CBC Forum July/August 2009
Coastal Bend College
Volume 3, Number 6
Kids take over college! Details inside...
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Students can apply to CBC at ApplyTexas.org
Aug. 24 to Nov. 16, 6-8 p.m. at CBC Lot-Canada
Future CBC students can now apply online at www.
Facility. To register call (361) 362-2633. Kristi Rowlett
ApplyTexas.org.
is the instructor.
Fall Registration
Radiography Program info sessions
Students planning to return to CBC in the fall can
The Radiography Program at Coastal Bend College
register online at www.coastalbend.edu until Aug. 26
is holding information sessions for all individuals
at 4:30 p.m. New students can register in person Aug.
interested in applying to the Radiography Program. For
24-26 at any campus.
additional information contact: Radiography Program, Coastal Bend College, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville,
Free SBA workshops in Beeville The next U.S. Small Business Administration
Texas 78102, (361) 354-2302, skaifet@coastalbend. edu.
workshop will be held June 18 at noon in Beeville. The topic is How to Write Business Plans. Contact
Truck driving available in Alice
CBC Continuing Education for reservations at (361)
Coastal Bend College Continuing Education
362-2633. For more information on SBA, contact the
Department offers truck driving classes in Alice
CBC News Events
&
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 offer 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
San Antonio district office at (210) 403-5914.
Trail in Alice. To reach Acuna, call (361) 884-2981 Ext. 3005 or toll free (866) 891-2381 Ext. 3005 or go
Quilting classes in Pleasanton
to www.exceldriverservices.com.
Coastal Bend College is accepting enrollments for Continuing Education Quilting Class. The class will
See the Passion Play in Bavaria
be held Aug. 18 – Nov. 10 on Tuesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Travel to Europe with Coastal Bend College. From
The fee for 12 evenings is $139. For more information
July 19 to July 28, 2010, SEARCH tourists will visit
contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext.
Bavaria. Every ten years the German Community of
1212.
Oberammergau hosts a Passion Play. Although this is the highlight of the trip, tourists also will explore
Lifestyle Changes for Wellness: A complimentary
Engleberg, Bern and Lucerne, Switzerland; Innsbruck
medicine approach
and Salzburg, Austria; and the Bavarian region of
This class includes teachings on weight, stress, and pain
Germany. Sign up for the trip at CBC Lott Canada
management, healthy nutrition, smoking cessation,
Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59
and the flow of Qi. It includes techniques in behavioral
West, in Beeville, or call (361)362-2633. Proceeds
modification, motivation, teaching, and counseling.
from SEARCH travel go into scholarships for CBC
This class is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays,
students.
CBC Forum is a publication of Coastal Bend College, Office of Institutional Advancement, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, Texas. To receive a digital copy, send an e-mail to Adrian Jackson at jackson@coastalbend.edu. Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. For more information about Coastal Bend
Coastal Bend College College, visit the website at www.coastalbend.edu or call toll free (866) 722-2838.
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There are many benefits of dual credit. Some benefits include the following: ● Free tuition for Bee County students. ● Student earns credit for both high school diploma and college degree/certificate. ● Early completion of college degree. ● Workforce program certificate can be completed and student is ready for employment after high school graduation. ● Challenging and rewarding coursework. ● CBC offers college level courses for dual credit which are either identified as: 1. Academic; or 2. Workforce ● Eligible students: 1. Are in the 11th or 12th grade. 2. Have proven college readiness based on provisions of the Texas State Initiative based on various test scores or meets Texas approved exceptions (See your high school counselor for more details). 3. Can enroll in workforce courses if minimum high school passing standard on Mathematics section and/ or the English/Language Arts section on the tenth or eleventh grade TAKS related to the courses for which the student has demonstrated eligibility. For students
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who are exempt from taking the TAKS, other forms of evaluation may be conducted by the college. 4. Some courses may have additional requirements. 5. Students are limited to two dual credit courses per semester. Classes may be offered in different locations and formats such as: 1. The high school; 2. The college; 3. Virtually via the Internet; 4. Through Interactive Television; and 5. Through a combination of any of the above (Hybrid). Students in dual credit courses are usually composed of only high school students or high school and college students. Dual credit courses are college courses and high school students will be treated as COLLEGE STUDENTS. Grades will placed on both the high school and college transcript immediately upon student’s completion of required performance of the course. Students living in Bee County, pay zero tuition although courses may require payment of fees, books and supplies. Students that do not reside in Bee County, will be charged a reduced tuition rate of $30/hour and a per semester registration fee of $40.
