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JUNE 2018
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JUNE 2018
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Information Sessions, Career Services 3
Safety & Emergency Communication Website 4
Grad College Shop Talk Sessions 4
Scholarship Opportunities, Veterans Affairs 5
Events Calendar 6
VISION: We will STRIVE to become a model program SERVING
students with disabilities in higher education.
OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES If you have documentation of a disability and want to register with the
Office of Disability Services (ODS), you will need to complete
a Confidential Student Information Form, available at ods.txstate.edu
Questions may be directed to the Office of Disability at 512.245.3451 or by
email at [email protected].
MISSION: We will ENSURE that students with disabilities have
EQUAL ACCESS to all university programs and
activities and provide students the opportunity
BOBCAT DAY - ROUND ROCK INFORMATION SESSION
Have a friend or family member wanting to learn more about
programs offered at the Texas State Round Rock Campus?
Encourage them to attend Bobcat Day, or better yet, accompany
them to this informative event.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
AVERY BUILDING
Bobcat Day is the perfect opportunity to gather information on
admissions and the application, degree requirements, financial
aid, veteran affairs, student services and development
opportunities. Meet expert program representatives, get
questions answered and find solutions for educational goals!
RSVP at rrc.txstate.edu/bobcatday to register TODAY! For more
information, call 512.716.4001. **RSVP Required**
STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
IMPORTANT DATES
Fa l l 2 0 1 8 Re g i s t r a t i o n
March 26 - July 31
Fall 2018 Late Registration
August 2 - August 23 ($25 fee)
L o a n Pa y m e n t P l a n D e a d l i n e s
S e c o n d I n s t a l l m e n t
Summer 2018: July 25, 5:00pm
Fall 2018: October 5, 5:00pm
U n i v e r s i t y L o a n P a y m e n t D e a d l i n e s
Summer 2018: July 25, 5:00pm
Fall 2018: November 2, 5:00pm
For additional assistance, visit the Student Business Services website:
sbs.txstate.edu.
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ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
WRITING CENTER
AFFORDABLE COUNSELING SERVICES
Texas State University RRC offers affordable counseling for people in the community.
For more information call 512.716.4250 and
ask for or leave a message for Dr. Calley.
This includes individual adults, couples
(including same sex, married, & non-married
partners), children, adolescents, and families.
This is a teaching clinic and services are pro-
vided by advanced Master’s level counseling
students under the supervision of a faculty
member with an earned doctorate in
counseling and psychotherapy.
Services are provided during the Summer
and Fall term on Wednesdays from
3:00pm - 7:00pm.
PRICE IS $1-$20 A SESSION.
For more information and to schedule an appointment please go to: rrc.writingcenter.txstate.edu/
S U M M E R I & I I H O U R S
INFORMATION SESSIONS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY
STUDIES (MSIS), AND MANAGEMENT OF TECHNICAL
EDUCATION (MED) ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION
Learn about the two options offered through the Department of
Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership Studies and get help
identifying which direction you would like to move toward in
your career. All students and prospective students are welcome
to attend. To RSVP for an online session, go to owls.txstate.edu/
graduate-degrees/graduate-information-sessions/RSVP.
Tuesday, June 5, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Online via Zoom
BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS & SCIENCES (BAAS)
INFORMATION SESSION
Prospective students needing information about the BAAS
degree through the Department of Occupational, Workforce,
and Leadership Studies should attend an information session.
RSVP for a session at rrc.txstate.edu/prospective/
infosessions.html. For more information, contact
Friday, June 1, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Avery 453
Friday, June 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Online via Skype
Wednesday, June 27, 10:00am - 11:00am, Avery 453
TEACHER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (TRP) INFORMATION SESSION
This session is for degreed individuals seeking to become certi-
fied teachers. Three degree-seeking and non-degree seeking
options will be explained, as well as the application and inter-
view process. REGISTER HERE. For more information, contact
Dr. Cheryll Dennis at [email protected].
Thursday, June 7, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 455
CAREER SERVICES AT THE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
Ms. Emily Hawarny, Career Services Counselor, will be available to meet with students and alumni at the Round Rock Campus.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:00pm-5:00pm
Avery 201 Contact Jan King, [email protected] to schedule an appointment. If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate,
please contact TXST Office of Disability Services at 512.245.3451 at least
72 hours in advance of the event.
“DEVELOPING A RESUME: MARKET YOURSELF,
SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES”
“Job Search Strategies”
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
5:30pm – 6:30pm, Avery 403
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact TXST Office of
Disability Services at 512.245.3451 at least 72 hours in advance.
Coming Soon! Watch the weekly Round Rock Happenings for
updates to the RRC Writing Center summer
operating hours.
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Fall Course Offering
University Marketing has recently launched a new safety and
emergency communications website, http://safety.txstate.edu for
the university. It contains general safety and emergency
preparedness information as well as being the main source of
information during a crisis situation.
We’re hoping students, parents, faculty, staff and other
community members begin to rely on this site for critical
information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs Office at www.vpsa.txstate.edu or call, 512.245.2152.
New Website Launch
Graduate College
Shop Talk June Sessions
Round Rock graduate students are encouraged to attend the
Summer Shop Talk sessions via Webinar or Live-Stream. Students
can contact [email protected] with any questions.
