Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- August 19, 2002
SPECIAL WELCOME BACK TO FACULTY ISSUE -- Week of August 19, 2002
Summaries of recent past and upcoming events within the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
| August 20 | 8:30 a.m. | General Faculty Meeting | BES 100 |
| August 20-23 | All Day | Faculty/Staff ID Recarding | SUB ID Card Office |
| August 22 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | President's Open House for Staff & Faculty | SUB Ballroom A |
| August 24 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. & 11:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Move-In Day | Turner/Bishop Residence Halls |
| August 24 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Dinner | SUB Tejas Room |
| August 24 | 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. | Pool Party | SPEC |
| August 24-25 | 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Bookstore Open | SUB |
| August 25 | 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Move-In Day | Turner/Bishop Residence Halls |
| August 25 | 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Karaoke | SUB Ballroom A |
| August 25 | 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Movie - Sorority Boy | BES 100 |
| August 26 | All Day | TAMUK Spirit Day - Wear TAMUK Shirt! | Campus-wide |
| August 26-29 | 7:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Extended Bookstore Hours | SUB |
| August 27 | 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. | Redneck Comedian - Vic Henley | SUB Courtyard |
| August 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Dinner with Comedian Bernie McGrenahan | SUB Ballrooms |
| August 29 | 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Lantana Luau | University Blvd. |
| August 30 | 7:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Extended Bookstore Hours | SUB |
| August 30 | 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. | Move- Panic Room | BES 100 |
| August 30 | 8:00 - Midnight | back to School Dance | SUB Ballrooms |
| September 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Faces of America | Jones Auditorium |
| September 11-12 | 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Orders for Class Rings Taken | Bookstore - SUB |
| September 18 | 2:00 p.m. | Freshmen Convocation | SPEC |
READY OR NOT - JAVELINA EXPRESS CARD AVAILABLE FOR FACULTY & STAFF
Staff & faculty are invited to come and get your new Javelina Express Card from Tuesday, August 20 through August 23 in the Card Office located in the SUB, room 110. Sodexho will sponsor daily drawings for $300 in Bonus Bucks each day (August 20-23) for a lucky staff or faculty. For your convenience, the University Police Department will be available in the ID Card Office to process parking permits. Students will begin taking photos and receiving their ID cards from August 24 to August 28 in Room 219ABC of the SUB. Sodexho is also sponsoring student drawings.
The Javelina Express Card combines the ID card with the library and food service cards. In later months the card will 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. For more information on the Javelina Express Card contact Ms. Barbara Collins, ID Card Office Coordinator at x3506.
ANNUAL MOVE-IN DAY SET - SATURDAY & SUNDAY AUGUST 24-25 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Faculty and staff, neighbors and friends are invited to volunteer in the annual "Move-in Day." Move-in Day is when faculty & staff assist students and parents move their belongings into the residence halls. It is a fantastic way to meet the many new students and their parents. This year there are three shifts: Saturday, August 24 from 8:00 -11:30 a.m. and 11:30 - 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 25 from 11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sodexho will provide a welcome lunch for the students, their families, and all who assist. A t-shirt will be available for those that volunteer a complete shift. The Move-In headquarters will be in front of Turner-Bishop Residence Hall. To volunteer, please contact Becky Maez x2166.
NEW DEAN OF STUDENTS TO BE PRESENTED AT GENERAL FACULTY/STAFF MEETING
Dr. David Braverman is the Dean of Students for A&M University-Kingsville, recently arriving February 11 from California State-Sacramento. As Dean of Students he works with all areas of student life beyond the classroom and in conjunction with faculty and staff throughout the university to enhance the university experience for students.
Dr. Braverman served as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at California State University, Sacramento; Dean of Students at Culver-Stockton College in Northeast Missouri; Assistant Dean for Richmond College at The University of Richmond; and Assistant Director of Residence Life at Cornell College. Before his graduate work, he also worked as Director of Sports Programming for Learfield Communications running the Oklahoma State University and Kansas University sports radio networks; and as Assistant Executive Director for Sigma Tau Gamma National Fraternity. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from The University of Iowa in Student Development in Post-secondary Education, Higher Education Administration, and Counseling. His B.A. was in Biological Sciences from the University of Missouri. His teaching and research interests center around leadership development, gender issues, and student development.
