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MARCH 2017
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MARCH 2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Writing Center 3
MBA Professional Development 4
Bobcat Day & School of Nursing Open House 5
Imagine 2017 6
Information Sessions 7
Events Calendar 8
MONDAY - THURSDAY, MARCH 6 - 9,
5:30PM - 6:30PM, AVERY 2ND FLOOR ATRIUM
For more information contact
Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
All proceeds support Project Angel Tree.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 5:30PM - 6:30PM AVERY 4TH FLOOR ATRIUM
MARKET DAY is an opportunity for outside vendors to connect with RRC students.
Proceeds from this event support RRC student organizations.
To register your company/business to attend or for more information about this event, contact Alyssa Kroeker at [email protected]. If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact Office of Disability Services at 512.716.4007 or [email protected].
TRADE UP DAYS
Trade Up to a Texas State shirt! Swap a t-shirt from a different college or university for a FREE Texas State t-shirt. Or donate $5
and receive a Texas State shirt. Trade Up Day is spon-sored by Texas State's Student Alumni Chapter; therefore, all donations help the Student Alumni Chapter with student scholarships and support. Con-tact Alyssa Kroeker for more information, [email protected] or 512.716.4023.
MONDAY - THURSDAY,
MARCH 6 - 9
5:30PM - 6:30PM
2ND FLOOR ATRIUM
PRINCETON REVIEW: GMAT/GRE BOOT CAMP
At this FREE workshop, learn everything there is to know about
the exams. Meet a Princeton Review expert who will go over test
content, walk through some sample questions, and show you
score-raising strategies to use on test day.
S p a c e i s l i m i t e d , R S V P H E R E t o d a y !
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 5:00PM - 6:30PM, AVERY 454
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ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
WRITING CENTER
W O R K S H O P S
Monday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
For more information and to schedule an appointment please go to: rrc.writingcenter.txstate.edu/
Career Advisor, Ms. Sam Heimbach, will be available to
meet with students and alumni through online appoint-
ments to assist with résumé critiques, interview prep, job-
search strategies, and much more! To schedule an appoint-
ment, contact Alyssa Kroeker at [email protected].
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22
2:00pm - 6:30pm Online via Zoom
These workshops are FREE and each student who attends is entered to win a Texas State door prize! Snacks are provided for all attendees. RSVP HERE, otherwise walk-ins are welcome.
PUG REVIEW: Provides an opportunity for students to improve in specific areas of punctuation, usage, and grammar in preparation for the PUG Exam.
Tuesday, March 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Avery 454
Thursday, March 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Avery 454
APA FORMATTING: Learn the elements
of this style, focusing on in-text citation, works cited, and general formatting.
Thursday, March 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Avery 454
Tuesday, March 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 454
BALFOUR RING SALES THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 3:00PM - 6:30PM
AVERY 2ND FLOOR ATRIUM
A Balfour representative will be available to take your class ring order. Texas State Student ID is required.
Join the Graduate College for these free
workshops. Snacks will be provided for
all attendees. RSVP HERE.
Practice Makes Perfect: How to Rehearse for Your Next Interview Monday, March 20, 5:25pm-6:25pm Avery 454
The Basics of Successful Research for Graduate Students Wednesday, March 22, 5:25pm-6:25pm Avery 255D (Library’s Learning Lab)
External Funding for Graduate Students Monday, March 27, 4:00pm-5:30pm Avery 353
S P R I N G T U TO R I N G H O U R S
CAREER SERVICES
Dean’s List Recognition
Thursday, March 2, 2017
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Avery 256
All Round Rock students who were on the TXST Dean ’s List for Fall 2016 are invited.
*RSVP was required by February 24 to Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
If you require special accommodations due to a disability, contact RRC Office of Disability Services at 512.716.4007 or [email protected].
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SPRING 2017
Graduation Application Deadline
March 10
Summer & Fall Registration
March 20 - May 29, Summer 2017
March 20 - August 10, Fall 2017
Loan Payment Plan Deadlines
2nd Installment, March 3, 5:00pm
3rd Installment, April 7, 5:00pm
University Loan Payment Deadlines
Emergency Loan, April 7, 5:00pm
Short Term Loan, April 7, 5:00pm
For additional assistance, RRC students may contact Bryttne Lowden at 512.716.4007 or email at
[email protected] or visit the Student Business Services website: sbs.txstate.edu/.
STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
IMPORTANT DATES
AFFORDABLE COUNSELING SERVICES
Texas State University RRC is offering afforda-
ble counseling for people in the community.
For more information call 512.716.4250 and
ask for or leave a message for Dr. Calley.
This includes individual adults, couples
(including same sex, married, & non-married
partners), children, adolescents, and families.
This is a teaching clinic and services are pro-
vided by advanced Master’s level counseling
students under the supervision of a faculty
member with an earned doctorate in
counseling and psychotherapy.
Services are provided during the Fall term on
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, and
Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Spring
times will be available soon.
PRICE IS $1-$20 A SESSION.
Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/TexasStateRRHEC
Follow us on Facebook…
facebook.com/TexasStateRRHEC
RRC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
MBA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT at the
ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
Data-Driven Marketing: Dell Director of
Customer Insights and Decision Sciences and
McCoy MBA alumna, Teresa Joy, will provide an
overview of data driven marketing; what it is, how
it’s used, and how it plays into strategic decisions.
Tuesday, March 7, 5:20pm-6:20pm, Avery 256
Nonprofits 101: LeAnn Powers, Chief
Professional of United Way of Williamson County,
will talk about nonprofit organizations, how they
operate, roles and responsibilities of members of
boards of directors, and specific steps to take to get
involved in nonprofit groups.
Tuesday, April 4, 5:20pm-6:20pm, Avery 419
Win an Amazon Echo!
We want to know what you think!
The Round Rock Campus will be sending a Stu-
dent Satisfaction Survey to all currently en-
rolled students on March 30! Those who com-
plete the survey will have the opportunity to
enter to win an Amazon Echo.
Your previous suggestions have been put into
place, such as additional student study rooms!
Student Satisfaction Survey
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Each year, Financial Aid and Scholarships help over 25,000 Bobcats finance their education. A variety of assistance including grants, work-study, student and parent loans, scholarships and nonresident tuition and fee waivers are available. Regardless of your financial resources, attending Texas State is possible. Scholarship applications are available at the following website: finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships. Additional college scholarships and contests, are available at: everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid.
SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
The Texas State Student Health Center provides
primary and women’s wellness services to university
students. All services are offered by appointment. The
Student Health Center is nationally accredited by the
AAAHC. Located within the Nursing Building (behind
the Avery building), room 116.
Call for appointments at 512.245.2161 Hours of Service: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
COUNSELING CENTER
CCS include brief individual, group, and couples coun-
seling, consultation and crisis response, and workshops
about coping with stress and other mental health
topics. Services are free and confidential to currently
enrolled Texas State students. Located within the Nurs-
ing Building (behind the Avery building), room 116.
BOBCAT DAY - RRC
INFORMATION SESSION
Call for appointments at 512.245.2208 Hours of Service: Wednesday and Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Have a friend or family member wanting to learn
more about programs offered at the Texas State
Round Rock Campus?
Encourage them to attend Bobcat Day, or better yet,
accompany them to this informative event.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
AVERY BUILDING
Bobcat Day is the perfect opportunity to gather
information on admissions and the application,
degree requirements, financial aid, veteran affairs,
student services and development opportunities.
Meet expert program representatives, get questions
answered and find solutions for educational goals!
Click here to register TODAY! For more information,
call 512.716.4001. **RSVP Required**
St. David’s School of Nursing Open House
INTERESTED IN ATTENDING TEXAS STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING? Attend the Open House to learn more, events include:
Information Session
How to apply to nursing school at Texas State Community Health Fair
Meet the manikins & tour the Simulation Lab
Talk to students & faculty about Nursing School and Careers
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
NURSING BUILDING
In t roducing the BOBCAT Guard ian
Easier Emergency Communication
Connect With Your Guardians
Set a Safety Timer
Bobcat Guardian is a mobile app that
increases user safety by creating a virtual
safety network of friends and family.
