The University of Dallas is committed to treating all students fairly and respectfully. The University's policies that apply to students are published annually in the UD Bulletin and in the UD Student Handbook. In an instance of perceived violation of a University policy, a student may file a complaint. This policy provides two avenues for pursuing a complaint: an Informal Resolution Procedure and a Formal Resolution Procedure. Students may utilize either or both procedures. The UD Student Complaint Procedure can be seen below or it is available on-line on the UD website: https://udallas.edu/studentcomplaints.
For problems other than academic issues, students who have a grievance with the Educator Preparation Program should address it with the mentor teacher or field supervisor first, the Chair of the Department of Education, then the Constantin College Dean’s. The established University protocol described in the Student Complaints Policy will be followed. If the entire process does not result in resolution of the issue, the student may forward the written complaint to TEA.
The official TEA complaint process can be found at: http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Contact_Us/Complaints/Complaints/
Scroll down and select “Educator Preparation Programs”. Complainants may contact TEA staff directly at: complaintsmanagemeernt@tea.texas.gov.
The complaint process allows for an applicant or a candidate in an educator preparation program to seek redress in areas where they feel that the program did not fulfill requirements for certification or for actions that the candidate feels are wrong. Educator preparation programs may also file a complaint about the actions of other programs when it involves a candidate transferring into a program.
Not all complaints fall under the authority of TEA. TEA has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of noncompliance regarding specific laws and rules, generally related to state and federal requirements. Complaints may address educator preparation program requirements listed in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) in Chapters 227, 228, 229, ethics (TAC 247), fingerprinting (TAC §§227,232) and certification (TAC §§230, 231, 232, 239, 241, 242)
All complaints filed with the TEA must be in writing. We do not accept complaints by phone or complaints that are submitted anonymously. A person or entity may file a written complaint with TEA by filling out the complaint form online or by mailing or faxing a hard copy to the address on the form. You may fax your submission to (512) 463-9008 or email it to generalinquiry@tea.texas.gov.
To adequately review and address a complaint, TEA needs specific details. We must be able to identify a clear violation of TAC and determine whether the agency has authority to act upon the allegation.
Texas Education Agency staff will send confirmation of a complaint within 30 days of receiving the submission. Remember, information the public sends to TEA by email may not be secure. Do not email sensitive information to TEA. The agency will remove confidential or sensitive information when replying by email. TEA will maintain confidentiality of information to the extent the law allows.
Referenced requirement: TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §228. 70
The University of Dallas is committed to treating all students fairly and respectfully. The University's policies that apply to students are published annually in the UD Bulletin and in the UD Student Handbook. These publications are available on-line on the UD website. In an instance of perceived violation of a University policy, a student may file a complaint. This policy provides two avenues for pursuing a complaint: an Informal Resolution Procedure and a Formal Resolution Procedure. Students may utilize either or both procedures.
The student arranges a meeting with the person involved with the complaint and/or with the direct supervisor of the person involved. For example, a student who perceives that he or she has been graded unfairly on an assignment should meet with the faculty member who assigned the grade. In this example, the meeting with the faculty member may be followed up with a meeting with the department chair or the original meeting might be with the department chair. Another example would be a complaint in the Business Office involving the Bursar. The student would meet with the Bursar and/or the Director of Finance.
If the informal process does not resolve the complaint, the student may utilize the formal complaint procedure.
A formal complaint is in writing and sets forth a statement of the issue, the University policy or procedures violated, and the specific remedy sought.
The complaint is normally submitted using an online form found on the UD website on the Student Complaints page. The complaint can also be submitted on paper to the appropriate office:
Absent extraordinary circumstances, the person, normally a Dean or Director, to whom the complaint has been submitted conducts, within seven (7) business days of receiving the complaint, a formal conference with the student, permitting her or him to provide any necessary relevant information. The Dean or Director confers with the other person or persons involved and conducts an additional investigation as he or she deems necessary. Absent extraordinary circumstances, a written recommendation is sent within seven (7) business days of the first formal conference. The recommendation is sent to the student and the other involved person or persons. The written recommendation states the background information, the rationale for the recommendation, and the recommended remedy, if any. Copies of the original complaint and the written recommendation are kept in the Dean or Director's Office for a minimum of five years.
If the complaint is not resolved in level 1, the student or one of the other involved parties may, with fourteen (14) business days of receipt of the level 1 recommendation, appeal to the direct supervisor of the person who wrote the recommendation. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the supervisor holds a hearing within fourteen (14) business days of receipt of the appeal or complaint. Absent extraordinary circumstances, a written recommendation is sent to the student and others within fourteen (14) business days of such hearing. In cases of appeals to level 2, copies of the original complaint and the level 1 and 2 written recommendations are kept in the supervisor's office for a minimum of five years.
Except in the case of a complaint against the President, where the Board of Trustees has final authority, appeals of the level 2 recommendation are submitted to the President within fourteen (14) business days. The President makes the final decision. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the President's written decision is sent to the student and other parties within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the level 3 appeal. In cases of appeals to level 3, copies of the original complaint, the previous written recommendations, and the final decision are kept in the President's Office for a minimum of five years.
11/20/2015
Below is a list of some of the available test preparation programs. In addition the UD Education Department has some test question manuals and books available for check out. Please carefully study each option before purchasing.
