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Time Management
Tue., 02/11/2014, 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m., Avery 367
Sat., 02/15/2014, 10a.m. —11 a.m., Avery 204
Food will be provided for those who RSVP at least
one day prior to the event.
Otherwise, walk-ins are welcome.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Graduate College Info. Fair 2
Balfour Ring Sales 2
Career Services 3
Mass Communication &
Computer Science Updates 3
KEY DATES
2/6 Writing Center: PUG
Review Session
2/6 Career Services
Advisor available at
RRC
2/10 Balfour Ring Sales
2/11 Writing Center: APA
Workshop
2/11 SLAC: Time
Management Workshop
2/12 GMAT Strategy Session
2/13 Bachelor of General
Studies Info. Session
2/15 SLAC: Time
Management Workshop
2/20 Career Services Advisor
available at RRC
2/22 TExES Practice Exam
2/25 Faculty Speaker Series:
“Countertransference
for a Cyber Pearl
Harbor/ 911”
Volume 5 Issue 2
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Texas State University-San Marcos is an equal opportunity educational institution.
This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.
RRC Writing Center Spring 2014 Hours
Monday 10 a.m.—8 p.m.
Tuesday—Wednesday 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m.—8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.— 2 p.m.
To schedule an appt., visit
RRC Writing Center
Upcoming Workshops
Punctuation, Usage and Grammar
(PUG) Review Session
Thur., 02/06/2014, 3 p.m.—4 p.m., Avery 204
Thur., 03/06/2014, 3 p.m.—4 p.m., Avery 204
Thur., 04/03/2014, 3 p.m.—4 p.m., Avery 204
APA
Tue., 02/11/2014, 3 p.m.—4 p.m., Avery 204
Tue., 03/04/2014, 3 p.m.—4 p.m., Avery 204
Food will be provided for those who RSVP at
least one day prior to the event. Otherwise,
walk-ins are welcome.
Trade Up Days
SLAC Workshops
Bring in a shirt from another college or university and Trade Up to a Texas State t-shirt
(while supplies last)! We will be accepting donations ($5 minimum) if you do not have a shirt
to trade up. You may also Trade Up in the OSC (201) during OSC normal office hours.
March 24 –27 from 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m., Avery 2nd Floor Atrium
Meet Graduate Advisors from departments and schools across the campus and browse info. on 100 master’s and doctoral programs offered at Texas State.
Visit booths with information on Financial Aid and the GRE.
Meet graduate student leaders at the ASG Graduate House Representatives’ booth.
Meet Graduate College Representatives.
Register now at: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/infses
Graduate College Information Fair
Join the Valentine’s Day Socks & Boxers Drive
benefiting the RRISD Clothes Closet.
Donate new socks or boxers
(for K-12 students) to the One Stop Center (Suite 201) by
February 14 to participate in this year’s “Show Your Love”
campaign. For more info., please contact
Jill Seidenberger at [email protected].
February 3rd—14th
A Balfour representative will be at the RRC to take your
class ring order:
Monday, February 10, 2014
3:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Avery 2nd Floor Atrium
Texas State student ID is required.
Bobcat Day—Round Rock Campus
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 10 a.m.—12p.m.
Bobcat Day Round Rock Campus is the perfect opportunity to
gather information on admissions and the application, degree
requirements, financial aid, veterans affairs, student services
and development opportunities. Meet expert program
representatives, get questions answered and find solutions for
your educational goals! Register today at
http://www.rrc.txstate.edu/bobcatday!
For more information, call 512-716-4001.
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
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Student Leadership & Activities Organization
(SLAO)
SLAO Valentine’s BAKE SALE!
Monday, February 10 –
Thursday, February 13
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Avery Atrium, 2nd
Floor
Join SLAO for any or all of the Spring 2014 meetings, events, workshops, volunteer opportunities or socials.
The SLAO calendar can be found at www.rrc.txstate.edu/
current/studentactivities/SLAO.html.
For membership information, contact
Michael Sanchez, [email protected].
Balfour Ring Sales
Monday, February 17, 2014
LBJSC Ballroom (Main Campus)
Fair: 11 a.m.—1 p.m., & Info.
Sessions: 10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Show Your Love
Mass Communication Major Updates FEBRUARY 3, 2014
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Computer Science Major Updates
Spring 2014 Job Fairs
The Testing Center now offers
a revised GSP exam called the
Punctuation, Usage, and Grammar
(PUG) Test. Also, please remember
that students have the option to take
MC 1100B at the RRC in place of the
exam. Note: you must earn a C or
higher for this class to count in place of
the exam.
Please be aware of the following
changes:
The test will still cover Grammar and
Punctuation, but usage replaces
spelling.
The test has been reduced to 50
questions, so the time has been
reduced to 45 minutes.
The test will be administered in a
pencil and paper (test and scantron)
format for the spring semester. Over
the summer it will be programmed on
the computer.
Test results will be available the next
business day in the School of
Journalism and Mass
Communication office, Old Main 102.
Students may not receive subsection
scores until the test is programmed
on the computer.
The Writing Center, SLAC and the
Testing Center are updating their
resources to reflect this.
Attention CS students: CS 2318 (Assembly Language) will
be offered at the RRC in the near future. Students no
longer need to complete this course through Austin
Community College (COSC 2425 at ACC). Contact your
academic advisor, Rachel Trembley, [email protected]
with questions and for specific information.
Imagine Fine Arts Event The 6th Annual Imagine Fine Arts event is scheduled for
Friday, February 28 from 7 p.m.—9 p.m.. Come see the
paintings, photography, and 3D works by area artists.
Also enjoy live music.
It is open to the public. Dona-
tions are accepted. Click here
for more information.
