Kelly RathbunThe Signal Staff

Franklin D. Roosevelt could have had the Kids2College program in mind when he stated, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”

In keeping with this same idea, the Kids2College belief is that higher education is something you can achieve if you plan ahead. Planning ahead is just what UHCL did when it joined in and hosted the Kids2College event Feb. 10-11, welcoming approximately 822 sixth graders from Earnesteen Milstead and Carter Lomax Middle Schools from Pasadena, TX.

Students were not only provided an opportunity to visit and tour the campus to get a feel for college life, but they also participated in small group lectures given by representatives for the Schools of Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Computer Engineering before being treated to lunch in Atrium II.

“This is the first time my school has participated in the Kids2College program,” said Lakiesha Talbert, counselor at Milstead Middle School. “The program is phenomenal. It gives students the opportunity to explore the possibilities for their academic and professional future. The field trip to UHCL gave students a tangible learning experience, which allowed them to interact with university professionals.”

Alvin Johnson, Jr., coordinator, academic

transfer advising, led the event that brought the sixth-grade middle school children to campus.

“I was thrilled that all of the schools at UHCL were able and willing to participate,” Johnson said. “The more exposure to different degrees and different professions, gives students more options to explore for possible majors in college and careers to pursue.

Kids2College program is funded by a partnership of the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships and the Sallie Mae

Fund. A course of six in-classroom sessions were used to aid sixth graders in learning about different careers and the importance of being college ready.

The curriculum is provided free of charge to low-income or minority middle school students to assist in facilitating the program in the classroom. Students conclude the program with a visit to a local university.

The Institute for Higher Education Policy reports that nine out of 10 middle school parents expect their children to attend college and earn a degree, but only half have started planning and nearly two-thirds have not started saving.

These studies have also shown that sixth graders are at a critical point in their education to begin preparing them for college before they allow social influences to lead them off the path.

The partnerships also feel that sixth graders are still old enough to understand that visiting a college campus is a “big deal” and can be more readily influenced by the program offered to them.

Kids 2 CollegeMolds, water leaks prompt SSCB repairs

Class of 2016 sample the college experience

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DeNilson Zetino and Erik Granados freeze leaves with liquid nitrogen.

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- Erik GranadosMilstead Middle School student

“I want toattend UHCL when I get big.”

Ashley WebbThe Signal Staff

Within the next six to 12 weeks, SSCB is expected to undergo renovations due to improper architectural and construction practices, which UHCL is addressing through litigations.

“The university has been vigorously pursuing its claims against the architect and contractor through the lawsuit and intend to do so through trial,” said Daniel Wilson, director of planning, design and contract administration.

Currently the trial has been scheduled for late March

2010. The Student Service and Classroom Building will undergo repairs to address problem areas in its construction.

Built in 2004, the six-year-old building is experiencing a mold and leakage problem. During heavy rains, towels are placed on the floor around the windows near the sliding door entry to soak up the water leaks.

Ward Martaindale, associate vice president of Facilities Management and Construction, stated the upcoming repair work will involve removal of all windows and panels to facilitate the installations of flashings and waterproofing membranes around the perimeter of the building.

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Scholarship application due at the end of weekCorey BensonThe Signal Staff

The 2010-2011 scholarship deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 26.“This is a one-time-a-year scholarship opportunity for

current and continuing UHCL students,” said Leslie Wells, assistant director of financial aid. “Students should receive an

award letter in mid-July and funds will be posted to student’s balances ten days prior to each academic term.”

The online scholarship application and a podcast with the process is available on the Office of Student Financial Aid Web site, www.uhcl.

edu/finaid.Financial Aid will hold

four hour-long question and answer sessions to assist students in the scholarship application process.

The sessions will be held: noon, Feb. 22, in SSCB 2.304; 6 p.m., Feb. 23, in SSCB 2.201.13; noon, Feb. 24, in SSCB 2.304; and 6 p.m., Feb. 25, in SSCB 2.306.

