Committees
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.
| 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 |
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.
| 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 |
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 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.