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AUGUST 2015
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AUGUST 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
SLAO 2
Financial Coaching 3
Information Sessions 4
College of Education 5
STUDENT GOVERNMENT Texas State Student Government is seeking a Round
Rock Campus Liaison for the Fall 2015 Semester!
Each year a student who is enrolled in all or most of his/her
credit hours at the Round Rock Campus is selected to repre-
sent the interests of the Round Rock student population.
The purpose of this position is to collect the opinions of our
Round Rock constituents and provide their voice via debate
and discussion through legislation in the Student Senate.
This too is a great way to enhance your resume.
If you are interested in this leadership opportunity, apply
here. If you would like additional information about the cam-
pus liaison position, feel free to contact Alyssa Kroeker,
Student Leadership & Activities
Organization (SLAO)
Want to enhance your resume and make new friends at
the same time? Consider SLAO! If you would like more
information about SLAO and how to become a member,
please contact Alyssa Kroeker, SLAO Advisor,
[email protected], or Alicia Garcia, President,
FREE workshops are available to help you enhance your
academic performance. Each month, a variety of workshops
are offered, on a variety of topics such as:
Workshops are held at a convenient time for working stu-
dents. Visit, rrc.txstate.edu/resources/osc/workshops.html
to register for upcoming workshops! We look forward to see-
ing you! *Have suggestions for a workshop you’d like to see on cam-
pus? Contact Alyssa, [email protected].
Summer 2015 Commencement will be held
Friday, August 7, 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and
6:00 p.m. in San Marcos.
RRC Workshops
• Career Services • Writing Center
• Lunch & Learn • Financial Planning
• Brilliant Bobcats • Health & Wellness
*Snacks will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Your college, with support from the state of Texas is offer-
ing you access to a great resource to help you make good
money management moves – so you can concentrate on
achieving academic success.
TG, in partnership with the Texas Higher Education Coordi-
nating Board, offers a Financial Coaching service conducted
by Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Educa-
tion, or AFCPE, trained counselors who can provide you with
the resources, tools, knowledge, and motivation to help you
reach YOUR money management goals.
You have been chosen to participate in this Financial Coach-
ing service, which is provided free of charge. Set up a Finan-
cial Coaching session with TG today! The session will be held
via the Web at a date and time that works for you. To sched-
ule your appointment, visit: www.TG.org/FinancialCoaching.
Take advantage of the benefits of Financial Coaching. TG
looks forward to discussing your circumstances and helping
identify steps you can take to reach your goals!
Need a quiet place to study?
Quiet Study Rooms: Avery 206, Avery 264 and
Avery 255C – located inside the Library
Collaborative Study Room: Avery 454
(equipped with projector screen and white boards)
ALL ROOMS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE,
NO RESERVATION NEEDED. No food or drink allowed.
S top by the Atrium to pick up a free Texas State
planner/handbook and free POPCORN. Student
Organization representatives will be available to pro-
vide information about their organization! Discover
ways to GET INVOLVED!
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
AVERY BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR ATRIUM
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Summer II Hours (Ends 08/05/2015)
• Monday 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday - Sunday
Fall 2015 Hours (08/31/2015 - 12/17/2015)
• Monday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Available via WebCam
• Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Friday - Sunday
*Writing Center hours are subject to change*
Please check the RRC Writing Center RRC Writing Center
website for changes and updates.
Punctuation, Usage and Grammar (PUG)
Review Session
• Monday, 08/31/2015, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Avery 204
TEXAS STATE
RRC Writing Center
Receive Guidance on… Where words work
Closed
Closed
Young minds gathered at Texas State Round Rock Cam-pus for another year of The Central Texas Writing Pro-ject’s Young Writers’ Summer Camp to learn new skills, improve their talents, and share with others their love for writing. Although the one- and two-week camps are tailored for students entering first through ninth grade, the Young Writer’s Camp allows teachers to learn just as much as students. “I encourage teachers to see this as an opportunity to grow as a literacy teacher,” said Lynn Masterson, Sen-ior Lecturer and Director of the Young Writers’ Camp at Texas State Round Rock Campus. “Prior to camp, we meet as a group, discussing and sharing ideas as we create lesson plans that focus on the child developing as a writer and engaging in activities that ‘real’ writers experience.” One of those experiences included a read-around ses-sion where parents were invited to hear the young writers’ stories, allowing children to share their hard work and parents to learn more of their talents. As camp came to an end, it was easy to see the impact teachers and students had on each other as they shared goodbyes, hugs and smiles. Until next year! The CTWP is a collaboration of the National Writing Project, Central Texas school districts, and Texas State University.
