College of Education Newsletter
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Another COE Student Ambassador Wins a Sammy Award! |
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We are thrilled to share that another COE Student Ambassador, Alexis Argueta, was recently honored with the McDermett Memorial Award during the annual Sammy Awards ceremony this past week! Named in memory of Velma McDermett, former Dean of Women, the award recognizes a senior woman who has made a significant impact on student life through leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Deeply rooted in SHSU’s motto, “The measure of a life is its service,” Argueta has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving others throughout her college journey. She credits the university’s mentors, campus community, and leadership opportunities for shaping her growth and inspiring her to lead with purpose and intention.
In addition to this honor, the McDermett Memorial Award includes a lifetime membership in the SHSU Alumni Association, allowing Argueta to remain connected to the Bearkat family and continue giving back to the university that has played such a meaningful role in her journey. Congratulations Alexis!
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Spring 2026 March for Babies Fundraiser |
In partnership with COBA, COHS, COM and COSET, we invite you to participate in this year's March of Dimes: March for Babies. The money raised by this event goes toward efforts to improve maternal and infant health.
This year's march will be held May 9, 2026 at Town Green Park (2099 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380).
Click the button below to register for this year's event!
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COE Doctoral Students Represent at Inaugural Graduate Research Showcase |
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The College of Education proudly celebrates three doctoral students who presented their research in person at the Inaugural Graduate Research Showcase on April 14, 2026. Nabanita Baurah (Curriculum and Instruction), along with Reghda Shahat and Katherine Banogon (Higher Education Leadership), represented the college with thoughtful and engaging presentations. The session was expertly moderated by Dr. Yao Huang (Instructional Systems Design & Technology) and Dr. Misty Schattle (Newton Gresham Library), helping to foster meaningful discussion and showcase the strength of graduate research across programs.
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Congratulations to Dr. Kanika Simmons! |
Congratulations to Dr. Kanika Simmons who successfully defended her dissertation on February 6, 2026. Entitled Teachers’ Perceptions of their Facilitation of Literacy Praxis in Secondary High School Intervention Classrooms, Dr. Simmons’s dissertation explored how six high school English Language Arts (ELA) intervention teachers experienced professional learning and implementation of effective literacy practices. The findings showed all participants demonstrated sophisticated reflective practice but there were systemic structures that critically underutilized this expertise, and her recommendations emphasized systemic transformation, authentic dialogue infrastructure, reformed accountability systems, and voice equity to leverage sophisticated expertise that teachers already demonstrate. Dr. Simmons’s committee was chaired by Dr. Jennifer Morrison, and committee members included Dr. Andrea Beerwinkle, Dr. Tricia Durham, Dr. Mae Lane, and Dr. Melinda Miller.
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Graduate Employee - Teacher Education Preparation
Hiring Rate: TBA
Requisition: 202600078ST
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Communication & Office Management
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Stakeholder Relations: Acts as a primary point of contact for the prospective students, managing multi-line phones and high-volume email correspondence.
- Daily Operations: Handles essential clerical tasks including inventory management, document processing (scanning/copying), and general project assistance.
- Event Coordination: Leads or assists in the logistics, planning, and execution of meetings, conferences, and department events.
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Data Analysis & Reporting
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- Information Integrity: Collects, reconciles, and maintains critical data sets for the department.
- Strategic Reporting: Compiles and analyzes data to create presentations and reports shared both internally and with external school district partners.
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| Graduate Employee - Office of Assessment and Accountability Assistant
Hiring Rate: TBA
Requisition: 202500399ST
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Administrative & Communications Support
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- Correspondence: Manage daily emails and multi-line phone systems, ensuring inquiries are directed to the right person and handled promptly.
- Office Operations: Maintain supply inventory, prepare documents, and provide general assistance on various office projects.
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Travel & Events: Coordinate logistics for meetings and events and handle the gathering and submission of travel documentation.
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Data & Technical Management
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Systems Support: Input data into various technological platforms and troubleshoot operational issues for students and faculty.
- Reporting: Assist leadership (Associate Dean and Director) with the collection, analysis, and maintenance of data to produce official reports and presentations.
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Graduate Employee - School of Teaching & Learning Assistant
Hiring Rate: TBA
Requisition: 202600078ST
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Training & Development
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Workshop Implementation: Design and lead training sessions for in-service teachers, specifically focusing on behavioral assessments and intervention strategies.
- Clinical Focus: Apply specialized knowledge in behavioral analysis, including antecedent interventions and consequence-based procedures.
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Research & Data Management
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Analysis: Responsible for the scoring and analysis of research data to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Dissemination: Contribute to the research process by preparing findings for engagement and professional distribution.
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Professional Expectations
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Technical Proficiency: Requires high dependability and mastery of Microsoft Office for reporting and presentation needs.