Whenever students, faculty, or staff
connect with Campus Police from their
mobile phone, the Bobcat Guardian
Campus Safety App automatically
delivers a complete caller profile—
including current location, medical
conditions, course schedule, addresses,
campus ID photo, and other critical data.
Search for RAVE Guardian on your smart devices.
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RRC VETERANS ALLIANCE
The mission of the RRC Veteran Alliance is to provide a con-
nection between student veterans, the university, and the
community. As student veterans, we are aware of the challenges
faced when returning to the academic setting and strive for an
engaging support network that all fellow veterans can relate to
and benefit from.
Contact Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected], for additional information on how to join.
Be sure to follow un on Facebook: “RRC Veteran Alliance”
Round Rock Campus ACADEMIC SUCCESS
WORKSHOPS
FREE workshops are available to help you enhance your aca-
demic performance. Each month a variety of topics are cov-
ered during RRC workshops, and these workshops are held
at a convenient time for working students. For more infor-
mation, contact [email protected]. Workshop categories
include, but are not limited: Creating Resumes and Cover
Letters, How to Work a Job Fair, PUG Review, APA For-
matting, Time Management, Study Skills, College Note Tak-
ing, College Success Strategies, Thesis Shop Talk, Graduate
Funding, Lunch & Learns, and so much MORE!
FREE snacks, drinks, and Texas State door prizes are provid-
ed for all currently enrolled students who attend workshops!
Please check the RRC Events at a Glance website, bulletin
boards, plasma screens, and Monday morning emails for
more information regarding upcoming sessions! To register
for workshops click here, otherwise walk-ins are welcome!
Round Rock Arts invites the public to celebrate the area’s
creative community at the 9th Annual Imagine: An Evening of
Art and Performance. This is the annual fundraiser for Round
Rock Arts, a nonprofit organization. The Opening Reception will
have the winner announcements for the area’s largest annual
art exhibition—this year totaling 180 pieces.
Admission is $15 (donations appreciated). There will be open
parking for this event. For a schedule of the evening’s events,
click here. For more information about becoming an Imagine
VIP, contact [email protected].
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 7:00PM - 9:30PM
AVERY BUILDING
HAVE A GREAT
SPRING BREAK!
MARCH 12 - 19, 2017
CLASSES DO NOT MEET
MSIS & MED GRADUATE ADVISING SESSION
Students who have been admitted to the MSIS & MEd programs
can request an individual appointment with Dr. Eichler to discuss
individualizing the degree plan. To request an appointment, email
Wednesday, March 22, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 456
MSIS & MED INFORMATION SESSION
Learn about the two options offered through the Department of
Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership Studies and get help
identifying which direction you would like to move toward in your
career. All students and prospective students are welcome to
attend. For more information, email [email protected]. To RSVP
for a session, click here.
Wednesday, March 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Avery 456
BAAS INFORMATION SESSION
Prospective students needing information about the BAAS degree
through the Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leader-
ship Studies should attend an information session. RSVP for a ses-
sion at rrc.txstate.edu/prospective/infosessions.html. For more
information, contact [email protected].
Saturday, March 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Avery 354
TEACHER RECRUIMENT INFORMATION
SESSION
This session is for degree 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 information, contact Dr. Cheryll Dennis
Thursday, March 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 455
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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VISION: We will STRIVE to become a model program SERVING
students with disabilities in higher education.
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.
Contact the RRC Office of Disability by contacting Bryttne Lowden
at 512.716.4007 or by email at [email protected].
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.
— SPRING 2017: Registration to submit Spring 2017 online certification requests for both GI Bill and Hazelwood became
available on October 6. Registration for benefits should be
completed following Spring 2017 registration.
Billing Deadline for Spring 2017 was November 10
Certification requests are still being accepted, however, will not be processed in time for the tuition payment deadline.
— VA Certification Process: Texas State VA Office does not accept paper documents. Students must use the online VA Certification Request Application. Please be prepared to
upload all required documents directly into Texas State’s
secure document management system at the end of your application. BE SURE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH SEMESTER IN WHICH YOU HAVE REGISTERED ALONG
WITH YOUR MOST RECENT COE. For more information regarding what to submit: va.txstate.edu/timeline/required-documents.html or contact [email protected].