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Young Writers’ Camp
Summer 2015
(SNO Members having fun at TopGolf!)
SCHOOL OF NURSING
The Student Nursing Organization (SNO) would like to
congratulate and give a warm welcome to the incoming
juniors, at St. David’s School of Nursing! We are all so
excited to welcome you to the family and look forward
to getting to know you all.
SNO is a great place to meet friends and have fun, all
while serving the community and helping to build your
resume! As a SNO member, you will have opportunities
to gain hands-on nursing experience at events and rac-
es, hear from professionals in specialty fields of nursing,
and also have the privilege to go to the National Stu-
dent Nurses Organization Conference (which will be
held in Orlando, Florida this year)!
SNO will be at the New Student Orientation in the Nurs-
ing Building on Thursday, August 20. Come visit us at
our booth to say hi and learn how to become a mem-
ber!
(SNO Members at the Austin CapTex Triathlon-Memorial Day 2015)
BAAS INFORMATION SESSION
Prospective students needing information about the BAAS
degree through Occupational Education should attend an
information session. RSVP for a session here. For more infor-
mation, contact [email protected].
Tuesday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Avery 455
BAAS DEGREE PLANNING SESSION
Recently admitted Texas State students pursuing a
BAAS degree must meet with the general advisor in the
One Stop Center and then make an appointment to attend
a BAAS degree planning session.
For more info or to RSVP, [email protected].
Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Avery 455
BAAS INTERNSHIP ORIENTATION
This is an orientation for graduating seniors who will register
for OCED 4360/4361. For more information, contact
Barbara Wilson at [email protected].
Tuesday, August 4, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Avery 455
TEACHER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (TRP)
NFORMATION SESSION
This session is for degreed individuals seeking to become
certified teachers. Three degree-seeking and non-degree
seeking options will be explained, as well as the application
and interview process. Register here. For more info,
Thursday, August, 6, 2015, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Avery 455
*For more information, see page 6.
BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES INFORMATION
SESSION
The General Studies major integrates three minors and two
BGS courses to complete a customized Bachelor’s degree.
BGS faculty/staff will provide information regarding the re-
quirements and criteria needed to successfully enter and
complete the major. For more information, click here.
Wednesday, August 12, 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Avery 455
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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facebook.com/TexasStateRRHEC
S ommer Elementary School
Gifted and Talented spe-
cialist Revathi Balakrishnan, was
named the 2016 Round Rock ISD
Elementary Teacher of the Year
at the district’s annual banquet
sponsored by the Round Rock ISD
Partners in Education Foundation
and A+ Federal Credit Union. Ba-
lakrishnan has been an educator for nine years, six of
which have been at Sommer as a founding staff mem-
ber. Teaching is Balakrishnan’s second career and she
says "I'm doing what I love". She earned her teacher
certification through the Teacher Recruitment Program
at the Round Rock campus of Texas State University.
Congratulations Revathi!
Round Rock ISD 2016 Teacher of
the Year: Revathi Balakrishnan
Texas State University is providing supervised personal
counseling for individual adults, couples, and families.
PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS
512.716.4250
SUMMER SESSION HOURS
Every Wednesday June 3 through August 5, 2015
THE FEE RANGES FROM $1 TO $20 PER SESSION.
RRC COUNSELING CLINIC
Regardless of your financial resources, attending Texas State is pos-
sible. Scholarship applications are available at the following website:
http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships.html. If you need as-
sistance, Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to help. Additional
college scholarships and contests, with August 2015 deadlines, are
available at: http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2015/07/01/scholarships-
with-august-2015-deadlines/.