- Preferred Background: Ideal candidates have specific coursework or practical experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
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| Student Employee - School of Teaching & Learning (Grants) Assistant
Hiring Rate: $12/hour
Requisition: 202500236ST
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Bilingual Development & Outreach
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Translation & Localization: Translate training modules from English to Spanish and facilitate community engagement efforts.
- Field Research: Assist faculty with focus group discussions and design bilingual (Spanish) surveys to collect community data.
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Module Management: Help develop, administer, and analyze the effectiveness of the project's training modules.
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- Dissemination: Create a research poster based on project findings.
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Public Speaking: Represent the initiative by presenting research at the SHSU Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Agricultural Consortium of Texas competition.
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Student Employee - CIED EdD Program Assistant
Hiring Rate: $8.50/hour
Requisition: 202500183ST
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Administrative & Clerical Support
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Office Maintenance: Handles fundamental tasks including answering phones, sorting mail, making campus deliveries, and managing document processing (copying, scanning, laminating, and labeling).
- Organization: Responsible for maintaining an orderly office environment and assisting with projects as requested by the supervisor.
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Technical Skills: Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with an exception to learn program-specific software as needed.
- Soft Skills: Emphasizes dependability, promptness, and the ability to maintain a courteous, professional attitude when interacting with faculty, staff, and peers.
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Have questions about travel? Need assistance with marketing or communications? Looking for support with recruiting or booking a space?
Don’t forget about our COE Operations Loop!
This link will now have a permanent spot in our weekly newsletter for quick access to submit any operations request you may have.
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Newsletter Submission Request Improvements |
Thank you for your feedback regarding the Newsletter Submission button in previous issues of the COE Newsletter. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the button not functioning properly. The issue has now been resolved.
Please note: the Newsletter Submission button is designed to open an Outlook email window so you can submit your content directly to coe_comm@shsu.edu.
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New COE Highlights Submission Form |
We’re excited to introduce the new COE Highlights Submission Form, designed to help us showcase the incredible accomplishments and impact of our COE community.
Highlights may include student, faculty, staff, department, or alumni achievements such as awards, recognitions, research breakthroughs, community service, or notable projects. Submitted highlights may be featured across COE platforms, including our website, social media, newsletters, and more.
Simply share the details you have, and our communication team will follow up if additional information is needed.
Questions? Contact the COE Communications Office at coe_comm@shsu.edu or 936.294.1101.
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New Mass Email Request Form |
To help streamline communication and improve efficiency within the COE Operations Team, we are introducing a new Mass Email Request Form.
This form allows us to collect all the details needed to send mass emails through Emma in one place, helping ensure accuracy while keeping everyone’s inboxes neat and manageable.
We encourage you to take a moment to review the form and become familiar with it. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at coe_comm@shsu.edu.
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Voices, Values, and Family: A Symposium on Mental Health and Ethical Practice |
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This half-day symposium takes place on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at 9186 Six Pines Dr., Ste. 175, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Sessions will cover Ethics in Counseling Practice, Attachment and Family Systems, and Working with Diverse Populations.
CEUs are available for licensed mental health professionals for a $15 fee, with all proceeds benefiting the Everything for Our Family Foundation. The event is co-presented by YES to YOUTH and Everything for Our Family Foundation, with support from Kingwood Pines Hospital.
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COE Anthology Due April 30 |
April 30 is the COE Anthology due date to enter Findings/Target Status, Results/Criterion Status, Actions, and Plans for Continuous Improvement elements for COE academic programs (degrees, certificates, certifications, standalone minors) and non-academic support units (departments, centers).
The members of the Office of Assessment and Accountability are here to support you as you prepare to submit to Anthology. Please email coeassessment@shsu.edu for Anthology-related data needs.
You are invited to COE Anthology office hours every Monday through April 20 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Passcode is 582238.
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"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
- Albert Einstein
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Center for Research Excellence and Innovation |
Did you attend the wonderful workshop presented by Dr. Hodges on March 23rd? She was full of passion and attendees left with a lot of knowledge about how to methodically build a survey/scale. If you were not able to attend, you are in luck because we recorded it and have posted the video on our SharePoint Page Scale Development Workshop
The CREI will offer 1-2 pre-recorded workshops yet this semester. Also, we have listened to faculty and student needs and are going to host 2-3 workshops over the summer. This will be the first time continuing workshops through the summer since the beginning of the Center! While we have some ideas on potential topics, we want to hear what might be helpful to you all. Please submit your ideas via this link! Research Development Workshop Ideas – Fill out form
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Dissertation Announcements |
Matthew LaVoie's Dissertation Proposal Defense, DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A COUNSELOR RESILIENCE INVENTORY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO COUNSELOR BURNOUT, has been scheduled for April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM, via Zoom:
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- April 16 - Art Walk
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April 22 - Book Talk
- April 23 - Smith-Hutson Scholars Social
- May 5 - COE Pinning Ceremony
- May 7 - Hooding Ceremony
- May 7 - Spring 2026 Commencement
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