Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- July 22, 2002
Week of July 22, 2002 (Summer Monthly)
Summaries of recent past and upcoming events within the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
| July 20 | 8:00 p.m. - Midnight | Scholarship Dance | SUB Ballrooms |
| August 3 | 1:00 p.m. | HEP Graduation | SUB Ballrooms |
| August 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Commencement | SPEC |
| August 20-23 | All Day | Faculty/Staff ID Recarding (Tentative) | SUB |
| August 20 | Morning | General Faculty Meeting | BES 100 |
| September 18 | 2:00 p.m. | Freshmen Convocation | SPEC |
JAVELINA EXPRESS CARD NEARLY READY FOR USE
During the spring 2002 semester campus decided to invest in a campus-wide "one-card." This card would combine the ID card with the library and food service cards. In later months the card would also serve as a campus cash/key card allowing the holder to use vending machines, copy machines, enter exterior doors, purchase bookstore items, and ultimately purchase items from selected off campus vendors. The company awarded the project was Blackboard.
Since the awarding of the project a campus committee has been working daily at installing and implementing the card. On Thursday and Friday, July 11-12, Blackboard trained four staff on the installation of campus readers (these read the cards at checkout counters in the SUB). During the week of July 29 or August 5, Blackboard will train several personnel on the use of the software. Once completed, the installation of the "one-card" will be done and ready for campus use.
The Javelina Express Card committee is currently finalizing plans for carding faculty, staff, and students. The new cards are expected to arrive mid August. Several incentives will be offered to inspire the campus community to obtain the new card. Use of the new card will be expected in the library and dining halls early September. Look for more information in an upcoming Enews or contact Ms. Barbara Collins, ID Card Office Coordinator at x3506.
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE - CAMPUS PROCEDURES ONLINE FOR VIEWING
Now is the time hurricanes commonly strike the Coastal Bend area. In the unlikely event campus needs to mobilize as a result of a hurricane this season, all faculty and staff are asked to review in advance the hurricane procedures available online. For more information on hurricane procedures or the Crisis Management Team, please contact the co-chairs Oscar Castillo, associate vp for support services at x2645 or Tom Jackson, Jr., associate vp for student affairs at x3612.
51ST AIR FORCE BAND PERFORMS IN JONES AUDITORIUM
The 531st Air Force Band, Texas Air National Guard, under the command of Lt. Jeffrey C. Matthews performed at Jones Auditorium on July 11. The band is designated by the governor as the "Official Band of Texas." Approximately 150 were present for the free event. The twenty member jazz band played many big band and jazz tunes and received two standing ovations.
SUB RENOVATION TO BRING NEW RETAIL OUTLETS
The Student Union Building is expected to undergo minor renovations during the fall semester. The renovation will convert some first floor office space into retail spaces, allowing the facility to better serve student and faculty requests for more dining options and services. An artists rendition of the project may be viewed by clicking here .
The project will likely take two phases. During the first phase (Fall 2002) the first floor offices on the west side will be converted to open areas that will support SubConnection, Brewster's Coffee, and Freshen's Yogurt. SubConnection will provide subway sandwiches and snacks, Brewster's will provide different coffees and pastries, and Freshen's Yogurt will provide several yogurt flavors and cookies. Additionally, the ID Card office will be redesigned to accommodate the new demand generated from the Javelina Express Card and a Information Desk will be created to help campus guests obtain information about activities taking place in the SUB and throughout the campus. The new retail outlets are expected to open Spring 2003. This project was funded by Sodexho.
The second phase will modify areas on the east side of the first floor. A storage area near the Pizza Hut will be converted into a convenience store and the Pizza Hut will expand outward to match the design of the other retail outlets. All outlets will use and accept the new Javelina Express Card once the second phase of that project is completed. For more information on the SUB renovation projects, please contact Mr. Nino Mendietta, associate director of SUB operations.
RONALD E. MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET
The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program has completed another successful academic year. Seventeen Scholars participated in the McNair scholars summer research internship and presented research at the 7th annual McNair scholars banquet held July 10. This years scholars were Kimberly Benedict, Jacqueline Besinaiz, Carmen Canales, Rupert Canales, III, Natasha Croom, Cynthia Davila, Delia Estrada, Clarisa Garica, Bich Nhat Tran Le, Beatriz Lopez, Michael Mayfield, Michele Pena, Ruben Pena, Jr., Israel Saenz, Kathryn Stalcup, and Joseph Vasquez. Special thanks also goes to the many faculty who served as mentors in the program.
Lastly, Kimberly Benedict, Natasha Croom, Ruben Pena, Jr. and Joseph Vasquez were selected to present their research at the Penn State Ronald E. McNair Research Presentation Conference, August 2-4. For more information about the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, please contact Almann Taylor Solis at x2018.
