CBC Forum July/August 2010
TRiO SSSS grant renewed for five more years
Page 7 Texas colleges get $2.5 million in scholarship funds
Page 13 CBC faculty, staff earn service awards
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Volume 4, Number 6
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Need a tour of Coastal Bend College?
or Mayberry@coastalbend.edu for additional details and to
Coastal Bend College Ambassadors will be on hand for scheduled
sign up.
college tours on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Reserve a private or small group tour online at www.coastalbend.edu. Tours on other dates can be arranged. For more information or to schedule a campus tour, contact Jennifer C. Linney in the Counseling Department at (361) 354-2722.
A/C HVAC classes offered in Pleasanton Residential A/C HVAC classes begin Sept. 13. Tuition is $198. Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232 or Mayberry@coastalbend.edu for additional details and to sign up.
Quilting classes available in Pleasanton Continuing Education offers quilting classes in Pleasanton beginning Aug. 10. Tuition is $148. Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232 or Mayberry@coastalbend. edu for additional details and to sign up.
Dance classes in Beeville Tejano Dance: Learn the Mexican one-step, Spanish Waltz, Huapango, Cumbia, Redova, and Bolero, Tuesdays Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept 14-30. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call
Dance classes in Beeville
(361) 362-2633.
Country & Western Dance: Learn the Two-Step, Waltz, Polka, Cotton-Eyed Joe, and the Sweetheart Schottische on Tuesdays
Truck driving available in Alice
Thursdays, Aug 24-Sept 9. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility
Coastal Bend College Continuing Education Department offers
at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call
truck driving classes in Alice for novice drivers; and companies who
(361) 362-2633.
need driver evaluation and additional training due to incidents, improper maneuvering, or Department of Transportation safety
Medical insurance coding in Beeville This class emphasizes medical office coding for payment/ reimbursement by patient or third party. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. from Aug. 25 to Oct.
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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 Trail in Alice. To reach Acuna, call (361) 884-2981 Ext. 3005 or toll free (866) 891-2381 Ext. 3005 or go to www.exceldriverservices. com.
Ed2Go course: Homeschool with Success Homeschool with Success is a course that guides participants to discover what you need to know to homeschool your children successfully. You’ll find out how to research legal requirements,
5. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi
choose the best curriculum, organize your school day, provide
Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call (361) 362-2633.
great socialization opportunities, and make the most of raising your children. When you finish this course, you’ll have lots of
Computer basics offered in Pleasanton Introduction to Computers starts Sept. 7. Tuition is $80. Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232
information and guidance to plot your homeschooling course for years to come. Beverly Schultz is the instructor. To learn more about these and other courses, go to: http://www.ed2go.com/ cbc.
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CBC Nursing students prepare for a fresh start Soon-to-graduate vocational nurses plan for next level of nursing studies
Tracy Martinez of Stockton, Texas
program. Instruction covers the four basic
Alice Campus
is leaving Coastal Bend College … with
areas of nursing care: adults, mothers
Lisa M. Aviar
plans to come right back. Martinez and
and newborns, children and the elderly.
Noemi Barrera
74 of her classmates are taking part in the
Classroom instruction is also required in
Ninfa B. Beeson
annual pinning and lighting ceremony on
mental health/mental illness concepts.
Oralia O. Cabrera
Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at CBC Main Campus in
Martinez plans to take her licensing
Veronica M. Cantu
Beeville, commemorating the end of their
test immediately and wants to work at
Jose Luis Cardenas
vocational nursing studies.
a nursing home. “I want to get into an
Victoria Ja-Nett Chapa
Martinez, like many others, plans to
Alsheimer’s Unit. You don’t know what
Shanika D. Escochea
return next semester to continue into the
you are going to get from day to day in
Amanda Garcia
next phase of nursing studies leading to
that environment,” she explained.
Felicia P. Gonzalez Sonia L. Gonzalez
becoming a registered nurse. Martinez will
Her ultimate aim is to become
be in the first Pleasanton Campus cohort.
a registered nurse. She will return to
Lee Anna M. Gutierrez
Coastal Bend College offers nursing
Coastal Bend College to achieve that
James. M. Hernandez
students several entrances and exits within
goal. “Registered nursing equals more
Aubrey B. Hippensteal
the nursing program. This multi-entry/exit
knowledge and more opportunities,”
Martha Ruth Juarez
program creates continuity in educating
Martinez said. “That benefits me and my
Manette M. Mendoza
certified nursing assistants, vocational
son.”
Heather Y. Pearson
nurses and registered nurses.
Coastal Bend College Vocational
Anna M. Priddy
“The goal is to transition certified
Nursing Program will hold its annual
Rhonda L. Ramos
nurses’ assistants very easily into
Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony
Melissa Rivera
vocational nursing and to get LVNs very
on Friday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Peter
Anna May B. Rudder
easily into registered nursing and so on,”
Marecek Physical Fitness Center at Coastal
Deliza D. Schumacher
said Betty Sims, CBC Director of Nursing.
