Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- September 3, 2001
Week of September 3, 2001
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
| September 3 | All Day | Labor Day Off | Play Real Hard |
| September 7 | 7:00 pm | Volleyball vs. Tarleton State | SPEC |
| September 7 | 7 & 9:00 pm | Movie: The Mummy Returns | BES Auditorium |
| September 11 | 5:00 pm | Interview Skills Workshop | Eckhardt Hall Rm. 100 |
| September 12 | 10:00 am | Freshmen Convocation Practice | SPEC |
| September 12 | 2:00 am | Freshmen Convocation | SPEC - Upperclassman Invited!! |
| September 13 | 4:00 pm | Interview Skills Workshops | Eckhardt Hall Rm. 100 |
USA TODAY OFFERS FACULTY ONLINE SITE
For the second 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. Beginning September 1st, an extension of this program is the USA Today Collegiate. This website is dedicated to the educator inside the classroom. 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. 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.
LIFE SERVICES & WELLNESS OBTAINS ALCOHOL EDUCATION GRANT
A statewide prevention coalition has formed a partnership with thirty college and high school campuses to create a Sports Coalition - Texans Standing Tall (TST). Texas A&M University-Kingsville along with Baylor-Waco, Incarnate Word University, Stephen F. Austin, TAMU-College Station, TAMU-Corpus Christi, Texas Southern University-Houston, UT-El Paso, UT-Arlington and WTAMU are in the second year of the TST coalition. Each campus receives a grant of $5,000 to utilize for the year. The goal of the coalition is to utilize individual and environmental approaches to correct perceptions and promote productive citizenship skills to reduce underage alcohol use and violent behavior among college freshman and high school athletes. Today, athletes are not viewed as positive role models due to an increase in underage drinking, violence, and lack of civility among students. Outcomes from the coalition are to increase positive role modeling of athletes, increase number of athletes with healthy norms, increase number of athletes who abide by policies and laws, and increase athletes' accurate perception of alcohol use and violence. For additional information, please contact Life Services & Wellness at x3991.
MOVE-IN DAY BRINGS OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS - COMEDIAN TIM YOUNG PACKS TURNER/BISHOP CAFE
Move-in day saw over 200 campus volunteers assist families move into the residence halls. Campus Housing thanks everyone for their assistance. Comedian Tim Young packed Turner/Bishop Cafe as over 250 students laughed hilariously to his classic freshmen humor. Deanna Latson greeted nearly 350 guests who listened how they could "Eat Right & Feel Great" in the SUB Thursday evening.
BUY ONE - GET ALMOST ONE FREE
"IT'S TIME! Get your bonus - Bonus Bucks from Sodexho! Bonus Bucks are the best way for faculty and staff to stretch your food budget in Kingsville! For every dollar you purchase, we normally inflate it by 20%. From August 27 to September 5, give us $50 and we will put $75 of Bonus Bucks on your card good for use at Pizza Hut, Javelina Cafe, or The Tejas Dining Room. This is like paying $2.85 for a $4.25 meal in the Cafe!!! Come to Room 212 in the SUB to purchase your Bonus Bucks.
RESIDENT ADVISORS PLAY KEY ROLE IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Resident Advisors (RAs) play a vital role at Campus Housing. Campus Housing employs over 50 student employees to serve as Resident Advisors. RAs are selected for their communication skills, maturity, and leadership potential. They serve as peer advisors, in addition to assisting with the operation of their respective hall. Part of their responsibilities include getting to know their residents, being a knowledgeable resource about the university, and assisting students in their transition to university life. During the course of the day and night they assist residents with all types of concerns. Whether it's an ill resident, a light bulb that needs replacing, a noisy neighbor, or a student locked out of their room, the RA is there to help. Through wing meetings, hall programs, and informal activities, they strive to build a sense of community among their residents. RAs also assist with the implementation of residence hall rules and university policies. As hall staff members, they attend staff development sessions on such topics as conflict resolution, peer helping skills, emergency response procedures, customer service, programming development, publicity techniques, telephone and office ettiquete, and student conduct procedures. Campus Housing truly appreciates their tireless efforts and contributions as key front-line staff.
CAMPUS HEALTH SAYS TO WASH HANDS TO STAY HEALTHY
Cold and flu viruses probably account for more unnecessary trips to the doctor than anything else. The problem is, there's not much your doctor can do except provide you with sympathy, and tell you what you already know - "Rest, take a pain-reliever, and drink plenty of fluids." So, the following are some helpful tips on what to do about colds and Flu. One of the best ways to prevent a cold or flu is to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and running water, and to keep them away from your nose, eyes, and mouth. Hand washing before eating or preparing food, after using the bathroom, or changing a baby's diaper is really one of the best preventions from getting or spreading germs. Drink plenty of liquids. Extra fluids help keep the mucous more liquid, which can help prevent bacterial complications such as ear infections and bronchitis. Salty liquids (e.g., chicken soup, bouillon) can help with dizziness. If you have a headache or cough, or are congested, a vaporizer can help you feel better and breathe easier. A steamy shower works, too. Warm washcloths on your forehead and upper cheeks can help relieve sinus congestion. In all cases, if the illness is very worrisome, and symptoms persist, call your doctor. If you want more information, please contact Life Services & Wellness at x3991.
STUDENTS NEEDED - FACULTY VIEWPOINT SOUGHT
Student Affairs and the Student Government Association appoint dozens of students annually to various committees throughout campus. Often times we are dependent upon only the students we are most familiar with through their involvement in activities or programs outside the classroom. Your help is needed. If you know of a student (undergraduate or graduate) that is conscientious, follows thru well, is articulate, and could represent the student viewpoint well, please email their name to Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. to be considered for appointments to various campus committees. Thanks!
TAMUK HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM CELEBRATES 8th ANNUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Texas A&M University-Kingsville's High School Equivalency Program (HEP) celebrated its 8th annual graduation ceremony and banquet Aug. 4 in the Student Union Ballrooms A and B. Sixty-three students graduated from the program, and 30 of those graduates participated in the ceremony. The graduation speaker was Division Director of Migrant Education Sigifredo H. Huerta from the Texas Education Agency. Banquet keynote speaker was Frank B. Ureņo, Texas A&M-Kingsville associate vice president for enrollment management.
The High School Equivalency Program is federally funded and administered by Edgar Nandin, assistant director, through Special Programs. The program provides preparation to gain employment or be placed in an institution of higher education or other post-secondary education or training. For more information on the program, call Adrian Garcia, recruiter, at x2123.
BEST KEPT SECRET STILL AVAILABLE IN THE JAVELINA ROOM
The best-kept secret is still available in the Javelina Room (SUB) each morning until 9:30 am -- COFFEE. All faculty and staff are invited to stop by any and every morning for your free cup of coffee. This is compliments of Sodexho and Student Affairs. If you are really serious, bring your favorite mug or buy an extra large mug from the TAMUK Bookstore.
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 of recent past and upcoming events taking place 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 the Student Affairs by Thursday of each week.
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