cbc forum july/august 2010

July/August 2010 Coastal Bend College Volume 4, Number 6

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TRiO SSSS grant renewed TRiO SSSS grant renewed for fi ve more yearsfor fi ve more years

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Need a tour of Coastal Bend College?

Coastal Bend College Ambassadors will be on hand for scheduled

college tours on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Reserve

a private or small group tour online at www.coastalbend.edu.

Tours on other dates can be arranged. For more information

or to schedule a campus tour, contact Jennifer C. Linney in the

Counseling Department at (361) 354-2722.

Quilting classes available in Pleasanton

Continuing Education off ers quilting classes in Pleasanton

beginning Aug. 10. Tuition is $148. Please contact Sharon

Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232 or Mayberry@coastalbend.

edu for additional details and to sign up.

Dance classes in Beeville

Country & Western Dance: Learn the Two-Step, Waltz, Polka,

Cotton-Eyed Joe, and the Sweetheart Schottische on Tuesdays

Thursdays, Aug 24-Sept 9. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility

at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call

(361) 362-2633.

Medical insurance coding in Beeville

This class emphasizes medical offi ce coding for payment/

reimbursement by patient or third party. Classes meet on

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. from Aug. 25 to Oct.

5. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi

Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call (361) 362-2633.

Computer basics off ered in Pleasanton

Introduction to Computers starts Sept. 7. Tuition is $80.

Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232

or [email protected] for additional details and to

sign up.

A/C HVAC classes off ered in Pleasanton

Residential A/C HVAC classes begin Sept. 13. Tuition is $198.

Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232

or [email protected] for additional details and to

sign up.

Dance classes in Beeville

Tejano Dance: Learn the Mexican one-step, Spanish Waltz,

Huapango, Cumbia, Redova, and Bolero, Tuesdays Thursdays,

6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept 14-30. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility

at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call

(361) 362-2633.

Truck driving available in Alice

Coastal Bend College Continuing Education Department off ers

truck driving classes in Alice for novice drivers; and companies who

need driver evaluation and additional training due to incidents,

improper maneuvering, or Department of Transportation safety

compliance needs. Excel Driver Services has contracted with

Coastal Bend College to off er on-demand professional truck

driving training to the Coastal Bend area. Juan Acuna will be

located at the CBC Alice Campus, Room 135 at 704 Coyote Trail in

Alice. To reach Acuna, call (361) 884-2981 Ext. 3005 or toll free

(866) 891-2381 Ext. 3005 or go to www.exceldriverservices.

com.

Ed2Go course: Homeschool with Success

Homeschool with Success is a course that guides participants to

discover what you need to know to homeschool your children

successfully. You’ll fi nd out how to research legal requirements,

choose the best curriculum, organize your school day, provide

great socialization opportunities, and make the most of raising

your children. When you fi nish this course, you’ll have lots of

information and guidance to plot your homeschooling course

for years to come. Beverly Schultz is the instructor. To learn more

about these and other courses, go to: http://www.ed2go.com/

cbc.

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Tracy Martinez of Stockton, Texas

is leaving Coastal Bend College … with

plans to come right back. Martinez and

74 of her classmates are taking part in the

annual pinning and lighting ceremony on

Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at CBC Main Campus in

Beeville, commemorating the end of their

vocational nursing studies.

Martinez, like many others, plans to

return next semester to continue into the

next phase of nursing studies leading to

becoming a registered nurse. Martinez will

be in the fi rst Pleasanton Campus cohort.

Coastal Bend College off ers nursing

students several entrances and exits within

the nursing program. This multi-entry/exit

program creates continuity in educating

certifi ed nursing assistants, vocational

nurses and registered nurses.

“The goal is to transition certifi ed

nurses’ assistants very easily into

vocational nursing and to get LVNs very

easily into registered nursing and so on,”

said Betty Sims, CBC Director of Nursing.

CBC’s curriculum for nurse education

is delivered in a clinically-intensive

program. Instruction covers the four basic

areas of nursing care: adults, mothers

and newborns, children and the elderly.

Classroom instruction is also required in

mental health/mental illness concepts.

Martinez plans to take her licensing

test immediately and wants to work at

a nursing home. “I want to get into an

Alsheimer’s Unit. You don’t know what

you are going to get from day to day in

that environment,” she explained.

Her ultimate aim is to become

a registered nurse. She will return to

Coastal Bend College to achieve that

goal. “Registered nursing equals more

knowledge and more opportunities,”

Martinez said. “That benefi ts me and my

son.”

Coastal Bend College Vocational

Nursing Program will hold its annual

Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony

on Friday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Peter

Marecek Physical Fitness Center at Coastal

Bend College, 3800 Charco Road in Beeville.

