Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- February 11, 2002
Week of February 11, 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 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 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 12 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | TAMUK Evening Reception | Omni Hotel - Corpus Christi |
| February 13 & 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Practice TX McNair Research | Eckhardt Hall 227 |
| 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 18 | 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Dean of Students - Dr. David Braverman Coffee/Breakfast Reception | SUB 219C |
| February 19 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Business Etiquette Dinner - Career Services | SUB Ballrooms |
| February 20 | 3:30 p.m. | Practice TX McNair Research | Eckhardt Hall 227 |
| February 20-22 | TBA | Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Workshops | TBA |
| February 26 | TBA | Customer Service Workshop | SUB 221AB |
| 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 |
STUDENT REFERENDUM TUESDAY - FOUR PROPOSED FEE INCREASES TO BE VOTED UPON
On Tuesday, February 12, there is a student referendum for four proposed student fee increases. Students may vote at the SUB all day from 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. The different fees and a short explanation are as follows: Health Fee from $30 to $45/semester -- This would raise the available resources funding the Student Health Center. The Health Center currently operates at a deficit because of continued rising costs associated with health care in general. Student Service Fees from $16 to $20/semester hour -- This would increase available resources for student service fee funded programs such as Student Government, Student Activities, Student Organizations, Art, Band, KTAI, etc. International Education from $1 to $2/semester -- This fee primarily funds student scholarships for student study abroad opportunities for currently enrolled students. Fine Arts (Theatre Arts) fee of $3/semester -- This establishes a new fee to support the renovation and improvement of specific theatre arts programs and services.
The Student Senate voted January 22 to raise the state legislated student service fee cap from $150 to $250.
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
NEW DEAN OF STUDENTS RECEPTION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Dean of Students, Dr. David Braverman, officially joins A&M-Kingsville February 11. A coffee & continental breakfast welcoming him to campus is scheduled for Monday, February 18 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in SUB 219C. As your time permits, please join the campus community in meeting him.
The Dean of Students serves as an advocate for students and facilitates their progress as they embark on and transition into the higher education arena. The Dean is often the student link between administration and faculty. One day the dean is helping a student succeed and the next they may be sanctioning that same student for a conduct violation. The TAMUK Dean of Students oversees several major department functions (Student Union & Activities, Sodexho, Barnes & Noble, Post Office, Fraternities & Sororities, Clubs and Organizations, Cheerleaders, Recreational Sports, Student Handbook, One-Card ID System, Student Leadership Programs, Student Awards, Student Community Service Programs, Women's Center, and Student Conduct) and is a member of the President's Executive Council.
CAMPUS HOUSING TURNS OUT STRONG FOR AMERICAN HEART WALK
The Campus Housing Staff participated in the American Heart Walk held on February 2 as part of the All Staff Training Weekend. Approximately 70 Resident Advisors, Hall Directors, and Housing Staff members showed up to walk for the Campus Housing Team. The student staff did a great job collecting $1,271 for the Heart Association. Bishop Hall Resident Advisors Jeanette Adams raised $610 and Patty Vazquez raised $280. Campus Housing also sponsored their own in house competition giving the Resident Advisor who received the most donations a Television and DVD player. Jeanette Adams was the winner of this prize. It was a great way to begin our Saturday training with the warm up and walk. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves despite the colder weather, and everyone was able to finish the walk.
CAREER SERVICES HOSTS BUSINESS ETIQUETTE DINNER
The Career Services Center will host the Business Etiquette Dinner on Tuesday, February 19 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms. Last fall the dinner sold out at 275 students! Tickets may be purchased in advance for $5.00 in Eckhardt Hall Room 102. All students are invited to attend and learn more about the art of fine dining. A professional speaker will discuss the do's and don'ts of business etiquette and participants will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the reality of meeting and greeting strangers, interviewing and eating, and having a good time!
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.
CAMPUS HOUSING HOSTS AWESOME SUPERBOWL PARTIES
Super Bowl parties were held in each residence hall lobby on the night of the big game. The hall staff decorated the lobbies, helped serve the food, and held contests during the event. Students were treated to submarine sandwiches, nachos, popcorn, chips, dips, veggies, brownies, and lemonade. Sodexho provided the food and Campus Housing the door prizes. Over 380 students were in attendance to cheer for their favorite team. You read that correctly - 380 residents. Way cool!
MCNAIR SCHOLAR SELECTED FOR EUROPE SCHOLARSHIPS
We are very proud of McNair Scholar, Bigh Nhat(BN)Tran Le for being selected to represent Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the McNair Scholars Program, and the Texas Association of Student Special Services Program to Europe as a great ambassador. This is part of the TRIO 2002 Shared Journeys: Multiculturism in Europe, A three-week Accredited Study Tour. BN has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Texas Association of Student Special Services Programs and $750 from the TRIO regional Southwest Association of Student Special Services Program. Scholars throughout the Texas region competed for this scholarship by submitting an essay of their interest in studying aboard. Congrats to BN.
STUDENTS HOST MOVIE SOCIAL IN HALLS
This week Lewis Hall had a Movie Night Social hosted by Nasik Islam and Jason Domino. It was held on Monday, February 4 at 7 p.m. Nasik and Jason made up a video with clips from the most recent movies. At the end of the 3 min tape, the residents had to write down the title of as many movies they could remember. The tape had a total of 25 movie clips. The residents were really involved in this activity. The other activity held was filling out a crossroad puzzle with titles of movies. The winner of each event got a prize. The students had plenty of chips, dips, popcorn and drinks just like at the movies. The walls were decorated with movie posters that were collected from some of their fellow RAs. The program went well and the residents enjoyed it.
DID YOU KNOW...
- 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.
- The Residence Halls had the All-Staff Training Weekend for the Resident Advisors the weekend of February 1-3. The staff teams were trained in a various array of subjects including fire safety, disciplinary procedures, office procedures, programming and wing management. The weekend was very productive for the staffs; they learned and reviewed all the proper procedures to help the residents.
- Residence Hall Staffs will be organizing educational programs in the coming weeks to educate the residents on hot topics in college life. These topics will include: Army ROTC benefits and opportunities, South Texas Wildlife and Hunting, diabetes, how to stay healthy in school, Tejano Dancing, and a speaker for an animal shelter.
- The Spring Career Fair will be on Wednesday, February 27, from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms. All students - freshmen through graduates - are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers. There will be many companies hiring for summer internships and co-op positions, so freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are especially encouraged to attend. A list of companies is available on the Career Services web site, www.tamuk.edu/csc
HOUSING ESTABLISHES STUDENT APARTMENT TASK FORCE
A Housing Task Force has been formed to recommend future housing plans, including student apartments and locations for campus. The committee is chaired by Toni Alvarez. Members include Gina Smith, Crispin Trevino, Dr. Bruce E. Marsh, J.W. Puig, Oscar Castillo, Becky Maez, Danny Garcia, and Brenda Saenz, president of the Residence Hall Association. The Housing Task Force will review valuable information from past campus studies, talk to students and staff to identify emerging housing needs, look at how other universities have developed their housing facilities, and make recommendations. High on the priority list is to study the feasibility of apartment-style housing. If you have comments, please contact Ms. Toni Alvarez at x2300.
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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