“Higher education is always worth striving for,” said Dennis McIntosh, applied design and visual arts major. “Applying for scholarships gives rise to potential success.”

A one-to-two-page personal statement and a

list of achievements including honors and awards, community service and campus activities, both saved as a Microsoft Word documents, should be uploaded to the scholarship application.

Some scholarships require an additional essay, which should be written in the space provided on the scholarship form.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents must also complete the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

“Scholarships do not accrue interest and do not have to be paid back,” Wells said.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid office at 281-283-2480.

For a complete list of all scholarships available, visit The Signal’s Web site atwww.uhclthesignal.com.

PARENTS HAVE CLASS TOOUniversity should prioritize child care on campus

Young or old, single or married, mother or father, if you are a parent, you understand the importance and difficulty of obtaining quality child care.

As if raising a child was not difficult enough, throw in working and going to school, and the need for child care and difficulty in finding it is increased significantly.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake caters to non-traditional students, which means those working, those with families or those returning to school after a break. The average age of a UHCL student is 30.

Many Texas universities such as University of Houston, Rice University, Texas State University, San Jacinto Community College District, University of Texas and Lone Star College offer an on-campus child care program. As a university that accommodates non-traditional students, it only makes sense that UHCL offer the same.

Many of these child care programs are led by the universities’ School of Education and are considered lab schools, where students have some responsibility in administering and running the center in exchange for college credits.

In 2009, UHCL’s School of Education introduced a Bachelor of Applied Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree pertaining to early childhood education. This new degree could be the first step on a journey in establishing a child care program

at UHCL because it pertains directly to early childhood education.

UHCL has explored the issue of child care in the past. Each time the university has decided against it for various reasons including costs, the demographics of UHCL and the availability of space. The child care issue was last visited about 10 years ago. It’s time to readdress it.

An issue that has previously been raised is the ability of UHCL

to provide space for a child care center. The fact of the matter is UHCL is a large campus that could easily house a new structure or at the very least, a portable building with a playground around it. An existing child care corporation, such as Kindercare or the YMCA could possibly assist in providing child care on campus.

Instead of the university viewing child care as a costly project to undertake, it should

view child care as a strong asset to attract prospective students. A new child care program would also give students pursuing the new early childhood education degree some useful, hands-on experience to put on their resume.

UHCL is a great school for non-traditional students, however, administrators are lagging far behind on this issue. Ten years ago students needed child care on this campus. Today, that need is just as great if not greater.

Brad Denison: The Signal

In life, roadblocks will sometimes send you on a detour filled with so many ruts and pot holes that you have to wonder if you are on the wrong path. Could this possibly be what everyone refers to as karma? I would have to say the best answer I can give, is that “you are experiencing life.”

Speaking of life, remember that board game of the same name we all used to play? The game simulates situations similar to the real thing, including all the challenge, surprise, and luck you endure along the way. I will ad-mit, however, that the “you’ve hit the lottery” card has yet to show up for me.

Nevertheless, the important thing to realize is that life will knock you down with no re-morse. You can either sit there or get back on your feet. Getting back up is the better choice. While you’re at it, take the time to help some-one who is struggling in life. In addition to the great sense of satisfaction that you’ll receive, taking action in helping others will continue to pay itself off for the rest of your life.

My dad has a great quote that I will indefi-nitely continue to express: “You get every-thing out of life you want, as long as you help enough other people get what they want.” The first time I heard this quote, I took it in one ear and shot it out the other. However, as I grow older and more knowledgeable, I realize that living by this motto is key to living a life full

of achievement and self content. In the past year I have been presented with

several opportunities to participate in vol-unteer events that have changed my outlook on life. The first event was to help an older gentleman who had lost both of his legs while serving in World War II. He lives in an older neighborhood that is approximately 60 years old, and his house had weathered over the years. The roof over the garage was about to collapse, the sidewalks were solid black, and all the wood around the house had began to rot.