The following vocational nursing graduates

are scheduled to participate:

Alice Campus

Lisa M. Aviar

Noemi Barrera

Ninfa B. Beeson

Oralia O. Cabrera

Veronica M. Cantu

Jose Luis Cardenas

Victoria Ja-Nett Chapa

Shanika D. Escochea

Amanda Garcia

Felicia P. Gonzalez

Sonia L. Gonzalez

Lee Anna M. Gutierrez

James. M. Hernandez

Aubrey B. Hippensteal

Martha Ruth Juarez

Manette M. Mendoza

Heather Y. Pearson

Anna M. Priddy

Rhonda L. Ramos

Melissa Rivera

Anna May B. Rudder

Deliza D. Schumacher

Elizabeth E. Soliz

Ruben Vasquez Jr.

(List continued on next page)

CBC Nursing students prepare for a fresh startSoon-to-graduate vocational nurses plan for next level of nursing studies


Coastal Bend College 2010 Volleyball ScheduleCoastal Bend College 2010 Volleyball Schedule

SEPTEMBER Sept. 3-4 Lee College Tourney TBA Baytown Sept. 9 The Victoria College 7 PM Beeville Sept. 17-18 Laredo Community College TBA Laredo Sept. 21 The Victoria College 7 PM Victoria Sept. 25 Galveston College 2 PM Beeville Sept. 30 Wharton County Junior College 6 PM Beeville

OCTOBER Oct. 1 San Jacinto College 6 PM Beeville Oct. 2 Lee College 12 PM Beeville Oct. 8 Galveston College 6 PM Galveston Oct. 9 Wharton County Junior College 12 PM Wharton Oct. 13 Laredo Community College 6 PM Laredo Oct. 15-16 Midland College Tourney TBA Midland Oct. 22 Lee College 6 PM Baytown Oct. 23 San Jacinto College 12 PM Pasadena Oct. 29 Laredo Community College 6 PM Beeville

NOVEMBER Nov. 2 Blinn College 6 PM Brenham Nov. 5-6 Region XIV District M Tournament TBA TBA

www.coastalbend.edu

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Mary A. Velasco

Jennifer R. Wallgren

Ramon Zuniga

Beeville Campus

Julie A. Abrigo

Diane L. Aguirre

Leah M. Arciba

Amber M. Carr

Linda L. Carrillo

Lisa M. Castro

Shirley A. DeForest

Adelaida A. Garza

Paulina J. Gibson

Patricia T. Henning

Amy L. Lara

Amanda M. Monjaras

Justin L. Morales

Anna M. Puente

Michelle L. Rico

Heather D. Rodriguez

Sausha M. Salinas

Melissa A. Sanchez

Twanna J. Tamlin

Vanessa Vanover

Lindsey K. Wiginton

Kingsville Campus

Iris A. Cardoza

Aaron J. DeLeon

Blanca D. Esquivel

Crystal R. Garcia

Britany R. Gibson

Esther Hernandez

Brenda L. Johnson

Alexa J. Leal

Amanda L. Leal

Carla A. Manriques

Laura Montel

Tammie D. Saenz

Pleasanton Campus

Casey Layne Hilton

Lacey Holick

Heather Johnson

Julia Rae Johnson

Tina Marie Lozano

Tricia Magel

Tracy D. Martinez

Biance Danelle Pickett

Melissa Pettit

Alyssa Reyes

Stephanie Nicole Riojas

Cassandra Allison Rutherford

Claudia E. Scharmann

Angela D. Tovar

Rachel Marilyn Villaneda


Suppose you were a single parent trying to earn a college degree while raising a family? What if your parents paid for college but nothing else? What would you do? Where would you live? How could you aff ord the lifestyle that you are accustomed to?

These are tough questions for

anyone to answer. That is why Lupe

Ganceras puts teens to the test in

Independent City. Coastal Bend

College TRiO students were faced

with some daunting tasks during

a recent visit to Independent City,

a program that gives high school

students a glimpse at the real world.

The James R. Dougherty Jr. building at the college was transformed

into a busy little town. Under

the supervision of adult “friendly

neighbors,” students had to fi nd

roommates and visit various city stations. They had to shop for

supplies and furnishings for their

new homes and explore their

college/career potential.

“By participating in Independent

City, students learn life skills fi rst-

hand,” Ganceras, Director of TRiO

Talent Search, explained. “We know

that Independent City is not real,

but for participants, this is the

equivalent of tossing them out into

the real world and watching them

sink or swim. In real life, they can

apply the lessons they’ve learned

here in our mock city to succeed.”

Each student was given a paycheck

and a bank account. Then, they

were sent into the “city” to obtain

utilities, fi nd an apartment, get

a driver’s license and navigate

life without parents. Some were

assigned the extra burden of being

single parents. Volunteers from IBC

Bank – Beeville; Texas WorkForce,

City of Beeville Utilities, Bee County

Health Department and Coastal

Bend College assisted students in

Independent City.