— Disabled Veterans: Parking Permit fees are waived but
you must provide documentation to Parking Services (Avery 205).
— Hazelwood Exemption & Legacy: Paperwork is due by
the 12th class day if using these benefits for the first time.
VETERAN AFFAIRS
Want to make a positive & lasting difference in a young child’s life?
STARS MENTOR PROGRAM
30 minutes a week at
Caldwell Heights
Elementary can make
that difference! The
STARS Mentor Program
is a RRISD school-based
program encompassing
students in grades K-12. The Mentor Program
provides an opportunity for business and community
volunteers to improve student academic attitude and
enhance their school experience by acting as a
positive role model, building a friendship. and
exploring college and career opportunities. For more
information about the program, click here or contact
Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
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TEXAS STATE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
Alyssa Kroeker, M. Ed.
Student Development Specialist II
Student Services, Avery 201
Jan King, M. Ed.
Associate Director Student Services, Avery 201
Dr. Edna Rehbein
Assistant Vice President
for Academic Affairs Administrative Office, Avery 401
Lyndsey Shapiro
Graduate Assistant Student Services, Avery 201
ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/upcomingevents
TO VIEW AVERY BUILDING HOURS OF OPERATION, GO TO rrc.txstate.edu/about/hours/regularhours
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact the 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 Aril 1. In order to promote your student organization, all submissions
(information, articles, photos, etc.) must be emailed to [email protected] (Subject: Student Magazine) by 5:00pm on March 15, 2017.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.
Dean’s List Recognition 5:30pm-6:30pm
Avery 256
Practice Makes Perfect: How to Rehearse for Your Next Interview
5:25pm-6:25pm Avery 454
TRP Information Session
5:00pm-6:00pm Avery 455
Career Services: Virtual Advising Appointments
2:00pm-6:30pm Online via Skype
BAAS Info Session 11:00am-12:00pm
Avery 354
Grad College Shop Talk: External Funding
for Grad Students 4:00pm-5:30pm
Avery 353
MBA PDU: Data-Driven Marketing
5:20pm-6:20pm Avery 256
Advanced Registration
Register Here
Balfour Ring Representative at RRC
3:00pm-6:30pm Avery 2nd Floor Atrium
Payment Plan Deadline: 2nd
Installment Due 5:00pm
BAAS Info Session 12:00pm-1:00pm Online via Skype St. David’s School of
Nursing Open House 10:00am-12:30pm Nursing Building
Writing Center WS: PUG Review 3:00pm-4:00pm
Avery 454
Writing Center WS: APA Formatting 3:00pm-4:00pm
Avery 454
Princeton Review: GMAT/GRE Boot Camp
5:00pm-6:30pm Avery 454
MSIS & MEd Information Session
6:00pm-7:00pm Avery 456
MSIS & MEd Graduate Advising Session 2:00pm-6:00pm
Avery 456
Spring Break RRC on
Intersession Hours
Bobcat Day: Round Rock Campus
10:00am-12:30pm Avery Building
Market Day 5:30pm-6:30pm
Avery 4th Floor Atrium
Writing Center WS: APA Formatting 5:00pm-6:00pm
Avery 454
Writing Center WS: PUG Review 3:00pm-4:00pm
Avery 454
Grad College: The Basics of Successful Research for Grad
Students 5:25pm-6:25pm
Avery 255D
Trade Up Days & SLAO Bake Sale, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Avery 2nd Floor Atrium
Faculty Speaker Series 6:00pm
Avery 256
THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Rossanna Salazar, chairman | san antonio
William F. Scott, vice chairman | nederland
Charlie Amato | san antonio
Veronica Muzquiz Edwards | san antonio
Dr. Jaime R. Garza | san antonio
David Montagne | beaumont
Vernon Reaser III | bellaire
Alan L. Tinsley | madisonville
Donna N. Williams | arlington
Dylan J. McFarland, student regent | huntsville
Dr. Brian McCall, chancellor
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