After a volunteer group from Clear Creek Community Church completed a single day’s work, the house was safe and more accessible for the lifestyle of an amputee. This man gave both of his legs to defend our freedom, and having the opportunity of giving even a little back was an honor I will never forget.

The latest event I participated in was “Ex-treme Home Makeover.” Talk about another unforgettable experience. When people ask

me what it was like, I always stop and think, searching for a new way to describe it, but it always comes out the same. It was as though I was in a fairytale world. Everyone was smiling and excited to take part in an amazing experience.

The builders, camera crew, and even Ty, the host of the show, all had great attitudes

no matter what problem arose. The feeling of be-ing able to help was amaz-ing, however, what topped it all, was seeing the family’s expression when they saw the completed house that was more suit-able for their needs. The look on their faces alone would have even tugged the grinch’s heart.

That bumpy road that takes a sharp turn to “no-whereville” can seem like it’s never-ending. Howev-er, with the help of others,

you can chalk it down as a minor setback and keep on truckin. We all need some help in life, and if you’re willing to give it, then I can as-sure you, you will receive it.

Community service puts you on the road to good karma

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Top: Students gather mulch for the garden at the Baytown Habitat For Humanity home. Pictured from left: Gie Dinh, Hoang Luu, Nirmal Shres-tha, Tracy McKinnley. Bottom: Mountbatten House is an assisted living home for seniors.

Pat MartinThe Signal Staff

Christian theologian and founder of Methodism John Wesley once said, “Make all you can, save all you can and give all you can.” The most valuable thing a person can give is their time.

This past Saturday more than 130 University of Houston-Clear Lake students, faculty and staff members gave their time by participating in the UHCL Community Outreach Day.

Community Outreach Day is sponsored by the UHCL’s center for Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement, or SLICE. The mission of SLICE is to develop leadership through service to the community. On Feb. 13, SLICE hosted six different projects throughout the community.

“For many of these students, it is their first time to do community service,” said David Rachita, assistant dean of student life. “This is a great introduction to thinking past yourself for the benefit of the community.”

This year’s projects included building homes for Habitat for Humanity in two different locations, caring for pets at the League City Animal Shelter, providing social activities for seniors at the Mountbatten House, feeding the homeless at the Houston Food Bank and hosting reading parties for underprivileged youth at the Alliance for Multicultural Community Services.

Jennifer Clark, assistant director of student life and SLICE, coordinates

Community Outreach Day. Clark participated at the Mountbatten House, where volunteers socialized with seniors. She explained that it was so nice to see the students jump right in and take initiative with the residents. There were smiles from the volunteers and even larger smiles from the recipients.

“When we gathered as a group afterwards to reflect on the experience, one volunteer noted that they heard one resident say that it was just so good to hear laughter coming from inside the home again,” Clark said.

Doug Relyea has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for more than 10 years. He oversees projects for the Habitat, and has built five homes on the plot in Baytown. There are 10 more scheduled to be built in the same area, as well as a park.

“The UHCL volunteers have helped out twice a year and have had a part in the completion of all five of these houses,” Relyea said.

Volunteers at the League City Animal Shelter

helped out by walking and socializing with the animals. Monica Millican, member of Friends of League City Animal Shelter, is constantly looking for volunteers to come back and help with future projects.

“The goal is to get volunteers engaged and hope that they come back and volunteer permanently,” Millican said.

This semester marked the largest amount of projects that the

program has offered for Community Outreach Day. It provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to participate with students outside of the normal classroom environment.

“I was so impressed with our students and how they didn’t hesitate to take a few hours of their day, especially on a Saturday when they could have been doing anything else,” Clark said. “Our students are amazing, and they inspire me everyday.”