While many teens say they are

dying to leave home, many are

fearful. Few actually know what to

do in the real world. Independent

City helps prepare teens for some

of the realities that go along with

independence.

Brianna Cano, left, of Beeville, considers her options while Stella Ressio, an Upward

Bound math instructor and Independent City volunteer, advises another student on

fi nding aff ordable housing.

High schoolers get dose of reality ‘living’ in Independent City

“We know that Independent City is not real, but for participants, this is the equivalent of tossing them out into the real world and watching them sink or swim.”

- Lupe GancerasDirector, TRiO ETS


2010

Sept. 8 -- Gallery Opening: “Coastal Bend College Visual

Arts Faculty,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael

Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts

Bldg. Closes Oct. 14.

Oct. 20 -- Gallery Opening: “Norman Wallace” Reception:

10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk:

1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Bldg. Closes Nov. 11.

Dec. 1 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art

Exhibition,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael

Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Student art sale: 9

a.m. – 3 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes Dec. 19.

2011

Jan. 19 -- Gallery Opening: “Lynn Rushton “Forces of

Nature”, Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art

Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg.

Closes Feb. 17.

Feb. 23 -- “CBC Visual Arts Division High School Art

Competition” Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual

Arts Bldg. Closes March 10.

March 23 -- Gallery Opening: “Larry Harrison, CBC Alumni”

Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery.

Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes

April 21.

April 27 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art

Exhibition,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael

Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual

Arts Bldg. Student art sale:

9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Frank Jostes

Visual Arts Bldg. Closes May 5.

Barnhart Workshop Series

Sept. 22-23 -- “Fusing Glass”

– 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with Artist-in-

Residence: Jayne Duryea

Oct. 27 -- “China Painting” – 9

a.m. – 4 p.m. with Artist-in-

Residence: Brenda Morgan

Moore

Nov. 3-4 – “Sculpture”

Aluminum Casting 9a.m.-

4p.m. with Artists-in-

Residence: Jack Gron & Greg Reuter

Feb. 1-4 -- “China Painting” 9a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-in-

Residence: Alzora Zaremba

Feb. 2 -- “Relief Printmaking” 9a.m. – 4p.m. with Artist-in-

Residence: Manuel Gonzales

March 10 -- “Glassblowing” 8a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-in-

Residence: Jayne Duryea, CBC Art Students and guest

artists from across Texas

April 6 -- “Caricatures” 8a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-in-Residence:

Lorin Bernsen

April 21-22 -- “Wildlife” Photography with Artist-in-

Residence: TBA

Coastal Bend College Glass Blowing Workshops

May 16-19, 2011 – Beginning Glass Blowing

May 23-26, 2011 – Beginning Glass Blowing

All workshops will be held in the Frank Jostes

Visual Arts Building on the Beeville Campus. (unless

otherwise noted). For more information about visual

arts or upcoming gallery exhibits, please contact Jayne

Duryea at Coastal Bend College, 3800 Charco Rd. in Beeville, Texas. Call (361) 354-2322 or email

[email protected]


Coastal Bend College has updated its policy on Bacterial Meningitis vaccination in accordance with recent changes to the Texas Education Code. All students new to CBC, residing in on-campus dorms and apartments, are now required to show proof of vaccination at least ten days prior to taking up residence on campus. This includes fi rst-time freshman and transfer students.

Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, or reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. For more information on Coastal Bend College policy on communicable diseases, please contact Velma Elizalde, Dean of Student Services, at (361) 354-2304 or [email protected].

Meningitis vaccination required for dorm, apartment students

Coastal Bend College offi cials were pleased to recently learn that its TRiO Student Support Services program for fi rst-generation college students would be renewed for another fi ve years. Funded under Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, TRiO provides funding for special outreach and academic support services for low-income students, most of whom are the fi rst in their families to go to college. Nationally, students in TRiO Student Support Services programs are more than twice as likely to remain in college than those students from similar backgrounds who do not participate in the programs. The CBC TRIO SSS program began in 1970 and serves 215 participants each program year. All of the eligible participants have a need for academic support. The majority are low-income individuals who are fi rst-generation college students. The program also serves low-income students with disabilities. TRIO SSS provides participants with academic counseling, tutoring,

fi nancial aid advising, book/laptop loans, campus tours to various universities, cultural activities, student enrichment workshops and a community of support. Jeri Morton is Student Support Services Project Director; Kayla Jones is SSS Counselor and Sylvia Lopez is SSS Secretary. One of the goals of the program is to provide the necessary tools and services so that students can attain all of their higher educational goals. “Our hope is that students in our program obtain associate’s degrees from CBC, then transfer to four-year universities to pursue their bachelor’s degrees,” Morton said. “Students are encouraged to remain in good academic standing throughout the semester,” Morton explained. “We do this by remaining in contact with our students on a consistent basis through face-to-face appointments, phone calls, e-mails and Facebook.” The TRIO Student Support Services application for funding cycle 2010-2014 was very competitive. Existing grants needed to show a strong and compelling reason to get re-funded.