Bend College, 3800 Charco Road in Beeville.
Elizabeth E. Soliz
CBC’s curriculum for nurse education
The following vocational nursing graduates
Ruben Vasquez Jr.
is delivered in a clinically-intensive
are scheduled to participate:
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Patricia T. Henning
Aaron J. DeLeon
Heather Johnson
Mary A. Velasco
Amy L. Lara
Blanca D. Esquivel
Julia Rae Johnson
Jennifer R. Wallgren
Amanda M. Monjaras
Crystal R. Garcia
Tina Marie Lozano
Ramon Zuniga
Justin L. Morales
Britany R. Gibson
Tricia Magel
Anna M. Puente
Esther Hernandez
Tracy D. Martinez
Beeville Campus
Michelle L. Rico
Brenda L. Johnson
Biance Danelle Pickett
Julie A. Abrigo
Heather D. Rodriguez
Alexa J. Leal
Melissa Pettit
Diane L. Aguirre
Sausha M. Salinas
Amanda L. Leal
Alyssa Reyes
Leah M. Arciba
Melissa A. Sanchez
Carla A. Manriques
Stephanie Nicole Riojas
Amber M. Carr
Twanna J. Tamlin
Laura Montel
Cassandra Allison Rutherford
Linda L. Carrillo
Vanessa Vanover
Tammie D. Saenz
Claudia E. Scharmann
Lisa M. Castro
Lindsey K. Wiginton
Angela D. Tovar
Shirley A. DeForest
Pleasanton Campus
Adelaida A. Garza
Kingsville Campus
Casey Layne Hilton
Paulina J. Gibson
Iris A. Cardoza
Lacey Holick
Rachel Marilyn Villaneda
Coastal Bend College 2010 Volleyball Schedule SEPTEMBER Sept. 3-4
Lee College Tourney
TBA
Baytown
Sept. 9
The Victoria College
7 PM
Beeville
Sept. 17-18
Laredo Community College
TBA
Laredo
Sept. 21
The Victoria College
7 PM
Victoria
Sept. 25
Galveston College
2 PM
Beeville
Sept. 30
Wharton County Junior College
6 PM
Beeville
Oct. 1
San Jacinto College
6 PM
Beeville
Oct. 2
Lee College
12 PM
Beeville
Oct. 8
Galveston College
6 PM
Galveston
Oct. 9
Wharton County Junior College
12 PM
Wharton
Oct. 13
Laredo Community College
6 PM
Laredo
Oct. 15-16
Midland College Tourney
TBA
Midland
Oct. 22
Lee College
6 PM
Baytown
Oct. 23
San Jacinto College
12 PM
Pasadena
Oct. 29
Laredo Community College
6 PM
Beeville
Nov. 2
Blinn College
6 PM
Brenham
Nov. 5-6
Region XIV District M Tournament
TBA
TBA
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
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High schoolers get dose of reality ‘living’ in Independent City
“We know that Independent City is not real, but for participants, this is the equivalent of tossing them out into the real world and watching them sink or swim.” - Lupe Ganceras Director, TRiO ETS
Suppose you were a single parent trying to earn a college degree while raising a family? What if your parents paid for college but nothing else? What would you do? Where would
Brianna Cano, left, of Beeville, considers her options while Stella Ressio, an Upward
you live? How could you afford the
Bound math instructor and Independent City volunteer, advises another student on
lifestyle that you are accustomed to?
finding affordable housing.
These are tough questions for anyone to answer. That is why Lupe Ganceras puts teens to the test in Independent City. Coastal Bend College TRiO students were faced with some daunting tasks during a recent visit to Independent City, a program that gives high school students a glimpse at the real world. The James R. Dougherty Jr. building at the college was transformed into a busy little town. Under the supervision of adult “friendly neighbors,” students had to find roommates and visit various city stations. They had to shop for supplies and furnishings for their
new homes and explore their
utilities, find an apartment, get
college/career potential.
a driver’s license and navigate life without parents. Some were
“By participating in Independent
assigned the extra burden of being
City, students learn life skills first-
single parents. Volunteers from IBC
hand,” Ganceras, Director of TRiO
Bank – Beeville; Texas WorkForce,
Talent Search, explained. “We know
City of Beeville Utilities, Bee County
that Independent City is not real,
Health Department and Coastal
but for participants, this is the
Bend College assisted students in
equivalent of tossing them out into
Independent City.
the real world and watching them sink or swim. In real life, they can
While many teens say they are
apply the lessons they’ve learned
dying to leave home, many are
here in our mock city to succeed.”
fearful. Few actually know what to do in the real world. Independent
Each student was given a paycheck
City helps prepare teens for some
and a bank account. Then, they
of the realities that go along with
were sent into the “city” to obtain
independence.