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ACNT POFI ACNT BUSI BMGT
AUMT AUMT AUMT AUMT AUMT
Level I Certificate Accounting 1303 Intro to Accounting I 1401 Computer Applications 1311 Intro to Computerized Accounting Elective 2309 Leadership Level I Certificate Automotive Technology 1305 Intro to Automotive Technology 2437 Automotive Electronics 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 1319 Automotive Engine Repair 1310 Automotive Brake Systems
Level I Certificate Building Trades Technology CNBT 1210 Basic Construction Safety CRPT 1311 Convention Roof Systems CRPT 1329 Intro to Carpentry CRPT 1315 Conventional Wall Systems CNBT 1300 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading CRPT 1323 Floor Systems Level I Certificate Professional Business Technology ACNT 1301 Intro to Accounting I POFI 1401 Computer Applications or COSC 1401 Intro to Computer & Information Science IMED 1445 Interactive Multimedia BUSI Elective BMGT 2309 Leadership
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Certified Nursing Assistant HPRS 1304 Basic Health Professions Skills HPRS 1160 Basic Health Professions Clinical Level I Certificate Computer Information Technology POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Communication POFI 1401 Computer Applications I ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I Level I Certificate Computer Information Technology Networking Specialization ITCC 1402 CCNA 1: Networking Basics ITCC 1406 CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics ITCC 1442 CCNA 3: Switching Basic and Intermediate Routing ITCC 1446 CCNA 4: Wide Area Network (WAN) Technologies Level I Certificate Computer Information Technology Web Design Specialization IMED 1416 Web Design I IMED 1445 Interactive Multimedia I IMED 2415 Web Design II ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I Criminal Justice Interest Certificate CRIJ 1301 Intro to Criminal Justice CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices Level I Certificate Forensic Science CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices CJSA 1308 Criminalistics I CJSA 2323 Criminalistics II
DFTG DFTG DFTG DFTG
Level I Certificate Basic Design Skills 1409 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 1405 Technical Drafting 2402 Machine Drafting 2312 Technical Illustration and Presentation
Level I Certificate Basic Early Development CDEC 1319 Child Guidance CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs TECA 1311 Educating Young Children TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
MCHN MCHN MCHN MCHN and MCHN MCHN
Level I Certificate Machinist Basic 1217 Machining I 1308 Basic Lathe 1313 Basic Milling Operation 1320 Precision Tools Measurement 1343 Machine Shop Mathematics 2303 Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls
Level I Certificate Office Automation Technology ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I POFT 1321 Business Math POFI 1401 Computer Applications I POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding or POFT 2301 Intermediate Keyboarding POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I Level I Certificate Office Automation Technology Medical Specialization HPRS 1202 Wellness and Health Promotion MDCA 1302 Human Disease/ Pathophysiology POFM 1300 Medical Coding Basics POFI 1401 Computer Applications I HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I Level I Certificate General Office Management ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I POFT 1321 Business Math or BMGT 1391 Special Topics in Business Administration and Management, General POFI 1401 Computer Applications I or COSC 1401 Introduction to Computers and Information Science IMED 1445 Interactive Multimedia I BMGT 2309 Leadership CSME CSME
Many dual credit
CSME
students earn
CSME
Level 1 Certificates and graduate from Coastal Bend College weeks before their high
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WLDG WLDG
school graduations. WLDG WLDG
Nail Technician 1330 Orientation to Nail Technology 1431 Principles of Nail Technology I 1441 Principles of Nail Technology II 2430 Nail Enhancement Level I Certificate Welding 1421 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 1430 Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
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Higher Ed
CBC, TAMUK presidents sign articulation agreement Joint enrollment eases transition, provides more services for students Texas A&M University – Kingsville President Dr. Steven Tallant and Coastal Bend College President Dr. Thomas Baynum recently signed a transfer agreement that allows students to enroll at both institutions simultaneously. The signing was followed by a reception attended by representatives from TAMUK, CBC, Congressman Ruben
Dr. Thomas Baynum of Coastal Bend College, left, and Dr. Steven Tallant of Texas A&M University – Kingsville sign a joint enrollment agreement allowing students to enroll in the two institutions simultaneously.
