College of Education profs collaborate on research exploring issues facing novice teachers
February 25, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Four College of Education professors at University of Houston-Clear Lake have collaboratively published a book intended to resonate with educators or others involved in teacher preparation programs. The book, entitled “Facing Challenges and Complexities in Retention of Novice Teachers,” by Professors Denise McDonald, Michele Kahn, Leslie Gauna and Kent Divoll, is a research book investigating new teachers’ challenges and concerns in the Houston area, and illustrating the main factors that impact their decisions to remain in the teaching profession or leave.
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February 22, 2019 | J. Townsend
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UHCL ranked No. 15 in U.S. for best campus security
February 21, 2019 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake is ranked 15th in the nation for best campus security in independent rankings provided by BestColleges.com, a resource guide for students seeking information on where to go to college, how to pay for it and what to study. No other Texas college or university was in BestCollege.com’s Top 25 list for 2019.
China’s women’s boxing team visits UHCL’s high-performance institute
February 20, 2019 | Jim Townsend
Five members of China’s national women’s boxing team, each hoping to represent their country in the 2020 Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, visited University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Exercise and Nutritional Health Institute on Feb. 6 for scientific testing of their neuromuscular, somatosensory and vestibular systems.
Endowment for teachers in training is key to their success
February 20, 2019 | UHCL Staff
With both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Houston-Clear Lake, Denise Navarro, founder and CEO of NASA contractor Logical Innovations Inc., knows the power of a great education and understands that without support, many students can’t achieve their full potential.
Annual symposium addresses current issues in mental health
February 19, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Behavioral and mental health professionals from throughout the state can learn about current issues facing their discipline at the 2019 Emily G. Sutter Symposium for Mental and Behavioral Health, hosted at University of Houston-Clear Lake April 12.
Where in the world is Rockapella? Coming soon to Bayou Theater
February 18, 2019 | UHCL Staff
The a cappella quintet Rockapella, is bringing their unique blend of pop, jazz and smooth harmonies to University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater on March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
UHCL prof's book aims to elevate political discourse, focus on common ground
February 16, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Keith Parsons remembers a time when Republicans and Democrats could lead open discussions about politics with each other while maintaining the sense that one person could disagree with another without tossing insults. Parsons, who is a professor of philosophy at University of Houston-Clear Lake, has co-authored a book with his longtime friend, retired United Church of Christ minister Paris Donehoo, that he says was inspired by their mutual chagrin and astonishment at the 2016 election of Donald Trump to the presidency.
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February 15, 2019 | Jim Townsend
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UHCL celebrates Black History with West African Film Festival
February 15, 2019 | UHCL Staff
As part of Black History Month, the West African Film Festival is presenting three films to raise awareness and appreciation of film related to West Africa on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. at University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland, 1200 Pearland Pkwy.
She said yes: Couple's romance blossomed at UHCL
February 14, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Neither Paul Bauer nor Christina DeGray were particularly interested in each other when they met as small children growing up in Friendswood. But they began dating in high school and went to separate universities. Bauer enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake, and DeGray began her studies elsewhere. When she transferred to UH-Clear Lake, they were able to see each other much more often. Now engaged, they credit her transfer to UHCL as one of the main reasons their relationship solidified.
Political science prof builds community around divisive issues
February 13, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Se-Hyoung Yi, assistant professor of political science at University of Houston-Clear Lake, teaches students the difference between debating and deliberative dialogue—so that they can facilitate politically themed forums in which people from opposing sides learn to accept each other’s differences and concentrate on finding common ground and shared direction among themselves.