February 22, 20104FEATURES

Jessica JacksonThe Signal Staff

Service learning combines meaningful community service with academic instruction and reflection to enhance the learning experience. This type of instruction is unknown to many students unless they have taken a class like William Ferreira’s Speech Communication Theory and Practice course.

Ferreira, adjunct professor in communication, has more than 20 years of experience in television production, including five years with NASA television. He also has experience in educational and commercial broadcast, as well as medical and academic programming. He began teaching at the university level in 1968 for the College of Education at the University of South Florida. He has included service learning in his class curriculum since 1989 at Houston Community College and since 2006 at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Ferreira volunteers at Space Center Houston as a greeter for the space shuttle, where he presents the flight deck and describes internal operations. He believes that people who can afford to give back to the community should do so.

“My thinking is that if you can afford to go to college, you can afford some volunteer time,” Ferreira said.

Ferreira began incorporating service learning in

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Above: William Ferriera, adjunct communication instructor

Michhelle Ledoux : Courtesy

Right: Luke Robertson helps clean out the food pantry at the La Porte Neighborhood

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February 22, 20105FEATURES

Jessica JacksonThe Signal Staff

Service learning combines meaningful community service with academic instruction and reflection to enhance the learning experience. This type of instruction is unknown to many students unless they have taken a class like William Ferreira’s Speech Communication Theory and Practice course.

Ferreira, adjunct professor in communication, has more than 20 years of experience in television production, including five years with NASA television. He also has experience in educational and commercial broadcast, as well as medical and academic programming. He began teaching at the university level in 1968 for the College of Education at the University of South Florida. He has included service learning in his class curriculum since 1989 at Houston Community College and since 2006 at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Ferreira volunteers at Space Center Houston as a greeter for the space shuttle, where he presents the flight deck and describes internal operations. He believes that people who can afford to give back to the community should do so.

“My thinking is that if you can afford to go to college, you can afford some volunteer time,” Ferreira said.

Ferreira began incorporating service learning in

his classes because he felt it was a lesson that he wanted his students to learn hands-on.

“Most college students know little about the needs of the community, much less the unique needs of those of other cultures who are living in this country,” Ferreira said. “Providing a service learning component to my classes gives students the opportunity to learn both.”

Ferreira feels that his most successful student project so far was a few semesters ago. One of his students knew of a home in Galveston for American

children whose parents had been deported. The parents expected to be able to return legally after obtaining an American visa.

“The home was sorely lacking in books for the children to read,” Ferreira said. “Between the local book stores that were solicited for donations and an on-campus book drive, the student group was able to obtain more than 4,000 books, plus $1,500 in donations that the home’s administrators could use to buy specifically-needed books that were not donated.”

Ferreira’s favorite thing about using service learning in his classes is hearing students who had never before considered volunteering for anything say that they

expected the experience to be dull and boring, but instead had a terrific time and learned a great deal about volunteerism.

Michelle Ledoux, a psychology major, did her project at the La Porte Neighborhood Center. There, she served as a volunteer helping to organize and

distribute food during a food drive. Ledoux was already active in community service before Ferreira’s class but still thought it was a wonderful experience.

“I thought it was a lot of fun; it made me feel good about myself,” Ledoux said. “It gave me the opportunity to show my children the importance of giving back to the community.”

Ledoux also said that it was obvious that Ferreira enjoys what he does and he was “fun and energetic with a lot of knowledge to offer.”

Luke Robertson, a computer information systems major, was also a student in Ferreira’s class and a part of the group that volunteered with the La Porte Neighborhood Center.

“The benefits of the project were more than just the personal satisfaction one gets when helping out those in need,” Robertson said. “In addition to the act of volunteering, our group also dove down into the core of what volunteering is and how it affects those in need. Volunteering for a charitable organization can provide the volunteer with a sense of community involvement, fulfillment and pride. It’s also nice to know that I helped provide the manpower to keep a charitable organization rolling.”