David is the oldest of six children and grew up in Sedalia, Missouri. His interests are diverse, including travel, athletics, movies, theater, and all types of music. In fact, he is a "heavy metal" musician - he plays tuba and trombone. David is married to Dr. Mindy Chang, a professor of Communication Studies at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. They have three dogs and the newest addition to the family is Elliott Giun-Shian Chang Braverman, born June 2.
WANTED: CARING FACULTY AND STAFF TO MENTOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
The Javelina Mentor Program is designed to enhance student involvement and increase student success and retention. Students will be matched with a faculty/staff mentor who will assist the student in transition to the University. This will be accomplished by offering insights into campus opportunities, providing information about organizations and activities, assisting in identifying educational goals, enhancing awareness of campus services, and providing direction or referrals to assist students in their academic endeavors. The mentor relationship is designed to last for the first semester, but we hope the relationship will extend beyond that time.
Requirements are to attend a mentor reception/information session, then meet a minimum of 4 times during the course of the semester with the mentee. Suggested items to review will be provided for each of the four sessions. If you would like additional information about the Javelina Mentor Program, or if you are interested in serving, please contact Barry McKinney at x2760. The department will match all students by the conclusion of the first week of school so please respond as soon as possible.
USA TODAY OFFERS FACULTY ONLINE SITE
For the third year, USA Today and Campus Housing offers the Campus Readership Program. Residents have the opportunity to read the USA Today, Corpus Christi Caller Times, San Antonio Express News, and the Houston Chronicle daily. Papers are available free to all residents. An extension of this program is the USA Today Collegiate. This website is dedicated to faculty. This free service provides users with a collection of tools to enhance the understanding of current events in the news. It also provides successful strategic processes needed to integrate new information more effectively into the classroom. All faculty are encourage to check out this site with the full knowledge that 1) it was designed for the educator, and 2) residential students have access to several news medium in the residence halls that could be incorporated into the classroom. Click here for more information.
SUB SCHEDULING GOES ONLINE - NEW SCHEDULING PROGRAM READY FOR WEB USE
The Event Management System has been installed as the new facility scheduling system for the Student Union Building. Users of the building can request space through the online utility that allows you to view scheduled events and available space. Online requests are not complete until the Scheduling Office has sent a confirmation of the booking. The system will allow for complete integration between food services and the facility. In order to request space via the web, the department needs to create an account via the Virtual EMS system. The system will be online beginning September 1st for reservations; however, events can be viewed at the following URL http://osa.tamuk.edu/vems . Look for more specific information in next weeks Enews.
"HELLO" PROJECT CONTINUES - CAMPUS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
During the fall semester the Student Affairs staff are once again trying to "greet" faculty, staff, and students as we all cross campus. Rather than walking by individuals without a simple "hello" the staff are making a point to try and greet all we pass. You are invited to join the student affairs division in the "Hello" Project. As you walk across campus try and say hello to all those you pass.
SOME OTHER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
- "They Call The Thing Rodeo"
- The Texas A&M-Kingsville Rodeo Club is sponsoring a Team Roping Event at the Rodeo Facility on the A&M-Kingsville Farm on Saturday, September 7. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. Two of our students competed at the National Rodeo finals last year. This will be an excellent opportunity to see some exciting roping in action!
- Feature Movie Presentation
- The Scorpion King, featuring the Rock, will be shown in BES 100 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6. The movie is free to the A&M-Kingsville community. All you need is your new Javelina Express ID Card.
- Campus Activities Board
- The Campus Activities Board is hosting a car wash on Sunday, September 8. The group is trying to raise additional funds for their trip to a national conference in the Spring. The location will be announced soon.