Career Prep: ABC’s of Cover Letter Writing, June 7,
3:30p-4:30pm (Live-Stream)
Career Prep: Smarter Job Search Tactics, June 12,
12:15pm-1:00pm (Webinar)
Degree Success: Strategies for a Successful Thesis or Dissertation,
June 13, 3:30pm-4:45pm (Live-Stream)
Degree Success: From the Trenches: Grad School 101, June 14,
12:00pm-1:00pm (Webinar)
Research Development: Internal Funding, June 19,
12:15pm-1:00pm (Webinar)
Research Development: RefWorks, June 20,
3:30pm-4:30pm (Alkek Library—Main Campus)
Career Prep: How to Request Letters of Recommendation, June 21,
5:15pm-5:45pm (Webinar)
Research Development: Graduate Funding Opportunities Database
Training, June 25, 12:15pm-1:00pm (Webinar)
Research Development: Research Data Management, June 26,
1:00pm-2:00pm (Webinar)
Degree Success: Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation, June 27,
12:00pm-1:00pm (Webinar)
Degree Success: Fulbright U.S. Student Program, June 29,
12:00pm-1:00pm (Webinar)
Specific information regarding session topics and making reservations can
be found at gradcollege.txstate.edu/events/shoptalks.
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Each year, Financial Aid and Scholarships help over 25,000 Bobcats finance their education. A variety of assistance including grants, work-study, student and parent loans, scholarships and non-resident tuition and fee waivers are available. Regardless of your financial resources, attending Texas State is possible. Scholarship applications are available at the following website: finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships. Additional college scholarships and contests are available at: everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid.
SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
The Texas State Student Health Center provides
primary and women’s wellness services to university
students. All services are offered by appointment. The
Student Health Center is nationally accredited by the
AAAHC. Located within the Nursing Building (behind
the Avery building), room 116.
Call for appointments at 512.245.2161 Hours of Service: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
VETERAN AFFAIRS
STARS MENTOR PROGRAM
— SUMMER 2018: Registration to submit Summer 2018 online
certification requests for both GI Bill and Hazelwood was available
beginning on March 26. Registration for benefits should be
completed following Summer 2018 registration.
Billing Deadline for Summer 2018 was April 10
Certification requests are still being accepted, however, will not
be processed in time for the tuition payment deadline.
Billing Deadline for Fall 2018 is July 10
— VA Certification Process: Texas State VA Office does not
accept paper documents. Students must use the online VA
Certification Request Application. Please be prepared to upload
all required documents directly into Texas State’s secure
document management system at the end of your application. BE
SURE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH SEMESTER IN
WHICH YOU HAVE REGISTERED ALONG WITH YOUR MOST
RECENT COE. For more information regarding what to submit:
va.txstate.edu/timeline/required-documents or contact
— Disabled Veterans: Texas State Parking Permit fees are waived
but you must provide documentation to Parking Services
(Avery 250).
— Hazelwood Exemption & Legacy: Paperwork is due by the 12th
class day if using these benefits for the first time.
30 minutes a week at Caldwell
Heights Elementary can make that
difference! The STARS Mentor
Program is a RRISD school-based
program encompassing students in
grades K-12. The Mentor Program
provides an opportunity for business and community
volunteers to improve student academic attitude and
enhance their school experience by acting as a positive role
model, building a friendship. and exploring college and
career opportunities.
For more information about the program, follow this link or
contact Jan King, [email protected].
Want to make a positive & lasting difference in a young child’s life?
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TEXAS STATE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/upcomingevents
TO VIEW AVERY BUILDING HOURS OF OPERATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/hours/regularhours
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.
TRP Information Session
5:00pm—6:00pm Avery 455
BAAS Info Session 3:00pm—4:00pm
Avery 453
BAAS Online Info Session 2:00pm—3:00pm Online via Skype
Bobcat Day—RRC 10:00am—12:00pm
Avery Building
Summer I First Day of Classes
Mary Cook
Administrative Assistant
Student Services, Avery 201
Jan King, M. Ed.
Associate Director Student Services, Avery 201
Dr. Edna Rehbein
Assistant Vice President
for Academic Affairs Administrative Office, Avery 401
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact the Office of Disability at 512.245.3451 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
Texas State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.
The next student newsletter publication date is July 5. In order to promote your student organization, all submissions
(information, articles, photos, etc.) must be emailed to [email protected] (Subject: Student Magazine) by 5:00pm on June 15, 2018.
MSIS & MEd Online Info Session 7:00pm—8:00pm Online via Zoom
BAAS Info Session 10:00am—11:00am
Avery 453
Run with the
Graduate Deans 5k Fun Run
The Rabb House 6:00pm
Sign up Here
Grad College Shop Talk Career Prep: ABC’s of Cover Letter Writing
3:30pm—4:30pm Live-Stream
Grad College Shop Talk Career Prep: Smarter Job
Search Tactics 12:15pm—1:00pm
Webinar
Grad College Shop Talk Degree Success: Strate-
gies for a Successful Thesis or Dissertation
3:30pm—4:45pm Live-Stream
Grad College Shop Talk Degree Success: From the Trenches: Grad School 101
12:00pm—1:00pm Webinar
Grad College Shop Talk Research Development:
Internal Funding 12:15pm—1:00pm
Webinar
Grad College Shop Talk Degree Success: Fulbright
U.S. Student Program 12:00pm—1:00pm
Webinar
Grad College Shop Talk Research Development:
RefWorks 3:30pm—4:30pm
Alkek Library—Main Campus
Grad College Shop Talk Career Prep: How to Request Letters of Recommendation 5:15pm—5:45pm
Webinar
Grad College Shop Talk Degree Success: For-
matting Your Thesis or Dissertation
12:00pm—1:00pm Webinar
Grad College Shop Talk Research Development:
Research Data Management
1:00pm—2:00pm Webinar
Grad College Shop Talk Research Development:
Graduate Funding Opportunities
Database Training 12:15pm—1:00pm
Webinar
Career Services: Job Search Strategies Workshop
5:30pm-6:30pm Avery 403
Career Services Appointments
2:00pm-5:00pm Avery 201