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2010 Sept. 8 -- Gallery Opening: “Coastal Bend College Visual Arts Faculty,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes Oct. 14. Oct. 20 -- Gallery Opening: “Norman Wallace” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Bldg. Closes Nov. 11. Dec. 1 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art Exhibition,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Student art sale: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes Dec. 19. 2011 Jan. 19 -- Gallery Opening: “Lynn Rushton “Forces of Nature”, Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes Feb. 17. Feb. 23 -- “CBC Visual Arts Division High School Art Competition” Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes March 10.
Residence: Jack Gron & Greg Reuter Feb. 1-4 -- “China Painting” 9a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-in-
March 23 -- Gallery Opening: “Larry Harrison, CBC Alumni” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes April 21. April 27 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art Exhibition,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual
Residence: Alzora Zaremba Feb. 2 -- “Relief Printmaking” 9a.m. – 4p.m. with Artist-inResidence: Manuel Gonzales March 10 -- “Glassblowing” 8a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-inResidence: Jayne Duryea, CBC Art Students and guest artists from across Texas
Arts Bldg. Student art sale:
April 6 -- “Caricatures” 8a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-in-Residence:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Frank Jostes
Lorin Bernsen
Visual Arts Bldg. Closes May 5. Barnhart Workshop Series
April 21-22 -- “Wildlife” Photography with Artist-inResidence: TBA
Sept. 22-23 -- “Fusing Glass”
Coastal Bend College Glass Blowing Workshops
– 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with Artist-in-
May 16-19, 2011 – Beginning Glass Blowing
Residence: Jayne Duryea
May 23-26, 2011 – Beginning Glass Blowing
Oct. 27 -- “China Painting” – 9
All workshops will be held in the Frank Jostes
a.m. – 4 p.m. with Artist-in-
Visual Arts Building on the Beeville Campus. (unless
Residence: Brenda Morgan
otherwise noted). For more information about visual
Moore
arts or upcoming gallery exhibits, please contact Jayne
Nov. 3-4 – “Sculpture” Aluminum Casting 9a.m.4p.m. with Artists-in-
Duryea at Coastal Bend College, 3800 Charco Rd. in Beeville, Texas. Call (361) 354-2322 or email duryea@coastalbend.edu
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TRIO SSS grant renewed to provide opportunities for first-generation, disabled college students financial aid advising, book/laptop
All existing grants needed to provide
were pleased to recently learn that
loans, campus tours to various
data that each program met or
its TRiO Student Support Services
universities, cultural activities,
exceeded their objectives.
program for first-generation college
student enrichment workshops
students would be renewed for
and a community of support. Jeri
Velma Elizalde, Dean of Student
another five years. Funded under
Morton is Student Support Services
Services, our efforts were made clear
Federal Higher Education Act of
Project Director; Kayla Jones is SSS
through our grant,” Morton said. The
1965, TRiO provides funding for
Counselor and Sylvia Lopez is SSS
Department of Education stated that
special outreach and academic
Secretary.
approximately 90 grants at colleges
Coastal Bend College officials
support services for low-income
One of the goals of the program
“Thanks to our grant writer,
across the country would not be funded again.
students, most of whom are the first
is to provide the necessary tools and
in their families to go to college.
services so that students can attain
Nationally, students in TRiO
all of their higher educational goals.
made aware of their grant award
Student Support Services programs
“Our hope is that students in our
with phone calls from Senator John
are more than twice as likely
program obtain associate’s degrees
Cornyn and Congressman Rubén
to remain in college than those
from CBC, then transfer to four-year
Hinojosa.
students from similar backgrounds
universities to pursue their bachelor’s
who do not participate in the
degrees,” Morton said.
programs.
The local SSS program staff was
“One of the biggest objectives for an institution of higher learning is
“Students are encouraged to
being able to provide an educational
remain in good academic standing
environment which allows all
began in 1970 and serves 215
throughout the semester,” Morton
students to complete their courses
participants each program year.
explained. “We do this by remaining
through graduation”, said Rep.
All of the eligible participants have
in contact with our students on a
Hinojosa. “This grant from the
a need for academic support. The
consistent basis through face-to-face
U.S. Department of Education will
majority are low-income individuals
appointments, phone calls, e-mails
certainly assist Coastal Bend College
who are first-generation college
and Facebook.”
in helping more students to succeed
students.
The TRIO Student Support Services
and guiding them to fulfill their
application for funding cycle 2010-
dream of obtaining a college degree.”
The CBC TRIO SSS program
The program also serves low-
For more information about TRIO
income students with disabilities.