- Campus Activities Board to Promote Campus Events Incentive
- The Campus Activities Board will begin a promotional program to encourage attendance at events this semester. For each event students attend, they will receive a punch on a card. Once the card is completed at 80%, they may submit their name for a $500 book scholarship drawing. There are several events on the card, including athletic events. No...this promotion is not quite ready for faculty.
Click here to see the listing of Welcome Week activities.
UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO PROVIDE EVENING HOURS
The TAMUK CYC is beginning an evening care program with the Fall 2002 semester. Funding for the program was received through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and it is funded through the 2004-05 academic year. Childcare is available for children age 3 months to 8 years. Hours are from 5:45 - 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The program is available to both students who are enrolled in evening classes and faculty teaching evening classes. Childcare is only available on the evening(s) a parent is enrolled in, or teaches, class(es). Enrollment is on a semester basis and drop in care is not available.
Weekly fees, per night, are as follows: Age 3 months to 1 year, $7 student/$8 faculty; age 1 to 2 years, $6 student/$7 faculty; age 2 to 8 years, $5 student/$6 faculty.
If you are interested, please stop by the CYC to place your name on a list of parents interested in the program. Although placing your name on this list is not an official registration of your child, space in the program will be offered in the order of those listed, as individual classroom space permits. The program is being coordinated by Dr. Amy Morgan, Research Associate with the Center for Young Children, who may be contacted at (361) 593-2219.
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.
Residence Hall Coordinator
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 (Opening Soon)
TAMUK CHEERLEADERS PLACE FIRST IN SUMMER COMPETITION
July 19-22 the TAMUK Cheerleaders attended the UCA camp in San Marcos. As usual, the cheer team did a wonderful job receiving 1st place in Cheer Competition, 2nd in Fight Song Competition, 4th in Sideline Competition, and a Superior Trophy. The mascot brought home four superior ribbons in field walks and home skits.
DID YOU KNOW...
- Hoggie Days has served over 910 students this summer. An increase of 15% over last year. Congrats to all that assisted with Hoggie Days and especially Jo Elda Castillo-Alaniz for her coordination of the programs and Frank Ureno and the Enrollment Management crew for bringing home the numbers. Way to go!
- Special Programs applied for the Star Award. The award recognizes the program(s) in the state that best address the tenents of closing the gaps. The Department of Special Programs Star application may be read by clicking here for the pdf file.
- Post Office boxes are available for rent. The fee is $19.00 for six months or $38.00 for the year. These boxes are available to the general public, so anyone on or off campus can rent them. For the customers convenience the lobby is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. seven days a week and the service window is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Smoking has been eliminated in the residence halls!
- Parking decals are now available at the University Police Department. In order to avoid the rush, please come and get your decal now! Please bring your up to date insurance information and all the information necessary to fill out your card including 1) Your driver's license number, 2) Your social security number, 3) Vehicle license numbers, and 4) Make, model, and year of vehicle. Please do not ask for information from old cards because they are no longer available.
- The best-kept secret is still available in the Javelina Room (SUB) each morning until 9:30 a.m. What is it -- - COFFEE! All faculty and staff are invited to stop by any and every morning for your free cup of coffee. This is a compliment of Sodexho and Student Affairs. If you are really serious, bring your favorite mug or buy an extra large mug from the TAMUK Bookstore.
9-11 PROGRAM -- FACES OF AMERICA
On September 11 the Campus Activities Board, in conjunction with the Department of Student Activities, will present Faces of America! The program will begin at 8:00 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. Faces of America is a one-person show addressing the questions of multiculturalism in today's society. The play presents eight characters all based on true stories researched through workshops and interviews with high school and college age populations. Faces of America has been described as the first truly multicultural portrayal of Americans ever created and "edu-tainment" at its best. Faces of America premiered at the Los Angeles Theatre Center and was hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a 'Best Bet.'
This is a must-see performance for everyone and all faculty are encouraged to invite your students to attend. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.willandcompany.com or contact Student Activities at x2760.
ABOUT STUDENT AFFAIRS E-NEWS
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 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 during the long semesters.
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