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UIW Ranks High in Teacher Preparation On Nov. 29, the U.S. Department of Education released data on the quality of teacher preparation from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and outlying territories. Based on data submitted by 103 educator preparation programs in Texas, UIW ranked in the first quartile with an overall pass rate of 98%. Compared with other universities in the state, the university ranked 2nd highest in the summary pass rate (98%), surpassing all other universities in the San Antonio area. UIW shares the highest ranking in the state with three other universities in the academic content area with a 100% pass rate and ranks 3rd highest in professional knowledge with a pass rate of 98%. This report, which is required under Title II of the 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act, ranks teacher preparation institutions on the quality of teacher preparation in each state. “Our goal at UIW is to prepare the best teachers we can for the schools in the San Antonio area. The ranking UIW received in the first quartile as well as our high pass rate are due to many hours of hard work and dedication by our students, faculty, and staff,” said Dr. Denise Staudt, Director of Teacher Education at the university. School of Nursing Celebrates Pinning Ceremony In 1971, Incarnate Word College announced its decision to become fully coeducational. Dr. Barbara Moreland was then a freshman at the college and recalls that her mother was a bit concerned when she heard the news, since she had sent her daughter to an all girl school. On Dec. 5, the School of Nursing celebrated their December Pinning Ceremony, and Dr. Moreland was chosen by the graduating Nursing class as their most influential professor. Dr. Moreland stood proud of the choice remembering that as many as 100 of the 3,000 graduates that have passed through their doors have been male nursing students. |
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Natatorium Membership Fees: Employee/Students (Free): Alumni: Family Rate: Gen. Public: Membership fee to Natatorium + Wellness Center Employee/Students: Alumni: Family Rate: Gen. Public: Natatorium Hours of Operation: Holiday Break Hours: M-Thurs., 6 a.m.-9 p.m. |
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The Copy Center will now accept copy jobs by e-mail @ copyctr@universe.uiwtx.edu The Copy Center appreciates and values your business, in order to expedite the copy process, please make sure to include your account # on all copy jobs. If you have any questions or complaints, call 829-6001. |
Employee Reminder: Dec. 14 Marian Hall 6:30 p.m.– 11:30 p.m. (Please note that it will not be held on graduation night) |
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The Center for Spirituality and the Arts presents:
Surviving the Holidays Fri., Dec. 21 Presented by Sr. Estella Flynn Survival strategies for making it through the Holidays for those living with grief. Call 829-5980 for more information. |
The American Association of Poison Control Center (AAPCC) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announce the new nationwide telephone # for poison control: 1-800-222-1222 This number puts poison treatment |
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Government Seeks New Graduates Even before September 11, government/non profit hiring seemed to be the brightest hope nationally for the Class of 2000/2001 according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). With a renewed interest in college recruiting, the federal government is returning to college campuses in full force. An e-mail survey conducted by (NACE) found that 93 percent of responding government/nonprofit employers planned to maintain or increase college hiring this year. By comparison, 61.2 percent of manufacturers said they expect to maintain or increase hiring. A subsequent NACE survey on the effects of terrorist attacks on college hiring revealed that most government/nonprofit employers had not changed their hiring plans (79.3 percent) or experimental education programs (81.5 percent). The only changes those employers reported were the possibility for more background checks and an increased interest in hiring U.S. citizens with either security clearance or a security background With an aging work force, NACE reports that the federal government has become acutely aware of the potential for massive employee loses in the near future. "By 2005, up to 30 percent of federal employees will be eligible for retirement, and another 20 percent could take early retirement," says Mary Ellen Beach, director of workforce planning and recruitment for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the federal government's HR agency. With no talent pipeline, Beach reports that the federal government is faced with the possibility of having to replace more than half of its workforce. To avoid what Beach calls a "human capital crisis," and to close the generation gap in their employee ranks, federal agencies are reconnecting with college career centers and reviving their cooperative education programs. “College and career centers provide a vital link to the future Workforce," said Beach. "I invite your students to come visit the Office of Career Services and Career Education, and view our computer kiosk which list jobs available within the federal government," said Valerie Hooge, Director of Career Services. Submitted by: Valerie Hooge, Director, Office of Career Services Incarnate Word Wins International Advertising Award The University of the Incarnate Word’s psychology commercial was one of only two American commercial spots that won a London International Advertising Award in the category of television and cinema/ low budget. The commercial was produced by San Antonio-based Bromley Communications, a member of the Bcom3 Group of Companies, one of the largest communication services providers in the world. The agency previously received an ADDY Award for local broadcast of the spot and Best of Show for Broadcast for the youth-oriented campaign produced for the university and its undergraduate marketing campaign. A total of 18,580 entries were sent in from 74 different countries, and UIW’s commercial managed to grab one of the international spotlights. “If our communication is recognized on the international stage, we must be on a good road,” said Dr. Louis Agnese, Jr., president of the university.
The Word is Out
Engagements: Andrea Cyterski (Admissions) and Bobby Acosta Larry Ynman (Admissions) and Kristy Dixon Erika San Miguel (Admissions) and Fred Pompa Marriages: George Cantu (Technical Support Services) and Trisha
Bustos, David Jurenovich (Vice President for Administration)
and Elizabeth Vanderwerf, New Baby: Nicholas Jason Ramirez, Dec. 5 weight: 6 lbs., 11 oz.
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| Dr. Mary Kaye Sawyer-Morse, UIW Nutrition faculty, and Dr. Alexandra Evans, Health Promotion Faculty University of South Carolina, co-authored the chapter Understanding Human Motivation for Behavior Change to be included in the 6th edition of Primary Preventative Dentistry. This is the most widely used textbook for US dental schools on preventative dentistry. |