2014 was very competitive. Existing
TRIO SSS provides participants
grants needed to show a strong and
Student Support Services, call (361)
with academic counseling, tutoring,
compelling reason to get re-funded.
354-2718.
Meningitis vaccination required for dorm, apartment students Coastal Bend College has updated its policy on Bacterial
Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an
Meningitis vaccination in accordance with recent changes
individual basis for medical contraindications, or reasons
to the Texas Education Code. All students new to CBC,
of conscience, including a religious belief.
residing in on-campus dorms and apartments, are now
For more information on Coastal Bend College policy
required to show proof of vaccination at least ten days prior
on communicable diseases, please contact Velma Elizalde,
to taking up residence on campus. This includes first-time
Dean of Student Services, at (361) 354-2304 or velmae@
freshman and transfer students.
coastalbend.edu.
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Coastal Bend College Cosmetology students and TRiO Upward Bound and Upward Bound -- G.O.S.T. students teamed up with Goodwill Industries of South Texas in Beeville to present the Vintage Style Show. Upward Bound students modeled clothing courtesy of Goodwill, while cosmetology students lent their expertise to hair, makeup and style. The show featured budget-friendly fashions from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today.
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Jessica Banta Audrey Castellanos Ciara Chavarria Aneesah Cordova Brittani Culver Anissa DeLeon Celestina “Celest” Encinia Raven Garcia Alfred “Freddy” Garza Samantha Gonzales Ashley Hadwin Kaylee Martinez Victoria “Vikki” Martinez Arati Patel Josefa Perez Maria “Mary” Perez Heather “Jae” Petru Madeline Pizana Mariah Pizana Stephanie Pizana Mario Rodriguez Miranda Rodriguez Samantha Saenz Marisol “Mari” Santos Bethany Wallace
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Coastal Bend College gets $447,000 boost for Airframe and Power Technology program
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Cosmetology Price List Shampoo Set
$5
Shampoo, Blow Dry and Style
$5
awarded Coastal Bend College a $447,000 grant to be
Conditioner C1
$3
used for power technology equipment. CBC is one of three
Conditioner Biolage
$5
community colleges in Texas to be awarded grant funding.
Conditioner Chemistry System
$10
Scalp Treatment
$5
impacted by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and
Hair Cut
$4*
to provide equipment to community colleges so that they
Permanent Wave
$17*
might provide training for veterans and people living
Spiral Permanent Wave
$27*
in defense industry communities. The goal of the grant
Temporary Rinse
$1.25
program is to increase or retain employment opportunities
Semi Permanent - Shades EQ
$8*
for defense workers and residents of adversely affected
Tint Complete
$13*
defense communities.
Bleach Toner
$17*
Frost Toner
$17*
is a long and painful process for small counties,” Michael
Relaxer
$15*
Kane, CBC Director of Workforce Programs, explained.
Facial - Plain
$3
Coastal Bend College is headquartered in Beeville, where
Facial with Mask
$5
Naval Air Station Chase Field was closed in 1994.
Waxing - Facial
$3
Arch
$1
hands-on skills building with real-world applications,”
Color Block
$36*
Kane said. The equipment purchased with grant funds will
Pedicure
$8
take the airframe and power technology program to an
Manicure - Plain
$3
Federal Aviation Administration Level 3 designation.
Manicure - Oil
$5
Currently, CBC has the equipment to do training in
Acrylic
$15
airframe technology. The funds will help fulfill a need for
Fills
$8
simulators and other equipment for a lab where students
Paraffin Wax
$8
Texas Military Preparedness Commission recently
The purpose of the grant is to help communities
“The commission recognized that recovery from BRAC
“We are going to be able to do contextual training –
can train in power technology. “This will move our program forward to a level that we would have taken years to achieve,” CBC President Dr. Thomas Baynum said. “This equipment grant will greatly increase learning and skills building opportunities for students in the airframe and power technology program.” CBC offers an Associate’s Degree of Applied Sciences in Airframe and Power Technology, a Level I Certificate in Powerplant; a Level I Certificate in Airframe; a Level I Certificate in Turbine Aircraft Training and a General Aviation Certificate. All airframe and power technology courses are taught in Beeville. For more information about Coastal Bend College, visit the website at www.coastalbend.edu.
