Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- February 4, 2002
Week of February 4, 2002
A summary of recent past and upcoming news and events within the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
| February 1 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | "Interdisciplinary Tribute to Harlem Renaissance" | Sam Fore Blue Room |
| February 1 | 7:30 p.m. | "A Dream Deferred" Theatre Production | TAMUK Little Theater |
| February 1 | 9:30 p.m. | Film Festival - "Two Can Play That Game" | BES 100 |
| February 2 | 8:30 a.m. | American Heart Walk | Meet at the SUB |
| February 4 | 5:00 p.m. | Student Service Fee Proposal Due | Student Activities Office - SUB 3rd Floor |
| February 4 | 4:00 p.m. | Interview Skills Workshops - Career Services | Eckhardt Hall Career Resource Room |
| February 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Gospel Explosion Concert - Black History Month | King Star Baptist Church |
| February 6 | 5:00 p.m. | Interview Skills Workshops - Career Services | Eckhardt Hall Career Resource Room |
| February 8 | 7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. | Film Festival - "O" | BES 100 |
| February 11-14 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Student Service Fee Committee Hearings | SUB 219 |
| February 11 | All Day | First Day - Dr. David Braverman, Dean of Students | SUB |
| February 12 | 8:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Fatherhood Secrets Mini Conference - Women's Center | SUB |
| February 12 | 3:00 p.m. | Interview Skills Workshops - Career Services | Eckhardt Hall Career Resource Room |
| February 14 | 4:00 p.m. | Interview Skills Workshops - Career Services | Eckhardt Hall Career Resource Room |
| February 16 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Jazz Festival: New Orleans Potholes Brass Band | Thompson Park |
| February 19 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Business Etiquette Dinner - Career Services | SUB Ballrooms |
| February 27 | 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Spring Career Fair | SUB Ballrooms |
| March 2 | TBA | Ms. TAMUK Contest | SUB |
| March 26 | TBA | Women's Conference & Be All You Can Be Luncheon | SUB |
| April 4 | 7:45 p.m. | Gale Sayers - Lectureship Series | Jones Auditorium |
CAMPUS PROPOSES STUDENT FEE INCREASES - STUDENT REFERENDUM SET
A student forum on proposed student fee increases was held January 16 in the Agriculture Auditorium. The following fees were presented for increases: Designated Tuition from $30 to $34/hr, Health Fee from $30 to $ 45/sem, Student Service Fees from $16 to $20/hr, International Education from $1 to $2/sem, Computer Access from $6 to $7/hr, and Library from $4 to $5/hr. Additionally, the late payment fee will increase from $15 to $35 and the housing double room as a single room rate from $300 to $350. A student referendum approving the student service fee increase, health center fee increase, international education fee increase, and the new Student Senate proposed theatre arts fee ($3/sem) will be held February 12. The Student Senate voted January 22 to raise the student service fee cap from $150 to $250.
NEW DEAN OF STUDENTS DAVID BRAVERMAN STARTS FEBRUARY 11
Dean of Students, Dr. David Braverman, officially joins A&M-Kingsville February 11. He is accompanied by his spouse, Dr. Mindy Chang, a professor of communications and organizational behavior. Dr. Braverman brings substantial experience as a student development practitioner, Dean of Students, and administrator. More informational will be provided in future versions of E-News. A coffee reception welcoming him to campus will be held Monday, February 18. Information promoting the reception will be available next week.
CAMPUS HOUSING PROVIDES HALL PROGRAMMING
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) held its first Spring meeting on Monday, January 28 and has many plans for fundraisers and community service projects for the semester. RHA is also making plans to attend the Texas Residence Hall Association conference, which will be held at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches later this semester.
The RA socials have been going very well in Bishop Hall this semester. Some of the socials RA's have put on have included bag decorating, tie-dye t-shirts, soap basket decorations, and valentine baskets. The socials this week include mini-bucket decorating, a pool tourney, and a valentine cake decorating.
Campus Housing will be hosting a Super Bowl Party in each of the five residence halls on Sunday, February 3. Sodexho has agreed to serve the evening meal that night in each hall. Housing will decorate the lobbies in a football theme, serve traditional football game snacks, and will give away door prizes at the event.
ONE-CARD UPDATE
The one-card (smart-card) is in the final stages of budget proposals. The RFP was completed and decided last semester. Blackboard was the company of choice. The project most likely will have three phases of implementation: Phase I includes ID card, Library, and Dining Services within the card; Phase II includes facility access, point of sale availability on campus, and vending machines; and Phase III adds ticket sales, copy centers, and remaining campus and community point of sales. The cost for Phase I and II is $290,000 to be implemented prior to Fall 2002. Phase III adds approximately $20,000 and would be completed by Fall 2003. This is all subject to change. If you have questions or comments, please contact Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., associate VP for student affairs.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR GALE SAYERS - HALL OF FAMER IN LIFE AND BUSINESS
Gale Sayers, the legendary football star portrayed in the movie "Brian's Song" with Billy Dee Williams and James Caan, will be on campus for the annual lectureship series. Mr. Sayers has a storied football career and international technology business (www.sayers.com). Mr. Sayers will speak on Thursday, April 4. His tentative schedule includes a student reception, press conference, fundraising/guest dinner and reception, lecture, and public reception. Look for more information in future E-News.
WOMEN'S CENTER SPONSORS MINI-CONFERENCE FOR DADS
"Fatherhood Secrets: Becoming the best dad you can be" will be held in the SUB on February 12 from 8:30 - 1:30 p.m. and includes three breakout sessions. Sample topics include learning the myths and barriers that keep men from being the father they want to be and forming lifetime bonds with your child. This event is the first of its kind sponsored by the A&M-Kingsville Women's Center. The conference is open to the public. For more information, please contact Becky Maez at x2166
STUDENT ACTIVITIES ANNOUNCES HOGGIE DAYS DATES
The Hoggie Days dates for the 2002 spring and summer are April 21-22 (Sunday - Monday), June 6-7 (Thursday - Friday), June 27-28 (Thursday - Friday), July 28-29 (Sunday - Monday), and August 15-16 (Thursday - Friday).
DID YOU KNOW...
- The SUB Courtyard is nearing completion. The target date for completion is March 1.
- The Life Services & Wellness department is hosting a Mini-Conference for Student Athletes. This is a train the trainers program discussing the effects of alcohol. The program is in sponsorship with MADD and is scheduled for February 16 from 10-12 a.m. and funded by the Texans Standing Tall Grant.
- Student Activities has received its first ever grant for $550 for a Cultural Connections program. You know...once you start...!
- Sodexho still provides free coffee in the Javelina Room from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. every morning for all faculty and staff.
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Student Affairs E-News is an electronic newsletter service provided by the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. This is in an effort to further increase the positive communication of recent past and upcoming events taking place throughout campus. If you missed the last Enews, look for all past editions online. If you have an item you would like included in this electronic newsletter, please submit it via email to Student Affairs by Thursday of each week.
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