Hinojosa’s office and State Rep.
They will have access to all facilities and programs on both campuses.
Yvonne Gonzalez-Toureilles’ office.
The success of this program will result in a seamless transition from
“This is a great opportunity for
college to university.
students because it reduces the stress
Reverse Degrees. CBC will track students who have gone on to
of transferring. Students will be able
TAMUK and award them associate degrees once their coursework for
to move from CBC to TAMUK
that degree is completed.
already familiar with the university,
An agreement with this much detail is
the campus and the way things work,”
unusual, Baynum explained, but it will greatly
Baynum said.
benefit those who take advantage of it. Joint
More than a traditional
enrollment means that students will have access
articulation agreement, this joint
to campus faculty and facilities at the college
admission program gives students
and the university.
access to services at both locations
“I expect to see these students everywhere
including financial aid, scholarships,
at TAMUK from the library to the football
counseling and resources. Students
stadium,” Tallant said. “We want them to know
are now able to seamlessly attend
that they are a part of the TAMUK family.”
classes at TAMUK and CBC and have
Students must apply to the joint enrollment
Tallant
credits applied to both associates and
program and declare a major. In many cases, students will need to submit
bachelors degrees. The agreement
a second application to be admitted into a specific academic program
covers three specific areas:
like TAMUK College of Education or TAMUK College of Business
Joint Admission. Student will
Administration. Students accepted under joint admission may transfer
be able to identify themselves as
from one institution to another, alternate enrollment between the two
students of both TAMUK and CBC.
institutions, or concurrently enroll at both institutions.
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Kids College 2009
Alice
Beeville
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Kingsville
Ic ns of the 1960s, 1970s
Pleasanton
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Summer Discovery Academy Summer Discovery Academy 2009 has come to a conclusion at the Coastal Bend College Beeville campus. Summer Discovery Academy is an innovative program in which Beeville ISD, Coastal Bend College, and St. Mary’s Academy work together to improve student performance on math, science, and language arts while demonstrating the real world importance of these skills in daily life. In Students in Summer Discovery Academy are encouraged to become active learners and are shown the wide range of educational and employment opportunities available to them. The program is unique in using real world jobs and occupational programs to teach the skills infused in applied situations. The Business Technology Division of Coastal Bend College is piloting the project and offering two business management class credits and one computer information technology credit. Students from rising freshmen to seniors are eligible to participate. Students in the Discovery Academy may take three courses for college credit and earn up 1½ high school cual enrollment credits.
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Making it count.com ‘Follow your heart’ is sound advice when choosing a major By CHARLENE DESPLAS
with the college catalog. Read through the
For some, the choice of a major is easy.
course descriptions as well as the degree
Some people have known almost since the
requirements. Consider talking to an advisor
cradle what they wanted to be or do. And
at your college. Many have programs and
many people choose the college they attend
counselors to help students deal with these
based on the programs offered in a specific
issues. Only a small percentage of students
field. For others, it can be a real problem.
take advantage of the services offered,
The pressure is there to “declare” a major,
though. Be aware, you may have to talk to
from parents, friends and even the college. I
several people before you get the help you
personally have changed majors about four
are looking for, but it is usually worth the
times. Along the way, I’ve taken many classes
effort.
that interest me, but finally found the one
Also, you might want to consider General
area that is my passion - French. And since
Studies, a very misunderstood major. I used to
I found my passion, I haven’t changed my
think it was for people who didn’t know what
path. I discovered my love for French when
they wanted to do. But recently I found out
I took an elective course several semesters
that General Studies is often a good way to
ago. The professor in the course knew his
tailor a program to your needs. This does take
topic well, spoke with enthusiasm and gave
planning and may require several meetings
me much to think about. Since that first basic
with an advisor, but it is an option that is
course, I’ve gone on to take more advanced
probably very underutilized. And don’t worry
courses and even traveled abroad in an effort
if you are a freshman or even a sophomore
to immerse myself in my chosen major.
before you decide. Most universities don’t
I think choosing a major involves asking
require you to declare a major until you
oneself several questions. For example,
are a junior. Don’t rule out any degree until
what do you want to do when you graduate?
