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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Writing Center Summer Hours 3

Job Opportunities: Handshake 4

Scholarship Opportunities 5

Information Sessions 6

Events Calendar 7

CONGRATULATIONS RRC GRADUATES!

Spring Commencement is Thursday, Friday, and

Saturday, May 11, 12, and 13, 2017 - Strahan Coliseum.

Click here for more information about commencement.

Watch Commencement live from our Jumbotron in San

Marcos! Web-based streams of each ceremony will be

available here. The links will be available a few weeks

prior to the ceremony.

The Round Rock Campus faculty, administration and

staff will celebrate the educational accomplishments of

RRC graduating students at the annual RRC Graduation

Reception.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Check in at Avery 4th Floor Atrium

Texas State Round Rock Campus students who graduat-

ed in Fall 2016, as well as students who anticipate grad-

uating in Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 are invited.

RSVP is required. To RSVP, please visit:

http://www.rrc.txstate.edu/about/events/grad-

reception/rsvp.html

This reception does not take the place of the Official Graduation

Ceremony held in San Marcos.

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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/

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, or brush up on their skills.

Thursday, May 4, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 454

APA FORMATTING: Learn the

elements of this style, focusing on in-text citation, works cited, and general formatting.

Tuesday, May 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 454

S P R I N G T U TO R I N G H O U R S

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Welcome, Jessica Gist, M.A.

Academic Advisor I

Jessica has joined the Texas State Academic Advising team

as an Academic Advisor I, advising for the following

undergraduate majors:

Criminal Justice

Education

General Studies

Jessica earned her BBA in

Management and MA in

College Student Development

from St. Edward’s University.

Jessica has five years experience in Student Life and

Academic Advising, and is excited to bring her experiences

to Texas State. To schedule an advising appointment with

Jessica please call 512.716.4001.

Welcome, Julie Stokes, M.A.

Academic Advisor I

Julie joined the Texas State Academic Advising team as an

Academic Advisor I, advising for the following

undergraduate majors:

Exploratory

Professional

Management

Psychology

Julie earned her

Bachelors Degree in

Political Science, minor

in Psychology, from Christopher Newport University, and

her Masters in Higher Education Administration from Old

Dominion University. Julie is excited to be a part of the

Texas State community. To schedule an advising appoint-

ment with Julie please call 512.716.4001.

T E N T I T I V E : S U M M E R I & I I T U TO R I N G H O U R S

B e g i n n i n g M a y 3 0

Monday 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Tuesday 11:00am - 12:00pm &

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm &

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Thursday Closed

Friday 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday Closed

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S u m m e r & F a l l R e g i s t r a t i o n

March 20 - May 29, Summer 2017

March 20 - August 10, Fall 2017

I m p o r t a n t F i n a l E x a m D a t e s

Reading Day (Classes do not meet), May 2

Spring 2017 Finals Begin, May 3, 5:00pm

L o a n P a y m e n t P l a n D e a d l i n e s

S e c o n d I n s t a l l m e n t

Summer 2017: July 26, 5:00pm

Fall 2017: October 6, 5:00pm

U n i v e r s i t y L o a n P a y m e n t D e a d l i n e s

Summer 2017: July 26, 5:00pm

Fall 2017: November 3, 5:00pm

For additional assistance, RRC students may contact Bryttne Lowden at 512.716.4007 or email at

bl1191@txstate.edu or visit the Student Business Services website: sbs.txstate.edu/.

STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES

IMPORTANT DATES

AFFORDABLE COUNSELING SERVICES

Texas State University RRC offers affordable

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 Summer and

Fall term on Wednesdays from 3:00pm -

7:00pm.

PRICE IS $1-$20 A SESSION.

RRC VETERAN ALLIANCE

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 to be an engaging support network for all fellow veterans.

Join our next social

Friday, May 5, 7pm, at La Margarita

For additional information on how to join, contact Alyssa Kroeker, ae1164@txstate.edu

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. Workshop categories include, but are

not limited to: Creating Resumes and Cover Letters, How to

Work a Job Fair, PUG Review, APA Formatting, Time Man-

agement, Study Skills, College Note Taking, College Success

Strategies, Thesis Shop Talk, Graduate Funding, Lunch &

Learns, and so much MORE! For more information, or to

suggest workshop topics that would like to see offered, con-

tact Alyssa Kroeker, ae1164@txstate.edu

FREE snacks and drinks provided to all currently enrolled

students who register to attend! All workshops offer an op-

portunity to enter a drawing for a Texas State door prize!