All existing grants needed to provide data that each program met or exceeded their objectives. “Thanks to our grant writer, Velma Elizalde, Dean of Student Services, our efforts were made clear through our grant,” Morton said. The Department of Education stated that approximately 90 grants at colleges across the country would not be funded again. The local SSS program staff was made aware of their grant award with phone calls from Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Rubén Hinojosa. “One of the biggest objectives for an institution of higher learning is being able to provide an educational environment which allows all students to complete their courses through graduation”, said Rep. Hinojosa. “This grant from the U.S. Department of Education will certainly assist Coastal Bend College in helping more students to succeed and guiding them to fulfi ll their dream of obtaining a college degree.” For more information about TRIO Student Support Services, call (361) 354-2718.

TRIO SSS grant renewed to provide opportunities for fi rst-generation, disabled college students


April Gonzales

Phillena Garza

Terri Hernanadez

Holly Maddox

Stephanie Bomer

Noah Gomez

Emilio Rangel

Patricia Ramirez

Jennifer Baldillez

Tina Stepp

Heather Torres

Elyssa Hirle

Sally Sabina

Sarah Salinas

Chelsea Huth

Maria Cortez

John Roberts Jr.

The Sty

lists

Coastal Bend College Cosmetology students and TRiO Upward Bound and Upward Bound

-- G.O.S.T. students teamed up with Goodwill Industries of South Texas in Beeville to present

the Vintage Style Show. Upward Bound students modeled clothing courtesy of Goodwill,

while cosmetology students lent their expertise to hair, makeup and style. The show

featured budget-friendly fashions from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today.


The M

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Juan Andrade

Jessica Banta

Audrey Castellanos

Ciara Chavarria

Aneesah Cordova

Brittani Culver

Anissa DeLeon

Celestina “Celest” Encinia

Raven Garcia

Alfred “Freddy” Garza

Samantha Gonzales

Ashley Hadwin

Kaylee Martinez

Victoria “Vikki” Martinez

Arati Patel

Josefa Perez

Maria “Mary” Perez

Heather “Jae” Petru

Madeline Pizana

Mariah Pizana

Stephanie Pizana

Mario Rodriguez

Miranda Rodriguez

Samantha Saenz

Marisol “Mari” Santos

Bethany Wallace


Cosmetology Price List

Shampoo Set $5

Shampoo, Blow Dry and Style $5

Conditioner C1 $3

Conditioner Biolage $5

Conditioner Chemistry System $10

Scalp Treatment $5

Hair Cut $4*

Permanent Wave $17*

Spiral Permanent Wave $27*

Temporary Rinse $1.25

Semi Permanent - Shades EQ $8*

Tint Complete $13*

Bleach Toner $17*

Frost Toner $17*

Relaxer $15*

Facial - Plain $3

Facial with Mask $5

Waxing - Facial $3

Arch $1

Color Block $36*

Pedicure $8

Manicure - Plain $3

Manicure - Oil $5

Acrylic $15

Fills $8

Paraffi n Wax $8

Cash or Check Only

*$5 Extra Charge for Hair Length Past the Shoulders

Texas Military Preparedness Commission recently awarded Coastal Bend College a $447,000 grant to be used for power technology equipment. CBC is one of three community colleges in Texas to be awarded grant funding. The purpose of the grant is to help communities impacted by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and to provide equipment to community colleges so that they might provide training for veterans and people living in defense industry communities. The goal of the grant program is to increase or retain employment opportunities for defense workers and residents of adversely affected defense communities. “The commission recognized that recovery from BRAC is a long and painful process for small counties,” Michael Kane, CBC Director of Workforce Programs, explained. Coastal Bend College is headquartered in Beeville, where Naval Air Station Chase Field was closed in 1994. “We are going to be able to do contextual training – hands-on skills building with real-world applications,” Kane said. The equipment purchased with grant funds will take the airframe and power technology program to an Federal Aviation Administration Level 3 designation. Currently, CBC has the equipment to do training in airframe technology. The funds will help fulfi ll a need for simulators and other equipment for a lab where students can train in power technology. “This will move our program forward to a level that we would have taken years to achieve,” CBC President Dr. Thomas Baynum said. “This equipment grant will greatly increase learning and skills building opportunities for students in the airframe and power technology program.” CBC offers an Associate’s Degree of Applied Sciences in Airframe and Power Technology, a Level I Certifi cate in Powerplant; a Level I Certifi cate in Airframe; a Level I Certifi cate in Turbine Aircraft Training and a General Aviation Certifi cate. All airframe and power technology courses are taught in Beeville. For more information about Coastal Bend College, visit the website at www.coastalbend.edu.