you have investigated it thoroughly. Take
What are your interests? Is your major your
your time, consider your choices and most
choice or someone else’s? By the way, if it is
important, follow your heart .
not yours, you really need to sit down and consider some other things like, why are you going to college? Choosing your major may require you to do some real soul-searching and being very honest with yourself and with your family or loved ones. Family can be one of the toughest obstacles when choosing a major. Families usually want what they think is best for an individual, and sometimes they need gentle reminding that each of us needs to make our own choices. One of the first places to begin is
Source: www.makingitcount.com
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Things that differentiate high school from college You are responsible for showing up to class. Most professors won’t collect homework or check to see if you’ve done the assigned reading, but fully expect you to be caught up on the coursework regardless of your absence. If you don’t show up for class, keep up with the reading or do your homework, you’ll pay the price on exam day.
You spend about three hours per day in class ... ...if you’re taking a full course load of 16 credit hours. You may not have class on Tuesday and Thursday until 2 p.m., and your last class may end by 11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. By the way, you’ll need to study another 16+ hours every week to keep up with those 16 hours!
Finals are intense. Nothing you have done in life will prepare you for finals. Minimal sleep, maximum pressure. Up to 40 percent of your grade for the entire term is determined in a four-to-five day period. Start early, sleep and stay calm. Remember, everybody can’t flunk and you’re probably better prepared than most people in the room.
It’s not the 13th grade. When you are in college you are treated like an adult. Expectations are different.
You miss your mom. Yes, you miss your dad too, but he probably didn’t do your laundry and clean the house. Get out those rolls of quarters, load up on clothes that don’t require ironing and get some air freshener.
The distractions are nonstop. Even Monday and Tuesday nights
People around you fail.
aren’t sacred. From parties to games
Friends you start with will drop out. In high school,
and student programs, there is
most people “make it through the funnel.” In
something fun and interesting
college, it just doesn’t work out that way. Don’t
happening constantly. Enjoy
be one of those people. Ask for help at the first sign
yourself, but remember: balance is
of any kind of problem. There are advisors, tutors
the key.
and professors ready to help you.
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Beeville students get S.M.A.R.T. about learning Students from Moreno Jr. High School and St. Mary’s Charter School attended mosaic, pottery, theatre and technology sessions in the Frank Jostes Visual Arts building. They learned how to combine math and science skills with the arts under the skillful supervision of Jayne Duryea, Coastal Bend College Fine Arts Department Chair; Margery McCurdy, drama Instructor; and Laura Orchard, pottery instructor. Derek Adkins served as the Legos coordinator, Cindy Brown as athletic monitor, Adam Kadlec as assistant drama coach, Julie Arispe and Kristin Garcia, as assistants. The S.M.A.R.T. Summer Program demonstrates the interrelationship between math principles and science applications to art and design concepts in real world daily activities. The S.M.A.R.T. Summer Program, funded through a grant from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in Austin, is designed to give students a taste of what college is like while reinforcing core educational concepts. This summer’s program includes an engineering and robotics program from the Legos Corporation, pottery and ceramics, glass tile mosaics and design techniques, as well as theatrical productions. All included curriculum connections with math, science, reading and language arts.
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Radiologic technologists exceed national standards When Marla Gomez of Beeville
well exceeded the national average.
finished her radiologic technology
“These students stepped up
national licensing exam, she picked
and did this on their own,” Tyran
up the phone and screamed at one of
explained. The program is not easy
her instructors. She’d passed, and two
and only students who fully commit
years worth of struggle, panic and
and get the support of their families
perseverance bubbled to the surface
are successful. Tyran said students
in an emotional explosion.
face the burden of finances and time
Radiologic Technology instructor
required to complete the rad tech
Ludie Tyran reacted to Gomez’s call
curriculum. They have to balance
with the same enthusiasm she showed
busy home lives and a flailing
each of her 12 recent graduates. “I’m
economy to make it to class, to
so proud. I had tears in my eyes. I felt
clinicals and to study groups but they
their happiness and joy.”
do it.