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“We understand textbook costs are a major concern to students, not just at Coastal Bend College, but across the nation. At Texas Book Company, we believe a good, solid education is fundamental for a successful future. In order to achieve this, students need to have access to the correct course materials and textbooks for their courses at fair prices,” said Brent Dyer, President of Texas Book Company. TBC OnCourse is a fully functional virtual bookstore with a course-driven interface, permitting students to search for books by course and view the author, title, ISBN and pricing information. Students may then order Coastal Bend College recently announced a
their textbooks and pay by credit card or use
partnership with TBC OnCourse, a division
financial aid. Course materials are shipped
of Texas Book Company, to provide more
within 24 hours of receiving the order. Students
cost-saving options for students purchasing
also have the option, at any time during the
textbooks. The introduction of a CBC virtual
year, to sell their books back to further reduce
bookstore gives students quicker access
their textbook costs.
to textbooks, reduces textbook costs for students, and fulfills new federal guidelines
“The partnership with TBC gives our students
regarding colleges and universities.
many more options,” says Cara Frederick, Coastal Bend College Bookstore Manager. “We
Recent revisions to the Higher Education
are very excited about being able to provide a
Opportunity Act, Section 133, require
customized online bookstore to our students
institutions to provide textbook information
who now have more purchasing flexibility.
as a part of its online or printed schedule of
Each student can choose to order books online
classes. The purpose of this provision is to
or come into the bookstore for assistance. We
help college students determine what their
have computer kiosks set-up at the bookstore
textbook costs will be before registration, and
with staff ready to help students order their
to know which version of textbooks professors
books and answer any questions. “
will be using. Students equipped with ISBN numbers and published prices can make more
For more information or to schedule a virtual
informed decisions about their class schedules
tour of the online bookstore, please stop by
and easily purchase the correct textbooks for
the bookstore or contact Cara Frederick at
their courses.
361-354-2290.
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Making It Count.com Job Skills: Three steps to choosing a career by Michelle Tullier A professional wrestler runs for governor of Minnesota and wins. The owner and pastry chef of my neighborhood bakery is a former investment banker. A friend from college, who was a computer scientist for seven years, now makes her living as a sailboat captain in Seattle. How did these people get where they are today? Through a combination of luck, confidence and lots of self-awareness. As you contemplate where your own career might take you, it’s impossible to know what opportunities fate may throw your way. What you can do, however, is identify your interests, talents and values, then explore occupations that might
talk to people through informational interviews, and
make good use of them. Follow the three-step process
try out careers by shadowing and taking internships
below and discover what makes you happy.
or part-time jobs.
Step One:
Step Three
Figure out what makes you tick. Ask yourself
Sort out your priorities. After you’ve spent time
these questions:
on steps one and two, some of your strong preferences
•
What grabs (and holds) my interest?
may start to emerge. You might learn you don’t
•
What do I do well?
want to be in a corporate environment; that rules
•
What kind of personality do I have?
out investment banking. Or you might find that your
•
What’s really important to me?
interest in art wouldn’t sustain a career, so you cross
Take any career-related tests, like the Myers-Briggs
those types of jobs off your list. Whatever it is that
Type Indicator or the Keirsey Temperament Sorter.
you learn about yourself, you’re making important
Or think of times when you’ve enjoyed and excelled
discoveries that will help you choose a good career
at a class, job, internship or aspect of your personal
when the time comes.
life. A great book to read for help with this process is
Most importantly, keep it all in perspective.
Do What You Are by Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-
Remember that you don’t have to live forever with
Tieger.
any career decision you make. Most people change
Step Two:
careers several times over their lives, so the thing you
Learn about your career options. Rarely do you
choose to do right after high school or college will
have the opportunity to take a class in school that shows
most likely not be your career 40 or 50 years from
you what the work world is like. You have to take the
now, unless you want it to be. So, don’t put too much
initiative to explore it yourself. Career counselors have
pressure on yourself to make the perfect decision. And
a library of books that describe different kinds of work,
always keep your eyes open.
the typical qualifications needed, and the salary ranges
The Making It Count website, part of Monster.com, is a tool for students
for various occupations. You can also find profiles of
transitioning into high school, into college and into their careers. The site
career fields at the National Association of Colleges and
includes interactive games, tools and e-newsletters. For more info, go to www.
Employers (NACE) website (www.naceweb.org). Also,
makingitcount.com.
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Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Awards $2.5 Million in Scholarship Funds to 54 Texas Community Colleges schools and their students,” Combs
traditional college age, received an
community colleges and public
said. “Texas has a critical need for
average of $740 each to help build
technical colleges will receive a
trained workers in technical jobs that
new and better lives.
total of $2.5 million from Texas
pay above-average salaries. We’re
Comptroller Susan Combs to use for
meeting this challenge and helping
Alvin Community College, said the
student scholarships this school year.
create a positive, long-term career
scholarship funds clearly provide the
outlook for thousands of Texans.”
financial assistance some students
Across the state this fall, 54
The JET (Jobs and Education for Texans) Career and Technical
Sixty percent of the scholarship
Dr. John Bethscheider, provost of
need to continue their college education.