Coastal Bend College gets $447,000 boost for Airframe and Power Technology program


Coastal Bend College recently announced a

partnership with TBC OnCourse, a division

of Texas Book Company, to provide more

cost-saving options for students purchasing

textbooks. The introduction of a CBC virtual

bookstore gives students quicker access

to textbooks, reduces textbook costs for

students, and fulfi lls new federal guidelines

regarding colleges and universities.

Recent revisions to the Higher Education

Opportunity Act, Section 133, require

institutions to provide textbook information

as a part of its online or printed schedule of

classes. The purpose of this provision is to

help college students determine what their

textbook costs will be before registration, and

to know which version of textbooks professors

will be using. Students equipped with ISBN

numbers and published prices can make more

informed decisions about their class schedules

and easily purchase the correct textbooks for

their courses.

“We understand textbook costs are a major

concern to students, not just at Coastal Bend

College, but across the nation. At Texas Book

Company, we believe a good, solid education

is fundamental for a successful future. In order

to achieve this, students need to have access

to the correct course materials and textbooks

for their courses at fair prices,” said Brent Dyer,

President of Texas Book Company.

TBC OnCourse is a fully functional virtual

bookstore with a course-driven interface,

permitting students to search for books by

course and view the author, title, ISBN and

pricing information. Students may then order

their textbooks and pay by credit card or use

fi nancial aid. Course materials are shipped

within 24 hours of receiving the order. Students

also have the option, at any time during the

year, to sell their books back to further reduce

their textbook costs.

“The partnership with TBC gives our students

many more options,” says Cara Frederick,

Coastal Bend College Bookstore Manager. “We

are very excited about being able to provide a

customized online bookstore to our students

who now have more purchasing fl exibility.

Each student can choose to order books online

or come into the bookstore for assistance. We

have computer kiosks set-up at the bookstore

with staff ready to help students order their

books and answer any questions. “

For more information or to schedule a virtual

tour of the online bookstore, please stop by

the bookstore or contact Cara Frederick at

361-354-2290.


Making It Count.comJob Skills: Three steps to choosing a career

by Michelle Tullier

A professional wrestler runs for governor of

Minnesota and wins. The owner and pastry chef of

my neighborhood bakery is a former investment

banker. A friend from college, who was a computer

scientist for seven years, now makes her living as a

sailboat captain in Seattle. How did these people

get where they are today? Through a combination

of luck, confi dence and lots of self-awareness.

As you contemplate where your own career

might take you, it’s impossible to know what

opportunities fate may throw your way. What you

can do, however, is identify your interests, talents

and values, then explore occupations that might

make good use of them. Follow the three-step process

below and discover what makes you happy.

Step One:

Figure out what makes you tick. Ask yourself

these questions:

• What grabs (and holds) my interest?

• What do I do well?

• What kind of personality do I have?

• What’s really important to me?

Take any career-related tests, like the Myers-Briggs

Type Indicator or the Keirsey Temperament Sorter.

Or think of times when you’ve enjoyed and excelled

at a class, job, internship or aspect of your personal

life. A great book to read for help with this process is

Do What You Are by Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-

Tieger.

Step Two:

Learn about your career options. Rarely do you

have the opportunity to take a class in school that shows

you what the work world is like. You have to take the

initiative to explore it yourself. Career counselors have

a library of books that describe diff erent kinds of work,

the typical qualifi cations needed, and the salary ranges

for various occupations. You can also fi nd profi les of

career fi elds at the National Association of Colleges and

Employers (NACE) website (www.naceweb.org). Also,

talk to people through informational interviews, and

try out careers by shadowing and taking internships

or part-time jobs.

Step Three

Sort out your priorities. After you’ve spent time

on steps one and two, some of your strong preferences

may start to emerge. You might learn you don’t

want to be in a corporate environment; that rules

out investment banking. Or you might fi nd that your

interest in art wouldn’t sustain a career, so you cross

those types of jobs off your list. Whatever it is that

you learn about yourself, you’re making important

discoveries that will help you choose a good career

when the time comes.

Most importantly, keep it all in perspective.

Remember that you don’t have to live forever with

any career decision you make. Most people change

careers several times over their lives, so the thing you

choose to do right after high school or college will

most likely not be your career 40 or 50 years from

now, unless you want it to be. So, don’t put too much

pressure on yourself to make the perfect decision. And

always keep your eyes open.

The Making It Count website, part of Monster.com, is a tool for students

transitioning into high school, into college and into their careers. The site

includes interactive games, tools and e-newsletters. For more info, go to www.

makingitcount.com.


