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Here to Help: Jack Staggs Counseling Clinic

Here to Help: Jack Staggs Counseling Clinic

As it approaches its 20-year anniversary, Sam Houston State University’s Jack Staggs Counseling Clinics are gearing up for a new semester of training counselor education students while addressing the mental healthcare needs of Huntsville and The Woodlands. Operating on a semester-to-semester basis, the clinics offer adolescent, couple, family, group and individual counseling as well as play and sand tray therapy. These services are offered for free to SHSU students, faculty, staff and community members, with no insurance check required. The quality of the care is guaranteed thanks to the highly skilled faculty members overseeing the sessions.

Empowering Heritage As Graduate Students Redefine Higher Education

Empowering Heritage As Graduate Students Redefine Higher Education

In 2022, Sam Houston State University received the federal designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), making the university eligible for up to $10 million in additional funding from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance educational opportunities for students. In support of this goal, Marcus Gutierrez and Daniela Mirabal participated in the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) conference in February.

ACE Course Strengthens Minds, Communities

ACE Course Strengthens Minds, Communities

Wellness begins within, making mental health crucial to our overall well-being. As awareness of mental health rises, it’s essential for future counselors to not only learn but also apply their knowledge in real-world settings, where they can make a meaningful impact.

Bearkats Abroad: Education Students Study Abroad In Costa Rica

Bearkats Abroad: Education Students Study Abroad In Costa Rica

Professors Francisco Usero-Gonzalez and Burcu Ates led students from Sam Houston State University to venture into Costa Rica for a unique study abroad program from May 11 to May 20. This trip was designed for students interested in pursuing a career in English as a Second Language (ESL) education, offering them an invaluable opportunity to experience teaching in a different cultural context and assist local educators.

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COE Professor Named Distinguished Faculty Mentor By The Graduate And Professional School

Jessica McQueston has been recognized for her work on mentoring three graduate students this year in the Sam Houston State University Graduate and Professional School’s ASPIRE/ROAD to PhD program. She was honored with the Distinguished Faculty Mentor Award at the ASPIRE/ROAD to PhD Appreciation and Celebration Dinner.

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ACE Course Faculty Highlight: Professor Maintains Community Engaged Courses For Years

Lisa Brown has served as an Academic Community Engagement (ACE) coordinator for the College of Education (COE) for several years and she has consistently incorporated ACE principles into her courses since 2012.

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COE Faculty Named 2024 National Book Award Judge By National Book Foundation

Rose Brock, associate professor in Sam Houston State University’s College of Education (COE), will be serving as a judge for the National Book Awards (NBA) under the Young People’s Literature section. The awards recognize excellence in American literature across all genres and highlight authors’ contributions to American literature.

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Bearkat Alum Named Librarian Of The Year

Amanda Chacon, a Sam Houston State University alumnus, received the Librarian of the Year award from the School Library Journal (SLJ) for her extraordinary work as a K-12 library professional and was featured on the cover of SLJ for the national honor.