22: Commencement Ceremony, 6:30pm, Provident Credit Union Event Center
24: Grades due from faculty
24: End of the academic year
27: Campus closed
31: RTP: Final decisions released
June 19: Campus Closed
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Join us in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16th!
See what SJSU faculty and staff are doing to create a more accessible and inclusive campus! With over one billion of the world’s population with disabilities/impairments, it is essential that we make accessibility a core requirement!
Visit Accessibility at SJSU on May 16th and check out the inspiring ways accessibility is front and center on our campus.
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Updates from the Center for Faculty Development and eCampus
Congratulations to the 35 faculty members that earned their certificate and digital badge in the early spring cohort of the AI Tools For Teaching & Learning Course offered by the Chancellor’s Office. Registration is now open for the summer cohorts (5/27-6/16, 6/24-7/28, 7/29-8/18).
Course Description: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence tools where guided experimentation empowers participants to understand some of the basics of AI functionality, including its workings and methods for detecting its usage. Learn basic AI terminology, engage in hands-on exploration of AI Tools, learn strategies for detecting AI-generated content, and techniques to address potential misuse of AI tools by students. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to develop a personalized AI use policy for their course, and find resources to maintain currency in this dynamic field.
Course Commitment: 3 weeks, 20-25 hours, online, asynchronous. Seating is limited due to high demand, so register early.
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Interested in learning more about Quality Matters (QM) and its certification process? Please fill out the interest form to receive more information and guidance. Don’t forget to check out the upcoming QM Training Summer Sessions provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office:
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Explore
brief skill expanding opportunities from Adobe on topics ranging from designing an infographic, developing a podcast, creating digital portfolios, and more. Review the entire list of opportunities with strategies that can benefit both you and your students. Reserve your spot to expand your digital skills.
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Providing multiple ways for students to access their course content creates a more equitable and inclusive learning environment. Panopto’s new feature automatically provides clear transcripts (without timestamps) that are ready for download! Please let your students know about this great feature! See
How to Download Panopto Transcripts
for more information.
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Make every student, faculty, and alumni interaction a warm one.
Namecoach
ensures a sense of belonging from the first interaction. Namecoach provides a simple and effective solution: audio name pronunciations seamlessly integrated with other SJSU online tools, such as Canvas and Gmail. It provides the ability to automatically see pronunciations for any class roster or student profile. In addition, Namecoach supports smooth and inclusive commencements. Get setup today or reach out to
eCampus
for more information.
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The Spartan Eats Dining team is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Nirvana Soul at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, located on the first floor. This is an exciting addition to our dining services and our campus community as a whole. Spartan Eats' new dining service location will also increase the employment opportunities for our students and continue supporting their journey toward their educational goals. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 13 at 11 a.m. as we come together to celebrate this wonderful occasion.
Nirvana Soul is a Black woman-owned, San José-based coffee shop that brings exceptional flavor, bold inspiration and undeniable joy to Silicon Valley. Founded by sisters and best friends Jeronica Macey and Be’Anka Ashaolu, Nirvana Soul’s mission is to bring people together via the power of coffee and tea. You can learn more about Nirvana Soul’s ties to SJSU in
Washington Square: The Magazine
.
Join t
he Spartan Eats Dining team
for a day of festivities, starting with esteemed speakers, including President Cynthia Teniente-Matson and the Nirvana Soul founders, followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
There will
also
be
unique giveaways and special performances!
join fellow Spartans on May 13 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the opening of Nirvana Soul! The festivities will be held at the corner of 4th Street and San Fernando Street outside the Library.
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LURIE COLLEGE IN THE SJSU NEWSCENTER
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Introducing the Male Educators of Color Initiative (MECI): Funded Teaching Preparation and Master’s Programs
Julia Halprin Jackson talks with Lurie College Associate Professor of Teacher Education, Luis Poza about his newest role as the Director of the Male Educators of Color Initiative (MECI) and the amazing opportunities it is creating for students.
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“We’re Always Striving”: Deep Dive in Five with Heather Lattimer
The Connie L. Lurie College of Education Dean Heather Lattimer shares a few examples of how the college is attracting, training and retaining next-generation educators.
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Read more Lurie College of Education features in the newest edition of the Spring 2024 Washington Square: The Magazine
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The Lurie College Newsletter is dedicated to highlighting some of the amazing things we are doing here within our college. Sharing accomplishments and news is an important and excellent way for others to learn about the awesome things we are doing in the Lurie College of Education.
Click the link below to share items of interest to our LCoE faculty and staff colleagues, and the broader public.
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“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.”
- Conrad Hilton
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