Across the state this fall, 54 community colleges and public technical colleges will receive a total of $2.5 million from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs to use for student scholarships this school year. The JET (Jobs and Education for Texans) Career and Technical Scholarship Fund provides tuition grants to award scholarships to students enrolled in approved training programs for several high-demand occupations. Recipient schools like Coastal Bend College offer training programs in oil and gas technology, welding, computer support, mechanical and repair technology, drafting and design technology, health professions and other degree plans where a certifi cate or an associate degree is a basic prerequisite. “When is comes to the rising cost of college, scholarships are more important than ever,” said Dr. Thomas Baynum, Coastal Bend College president. “Most of the scholarships from this fund will go to health professions to help us meet the growing demands of our region for well-trained health professionals who plan to live and work in South Texas.” CBC offers certifi cates and/or degrees in vocational nursing, registered nursing, dental hygiene, radiologic technology, medical coding and medical offi ce administration. “Community colleges are facing tight budgets, so our grant awards are an obvious boon to both the

schools and their students,” Combs said. “Texas has a critical need for trained workers in technical jobs that pay above-average salaries. We’re meeting this challenge and helping create a positive, long-term career outlook for thousands of Texans.” Sixty percent of the scholarship funds are allocated to students enrolled in certifi cate programs, while the remaining 40 percent covers associate degree plans.Steven F. Horton, dean of technical education at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, appreciates the continued support from the state of Texas toward making a difference in the lives of students. “I could not be more pleased with the commitment to workforce education that Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has shown through her support of the JET Scholarship Program,” Horton said. “Due to the fi nancial assistance that the program has provided, 148 students at San Jacinto College have enrolled in 14 technical education programs, majoring in 24 different degree and certifi cate options.” In October 2009, the JET Advisory Board awarded the fi rst round of tuition grants from the scholarship fund, also totaling $2.5 million, to 54 Texas community and technical colleges. In turn, these schools awarded scholarships to 2,028 students. By June 2010, the program disbursed about $1.5 million of that $2.5 million available for scholarships. The recipients, 72 percent of whom were above

traditional college age, received an average of $740 each to help build new and better lives. Dr. John Bethscheider, provost of Alvin Community College, said the scholarship funds clearly provide the fi nancial assistance some students need to continue their college education. “The JET Scholarship award comes at a very opportune time for our technical students,” Bethscheider said. “With the high unemployment rate and diffi culty in fi nding jobs, the scholarship award will allow our students to train for jobs that are in demand.” Combs’ program helps Texas better serve students in obtaining the education and skills needed to meet future work force challenges and promotes the continued prosperity of our economically diverse state. The JET Career and Technical Scholarship Fund is part of the Comptroller’s Every Chance Funds, a $25 million initiative providing grants and scholarships over the biennium for career and technical education. The program also includes the $10 million Launchpad Fund, which supports and expands existing nonprofi t programs with a proven track record of good performance, and the $10 million Job Building Fund, which helps fi nance equipment purchases for new career and technical education programs that support high-growth industries. For more information about Every Chance Funds, visit www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funds.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Awards $2.5 Millionin Scholarship Funds to 54 Texas Community Colleges


Coastal Bend College recently hosted

a luncheon in honor of retiring

employees and those with long

service to the college.

Each of the retiring or retired

employees was given a plaque. The

following were recognized:

Cromwell B. “Scott” Campbell, 5 years,

Beeville Campus

Mary V. Helpert, 7 years, Alice

Campus

Kay C. Past, 9 years, Beeville Campus

Dr. Robert W. Rowland, 9 years, Beeville

Campus

Dorothea Blankenship, 12 years,

Beeville Campus

Santos Medina, 24 years, Beeville

Campus

Service awards were also given to

mark anniversaries of employees

with long service to the college. Each

recipient was given an award and a

pin to commemorate the number of

years served. Service awards went to

the following:

Grace Villarreal was recognized for

40 years of service to Coastal Bend

College on the Beeville Campus.

Enedina Lopez-Villegas, Beeville

Campus, and Juan J. Sanchez, Alice

Campus, were awarded for 30 years

of service to the college.

Rachael Ramoz was recognized for 25

years of service in Beeville.

Jeanne Jones, Beeville Campus, was

awarded for 20 years of service.

15-Year Service Awards:

Dee Berthold, Alice Campus

Roberta Kreis, Beeville Campus

CBC recognizes employees for long service, retirement



John Fox, Alice Campus

Floyd Green Jr., Kingsville Campus

Joe A. Martinez, Beeville Campus

Ben R. Shelton, Beeville Campus


Ernest Alvarado, Beeville Campus

Renee Brown, Beeville Campus

Wendy Brysch, Beeville Campus

Cromwell “Scott” Campbell, Beeville

Campus

Richard Carrera, Kingsville Campus

Karen “Lisa” Craig-Young, Beeville

Campus

Stephanie Echevarria, Beeville

Campus

Ashley Garcia, Beeville Campus

Nora Morales, Beeville Campus

Michael Sellars, Alice Campus

Susan Nelson Smedley, Beeville

Campus

Valerie Trevino, Beeville Campus

Simon Velasquez, Kingsville Campus

Ronika Williams, Beeville Campus

Jack Young, Beeville Campus

Special Service Awards:

Kathleen J. Hollub, 8 years of service

Jerry D. Frasier, 13 years of service


Coastal Bend College supports the South Texas small businesses by partnering with Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to provide customized training for employees. TWC responds to the training needs of Texas businesses that have fewer than 100 employees with the Skills for Small Businesses Program and Skills Development Fund program. The emphasis of the Small Business Program is on training for newly-hired and incumbent employees for the purpose of increasing business competitiveness, upgrading employees’ skills and preparing new employees for job requirements. Tuition for training provided through CBC may be covered in part or entirely with grant funding through the Skills Development Fund for Small Business program. Training is focused in six industry

clusters identifi ed by Governor Rick Perry: aerospace and defense; advanced technologies and manufacturing; biotech and life sciences; energy; petroleum refi ning and chemical products; and information and computer technology. Businesses may apply to TWC for a grant for $1450 per year for new employees and $750 per year for incumbent employees. In 2009, the fund disbursed $23 million to 170 Texas businesses, upgrading the skills of almost 16,000 workers. Under the Skills Development Fund program, businesses gain a more highly trained workforce and the Texas economy is strengthened. “Large businesses have had access to training dollars, but this year the Texas Workforce Commission is putting their training dollars into small businesses which

are the true engines of rural Texas economic development and now Coastal Bend College and TWC are here to help small businesses train their employees to be more effi cient and effective.” said Glynis Holm Strause, CBC Director of CCE. CBC Customized and Continuing Education can design classes to meet specifi c needs of small business to enhance the skills of new and incumbent employees. The application for the grant may be accessed at www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/funds/ssb.html and CBC CCE staff can provide assistance in completing it. Businesses in the same industry cluster are encouraged to join together to customize and share classes with common career objectives. To learn more, contact Coastal Bend College Continuing Education at (361) 362-2633 or www.coastalbend.edu.

Skills development training available for small businesses

Coastal Bend College, partnered with Valero Three Rivers Refi nery, was recently awarded a Texas Workforce Commission Skills Development Fund grant for $479,000. The grant will be used for industrial emergency response training for new and incumbent Valero employees. Onsite training in Three Rivers will be managed by the college. “Industrial emergency response training make the refi nery safer, which makes Three Rivers and Highway 281 safer,” said Glynis Holm Strause, CBC Continuing Education Director. “Employees will be able to respond to personnel, chemical and fi re emergencies as well as spills of all types.”

Universal Fire & Safety, Inc. of Corpus Christi will offer 17 classes, as part of the grant, to Valero’s 297 employees. Those registered for the fi rst series of classes hold 15 different job titles ranging from offi ce assistant to engineer, according to Strause. The purpose of the TWC Skills Development Fund grant is to make a positive impact on the growth and stability of a local business with the creation of new jobs, an increase in wages, and an upgrade in employees’ skills. Upon completion of the industrial emergency response training, Valero employees in Three Rivers employees will have the knowledge, skills and abilities to

provide industrial rescue services; to become industrial fi re brigade members; to become hazardous materials responders; and to manage onsite emergencies. Once the current training project is completed, Coastal Bend College will retain the equipment needed to offer community- and small business-based industrial emergency response training for those in the oil industry. This training will be available through CBC Continuing Education Customized Contract Training. For more information on professional development and training, contact Coastal Bend College Continuing Education at (361) 362-2633 or www.coastalbend.edu.

College awarded $479,000 grant for industrial emergency skills training

Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.

CBC Counseling Department Presentation on New Student IssuesWednesday, September 8, 11 a.m. to noon the Dirks Building,V-119

FREE LUNCH PROVIDEDTopics will include:

-Associates degrees vs. certificates -Note taking -Why you get a syllabus -Staying organized-Building a schedule -Drop dates-Grades and GPA -Skipping class-Transition from high school to college-How to follow a degree plan and why it’s important

For more information, contact Jennifer C. Linney at (361) 354-2722 or visit the Counseling Office.


So, you’re ready for resident life at Coastal Bend

College. Chances are this is the fi rst time you’ve lived

away from home, so you’ll have to do a lot of fending for

yourself. Once you begin packing, if you haven’t already,

you’ll probably feel pretty overwhelmed trying to fi gure

out what you should and shouldn’t take with you. It doesn’t

have to be that stressful, though, if you’re organized. We’ve

put together a list of “freshman essentials,” created with

input from students like you, to help make packing a

breeze.

Class/Study Supplies:

Calendar/Planner – to keep track of all your important

dates.

Paper – you have to have something to write on,

right?

Binders – you’ll have a lot more paperwork to deal with

in college. Binders allow for more room to keep everything

organized for your classes.

Notebooks – it helps to have one for each class.

Pens/Pencils – you need something to write with, don’t

you?

Dictionary and Thesaurus– essential tools for being a

star student.