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Scholarship Opportunities COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)
& FINANCIAL AID
Fall 2015
Registration Dates and Payment Deadlines
• Advanced Registration end Thursday, August 6, 2015
• Late Registration - August 7 - 20, 2015
• Payment due Thursday, August 20, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Payment Plan Deadlines
• 1st installment was due upon enrollment
• 2nd installment Friday, October 2, 2015, 5:00 p.m.
• 3rd installment Friday, November 6, 2015, 5:00 p.m.
1098 - T Forms Available Online
Texas State University will no longer mail paper 1098-T forms. Two
options are available to view or print your 1098-T form and finan-
cial addendum:
1) Tax Credit Reporting Service website: https://www.1098T.com or
2) Texas State Self-Service website at https://ssb.txstate.edu/
For additional assistance, RRC students may contact Autumn Guel
at 512-716-4007 or email at [email protected] or visit the
Student Business Services website: http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/.
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 here.
RRC Office of Disability by calling 512.716.4007
or by email at [email protected].
VISION: We will STRIVE to become a model program SERVING
students with disabilities in higher education.
MISSION: We will ENSURE that students with disabilities have EQUAL ACCESS to all university programs and activities and provide students the opportunity to reach their FULL POTENTIAL.
Join us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/TexasStateRRHEC
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.
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 2016 is
September 1, 2015. Information and applications are available online
at: 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 December 2015, 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.
VETERAN AFFAIRS • ***VA Certification Process*** In an effort to reduce paper
consumption, the Texas State VA Office is no longer accept-
ing paper documents. Students must now use the VA Certi-
fication Request Application. Please be prepared to upload
all required documents directly into Texas State’s secure
document management system at the end of your applica-
tion. 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, click here or
contact Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
• Disabled Veterans - Parking Permit fees are waived but
you must provide documentation to Parking Services
(Avery 250).
• Hazelwood Exemption and Legacy: Paperwork is due by
the 12th class day if using these benefits for the first time.
Fall 2015 Hazelwood Submission, Final Deadline
Friday, December 11, 2015
Fall 2015 GI Bill Submission Deadline (past due)
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
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AUGUST 2015
AUGUST 2015 ROUND ROCK CAMPUS EVENTS CALENDAR
TEXAS STATE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
Alyssa Kroeker
Student Development Specialist II
Student Services, Avery 201
Jan King
Associate Director
Student Services, Avery 201
Dr. Edna Rehbein
Assistant Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Administrative Office, Avery 401
Kendra Norris
Graduate Assistant
Student Services, Avery 201
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact RRC Office of Disability at 512.716.4007 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 September 1. In order to promote your student organization, all submissions
(information, articles, photos, etc.) must be emailed to [email protected] (Subject: Student Magazine) by 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2015.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.
BAAS Info. Session, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.,
Avery 455 BAAS Degree Planning, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.,
Avery 455 BAAS Internship Orientation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.,
Avery 455
MBA Information Session, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.,
Avery 204
ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.rrc.txstate.edu/about/upcomingevents/featuredevents
TO VIEW AVERY BUILDING HOURS OF OPERATION, GO TO www.rrc.txstate.edu/about/hours/regularhours
TRP Information Session,
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Avery 455
Avery Building Intersession, August 10 - 24
First Day of Classes.
WELCOME BACK Bobcats!
Popcorn & Planners, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Avery 2nd Floor Atrium
Welcome Week, August 24 - 27
Avery Building Intersession, August 10 - 24
*Be sure to check out the RRC Events at a Glance page (www.rrc.txstate.edu/about/upcomingevents/featuredevents.html)
to see newly added workshops, events and development opportunities!
Library Hours, August 10 - 13, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. *hours subject to change
BGS Info. Session,
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Avery 455
Library Hours, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Library Hours, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Library Hours, August 17 - 20, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. *hours subject to change
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THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Dr. Jaime R. Garza, chairman | san antonio
Rossanna Salazar, vice chairman | austin
Charlie Amato, san antonio
Kevin J. Lilly, houston
Ron Mitchell, horseshoe bay
David Montagne, beaumont
Vernon Reaser III, bellaire
William F. Scott, nederland
Donna Williams, arlington
Anna Sandoval, student regent | alpine
Dr. Brian McCall, chancellor