student leadership and rrc writing center...
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Faculty Speaker Series 2
Kappa Delta Pi 2
CHE Mentor Program 3
Study Abroad 3
SBS & Financial Aid 4
KEY DATES
10/6 Exploring Democracy’s
Promise Presentation
10/7 Balfour Rings
10/8 PUG Review Session
10/8 SLAO Meeting
10/13 Putting Off
Procrastination
Workshop
10/13 Where does the time go
Workshop
10/15 Career Services
Workshop:
Resumes & Job Fairs
10/20 thru 10/23
Trade Up Days
10/21 Career Services Advisor
Available *by appt.
10/23 Bachelor of General
Studies Info. Session
10/27 Career Services
Workshop:
Job Interviews
10/27 Faculty Speaker Series
10/30 Lunch & Learn
Volume 5 Issue 10
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Texas State University is an equal opportunity educational institution.
This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.
We welcome students from all majors!
Meetings: Wed., October 8th and Thur. Oct. 23rd from 5:30—6:15 p.m. in Avery 201.
Events: Austin Heart Walk supporting the American Heart Association on Oct. 18th at 7:30 a.m. Contact Jacki Allen for details at 512-657-8957. Attend a SLAO meeting for additional events! From more information, contact: Alyssa Kroeker, SLAO Advisor, at [email protected] ,or Carlos Rodriguez,
SLAO President, at [email protected].
Website: http://www.rrc.txstate.edu/current/
studentactivities/SLAO.html.
Student Leadership and Activities Organization
PUG Review
September 10, 2014
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Avery 204
TRADE Up Days Bring in a t-shirt from another college or university and Trade Up to a Texas State
t-shirt! We will also be accepting donations ($5 minimum) if you do not have a
t-shirt to trade up. Donations will be going to the University Ambassadors funds.
You may also Trade Up in the OSC (201) during OSC normal office hours.
Available while supplies last.
October 20—23 from 5:30—6:15 p.m., Avery 2nd floor Atrium
Career Services at the Round Rock Campus Texas State Career Services is happy to announce that Miguel Guerrero, Career Advisor, will
be available monthly to meet with students and alumni at the Texas State Round Rock
Campus. Miguel is available for resume critiques, interview prep, job-search strategies
and much more!
Available dates (2—6:30 p.m.): October 21, and November 18
To schedule an appointment, contact Alyssa Kroeker, 512-716-4023,
or email [email protected].
RRC Writing Center Writing Center Fall 2014 Hours
Monday 11 a.m.—6 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m.—6 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m.—4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.—3 p.m.
Come see us: Avery203
www.rrc.writingcenter.txstate.edu
Get the writing center assistance you
need this semester! To schedule an
appointment, visit the RRC Writing
Center website. Walk-ins are welcome
though scheduled appts. take priority.
OCTOBER 3, 2014
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Writing Center Workshops PUG Review Sessions:
Wed. Oct. 8, 3—4 p.m., Avery 204 &
Wed. Nov. 5, 3—4 p.m., Avery 204
APA:
Wed. Nov. 12, 3—4 p.m., Avery 204
Please register at least 1 day in advance.
Register here! Otherwise, walk –ins are welcome
Resumes and Job Fairs:
Wed. Oct. 15, 3—4 p.m., Avery 204
“Don’t let you interview skills cost you the job”:
Mon. Oct. 27, 6:30—7:30 p.m., Avery 204
Please register at least 1 day in advance.
Register here! Otherwise, walk –ins are welcome
to attend.
Career Services Workshops
International Honor Society in Education
Kappa Delta Pi KDP Application Deadline is October 3rd.
Applications are available outside Professor Ligon’s office in Round Rock, Avery 464T.
September 30th: KDP hosted a come and go information session to share about KDP membership and
leadership opportunities. Thank you to all who attended and welcome new members!
October 11th: KDP will host a TExES Exam Preparation Session on Sat. Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.—12p.m.
Ms. Jodi Brooks will be sharing information and tips to help you prepare for the TExES exam. This session will
specifically focus on ESL preparation. Come join us for a fantastic morning of learning and networking! A
certificate of participation will be provided for each attendee and we will have awesome door prizes!
Please contact Jessica Ligon, KDP Counselor, Round Rock [email protected] for more info.