Scholarship Fund provides tuition
funds are allocated to students
grants to award scholarships to
enrolled in certificate programs,
“The JET Scholarship award
students enrolled in approved
while the remaining 40 percent
comes at a very opportune time for
training programs for several high-
covers associate degree plans.
our technical students,” Bethscheider
demand occupations. Recipient
Steven F. Horton, dean of technical
said. “With the high unemployment
schools like Coastal Bend College
education at San Jacinto College in
rate and difficulty in finding jobs,
offer training programs in oil and
Pasadena, appreciates the continued
the scholarship award will allow our
gas technology, welding, computer
support from the state of Texas
students to train for jobs that are in
support, mechanical and repair
toward making a difference in the
demand.”
technology, drafting and design
lives of students.
Combs’ program helps Texas
“I could not be more pleased
better serve students in obtaining the
other degree plans where a certificate
with the commitment to workforce
education and skills needed to meet
or an associate degree is a basic
education that Texas Comptroller
future work force challenges and
prerequisite.
Susan Combs has shown through
promotes the continued prosperity of
her support of the JET Scholarship
our economically diverse state.
technology, health professions and
“When is comes to the rising
The JET Career and Technical
cost of college, scholarships are
Program,” Horton said. “Due to the
more important than ever,” said Dr.
financial assistance that the program
Scholarship Fund is part of the
Thomas Baynum, Coastal Bend
has provided, 148 students at San
Comptroller’s Every Chance Funds,
College president. “Most of the
Jacinto College have enrolled in
a $25 million initiative providing
scholarships from this fund will go
14 technical education programs,
grants and scholarships over the
to health professions to help us meet
majoring in 24 different degree and
biennium for career and technical
the growing demands of our region
certificate options.”
education. The program also includes
for well-trained health professionals
In October 2009, the JET
the $10 million Launchpad Fund,
who plan to live and work in South
Advisory Board awarded the first
which supports and expands existing
Texas.”
round of tuition grants from the
nonprofit programs with a proven
scholarship fund, also totaling $2.5
track record of good performance,
or degrees in vocational nursing,
million, to 54 Texas community
and the $10 million Job Building
registered nursing, dental hygiene,
and technical colleges. In turn,
Fund, which helps finance equipment
radiologic technology, medical
these schools awarded scholarships
purchases for new career and
coding and medical office
to 2,028 students. By June 2010,
technical education programs that
administration.
the program disbursed about $1.5
support high-growth industries.
CBC offers certificates and/
“Community colleges are facing
million of that $2.5 million available
For more information about
tight budgets, so our grant awards
for scholarships. The recipients,
Every Chance Funds, visit www.
are an obvious boon to both the
72 percent of whom were above
everychanceeverytexan.org/funds.
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CBC recognizes employees for long service, retirement Coastal Bend College recently hosted a luncheon in honor of retiring employees and those with long service to the college. Each of the retiring or retired employees was given a plaque. The following were recognized: Cromwell B. “Scott� Campbell, 5 years, Beeville Campus Mary V. Helpert, 7 years, Alice Campus Kay C. Past, 9 years, Beeville Campus Dr. Robert W. Rowland, 9 years, Beeville Campus Dorothea Blankenship, 12 years, Beeville Campus Santos Medina, 24 years, Beeville Campus Service awards were also given to mark anniversaries of employees with long service to the college. Each recipient was given an award and a pin to commemorate the number of years served. Service awards went to the following: Grace Villarreal was recognized for 40 years of service to Coastal Bend College on the Beeville Campus. Enedina Lopez-Villegas, Beeville Campus, and Juan J. Sanchez, Alice Campus, were awarded for 30 years of service to the college. Rachael Ramoz was recognized for 25 years of service in Beeville. Jeanne Jones, Beeville Campus, was awarded for 20 years of service. 15-Year Service Awards: Dee Berthold, Alice Campus Roberta Kreis, Beeville Campus
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10-Year Service Awards: John Fox, Alice Campus Floyd Green Jr., Kingsville Campus Joe A. Martinez, Beeville Campus Ben R. Shelton, Beeville Campus 5-Year Service Awards: Ernest Alvarado, Beeville Campus Renee Brown, Beeville Campus Wendy Brysch, Beeville Campus Cromwell “Scott” Campbell, Beeville Campus Richard Carrera, Kingsville Campus Karen “Lisa” Craig-Young, Beeville Campus Stephanie Echevarria, Beeville Campus Ashley Garcia, Beeville Campus Nora Morales, Beeville Campus Michael Sellars, Alice Campus Susan Nelson Smedley, Beeville Campus Valerie Trevino, Beeville Campus Simon Velasquez, Kingsville Campus Ronika Williams, Beeville Campus Jack Young, Beeville Campus Special Service Awards: Kathleen J. Hollub, 8 years of service Jerry D. Frasier, 13 years of service
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Skills development training available for small businesses clusters identified by Governor
are the true engines of rural Texas
the South Texas small businesses by
Rick Perry: aerospace and
economic development and now
partnering with Texas Workforce
defense; advanced technologies
Coastal Bend College and TWC are
Commission (TWC) to provide
and manufacturing; biotech and
here to help small businesses train
customized training for employees.