Scholarship Opportunity Professional Women of Williamson County (PWOW) is now accepting scholarship applications to be awarded in
April 2014. In 2013, they awarded $7,000 and their goal for 2014 is to award $10,000 in traditional and
non-traditional scholarships. The traditional scholarship(s) will be awarded to a Williamson County female
high school student(s) entering their first year of college. The non-traditional scholarship(s) will be for
women in Williamson County pursuing a professional education or state certification. Go to
http://www.pwownetwork.org/scholarship.html for more information and the application.
Fashion Merchandising Career Forum Job Fair: Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, 3 p.m.—5 p.m.
Criminal Justice Job & Internship Fair: Tue., Feb. 11, 2014, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Construction and Concrete Industries Job & Internship Fair: Thur., Feb. 13, 2014, 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
Spring Job & Internship Fair—Day 1 & Day 2: Tue., Feb. 18, 2014, 12 p.m.—4 p.m. & Wed., Feb. 19, 2014, 12 p.m.—4 p.m.
Summer Job Fair: Thur., Feb. 20, 2014, 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
Job Fairs to take place at LBJ Student Center Ballroom, San Marcos Campus. Click here for more info.!
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
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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 Fall 2014 is March 1, 2014. 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.
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
Attention CMED and TRP Students If you are planning to graduate in May 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
TExES Practice Exam Information Texas law requires that individuals seeking to become teachers in Texas must pass the TExES in order to become certified. In order to receive approval to take the TExES, one must first take the required test preparation (T-CERT) modules and the required practice exams.
T-CERT Modules:
In order to complete the required modules you must first set up your account. You may access instructions from the following website: http://www.education.txstate.edu/oep/oep-links/texes/texes-certificate-testing-announcements/Gain-approval-to-test.html
Use the following link to register and log into the TCER Module website to complete your PPR practice module: http://pact.tarleton.edu/tcert/. You must have a TEA ID number to register for an exam and to do the TCERT modules.
Practice exams are scheduled at the Round Rock Campus, Avery 455 on the following dates: February 22, March 29, and April 19. Practice exams are also scheduled at the San Marcos campus and a schedule is available from the OEP website http://www.education.txstate.edu/oep/oep-links/texes.html. You may take the practice exams at the loca-tion that is most convenient for you. There is no charge for the practice exam, but you must register online in advance at this address: http://www.signup.txstate.edu
Scholarship Seekers For more information about privately funded scholarships through the College of Education, please go to our Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.education.txstate.edu/Scholarship-FAQ.html For other scholarship opportunities, go to the Office of
College of Education Announcements
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 upon request) and provide a copy of your disability
documentation to Autumn Guel, ODS Liaison, Avery 201. Students may contact Autumn by calling 512-716-4007 or by email at
[email protected]. For more information please view the website at http://www.ods.txstate.edu/about/RRC.html.
Spring 2014 Student Account Deadlines
Tuition & Fee Payment Plan: A $25 late payment fee will be assessed if installment is not paid in full by the due date. Payments are due as follows:
2nd Installment for students enrolled in a plan is due by 5 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014.
3rd Installment for students enrolled in a plan is due by 5 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014.
Emergency Tuition Loans: Payment is due in full by 5 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014. Emergency Tuition Loans are subject to $25/month late fee each month the loan is delinquent.
Short Term Loans: Payment is due in full by 5 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014. Short Term Loans are subject to $5/month late payment fee each month the loan is delinquent.
IMPORTANT: Information regarding due dates for schedule changes and fees can be found here.
Student Business Services (SBS) & Financial Aid
Office of Disability Services
If you are using the GI Bill, please submit the VA Certification Request for as soon as possible after you register.
Hazelwood Exemption and Legacy: Paperwork is due by the 12th Class day if using the benefits for the first time. If you attended
the prior semester, there is no need to submit paperwork for Hazlewood benefits. If you DO NOT plan to use the benefit, please
email [email protected], as soon as possible. Check your bill prior to the payment deadlines to make sure your benefits are
showing and to pay for any portion that your benefits do not cover. Disabled Veterans—Parking Permit fees are waved but you
must provide documentation to Parking Services.
Veterans Affairs
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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 March 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 February 17, 2014.
Jill Seidenberger
Supervisor of Student Development
One Stop Center, 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
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CLOSED Sunday
ROUND ROCK EVENTS CALENDAR
Join us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/TexasStateRRHEC
Join us one Facebook:
http://facebook.com/TexasStateRRHEC
SLAC
Workshop:
Learning Styles
Sat., March 1
Graduation
Application
Deadline
March 7
Writing Center
Workshops:
APA
Tue., March 4
PUG
Thur., March 6
MEd
Comprehensive
Exam Session
5 -6:30 p.m.,
Avery 357
Spring Break
March 9—16
PUG Review,
3—4 p.m.,
Avery 204
*Career Service
Advisor 1-6:30p.m.
By appt. only
GMAT Strategy
Session,
5 –7 p.m.,
Avery 318
SLAC: Time Management, 10 –11 a.m., Avery 204
Faculty
Speaker Series,
6 p.m.,
Avery 252
Writing Center:
APA, 3—4 p.m.,
Avery 204
Time Management,
5:30—6:30 p.m.,
Avery 367
Balfour Ring
Sales
3:30—6:30 p.m.
Avery Atrium
Bachelor of
General Studies
Info. Session,
5:30-6 p.m.,
Avery 455
*Career Service
Advisor
1-6:30p.m.
By appt. only
TExES Practice
Exam,
9 a.m.—12 p.m.,
Avery 455
Apple-at-home
advisor
Info. Session,
5:30—6:20 p.m.,
Avery 252
Imagine Fine
Arts Event,
7—9p.m
Career Services
Workshop:
Graduate
School
Thur., March 6