Student Government
In the Fall 2011, the Student Government (SG) added a 15th position on the Executive Cabinet for a student representative from the Round Rock Campus. We are currently seeking a Round Rock student to fill the position. The Student Government acts as the voice for every Bobcat. The Senate consists of sixty senators that represent the on-campus, off-campus and academic college constituency.
The responsibilities of the RRC Liaison include: must be enrolled in at least one class at the Round Rock campus, commit to two long semesters, represent the RRC student body at SG functions, meetings, etc., attend required meetings in San Marcos, be available to RRC students and collect feedback, suggestions, praise, etc., remain in
communication with SG officers and RRC staff members, and attend RRC events as schedule allows. This position will provide valuable leadership experience that will truly enhance your resume. SG meetings are open to all students.
If you are interested in this leadership position, contact Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
Seeking Round Rock Campus Liaison for the 2014 – 2015 Academic Year
One out of every 20 hospital inpatients will contract a healthcare associated infections (HAI) as they undergo treatment in U.S. healthcare facilities. What is the na-tional health care system doing to prevent and report HAIs? Dr. Rodney E. Rohde will discuss this topic in more depth as part of the Faculty Speaker Series.
These special events are free and open to the public. Guests are asked to please park in the events parking
lot (southwest lot). Dr.Rohde is the Chair and Professor in the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
Department and the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Health Professions at
Texas State University.
OCTOBER 3, 2014
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Counselors for Social Justice Interested in being part of a community that seeks
equality and an end to the oppression and injustice that
affect people in their daily lives? Come join CSJ!
Meeting: Sat. Oct. 11th, 3:30—5:45 p.m., at the
San Marcos Public Library (625 E. Hopkins St.). Hang out
and meet new people in the Professional
Counseling Program. We’re going to discuss a social
justice issue voted by us! Vote at: https://
www.facebook.com/groups/
TexasStateCSJ), or you can
contact us
at [email protected] if
you have any questions or
you’d like to suggest a topic!
Faculty Speaker Series
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
“Where does the time go”
Monday, Oct. 13, 4:30 –5:25 p.m., Avery 362
“Putting off Procrastination”
Monday, Oct. 13, 5:30 –6:25 p.m., Avery 362
Register here!
The STAARS Mentor Program is a school-based program encompassing students in 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, visit the STARS Mentor Program website. To learn more,
email Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected], with your contact information (Name, Texas State ID #, email address,
and phone number) and fill out the RRISD Volunteer & Mentor Application (select Caldwell Heights Elementary).
Caldwell Heights Elementary Mentor Volunteer Opportunity Available! How would it make you feel to make a
positive difference in a young child’s life? Please consider volunteering just
30 minutes a week during the 2014—2015 academic school year.
Healthcare Associated Infections:
A Hidden Epidemic
Mon. Oct. 27, 2014 Avery 252, 6 p.m.
OCTOBER 3, 2014
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College of Education Announcements TExES Practice Exam Information Texas law requires that individuals seeking to become teachers in Texas must pass the TExES in order to become certified by the state of Texas. In order to receive clearance to take the TExES certification exam, one must first take the required practice exams. You may take the practice exams at the campus that is most convenient for you, either San Marcos or Round Rock. Practice exams are scheduled at the Round Rock Campus, Avery Building 455 during the following months: June, September, October, November, February, March and April. A practice exam schedule is available from the OEP website: http://www.education.txstate.edu/oep/oep-links/texes.html. Register online in advance to reserve a seat for practice exams at this address: http://[email protected] and click on month at a glance. There is no charge for the practice exam but you must be registered in signup.
Information Sessions for Prospective Post-Baccalaureate Students Seeking Teacher Certification Information Sessions regarding the teacher preparation program are held throughout each semester. For more information go to: http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/degrees-programs/graduate/Teacher-Recruitment-Program.html
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 available here. For ,more information, students may contact Autumn by calling
512-716-4007 or by email at [email protected].
***NEW VA Certification Process*** In an effort to reduce paper consumption, the Texas State VA Office is no
longer accepting paper documents. Students must now use the new 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 info. regarding what to submit, click here or contact Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
Hazlewood Exemption and Legacy: Paperwork is due by the 12th Class day if using these benefits for the first time.