Please check the RRC Events at a Glance website, bulletin

boards, plasma screens, and Monday morning emails for

information on upcoming workshops! To register to attend

click here, otherwise walk-ins are welcome!

CAREER SERVICES: JOBS4CATS NOW HANDSHAKE

S earching for a job? The Round Rock Campus is

currently hiring for both Student Worker and

Graduate Assistant positions. Available positions on

and off campus, part-time and full-time, are listed on

Handshake (formerly Jobs4Cats). Create your profile

and apply for your perfect job or internship today!

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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 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

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

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.

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.

Call for appointments at 512.245.2208 Hours of Service: Wednesday and Friday

9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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, or better yet, accompany them to this

informative event.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Avery Building

Bobcat Day is the perfect opportunity to gather infor-

mation on admissions and the application, degree

requirements, financial aid, veterans affairs, student

services and development opportunities. 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.

MSIS & MED GRADUATE ADVISING SESSION

Students who have been admitted to the MSIS & MEd pro-

grams can request an individual appointment with Dr. Eichler

to discuss individualizing the degree plan.

To request an appointment, email pg02@txstate.edu.

Wednesday, May 3, 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

pg02@txstate.edu. To RSVP for a session, click here.

Wednesday, May 3, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Avery 456

TEACHER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

SESSION

This session is for degree individuals seeking to become certi-

fied teachers. Three degree-seeking and non-degree seeking

options will be explained, as well as the application and inter-

view process. REGISTER HERE. For more information, contact

Dr. Cheryll Dennis at cd22@txstate.edu.

Tuesday, May 4, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Avery 455

BAAS INFORMATION SESSION

Prospective students needing information about the BAAS de-

gree through the Department of Occupational, Workforce, and

Leadership Studies should attend an information session. REG-

ISTER HERE. For more information, contact pogo@txstate.edu

Friday, May 5, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, online via Skype

Monday, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, online via Skype

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 bl1191@txstate.edu.

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.

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

Billing Deadline for Summer 2017 was April 10

Certification requests are still being accepted, however, they will not be processed in time for the tuition payment deadline.

Billing Deadline for Fall 2017 is July 10

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 , ae1164@txstate.edu.

Disabled Veterans: Parking Permit fees are waived but

you must provide documentation to Parking Services (Avery 205).

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, ae1164@txstate.edu.

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MAY 2017 ROUND ROCK CAMPUS EVENTS CALENDAR

TEXAS STATE ROUND ROCK CAMPUS

Alyssa Kroeker, M. Ed.

Student Development Specialist II

Student Services, Avery 201

ae1164@txstate.edu

Jan King, M. Ed.

Associate Director Student Services, Avery 201

jk51@txstate.edu

Dr. Edna Rehbein

Assistant Vice President

for Academic Affairs Administrative Office, Avery 401

er04@txstate.edu

Position Currently Vacant

Graduate Assistant Student Services, Avery 201

Interested in this role? Apply via

Handshake (formerly Jobs4Cats)

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 abg35@txstate.edu 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 June 1. In order to promote your student organization, all submissions

(information, articles, photos, etc.) must be emailed to ae1164@txstate.edu (Subject: Student Magazine) by 5:00pm on May 15, 2017.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.

TRP Information Session

5:00pm-6:00pm Avery 455

Career Services Advising Appt.’s

2:00pm-6:30pm Avery 201

Career Services: Benefits & Salaries

3:00pm-4:00pm Avery 454

Graduation Reception

6:00pm-7:30pm 4th Floor Atrium RSVP Required

MSIS & MEd Information Session

6:00pm-7:00pm Avery 456

Reading Day: Classes Do NOT Meet

MBA Information Session

12:00pm-1:00pm Avery 451

Writing Center: APA Formatting 5:00pm-6:00pm

Avery 454

Final Exams Begin

Writing Center WS: PUG Review 5:00pm-6:00pm

Avery 454

MSIS & MEd Graduate Advising

Session 2:00pm-6:00pm

Avery 456

Final Exams End

Registration for Summer 2017

Closes 11:59pm

First 5 Week Class: Late Registration

Begins 6:00am $25 Late Fee

First 5 Week Class: Late Registration

Ends 5:00pm

First 5 Week Class: Special Late Regis-

tration Begins 6:00am

$100 Late Fee

Commencement: 10:00am, 2:00pm,

6:00pm

Commencement: 10:00am, 2:00pm,

6:00pm

Commencement: 10:00am, 2:00pm,

6:00pm

Spring 2017 Commencement Schedule

BAAS Information Session

4:00pm-5:00pm Online via Skype

BAAS Information Session

1:00pm-2:00pm Online via Skype

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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