From: Student Affairs
Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- February 18, 2002

75 Years STUDENT AFFAIRS E-NEWS

Week of February 18, 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 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 18 7:00 p.m. Master Hypnotist C.J. Johnson and Magician Brian Brushwood SUB Ballroom A
February 19 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Business Etiquette Dinner - Career Services SUB Ballrooms
February 19 5:00 p.m. Intramural Team Bowling Entries Due Recreational Sports Office
February 20 3:30 p.m. Practice TX McNair Research Eckhardt Hall 227
February 20 2:00 p.m. Risk Management for Faculty and Club Advisors SUB Ballroom A
February 20 7:30 p.m. Risk Management for Students and Organizations SUB Ballroom A
February 20-22 All Day Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Workshops SUB Ballroom A
February 21 6:00 p.m. Mandatory Captain's Meeting - Bowling SPEC 123
February 23 6:00 p.m. Black Heritage Banquet SUB Ballrooms
February 25 TBA Bowling Tournament SPEC Bowling Alley
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
HEALTH CENTER AND STUDENT SERVICE FEE INCREASES PASS AT STUDENT REFERENDUM
On Tuesday, February 12, the Health Center Fee and Student Service Fee proposed increases passed the student referendum. The affirmative vote by the student body raises the health center fee from $30 to $45 a semester. The Student Service Fee is raised from $16 to $20 a credit hour. The passage of these two fees adds new resources for services benefiting students. The health fee increases resources available for costly medical services and allows the department to better provide for women's health care, medications, and disability services. The student service fee increases the available resources that fund student government, clubs & organizations, KTAI, Band, Athletics, and other programs throughout campus. There were two other proposed fees on the ballot -- a Theater Arts of $3 per semester and the International Education fee from $1 to $2. Both failed to capture enough student votes.
WOMEN'S CENTER SPONSORS SUCCESSFUL MINI-CONFERENCE FOR DADS
"Fatherhood Secrets: Becoming the best dad you can be" was held in the SUB on February 12 from 8:30 - 1:30 p.m. Over 26 fathers participated in the event. Comments included, "very helpful, it was nice to know I wasn't alone in dealing with these challenges, and I was finally able to let my guard down and learn from other Dads." Why did the Women's Center put on a conference for Dads? -- Because Dads have daughters...and sons who interact with women. 24.7 million children (36%) live absent their biological father. 25% live with single mothers. Finally, children who live absent their biological father are more likely to be poor and experience educational, health and emotional problems. Great job Women's Center for thinking outside the box!
NEW DEAN OF STUDENTS RECEPTION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Dean of Students, Dr. David Braverman, officially joined 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.
COLLEGE I OFFERS VIDEOCONFERENCE
“Improving Multimedia and Online Courses with Instructional Design” is a live how-to skills and strategies videoconference designed for faculty, administrators, distance learning staff, and instructional technology staff who what to learn more about instructional design as a tool to improve teaching and enhance learning. The videoconference will be held on Thursday, February 28, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Jernigan Library room 301. For more information, or to reserve a seat, contact Allen Lomax at x3300.
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!
FACULTY/STAFF DOCTORAL SUPPORT GROUP STARTED
If you are a member of the faculty or staff and currently working on your doctorate, this message is for you. Student Affairs, holder of four ABDs, is starting a doctoral student support group. Every Wednesday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Javelina Room, opportunities to discuss research and follow-up on dissertation progress will be available. This is only for those still willing to work hard to finish the doctorate. Dr. Dianne Brown, director, Life Services & Wellness, Dr. Dave Braverman, dean of students, and Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., associate vice president for student affairs, will facilitate the group. For more information please contact Dr. Dave Braverman at x3606
CAMPUS HOUSING SETTING TRENDS FOR REGIONAL AND LOCAL INVOLVEMENT
  1. Key housing staff members and Residence Hall Directors will be traveling to San Antonio February 23-27 for the Southwest Association of College and University Housing Officers conference. The conference will host several keynote speakers on housing management and student development. There will also be a variety of smaller interest sessions on residence life related topics throughout the conference.
  2. Campus Housing staff members assisted at the reception for perspective students held at the Omni Bayfront in Corpus Christi on February 12. The students were given information about TAMUK and were enriched with a presentation on Herpetology and Natural Toxins by our own Dr. John C. Perez of the Biology Department and Natural Toxins Research Center.
  3. This week Lewis Hall has been preparing for the upcoming educational program that will take place on Monday, February 18 at 7 p.m. The program will be held in the Lewis Hall Lobby and RAs Julie Ross and Jason Domino are in charge of the planning. The title of the program is "Full Of Life" an educational about NUTRITION. The featured guest speakers are from the Wellness Center and from the Nutrition Department. The program is open to all that want to learn more about nutrition.
  4. Bishop Hall will be hosting an educational program dealing with Health & Fitness on February 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bishop Hall Lobby.
  5. Campus Housing held a routine, but unannounced fire drill in all Residence Halls on February 5 at 7:00 p.m. Physical Plant was in attendance to monitor the evacuation process.
    SPRING CAREER FAIR SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27
    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
    DID YOU KNOW...