Stapler/Staples – to keep term papers, essays and other

reports all together.

Highlighters – to mark important points in everything

you read.

Correction fl uid – just in case you make a mistake.

Paper clips – a great alternative to staples.

Tape – masking tape, duct tape, invisible

tape…you’ll probably need it all.

Scissors – everyone needs a pair

of scissors.

Ruler – for math class, measuring

your room space, and so on.

Calculator – a must-have for

college-level math classes.

Computer and accessories –

because you probably won’t want to spend all your time

in the computer lab.

Printer ink cartridges and paper – once you write those

papers, you’ll need to print them out to turn them in.

Blank CDs or a Jump Drive – essential for saving your

work.

Backpack – you’ll be lugging a lot of books around.

Pencil sharpener – you’ll need one if you’re not using

mechanical pencils.

Permanent marker – for labeling folders, boxes, etc.

Digital Voice Recorder – for recording lectures, so you

can refer to them when studying for tests.

Residence Hall Supplies:

Sheets – it’s a good idea to take at least two sets.

Pillows – you’ve got to have a place to rest your head!

Blankets – when you need to feel warm and fuzzy.

Towels – big ones for the shower and small ones for

drying your hands.

Laundry detergent/Fabric softener – yes, you’ll be doing

your own laundry now.

Paper towels – for the times you decide to go on a

random room-cleaning spree!

Facial tissues – you can never have enough of these,

especially when you’re sick.

Drinking glasses – much better for the environment

than disposable cups.

Plates – for those times you want dinner in your room

instead of the dining hall.

Utensils – you need something to eat with, don’t

you?

Snacks – try to throw in something healthy when you

can.

Reading light/desk lamp – for those times when you’re

doing some late-night studying. Laundry bag/hamper/basket – for hauling your dirty

clothes to the laundry mat (or, more likely, home to Mom

and Dad’s).

Air freshener – who knows what kind of smells you will

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Bulletin board – great for hanging pictures, notes,

etc.

Dry erase board – perfect to hang outside your

room, so people can leave you messages.

Disinfectant – you never know what germs might

be lurking around.

Cleaning supplies – for those unavoidable soda and

food spills.

Tool Box – trust us…you’ll need it.

Chest/Trunk/Foot Locker – great for organizing your

stuff and keeping it out of sight.

Pictures/Posters – make your space more

personal.

Plastic food containers – for keeping leftovers or

packing lunches.

Plastic bin – for dirty dishes, unless

you’d rather have them piled up all

over your room.

Mini refrigerator – to keep cold

drinks and food on hand at all

times.

Surge protector – because

that one outlet is NOT enough

for all of your electronics and your

roommate’s.

Extension cord – in case the outlets are not where

you need them.

Can opener – for soup and other canned goods you

might eat in your room.

Personal Care Supplies:

Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Dental Floss – to keep your

smile pretty.

Mouthwash – to keep your breath fresh.

Hairbrush/Comb – though using them before that

8 a.m. class may never happen.

Hair dryer – running out the door with wet hair is

probably not a good idea.

Deodorant – no reason needed.

Shampoo/Conditioner – it’s probably a good idea

not to just get your hair wet, right? Soap/Body Wash/Shower Gel – there are so many

to choose from!

Shaving supplies – you’ll probably need them

whether you’re a guy or a girl.

Face Wash/Moisturizer – keep your skin looking

healthy.

Sunscreen – the higher the SPF, the better—those

afternoons of playing Frisbee golf in South Texas can

take a toll.

Body lotion – to keep dry skin away.

Make-up – if that’s your thing.

Shower caddy – to tote all of your shower

essentials.

Shower shoes – your shower won’t be entirely your

own.

Nail Clippers/Nail File – because you probably don’t

want to end up with the World’s Longest Fingernails.

Cologne/Perfume – so you’ll smell terrifi c.

Other Necessities:

Alarm clock – to ensure a perfect attendance record

at those early morning classes.

Radio or stereo – for blaring your favorite tunes (not

during quiet hours, of course).

CDs – it’s best to bring a small collection of your

favorites.

MP3 Player/Portable CD Player – to listen to your

favorite tunes while you’re on the go.

Address book – to keep in touch with friends and

family.

Camera – don’t let college slip by without capturing

the memories!

Sewing kit – for taking care of missing buttons or

repairing a ripped seam in your favorite pants.

Sports equipment – because you’ll probably fi nd

plenty of time to play.

Postage stamps – for sending letters or paying

bills.

Driver’s license or photo I.D. – you’ll need to have

some form of identifi cation other than your CBC I.D.

Insurance card – in case you get sick or hurt.

Cell phone – to keep in touch even when you’re on

the go.•Ear plugs – because your roommate might have a

snoring problem.

•First aid kit – you can never be too

careful.

•Slippers – to keep your feet nice

and warm when you’re lounging

around your room.

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