Ferreira gives his students the opportunity to choose the members of their groups and

from there, the group decides on a project that lasts the course of the semester. He allows class time to work on the service projects. At the end of the semester, the groups present their experience to the rest of class, explaining and showing pictures of what they did.

Ledoux and Robertson said they enjoyed volunteering at the center and thought it was a valuable, unique and unexpected assignment. Both said they would absolutely do it again.

“A lot of times people think that volunteering is a large commitment when in reality people make a huge difference by simply volunteering for a few hours on the weekends,” Robertson said.

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Above: William Ferriera, adjunct communication instructor

Michelle Ledoux: Courtesy

Above: Mason Ledoux helps out with a community service project in La Porte.

David Sager: The Signal

Above: UHCL student Nirmal Shrestha volunteers for the first time.

Special precautions will be taken to protect the windows and interior of the building at this time. The leaking water has created a mold problem in some of the offices.

Most types of molds do not harm healthy people, but people who have allergies or asthma may be more sensitive to molds. People with these conditions may experience skin rash, running nose, eye irritation, cough and nasal congestion.

People with an immune suppression or underlying lung disease, may be at increased risk for infections from molds. Any students who feel threatened by any of these symptoms should see their physician.

A small number of molds produce toxins called mycotoxins. When people are exposed to high levels of mold mycotoxins they may suffer toxic effects including fatigue, nausea, headaches and irritation to the lungs and eyes.

“The university has been monitoring the air quality and has been taking all necessary precautions to protect the

students, faculty and staff utilizing the SSCB,” Wilson said.

Katie Hart, writing center business assistant, reported some of the walls in the Writing Center have been conditioned with “Kilz,” a primer to keep

the molds from expanding, and repainted to prevent the molds from growing. The office was also provided with an air purifier.

The construction on SSCB is to be confined to small areas at a time to avoid

shutting down the building. UCHL classes are not expected to be cancelled, but administrators are not sure what effect the noise will have.

The UHCL Police Department will work in conjunction with Hardin Constructions to develop a security plan for the pharmacy and the cashiers’ offices and any other areas requiring special protection.

Contractors are scheduled to set up their mobile offices in the faculty and staff parking lot A. The repairs are expected, but not guaranteed, to be completed in 2011.

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- Dan WilsonDirector of Planning, Design and Contract Administration

“The university has been monitoring the air quality and has been taking all necessary precautions to protect the students, faculty and staff utilizing the SSCB.”

“The seminar hosted by the School of Science stood out most in my mind and in the minds of many of the students,“ Talbert said. “The students got an opportunity to conduct an experiment with nitrogen gas and a leaf. They are still talking about it.”

During this hands-on demonstration presented by Lory Santiago-Vasquez, assistant professor of biology from the School of Science and Computer Engineering, Milstead students DeNilson Zetino and Erik Granados were able to use liquid nitrogen to freeze plant leaves.

“I learned that liquid nitrogen can burn you and

it is cold,” Granados said. “I want to attend UHCL when I get big.”

Kids2College has been reaching out to sixth-grade students since 1992. More than 70,000 students have participated the program and it has a proven record of increasing students’ expectations of going to college and encouraging students to stay on a college track.

“It is never too early to start planning for college,” DeNilson said.

For more information about the Kids2College program, visit www.thesalliemaefund.org.

Keep off the grass

Kelly Rathburn: The Signal

Students addressed their concerns regarding university budget cuts, tuition and fee increases, and institutional funding priorities to university adminis-trators last week at a Town Hall Meeting.

President William Staples began the meeting by explaining the history of tuition deregulation and how it has affected the rising cost of higher education including the 2003 deregulation of tuition. The university is preparing for a potential 5 percent budget cut in response to declining sales tax revenue.

Kirstin McNeill: The Signal

Barracades placed in front of the Student Services Class Building prevent students from using a popular short cut between the sidewalk and entrance to the building.