Students must now use the new VA Certification Request Application. For more info. regarding what to submit, click here
or contact Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
Disabled Veterans—Parking Permit fees are waived but you must provide documentation to Parking Services (Rm 250).
Office of Disability Services
Student Business Services (SBS) & Financial Aid
Veterans Affairs
FALL 2014 - Student Account Deadlines
Tuition & Fee Payment Plan: 2nd installment payment due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2014
3rd installment payment due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2014.
*A $25 late payment fee will be assessed if installment payment is not paid in full by the due date.
Document Processing: Due to the unusually high volume of documents our office is receiving, we are experiencing delays in
processing. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for the processing of any documents that you submit to our office. We very much
appreciate your patience.
For additional assistance, RRC students may contact Autumn Guel by calling 512-716-4007 or by email at
[email protected] or visit the Student Business Services website: http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/.
Attention CMED and TRP Students If you are planning to graduate in December 2014, with your Masters degree, you must pass a written comprehensive exam. The exam is free, but you must pre-register. Go to this link for exam registration information: http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/comps.html. For information on how to apply for graduation, graduation application deadlines, etc. go to: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/Current_Students/
Graduation.html.
Teacher Recruitment Program The Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) is designed for
mid-career adults who hold a baccalaureate degree and desire
an accelerated program to attain teacher certification. The
deadline for Spring 2015 has been extended to October 1.
The deadline for Fall 2015 is March 1. Information and
applications are available online at: http://
www.education.txstate.edu/ci/degrees-programs/graduate/
Teacher-Recruitment-Program.html
Teacher Certification Exam Information Texas law requires every person seeking educator
certification to perform satisfactorily on comprehensive exams.
The purpose of these exams is to ensure that each educator
has the necessary content and professional knowledge to
perform effectively in Texas public schools. For information
about the policies, test dates/deadlines, practice tests and
reviews, study guides, and registration for the exam go to
http://education.txstate.edu/oep and click on the appropriate
tab at the top of the page.
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If you require an accommodation (information in alternate format, sign language interpreting), due to a disability, please call 716-4001.
Accommodation requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the program start time to ensure availability.
The next student newsletter publication date is November 3. In order to promote your student organization, all submissions
(information, articles, photos, etc.) must be emailed to [email protected] (Subject: Student Newsletter) by 5 p.m. on October 15.
Alyssa Kroeker
Student Devel. Specialist II
Student Services, Avery 201
Jan King
Associate Director
One Stop Center, Avery 201
Dr. Edna Rehbein
RRC Director Administrative Office,
Avery 401
Jessica Miller
Graduate Research Assistant
One Stop Center, Avery 201
Avery
Building Hours Fall 2014
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/TexasStateRRHEC
Join us one Facebook:
http://facebook.com/TexasStateRRHEC
Library
Fall Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
CLOSED
Lunch & Learn,
12-1 p.m., Avery 451
Balfour Ring Sales, 3:30 –6:30 p.m., Avery 2nd Floor
Atrium
Faculty Speaker Series, 6 p.m.,
Avery 252
Career Service Workshop: Interviews
6:30—7:30 p.m. Avery 204
Career Services Workshop:
Resumes & Career Fairs, 3-4 p.m.,
Avery 204
BGS Info. Session, 5:30-6 p.m., Avery 455
Writing Center Workshop:
PUG 3 - 4 pm
Avery 204
SLAO Meeting, 5:30 –6:15 p.m.,
Avery 201
Career Service advisor
available by appt.,
2-6:30 p.m., Avery 201
Brilliant Bobcats: Procrastination, 4:30-5:25 p.m.,
& Where Does the
Time Go, 5:30-6:25 p.m.,
Avery 362
Fall Graduation
Application
Deadline
October 10
Veterans
Appreciation
Gathering
Nov. 10
5:30-6:30 p.m.,
Avery 256
Spring 2015
Registration
Oct. 9 —
Dec. 16
Access Periods/
Time tickets can be
found here.
Last Day to
Drop a Full
Term Class
Automatic
“W” Deadline
Oct. 23
See Drop a
Class
Trade Up Days, Oct. 20—23, 5:30 –6:30 p.m. , Avery 2nd Floor Atrium
Exploring Democracy’s
promise: The History of Integration in
Williamson County, 6 - 8 p.m.
Chi Sigma Iota: Internship Expo,
2:30—5p.m., Avery 256