life sciences; energy; petroleum
their employees to be more efficient
TWC responds to the training needs
refining and chemical products;
and effective.” said Glynis Holm
of Texas businesses that have fewer
and information and computer
Strause, CBC Director of CCE.
than 100 employees with the Skills
technology. Businesses may apply to
for Small Businesses Program and
TWC for a grant for $1450 per year
Continuing Education can design
Skills Development Fund program.
for new employees and $750 per year
classes to meet specific needs of
for incumbent employees.
small business to enhance the skills
Coastal Bend College supports
The emphasis of the Small Business Program is on training
In 2009, the fund disbursed $23
CBC Customized and
of new and incumbent employees.
for newly-hired and incumbent
million to 170 Texas businesses,
The application for the grant may
employees for the purpose of
upgrading the skills of almost
be accessed at www.twc.state.
increasing business competitiveness,
16,000 workers. Under the Skills
tx.us/svcs/funds/ssb.html and CBC
upgrading employees’ skills and
Development Fund program,
CCE staff can provide assistance
preparing new employees for job
businesses gain a more highly trained
in completing it. Businesses in
requirements.
workforce and the Texas economy is
the same industry cluster are
strengthened.
encouraged to join together to
Tuition for training provided through CBC may be covered in
“Large businesses have had
customize and share classes with
part or entirely with grant funding
access to training dollars, but
common career objectives. To learn
through the Skills Development
this year the Texas Workforce
more, contact Coastal Bend College
Fund for Small Business program.
Commission is putting their training
Continuing Education at (361) 362-
Training is focused in six industry
dollars into small businesses which
2633 or www.coastalbend.edu.
College awarded $479,000 grant for industrial emergency skills training Coastal Bend College, partnered
Universal Fire & Safety, Inc. of
provide industrial rescue services;
with Valero Three Rivers Refinery,
Corpus Christi will offer 17 classes,
to become industrial fire brigade
was recently awarded a Texas
as part of the grant, to Valero’s 297
members; to become hazardous
Workforce Commission Skills
employees. Those registered for the
materials responders; and to manage
Development Fund grant for $479,000.
first series of classes hold 15 different
onsite emergencies.
The grant will be used for industrial
job titles ranging from office
emergency response training for new
assistant to engineer, according to
is completed, Coastal Bend College
and incumbent Valero employees.
Strause.
will retain the equipment needed to
Onsite training in Three Rivers will
The purpose of the TWC Skills
Once the current training project
offer community- and small business-
Development Fund grant is to make
based industrial emergency response
a positive impact on the growth
training for those in the oil industry.
training make the refinery safer,
and stability of a local business
This training will be available
which makes Three Rivers and
with the creation of new jobs, an
through CBC Continuing Education
Highway 281 safer,” said Glynis
increase in wages, and an upgrade in
Customized Contract Training. For
Holm Strause, CBC Continuing
employees’ skills. Upon completion
more information on professional
Education Director. “Employees
of the industrial emergency response
development and training, contact
will be able to respond to personnel,
training, Valero employees in Three
Coastal Bend College Continuing
chemical and fire emergencies as
Rivers employees will have the
Education at (361) 362-2633 or www.
well as spills of all types.”
knowledge, skills and abilities to
coastalbend.edu.
be managed by the college. “Industrial emergency response
CBC Counseling Department Presentation on New Student Issues Wednesday, September 8, 11 a.m. to noon the Dirks Building,V-119
FREE LUNCH PROVIDED Topics will include: -Associates degrees vs. certificates -Note taking -Why you get a syllabus -Staying organized -Building a schedule -Drop dates -Grades and GPA -Skipping class -Transition from high school to college -How to follow a degree plan and why it’s important For more information, contact Jennifer C. Linney at (361) 354-2722 or visit the Counseling Office.
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So, you’re ready for resident life at Coastal Bend
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because you probably won’t want to spend all your time
College. Chances are this is the first time you’ve lived
in the computer lab.
away from home, so you’ll have to do a lot of fending for
D Printer ink cartridges and paper – once you write those
yourself. Once you begin packing, if you haven’t already,
papers, you’ll need to print them out to turn them in.
you’ll probably feel pretty overwhelmed trying to figure
D Blank CDs or a Jump Drive – essential for saving your
out what you should and shouldn’t take with you. It doesn’t
work.
have to be that stressful, though, if you’re organized. We’ve
D Backpack – you’ll be lugging a lot of books around.
put together a list of “freshman essentials,” created with
D Pencil sharpener – you’ll need one if you’re not using
input from students like you, to help make packing a
mechanical pencils.
breeze.