The Student Government Association submitted a proposal last semester for a sidewalk to be built where the grass has been worn down by pedestrian traffic, but so far has not received a response to their request.

Questions answered at Town Hall meeting

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February 22, 20108CAMPUS LIFECampus CalendarFebruary is Black

History Month

Feb. 23“How to Work a Job Fair” Presenter TBD5:30 - 6:30 p.m., SSCB 3305

Feb. 24“Interviewing Skills”Julie Johnston, Dickson administrator, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., SSCB 3310

Feb. 25“Resume Writing”Michelle A. Baehl, physician at Methodist Hospital Physi-cian Organization & Adri-enne Joseph, administrator for Department of Surgery at Methodist Hospital.5:30 - 6:30 p.m., SSBC 3311

Feb. 26Scholarship Applicationdeadline

Feb. 272010 Spring Open House9 a.m. - 1 p.m., SSCB

Feb. 27Learn more about the role of Latin America in the African Diaspora featuring Latin dance and music. Presented by Raul Orlando Edwards. For moreinfo. contact Carole Sylvers. www.SylversC@uhcl.edu6- 8 p.m., Garden Room, Bayou Building.

March 1Foreign Language Program English Enhancement Program registration ends.Session 4, March 1 - April 16

March 4TEXAS JOB FAIRHBU - Professional Attire Required. Event sponsored by HACCC. www.uhcl.edu/jobfairs

March 5Application deadline extended for StudentConference for Research & Creative Arts. www.uhcl.edu/ResearchArtsConference

March 13Film & Speaker Series“Salt of the Earth” - FREEPresented with Latino Stu-dents Organization. Speaker:Adam Hodges. 7 p.m., Bayou Theater

For additionalupcoming eventson campus, visit http://uhcl. premier-planner.com

RAD: How to deflect your would-be attacker

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The Rape Aggression Defense program, or RAD, has classes available to female UHCL students, faculty and staff March 15-18 and April 12-15, 6-9:30 p.m. RAD is a nationwide program that was developed to teach women to defend themselves from an attacker. This free class, which is held monthly, teaches women all the basics from protecting them-selves from an attacker to home security. “When I first interviewed for the UHCL Police Department I got asked to teach a RAD class and we fell in love with the program and got great responses back,” said Corporal Kyle Pirtle. To sign up, e-mail RAD@uhcl.edu or call 281-283-2225. For more information go to www.rad-systems.com.Picture: Officer Chris Fultz, UTMB Police Department; Kelley Reid, UHCL Police intern; Melissa Gillis, UHCL alumna; and Pirtle.

Writing Off Polio

Lone Star

Alicia Nguyen: The Signal

The Lone Star Art Expo opened Feb. 5 and features artwork created by art professors from Lone Star College in Kingwood. Among the artists present at the opening were Joe Kagle, Marga-rita Cole, Rebecca Riley, Mari Omori, and Corey Cryer. The artwork consists of paintings, sculptures, pottery, photos and handmade paper sculptures. The exhibit will be displayed until March 25.Left: “Building America” and “Life in America” by Joe Kagle, an art profes-sor at Lone Star College in Kingwood.

Art Expo

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V-Day campaign raises funds and awareness

Alicia Nguyen: The Signal

Heather Green Wooten, an adjunct instructor in history at UHCL, had a book signing Tuesday, Feb. 9 in Atrium II, where she talked about her new book “The Polio Years in Texas: Battling a Terrifying Unknown.” Wooten conducted extensive research and interviewed polio survi-vors and their families over the course of five years. Her book is available in the UHCL bookstore.

Students, staff and community members performed The Vagina Monologues Feb. 19 in the Bayou Theater. The crew for the Vagina Monologues have been doing all they can to raise money for the V-Day Campaign, a cause to stop violence against women. They have

raised more than $2,500 through bake sales, raffle tickets and selling carnations for Valentine’s Day. All of the proceeds go to the Bay Area Turning Point and the V-day campaign.