Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- Week of January 29, 2001
Week of January 29, 2001
A summary of recent past and upcoming news and events within the Division of Student Affairs.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
| January 27 | 2:00 pm | Women's Basketball vs. Abilene Christian | SPEC |
| January 27 | 4:00 pm | Men's Basketball vs. Abilene Christian | SPEC |
| January 29 | 1:15 pm | Enrollment AVP Candidate Interview | Blue Room |
| January 31 | Ms. TAMUK Application Deadline | Student Activities |
PREACHER PREACHES IN FREE SPEECH ZONE
A local man emotionally charged the student body the past two days with his biblical sermon and viewpoints in the free speech area on campus. Located in the mall area, the free speech zone has been seldom used the past few years. Although a common occurrence at UT-Austin, the message preached often challenged students' viewpoints and comfort levels. Well within the law, the individual has a first amendment right to articulate his viewpoint within this free speech zone - with a few limitations. There is a teachable moment here - this opens the door for all faculty and staff to teach students how to disagree with a strong individual viewpoint without becoming emotional or angry with the individual. Over 200 students stood and watched for hours. With that type of audience it is expected he will continue to return.
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE VISITS CAMPUS
Dr. William C. Kuba, a candidate for the position of Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, will interview on campus January 29, 2001. The all-campus open forum will be at 1:15 pm in the Sam Fore Hall Blue Room. Dr. Kuba is currently the President of the Kuba Group, Decision Management Consultants. The Kuba group specializes in helping senior level administrators articulate their institutional vision. Dr. Kuba earned his Ed.D. in Adult and Higher Education Administration from Montana State University in 1998. He has served as an Assistant to the Dean of Students for Special Projects and as Registrar/Director of Enrollment Management Services at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD. Prior to that he served as Director of Student Services, Flathead Valley Community College in Libby, MT. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.
MODERN DAY HOUDINI PERFORMS
"I swear he tore that newspaper up," said one person from the audience. Then she added, "How did he untie himself so fast, right in front of our eyes?" Last Tuesday the Kingsville community was dazzled by the magic of Kevin and Cindy Spencer. Over one hundred fifty guests witnessed unbelievable illusions that left them captivated. The Spencer's are award-winning entertainers that have taken the art of illusion to new heights. Touring throughout the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia they have earned rave reviews and several awards including Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year, Entertainers of the Year, Best Major Performance and Best Touring Production. The Campus Activities Board wants to thank everyone who attended the magic show. Look forward to other entertaining events for the campus throughout the reminder of the semester.
CAMPUS HOUSING SPONSORS SUPER BOWL PARTY
On Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, the Residence Hall Association and Campus Housing is sponsoring a SUPER BOWL party in Turner Bishop Cafeteria at 7:00 pm. Hot Dogs, popcorn, and various snacks will be served. Large projection of the game will make it more fun and exciting. Games and prizes will be given in conjunction with the game scores. Come all and join the fun!!! Faculty and Staff are certainly invited.
WOMEN'S CENTER ANNOUNCES MINI-FILM FESTIVAL
Beginning February 12th and continuing thru February 16th, the Women's Center is hosting a Mini-Film Festival in the SUB. Each of the films/videos selected for the filmfest have either a) been directed by a woman, b) presents a positive view of women, or c) focuses on women's issues. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the filmfest and use the filmfest to expand student learning. Film locations will be in the Javelina Room in the SUB beginning at 7 pm each night. A few of the titles include Erin Brockovich, Elizabeth, Like Water for Chocolate, and Yellow Wallpaper. For a complete listing of the films click here.
FLU SHOTS STILL AVAILABLE - LAST CHANCE
Life Services & Wellness has a few remaining flu shots available for students, faculty, and staff. Please spread the news around campus.
LIFE SERVICES & WELLNESS RECEIVES GRANT
The LSW received a Grant through Texans Standing Tall in December of 2000 for $5000. This grant is part of a Statewide Texans Governor's Grant to assess underage drinking, violence and wellness among college freshman athletes and local high school senior athletes. The university was selected as one of the ten participating campuses in Texas. A total of ten peer educators will be trained to conduct a presentation and administer a survey on underage drinking, violence and wellness to college freshman and high school senior athletes. TAMUK is offering a Texans Standing Tall stipend to the peer educators involved in this program. If you have any questions please contact Meghan Ryan at ext. 3991.
Need more information on the services offered or the current activities at Life Services and Wellness? Check out the web page at www.tamuk.edu/sass/lifeservices.
CLASSROOM ACCOMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Recently the LSW department has had a number of questions of how best to accommodate students with disabilities in the classroom. Generally the instructor should make an announcement at the beginning of the semester informing students that he or she is available to assist with classroom accommodation. Otherwise, the student is responsible for approaching the instructor about his or her needs. An agreement between professor and student regarding classroom accommodation should be reached early in the semester. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD Office) is available for consultation if any questions or problems arise. **Positive Communication Tip: Include the following on the course syllabus and/or announce it during the first class meeting. "Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Services for Students with Disabilities office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the SSD coordinator. For more information, call 593-3024 or visit Life Services and Wellness at 1210 Retama Drive.
ORIENTATION LEADERS WANTED
The orientation program is still recruiting new orientation leaders. The Orientation Leader is a volunteer student position that serves as a peer mentor to incoming new students. Minimum qualifications are at least one completed semester at TAMUK and a 2.5 cumulative GPA. There will be two informational meetings on January 25 and January 31 at 3:00 pm (SUB Room 301-Student Activities Office). Applications are available at the Student Activities Office and the application deadline is on February 5th. Call Jo Elda at 593-4064.
MISS TAMUK PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT
The Miss Texas A&M University-Kingsville Scholarship Pageant 2001 will be held on February 24th at Jones Auditorium (7:30 pm). The following scholarship awards are available:
Miss TAMUK 2001: $1,000; 1st Runner-up: $700; 2nd Runner-up: $500; 3rd Runner-up: $250; 4th Runner-up: $100
If you know of any student interested in competing, applications are available at the Student Activities Office SUB 301. The deadline is Wednesday, January 31.
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Division of Student Affairs
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
MSC 103
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 593-3612 -- office (361) 593-2161 -- fax
www.tamuk.edu/sass