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Dr. Criselda Garcia
Associate Dean for Initial Preparation Programs and Academic Affairs
College of Education and P-16 Integration
Brownsville: BMAIN 2.306, Edinburg: EDUC 3.102
Email: cep@utrgv.edu
Phone: Edinburg Campus: (956) 665-3627
Phone Alt: Brownsville Campus: (956) 882-5708
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CEP Curriculum Committee

The purpose of the CEP Curriculum Committee is to review proposals for curriculum changes in programs that do not lead toward TEA certification. The committee will review and vote on curriculum and program changes from the broad perspective of the College with consideration to College mission, vision and goals.

Committee Members 2021-2022

Name Department
Dr. Laura Jewett Teaching and Learning
Dr. Jacqueline Koonce Bilingual and Literacy Studies
Dr. Jessica Haas Counseling
Dr. Marie Simonsson Organization and School Leadership
Dr. Vejoya Viren Human Development and School Services
Dr. Javier Cavazos (non-voting member) Dean's Office

Meeting Schedule

Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 CEP Curriculum Meeting Schedule

Proposals Due CEP Meeting Date Location
Friday, September 10, 2021
by 5:00 PM  
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Friday, October 8, 2021
by 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Friday, November 5, 2021
by 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Friday, December 3, 2021 
by 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Friday, January 21, 2022
by 5:00 PM  
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Friday, February 11, 2022
by 5:00 PM
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Friday, March 4, 2022
by 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Friday, April 1, 2022 
by 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom



Educator Preparation Committee (EPC)

The Educator Preparation Council (EPC) is a college-wide committee established to represent the entire Educator Preparation Program (EPP) in curricular and policy matters. It includes faculty, staff, and community stakeholders involved in educator preparation of both initial and professional certifications (i.e., elementary, secondary, P-12, and other academic departments which lead to teacher certification). EPC represents one voice in advocacy of the educator preparation at national, state and local forums by aligning the committee’s mission and values to that of the College’s vision.

Committee Members 2020-2021

Committee Members 2019-2020
Name Role Title Department
Dr. Jair Aguilar Member Assistant Professor Teaching & Learning
Dr. Angela Chapman Member Assistant Professor Teaching & Learning/UTeach
Dr. Criselda Garcia Co-Chair Associate Dean for
Initial Preparation
Program and Academic Affairs
Teaching and Learning
Dr. Eunice Lerma Member Associate Professor Counseling
Dr. Hilda Medrano Member Professor Human Development & School Services
Dr. Sandra Musanti Member Associate Professor Bilingual & Literacy Studies
Dr. George Padilla Member Assistant Professor Organization and School Leadership
Dr. Julie Pecina Member Lecturer III Human Development & School Services
Dr. Carmen Pena Member Associate Professor Teaching & Learning
Dr. Elena Venegas Member Assistant Professor Bilingual & Literacy Studies
Erica Villarreal Non-Voting Member Director Office of Educator Preparation & Accountability

Meeting Schedule

Fall 2020- Spring 2021 Educator Preparation Committee Schedule

Proposals Due EPC Meeting Date Location
September 7, 2020  
September 9, 2020 Zoom
October 19, 2020 October 21, 2020 Zoom
November 16, 2020 November 18, 2020 Zoom
December 7, 2020 December 9, 2020 Zoom
January 25, 2021   
January 27, 2021 Zoom
February 22, 2021 February 24, 2021 Zoom
March 22, 2021 March 24, 2021 Zoom
April 19, 2021 April 21, 2021 Zoom

Committee Meeting Schedule

Faculty Committee Responsibilities

Committee reaches consensus on issues relating to policies and implications on curriculum, candidates’ denials of admission, academic infractions, certification, testing and criminal background check reviews.

The committee comprised of CEP-faculty is responsible for monitoring candidate requirements for both initial certification and professional certification programs. Included in the responsibilities are review of issues relating to post baccalaureate program and student teaching/internship admission, student adequate progress, and review of academic and other infractions. In addition, this committee serves to review criminal background history cases of students. The committee reviews curricular and policy changes (including initial certification and professional certification) impacting teacher education, post baccalaureate and graduate programs leading to state certification. The Associate Dean for Initial Preparation Program serves as co-chair of the committee and the Director of the Educator Preparation and Accountability serves as co-chair of the committee; both non-voting members. The Educator Preparation Council shall at no time override the department faculty decisions regarding curricular and policy changes (including initial certification and professional certification) impacting teacher education, post baccalaureate, and graduate programs leading to state certification, unless such changes are in direct conflict with state law or regulation.




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