The Campus CONNECTION Issue 9 November 2014
In this issue Dual Admission Agreement P.1 Now You Know P.1 Campus Life /New HiresP.2 Employee Corner P.3 Reminders & Updates P.4
Now You Know Compliance News
The President recently approved new University Procedure (UP) 33.99.09.H0.01, Employment of Foreign Nationals. This procedure outlines A&M-Texarkana eligibility requirements for consideration of permanent residency sponsorship. For questions regarding this procedure, contact the Provost’s Office at x3004.
TC and A&M-Texarkana Officials Sign Dual Admission Texarkana College and Texas A&M University-Texarkana University officials
plans and 2+2 articulation agreements for
signed a Dual Admissions Agreement Oc-
various programs and disciplines that allow
tober 28th at the Texarkana College Board
students to complete two years of course-
of Trustees meeting, formalizing a part-
work at each institution. Officials say the
nership benefitting students wishing to
agreement was designed to encourage stu-
attain a baccalaureate degree. Officials
dents to complete an entire Associate of
also signed a Financial Aid Consortium al-
Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Associ-
lowing TC and A&M-Texarkana students to
ate of Science, or Certificate Curriculum at
be concurrently enrolled without disrup-
TC before transferring to A&M-Texarkana.
tion to their financial aid award. Donna McDaniel, Texarkana College’s
A&M System Chancellor, John Sharp, recently approved new University Rule (UR) 12.01.99.H1, Extension of the Tenure Probationary Period and UR 34.02.01.H1, Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation Programs
The DAA contains cooperative degree
“The overarching goal of the Dual Admissions Agreement, Financial Aid Consor-
Vice President of Instruction said, “The
tium, and 2+2 degree plans is to provide an
agreement and cooperative plans set forth
explicit pathway to an A&M-Texarkana
today establish seamless transitions and
baccalaureate degree for all TC students,”
pathways for students who want more
said A&M-Texarkana Provost Dr. Rosanne
than an associate degree. Students will
Stripling. “In doing so, our expectation is
find that transferring courses between
that students will avoid taking courses that
institutions will be an easier process than
do not apply to their desired degrees,
ever before.”
thereby reducing their time to a degree as
CAMPUS LIFE Fall 2014 Eagle Open House will be next Saturday, November 8 from 11am-3pm in UC. Faculty and staff wanting to participate can attend 1 of 2 EOH training sessions: Tuesday November 4 or Thursday, November 6 in Eagle Hall from 12pm-1pm.
Spring 2015 Class Schedule The spring 2015 class schedule is now available. The class schedule may be accessed through the Registrar’s website. Registration will begin November 3rd according to classification.
Terrica Kirk Secretary III
Ayla Baldwin Admin Assistant
Ashley Morrow Secretary II Counseling
Simon Kudernatsch Ad Interim Coordinator
Kelsey Footer
Betsy Sanz
Secretary III
Academic Advisor I Success Center
Takafumi Asaki
Rebecca Miles
Ad Interim Director
Billing/Receivables
Amber Galvan
WELCOME FELLOW EAGLES!!!
Coordinator of Student Athlete
The Campus Connection Issue 9 November 2014
Employee Corner BIRTHDAYS
Tommy Hughes
Elaine Beason
Ava Simpson
Teri Stover
Andrea Hamilton
Wade Stovall
Kelcey Footer
Massimiliano
Suk Jin Lee
Bette Shoptaw
Kristen Lindsey
Laddomada
Darryl Kennedy
Ebony Mason
Amy Carwile
Hal Lorance
Igor Aizenberg
Ayla Baldwin
Karol Patrick
Richard Parsons
Amber Galvan
Megan White
Enobong Inyang
Michael Galvan
Shannon Whitten
Richard Herrera
John Gann
Jennifer Felps
David Reavis
Julia Allen
BIRTHDAYS
From the nomination form: “I would like to nominate Lacy McMillon as Employee of the Month. Lacy has gone above and beyond her required job duties at numerous times during our most recent registration. She has been my direct point of contact for working with the State Comptroller’s Office on specific and unique situations pertaining to current students. Without Lacy's dedication and commitment to our students, staff, and the university we would have lost numerous students during this Fall term due to their personal hardships. Lacy is a great example of what TAMUT should represent; hard work, enthusiasm, and pride in ourselves and TAMUT. I would also like to say Lacy has been detrimental to the Business So in closing, I urge you in voting for Lacy McMillon for Office during this time, she has stepped up employee of the month as she is a GREAT asset to TAMUT and assisted with numerous projects in the and the recognition is well deserved. “ absence of persons in my office which is also outside her job description.
Employee of the Month
Lacy McMillon
REMINDERS & UPDATES
Daylight Savings Ends November 2nd! Don’t Get Caught by the Bug! Annually, 111 million sick leave days are taken by employees because of the flu. Since seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October, the time to prepare is now. While the vaccine is one of the best ways to avoid catching the flu, here are a few good tips:
Don’t forget to set your
1. Know how to recognize flu symptoms and how the flu virus is spread. 2. Practice good hygiene to keep the flu germs at bay. The dirtiest places in the office include the break room sink faucet handles, microwave door handles, keyboards and refrigerator door handles. 3. Educate yourself about the flu shot myths, sick time policies, wellness reminders and flu shot clinic dates and times. 4. Use the available resources offered by BlueCross BlueShield of TX such as the Nurseline that is staffed by registered nurses who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1(800) 299-0274, to answer any questions you may have about the flu. 5. Take advantage of an on-site flu shot clinic when it is offered.
The Campus Connection Issue 9 November 2014