D Permanent marker – for labeling folders, boxes, etc. D Digital Voice Recorder – for recording lectures, so you
Class/Study Supplies:
can refer to them when studying for tests.
D Calendar/Planner – to keep track of all your important dates.
Residence Hall Supplies:
D Paper – you have to have something to write on,
D Sheets – it’s a good idea to take at least two sets.
right?
D Pillows – you’ve got to have a place to rest your head!
D Binders – you’ll have a lot more paperwork to deal with
D Blankets – when you need to feel warm and fuzzy.
in college. Binders allow for more room to keep everything
D Towels – big ones for the shower and small ones for
organized for your classes.
drying your hands.
D Notebooks – it helps to have one for each class.
D Laundry detergent/Fabric softener – yes, you’ll be doing
D Pens/Pencils – you need something to write with, don’t
your own laundry now.
you?
D Paper towels – for the times you decide to go on a
D Dictionary and Thesaurus– essential tools for being a
random room-cleaning spree!
star student.
D Facial tissues – you can never have enough of these,
D Stapler/Staples – to keep term papers, essays and other
especially when you’re sick.
reports all together.
D Drinking glasses – much better for the environment
D Highlighters – to mark important points in everything
than disposable cups.
you read.
D Plates – for those times you want dinner in your room
D Correction fluid – just in case you make a mistake.
instead of the dining hall.
D Paper clips – a great alternative to staples. D Tape – masking tape, duct tape, invisible tape…you’ll probably need it all. D Scissors – everyone needs a pair of scissors. D Ruler – for math class, measuring your room space, and so on. D Calculator – a must-have for
D Utensils – you need something to eat with, don’t you? D Snacks – try to throw in something healthy when you can. D Reading light/desk lamp – for those times when you’re doing some late-night studying. D Laundry bag/hamper/basket – for hauling your dirty clothes to the laundry mat (or, more likely, home to Mom
college-level math classes.
and Dad’s).
D Computer and accessories –
D Air freshener – who knows what kind of smells you will
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encounter! D Bulletin board – great for hanging pictures, notes, etc. D Dry erase board – perfect to hang outside your room, so people can leave you messages. D Disinfectant – you never know what germs might be lurking around. D Cleaning supplies – for those unavoidable soda and food spills. D Tool Box – trust us…you’ll need it. D Chest/Trunk/Foot Locker – great for organizing your stuff and keeping it out of sight. D Pictures/Posters – make your space more personal. D Plastic food containers – for keeping leftovers or packing lunches. D Plastic bin – for dirty dishes, unless you’d rather have them piled up all over your room. D Mini refrigerator – to keep cold drinks and food on hand at all times. D Surge protector – because that one outlet is NOT enough for all of your electronics and your roommate’s. D Extension cord – in case the outlets are not where you need them. D Can opener – for soup and other canned goods you might eat in your room. Personal Care Supplies: D Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Dental Floss – to keep your smile pretty. D Mouthwash – to keep your breath fresh. D Hairbrush/Comb – though using them before that 8 a.m. class may never happen. D Hair dryer – running out the door with wet hair is probably not a good idea. D Deodorant – no reason needed. D Shampoo/Conditioner – it’s probably a good idea not to just get your hair wet, right? D Soap/Body Wash/Shower Gel – there are so many to choose from! D Shaving supplies – you’ll probably need them whether you’re a guy or a girl.
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D Face Wash/Moisturizer – keep your skin looking healthy. D Sunscreen – the higher the SPF, the better—those afternoons of playing Frisbee golf in South Texas can take a toll. D Body lotion – to keep dry skin away. D Make-up – if that’s your thing. D Shower caddy – to tote all of your shower essentials. D Shower shoes – your shower won’t be entirely your own. D Nail Clippers/Nail File – because you probably don’t want to end up with the World’s Longest Fingernails. D Cologne/Perfume – so you’ll smell terrific. Other Necessities: D Alarm clock – to ensure a perfect attendance record at those early morning classes. D Radio or stereo – for blaring your favorite tunes (not during quiet hours, of course). D CDs – it’s best to bring a small collection of your favorites. D MP3 Player/Portable CD Player – to listen to your favorite tunes while you’re on the go. D Address book – to keep in touch with friends and family. D Camera – don’t let college slip by without capturing the memories! D Sewing kit – for taking care of missing buttons or repairing a ripped seam in your favorite pants. D Sports equipment – because you’ll probably find plenty of time to play. D Postage stamps – for sending letters or paying bills. D Driver’s license or photo I.D. – you’ll need to have some form of identification other than your CBC I.D. D Insurance card – in case you get sick or hurt. D Cell phone – to keep in touch even when you’re on the go. •Ear plugs – because your roommate might have a snoring problem. •First aid kit – you can never be too careful. •Slippers – to keep your feet nice and warm when you’re lounging around your room.
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