Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- Week of July 30, 2001
Week of July 30, 2001
A summary of recent past and upcoming news and events within the Division of Student Affairs.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
| August 2 & 3 | All Day | Hoggie Days | SUB Ballrooms |
| August 10 | Evening | Commencement | SPEC |
GRADUATE STUDENT PERSONNEL COURSE OFFERED FALL SEMESTER
The College of Education will be offering the "Intro to Student Personnel Services (EDCG 5330)" course this fall semester from 6 - 8:50 pm every Tuesday. This graduate level course within the Counseling and Guidance program is the first in a series of courses already within the College providing an introductory look into student development in higher education. Staff and students interested in the higher education and student development professions are encouraged to register for this course. The course should provide an understanding of how student affairs departments serve the academic mission of a campus, the underlying themes and values of the student development profession, and why great importance is place on students and responsibility. For more information contact Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., Associate VP for Student Affairs.
MARY GONZALEZ APPOINTED SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
Ms. Mary Gonzalez has been appointed Director, Special Programs effective September 1, 2001. Ms. Gonzalez succeeds Dr. Consuelo Martinez, who is retiring from campus August 31, 2001. Special Programs, one of the most complex departments on campus, includes Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair Program, Upward Bound, Math & Science Upward Bound, High School Equivalency Program, College Exploration Program (CEP), and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). Between instructors, mentors, tutors, and staff the department has over 65 personnel and nearly three million in federal resources. Ms. Gonzalez has served TAMUK since 1987, starting as a part-time grader. She later assisted with the CEP program before coordinating the Student Support Services program. In 1995 she was appointed to direct the Ronald E. McNair program. Ms. Gonzalez has earned a BBA in Management, BBA in Finance, and her M.S. in Psychology all from A&I/TAMUK. She also is nearing completion of her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M - College Station. Please join Student Affairs in congratulating her.
SHORTEN THE TIME IT TAKES TO EARN A DEGREE - CLEP
Shorten the time is takes to earn a degree - CLEP. Computer-based testing CLEP exams are available. The tests are about 90 minutes long and consist mainly of multiple choice questions. Computer proficiency is not required to take a CLEP exam. CLEP exams cover material that is taught in introductory-level courses at many colleges and universities. Scores are reported immediately after a test session is completed. For credit awarded through Texas A&M University-Kingsville please refer to the school catalog. For more information about CLEP CBT visit www.collegeboard.com/clep or call 593-3303.
NURSE PRACTITIONER HIRED - HEALTH SERVICES FULLY STAFFED
Ms. Danniece Bobeche, a nurse practitioner, has been hired to the team at Life Services and Wellness. Ms. Bobeche comes to TAMUK with over 20 years of professional experience and knowledge. Ms. Bobeche has been a guest lecturer at Southwestern Medical School for the Women's HealthCare Nurse Practitioner Program and also a legal consultant with the Medical Malpractice Defense Team. She brings experiences with media relations including local and national broadcasts, and television and radio talk shows. Ms. Bobeche will begin work August 1, 2001. Congratulations and welcome Danniece.
SUB COURTYARD SCHEDULED FOR FACELIFT
The SUB Courtyard (facing Poteet Hall) is scheduled for a badly needed facelift. "The plans are drawn and the bids are soon to be requested," stated Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr, associate VP for student affairs. The entire area will be recovered in a design similar to the work done around Manning Hall and the Engineering Building. It is expected the work will beautify the entry to the most heavily used building on campus, as well as provide a better location for relaxing, eating, or holding events. Work is tentatively planned for fall semester. Look for more information in future "Enews."
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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 have an item you would like included in this electronic newsletter, please submit it via email to the Student Affairs by Thursday of each week.
Division of Student Affairs
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
MSC 112
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 593-3991 -- office (361) 593-2006 -- fax
www.tamuk.edu/sass