UNIVERSITY POLICE SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP DANCE JULY 20
The A&M-Kingsville Police Department will sponsor a dance from 8:00 p.m. to midnight on July 20 in the SUB ballrooms. All proceeds will go to a scholarship fund to benefit A&M-Kingsville students in memory of UPD Police Officer Robert Buzan and Alonzo Garcia. The Longriders and Diseno will provide the music. Admission is $5.00 per person. There will also be a silent auction for items donated by the university community and city. For more information on the scholarship dance, please contact Sandra Jefferson at x2639.
UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM EXPOSES STUDENTS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Six weeks (June 3 TO July 12) were dedicated to providing Upward Bound program participants with intense classroom instruction in subject matter preparation for the next grade level, elective classes, and ACT college preparation. Participants were exposed to guest speaker workshops that enhanced the students’ awareness of a variety of jobs and careers, dating relationships, and effective study skill techniques. Scheduled social activities included a talent show, Hawaiian Luau dance, sports tournaments, peer mentor/student bonding activities, movie nights, and mall visits. Students also received increased cultural awareness experience by visiting the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences, Houston Museum of Medicine, and Rice University in Houston, Texas on June 7. An additional trip included the South Texas Cultures Museum and Sea World in San Antonio, Texas on June 22. The Upward Bound Summer 2002 Component concluded with the 13th Annual Upward Bound Banquet held on July 12, which recognized the year long commitment and dedication of program participants, faculty, and staff.
SEVERAL SEARCHES FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS PRACTITIONERS UNDERWAY
Summer is the time for personnel turnover in Student Affairs. A few staff have departed A&M-Kingsville to pursue advancement opportunities at other institutions and the addition of another TRIO grant requires the filling of several new positions. Below is a listing of positions currently posted through Human Resources, or soon to be posted. If you know of any colleagues that meet the minimum requirements and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and progressive student serving profession then please invite them to apply. If you have any questions on any of the positions, please contact Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. at x3612.
RN Clinic Supervisor
Associate Director of Recreational Sports
Residence Hall Coordinator
Admissions Counselor/Special Programs, Educational Opportunity Centers
Director, Educational Opportunity Centers
Assistant Director, Student Support Services
Associate Director, Life Services & Wellness
Director, Student Union & Activities
Associate Director, Ronald E. McNair Program
Upward Bound Coordinator
UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCE PROGRAM HOSTS 50 STUDENTS
The Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) center hosted 50 high school students during the summer 2002 program. The students were from schools all across Texas and Oklahoma. The students were involved in research projects during the summer and attended core curriculum classes. The students were exposed to cultural as well as educational field trips including a trip to Houston to the NASA, Museum of Natural Science, Rice University, and the Medical Research Center. UBMS expresses gratitude to the faculty that helped to make the program a success this summer. The following professors were a great asset to the Upward Bound Math & Science Regional Center - Dr. John C. Perez, Bio-Medical Research Lab, Dr. Apu Bhattarcharya, Chemistry Lab, Dr. David Cecil, Mathematic Research Lab, Dr. Barbara Schreur, Computer Science Research Lab, Dr. Glen Perrigo, Biology Research Lab, and Dr. Robert McLauchlan, Mechanical Engineering Research Lab. The 2002 summer component concluded with the 3rd Annual Upward Bound Math & Science Banquet held on July 11, which recognized the dedication of the program from the students, staff, and faculty.
DID YOU KNOW...
- The directors and deans in Student Affairs meet every Wednesday for two hours discussing student issues, campus collaboration, department programs, and student learning. Many of these programs and activities you hear about in Enews. To learn more about the Division of Student Affairs visit the website at www.tamuk.edu/sass or contact Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., associate vp for student affairs.
- The student affairs profession is constantly trying to keep the practitioners informed on trends, legal issues, campus crisis solutions, student learning & development practices, and professional development opportunities. One of the larger associations in the United States is the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). To read about some of the issues facing student affairs, including academic integrity, computer hacking, faculty development, and student involvement click here to be brought to a weekly online newsletter.
STUDENT AFFAIRS YEAR-END AWARDS CELEBRATION
The Student Affairs Party Planning Committee are currently preparing for the year-end event to take place on August 2 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at the N.A.S. Kingsville. The theme of the event is "Mardi Gras." Be prepared for an evening of awards, fun, food, and music. Service Awards and Star Awards will be presented. Nomination forms for Star Staff and Star Director have been mailed out...check your mail and return nomination forms by Thursday, July 18. Invitations will be sent out soon. For information on this event, please contact Ms. Esperanza Cavazos .
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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