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WELCOME BACK, BOBCATS! AUGUST 2017
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AUGUST 2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Welcome Week 2
Writing Center 3
Information Sessions and Student Business Services 4
Veteran Affairs 5
Events Calendar 6
Kappa Delta Pi is an international
honor society in education.
Founded in 1911, the organiza-
tion has more than 55,000 mem-
bers in 665 chapters worldwide.
Famous KDP members include
Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roose-
velt, Jean Piaget and George
Washington Carver.
Local Events include monthly professional development
meetings, service projects, and social events. Local benefits
include graduation honor cords, certificate of membership,
local professional development meetings, leadership and
service opportunities, and opportunities to network with
other local honor society members.
National Benefits include four issues of Kappa Delta Pi Rec-
ord and New Teacher Advocate magazines, access to teach-
er resources through the KDP website, and eligibility for
more than $100,000 in scholarships.
Applications are available the first couple of weeks
of the semester. Requirements and application in-
structions can be found at education.txstate.edu/ci/
contacts/organizations.html
Join our KDP Round Rock Facebook group at facebook.com/
KDPRRC and follow us on Twitter at @KDP_RRC.
KAPPA DELTA PI
International Honor Society in Education
FREE POPCORN AND PLANNERS
AUGUST 28 - 31
5:30pm - 6:30pm
2ND FLOOR ATRIUM
For more information
contact Bryttne Lowden at
WELCOME WEEK
Enhance your resume, gain leadership skills and build relationships with other RRC students at the same time! Join SLAO! We welcome students from all majors.
If you would like more information about SLAO, please contact Alyssa Kroeker at [email protected].
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND
ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION
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AUGUST 2017
CONGRATULATIONS
Summer Commencement is Friday, August 11, 2017 at
the Strahan Coliseum on the San Marcos Campus. Click
here for more information about commencement.
Watch the commencement live from the Bobcat
Stadium Jumbotron in San Marcos! Web-based streams
of each ceremony are also available here.
SUMMER I & II TUTORING HOURS (May 29—Aug 9)
Monday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am - 12:00pm &
12:30pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm &
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
WRITING CENTER
BOBCAT DAY - ROUND ROCK
INFORMATION SESSION
H ave a friend or family member wanting to learn
more about programs offered at the RRC?
Encourage them to attend Bobcat Day – Round Rock
Campus, or better yet, accompany them to this
informative event.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
10:00am - 12:00pm, Avery Building
Bobcat Day—Round Rock Campus is a perfect
opportunity to learn about the bachelor’s and MBA
programs offered at the Texas State University Round
Rock Campus (RRC). Information on admissions and
the application process, degree requirements,
financial aid, veteran affairs, student services and de-
velopment opportunities will be overviewed. Meet ex-
pert program representatives, get questions an-
swered and find solutions for educational goals!
Click here to register TODAY! For more information, call
512.716.4001.
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 non-resident 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
CAREER SERVICES: JOBS4CATS NOW HANDSHAKE
Searching for a job? Check for job l ist ings on
Handshake (formerly Jobs4Cats). Create your profile
and apply for your perfect job today!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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AUGUST 2017
Parking Permits for the 2017-18 Academic Year are now available for purchase online at
https://parkingservices.txstate.edu/cmn/auth.aspx
or in-person at the Parking Services window, Avery 250.
TEACHER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION 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 information, contact Dr. Cheryll Dennis at [email protected].
Thursday, August 3, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 455 BAAS INFORMATION SESSION Prospective students needing information about the BAAS degree through the Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership Studies should attend an information session. REGISTER HERE. For more information, contact [email protected].
Tuesday, August 1, 12:00pm—1:00pm, ONLINE Monday, August 7, 5:00pm—6:00pm, Avery 453 Wednesday, August 16, 12:00pm—1:00pm, ONLINE Thursday, August 24, 5:00pm—6:00pm, Avery 453 MSIS & MED GRADUATE ADVISING SESSION Students 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 [email protected].
Wednesday, August 9, 2:00pm - 5:30pm, 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.
Tuesday, August 8, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, ONLINE via Zoom Wednesday, August 9, 6:00pm—7:00pm, Avery 456
STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
IMPORTANT DATES
DO YOU HAVE A CAMPUS PARKING PERMIT?
Fall 2017
Registration Dates
March 20 - August 10
Tuition Deadline
August 24, 6:00pm
Payment Plans are available.
Please visit the Student Business Services website:
sbs.txstate.edu/ to enroll.
Fall Payment Plan Deadlines
1st installment due upon enrollment
2nd installment due Friday, October 6, 5:00pm
3rd installment due Friday, November 3, 5:00pm
Late Registration
August 11 - 24
*August 26 - September 7, Payment due September 6, 5:00pm
*September 7 - 13, Payment due September 13, 5:00pm
(*additional fees and/or Dean’s approval are applicable)
University Loan Payment Deadlines
Emergency Loan - Friday, November 3, 5:00pm
Short Term Loan - Friday, November 3, 5:00pm
For additional assistance, RRC students may contact Bryttne Lowden
at 512.716.4007 or email [email protected] or visit
sbs.txstate.edu/.
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.
Follow us on Facebook…
facebook.com/TexasStateRRHEC
RRC VETERANS ALLIANCE
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AUGUST 2017
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AND
COUNSELING CENTER SERVICES ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
Located within the School of Nursing building (behind Avery
building), room 116. Services are available by appointment.
Student Health Center:
Call for appointments at 512.245.2161
Hours of Service: Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Counseling Center:
Call for appointments at 512.245.2208
Hours of Service: Wednesday & Friday:
9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
VETERAN AFFAIRS
Remember to complete your online certification
request. This must be done EACH and EVERY semester you wish to utilize GI Bill or Hazlewood benefits.
ONLINE CERTIFICATION REQUEST
• VA Certification Process: 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 ARE REGISTERED
For more information regarding what documents you are
required to submit please visit: 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.
Billing Deadline for Fall 2017 was July 10
Certification requests are still being accepted, however, they
will not be processed in time for the tuition payment deadline.
This active student veteran organization provides fun networking
and social opportunities, as well as support for both life and career.
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.
For more information on how to join,
contact Alyssa Kroeker, [email protected].
Be sure to follow us on Facebook: “RRC Veteran Alliance”
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TEXAS STATE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS
Alyssa Kroeker
Student Development Specialist II
Student Services, Avery 201
Bryttne Lowden
Supervisor, Student Services 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
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 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 5:00pm on August 15, 2017.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.
Fall 2017 Advanced Registration
Ends
Final Exams for Summer II
BAAS Information Session (Online)
12:00pm—1:00pm
Summer Commencement
See Schedule
Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP)
Information Session 5:00pm-6:00pm
Avery 455
BAAS Information Session
5:00pm—6:00pm Avery 453
Welcome Week: Popcorn & Planners, August 28 - 31
Avery 2nd Floor Atrium, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
First Day of Fall Classes
BAAS Information Session (Online)
12:00pm—1:00pm
BAAS Information Session
5:00pm—6:00pm Avery 453
MSIS & MEd Graduate Information Session (Online via Zoom) 6:00pm—7:00pm
MSIS & MEd Advising Appt.’s 2:00pm—6:00pm
Avery 456
MSIS & MEd Information Session 6:00pm—7:00pm
Avery 456
Last day of Summer classes