Coastal Bend College’s inaugural
Gomez, a wife and mother of two, was already completing a degree in professional business technology when she heard about the new rad tech program. “I really, really needed a job but I waited because I knew this would open the door to a good job” she said. It took a few years for program launch in Beeville but Gomez got into the first group. “It’s like taking pictures but different,” she said. “I thought to myself ‘I could do this.’” Not that it was easy. Gomez relied on her husband and parents to help with her kids T.J and Tlyssa. She
class of rad techs graduated together
“I really, really needed a job but I waited
in May and recently individually completed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Exam
because I knew this
with a pass rate of 100 percent. The
would open the door to
average national score in 2008 was
a good job”
to Tim Skaife who heads radiology
84.6 percent success rate, according at the college. CBC rad tech students
also struggled with travel which is a requirement for for program participants. Students are assigned to clinical sites across South Texas. Each site runs under a different set of procedures and uses different equipment so students get wellrounded exposure to the profession. “First you learn the basics of film.
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“When I went for the licensing exam, it was exactly as Mr. Skaife said it would be and I felt prepared.”
technologists who are also offsite clinical instructors for Coastal Bend College. Students watch and participate in x-ray lab operations while being drilled on anatomy. They complete a number of procedures with supervision to increase their level of competency and confidence. Gomez said, in addition to learning how to be a rad tech, she was taught to be a confident test taker. “I learned to master questions. I learned to sit in a chair for three Then you move on to high-tech
motions makes them competent,” she
hours. I learned what to expect,”
equipment. Some sites see a high
said.
she explained. “When I went for the
volume of patients while others are less hectic,” Gomez explained. Each experience leads to an
Students spend time in the
licensing exam, it was exactly as
classroom and the onsite lab where
Mr. Skaife said it would be and I felt
they work with a whole body
prepared.” Coastal Bend College offers
improvement of skills and a better
phantom. “Lenny” comes with donor
understanding of the field. Tyran
bones and simulated organs. She is
radiologic technology in Beeville and
said most students enter the program
a 5’2,” 110 pound female about 30
Alice. Other health-related vocational
with little knowledge beyond basic
years of age. She is the first patient
programs offered at CBC include
anatomy. They start on fingers
students work with.
medical coding, dental hygiene
and toes and work their way up
Once they go out to work with
(Beeville only) and nursing. The
to complicated procedures. “Only
living patients, they operate under
pharmacy technician program will be
practice and going through the
the instruction of licensed radiologic
offered in the future.
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Middle School Academic Enrichment Day Camp
Students from Mathis, Skidmore-Tynan, Moreno Middle Schools and Pettus Junior High School were invited to attend a Middle School Academic Enrichment Day Camp at Coastal Bend College on July 13th – 16th. Students received one-on-one tutoring and online lessons while reviewing TAKS problems in basic math, algebra and geometry, in order to improve math skills prior to returning to school in the fall. Ovidio Garcia, the University of HoustonVictoria G-Force Program Coordinator, was brought in to discuss financial literacy. Students participated in “The Money Game” to enrich their knowledge of finance and budgeting. A representative of IBC Bank Beeville, Tanya Longoria, counseled students on careers in business and the importance of college. On the final day students were rewarded with an Aquatic Educational Boat tour which included a Dolphin Watch and Marine Biology Nature Tour on board the Island Queen out of Port Aransas.
2009 Volleyball Schedule AUGUST
OCTOBER
21
Cisco College Scrimmage
Abilene
TBA
2
Lee College
Baytown 6 p.m.
28-29
Midland College Tournament
Midland
TBA
3
San Jacinto College
Pasadena 12 p.m.
9
Western Texas College
Snyder
TBA
10
Western Texas College
Snyder
TBA
6 p.m.
12
Laredo Community College
Beeville
6 p.m. 6 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 1
Blinn College
Beeville
4-5
Lee College Tournament
Baytown
TBA
16
Wharton County Jr. College
Wharton
11-12
Laredo Comm. College Tourney
Laredo
TBA
17
Galveston College
Galveston 2 p.m.
15
Blinn College
Brenham 6 p.m.
23
San Jacinto College
Beeville
18-19
North Lake College Tri Match
Irving 6:30 p.m.
24
Lee College
Beeville 12 p.m.
25
Galveston College
Beeville
6 p.m.
26
Wharton County Jr. College
Beeville
1 p.m.
28
Laredo Community College
Laredo
6 p.m.
Head Volleyball Coach: Roxanne Aguirre
6 p.m.
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