    • Life Services & Wellness (LSW) is one of the more diverse and complex departments in the Division of Student Affairs. Under the LSW umbrella is the Health Center, Services for Students with Disabilities, Wellness, Counseling, Alcohol & Drug Prevention Programming, Testing, Counselor Training, Don't Cancel Class programs, Texas Standing Tall Grant, Teen Pregnancy Prevention programs, Women's Health Care, a nutritionist, the Vaccination program, HIV and Meningitis testing and flu vaccines. The Health Center alone sees over 70 patients daily. If you haven't looked recently, click here and rediscover all the services available in the Center for Life Services & Wellness. To view pictures from the recent Heartwalk, click here .
    • Intramural Basketball started Monday, February 11. There are seven men's division I teams, 16 men's division II teams, five women's teams and three co-rec teams.
    • On Wednesday, February 13, the Intramural Swim Meet was held. Students that participated had an AWESOME time.
    • Intramural Soccer play-offs began Thursday, February 14. There are nine men's teams and three co-rec teams competing for Intramural Champion T-shirts.
    • Two of the Martin Hall staff members hosted socials for their residents on February 12. Omar Cruz hosted a basketball social that attracted 32 residents. They played a game of basketball and the menu included fajitas, chips, cookies, and Gatorade. The other one hosted by Cameron Gales was a basketball trivia game followed by the watching of a NBA game on television. Chips, dips, cookies, and sodas were served to the 29 residents in attendance. This concludes the social programs at Martin Hall and now the resident advisors will concentrate on educational programs to enrich their resident's minds.
    • On Tuesday, February 12, Martin Martinez held a social in the Turner Hall Lobby. The social attracted over 25 students who enjoyed a night of casino activities -- playing dominoes and craps. From student comments it is clear that the residents enjoy the socials the Resident Advisors and students sponsor.
    • The Rec Sports Club held its first fundraiser - three Valentine's Day gift baskets were donated in a campus-wide drawing. The club made $209 dollars. Plans are currently under way for the Spring Fling and an Easter fundraiser.
      FITNESS CENTER OFFERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS
      1. The "Catch the Fitness Fever" (used to be called ProFit) Fitness Rewards program has exploded this semester. There are currently more than 250 students, faculty and staff enrolled in the program. Participants earn points for working out and at different point levels can choose a sport bottle, towel, or t-shirt.
      2. Over the Holiday Break a new floor was installed in the Fitness Center.
      3. The Fitness Center has some new equipment including a much requested decline bench, medicine balls, and dumbbells.
      4. The Aerobics program has been expanded. Currently there are 13 classes per week including step, low impact, water aerobics and YOGA! If you are not in one of them and want to be, contact the Fitness Center at x3065.
      5. Noon Walk Thursdays continue to be held every week in the SPEC Fitness Center from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Participants can walk, run, bike, or crawl an approximate one mile course (or a course of their choosing). Participants who complete 11 out of 13 walks will receive a t-shirt.
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