The University of Dallas Education Department now requires all of the Educational Preparation Program candidates to use Certify Teacher as a study guides for their TExES exam, as long as Certify Teacher has an applicable course. This program offers computer simulated exams, study and exam mode, flashcards, and Exam Preparation tips. You will need to contact the Certification Office to get access to the appropriate module.
Texas A&M University system and the Texas Education Agency have teamed up to provide this test preparation site. The purpose of this website is to help teacher candidates, novice teachers and experienced teacher pass TExES (Texas Examination of Educator Standards) exams.
Each module is designed to enhance the preparation you received from your preparation program. The practice tests are $30 and require a login account to access the test preparation materials.
The components of each module are designed to enhance the preparation you have received from your teacher preparation program.
Each module contains the following sections:
240 Tutoring is an online resource for teachers preparing for their certification test. They equip students with test specific instructional content and practice questions to review and prepare them for the test.
Online tutoring module, downloadable e-book or hard copy study guide, free electronic version with purchase of hard copy guide, Multiple tests both initial certification and professional certifications.
The sites listed are links of interest for all students in teacher preparation programs:
Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
http://www.atpe.org/JoinATPE
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Dallas
http://www.csodallas.org/
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Fort Worth
http://fwdioc.org/catholic-schools-about
Educational Testing Service (Test Registration and Study Guides for TExES/ExCET)
http://www.texes.ets.org
Irving Independent School District
http://www.irvingisd.net
Kappa Delta Pi
http://www.kdp.org
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar
Texas Education Agency/State Board for Educator Certification
http://www.tea.state.tx.us
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us
Texas Legislature Online
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us
The Dallas Independent School District is hosting a districtwide Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Emmett J. Conrad High School (7502 Fair Oaks Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231) from 9:00-12:00pm. Registration is required ahead of time, and is availble here. Openings include Elementary, Middle, and High school teaching positions as well as librarian, counselor, and teacher assistant positions.
Current openings for the 2019-2020 school year in Dallas ISD. If you are graduating and are interested in these openings below, please contact Jill Peeples, Coordinator of Clinical Teaching, DISD, Office (972) 925-4248, Email: jpeeples@dallasisd.org.
Located in and around Waco, Midway ISD will be hosting a job fair on March 23rd, 2019 at Midway HS (8200 Mars Drive Waco, TX 76712) from 9:00-11:00am. For current job openings view the Midway ISD website, and to register for the job fair click here.
Seton Academy, a small Catholic, Montessori School for children aged three to twelve in Villa Park, Illinois seeks a substitute directress for a Lower Elementary class for six to nine year olds, with the full time position opening in the Fall of 2019 or sooner.
Located in a quiet neighborhood, Seton Academy boasts large, airy classrooms, dedicated parents and a pleasant work atmosphere. Experience teaching the Roman Catholic Faith and/or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd desirable. Please contact Mary C. Thornton at 630.279.4101 or at setonacademy@sbcglobal.net.Located outside of Austin, Leander ISD will be hosting a job fair on April 6th, 2019, at Vista Ridge HS (200 S, Vista Ridge Blvd. Cedar Park, TX 78613) from 10:30-12:00pm. Contact Wendell Mills (Wendell.Mills@leanderisd.org) with questions.
Arlington ISD is hosting a job fair on March 30th, 2019 at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (2101 Browning Dr, Arlington, TX 76010) from 9:00-1:00 pm. Administrators from the 70+ schools in Arlington ISD will be present to meet with interested parties. See attached flyer for more information, or pre-register using the Arlington ISD website.
Seeking students who will inspire girls with the highest ideals and develop girls as individuals and friends. Summer employment at WeHaKee Camp for Girls in Winter, Wisconsin. See attached flyer for contact information.
Unique job and internship opportunities through summer and year-round programs. Non-profit organization serving children and young adults with social, emotional, and learing differences. Seeking Summer Camp Councelor & Ramayear: Launch Year Program. Refer to attached flyer for information concerning contacts and job descriptions.
We recruit talented teacher candidates from aroudn the country by seeking out recent college graduates and career-changers who have demonstrated otential to become great teachers. Refer to attached flyer for hiring requirements and contact information.
PACE is a two year post-graduate program that serves Catholic Schools in the West. PACE program participants teach full-time, live together in intentional communities, and earn tuition-free graduate degrees in education. Teachers commit to three summers of academic coursework and two years of teaching. For more information please reference the attached letter or visit PACE's webpage at education.up.edu/pace.
You can also contact Dr. Steven Wojcikiewicz at wojcikie@up.edu
Application Deadline is January 23, 2018
UD students not only read St. Augustine's Confessions in Rome, traveling to Ostia to marvel at the place in which, according to Book IX, St. Augustine and his mother, St. Monica, had a joint mystical vision of God -- they also travel 4.4 miles from the Irving campus to read the text with residents of South Irving.
+ Read MoreAs you know if you’ve read even some of our first UD Reads book, "All the Light We Cannot See," it’s possible to build a radio from random, scavenged parts, as long as you can find the necessary random, scavenged parts, as Werner does in the book. This is also essentially what Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Physics Jacob Moldenhauer did as well: He scavenged parts from the Physics Department, and built a radio.
+ Read MoreThe University of Dallas Board of Trustees announced today that it has unanimously selected Thomas S. Hibbs, Ph.D., BA '82 MA '83, to serve as the university's ninth president. The first alumnus of UD to be president, Hibbs has served as dean of the Honors College and distinguished professor of ethics and culture at Baylor University since 2003.
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