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Nina Otero-Warren Quarter
TTU Programmer Analyst IV
Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University System-Information Systems Duties: The Programmer Analyst IV's role is the Create, modify and test the code, forms and script that allow computer applications to run. Work form Specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced. Write, update and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data or controlling other equipment. Write, analyze, review and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter and symbolic logic. Assign, coordinate and review work and activities of programming personnel. Assists with developing, testing, implementing and maintenance of project plans for programming design. Tracks and assures completion of all projects approved by customer. Reviews and recommends programming tools and environments and leads in establishing coding standards and practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology, or other related area plus five (5) years related full-time paid experience required. A master's degree plus one (1) year related full-time paid experience is an alternate combination of education and experience that is an acceptable requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Technical proficiency in the programming and methodology taught at university levels. Advanced understanding of program design, development concepts and standards, ability to exercise judgment based on an understanding of organization policies and activities, advanced level of analytical and design skills including process description, logic, problem diagnostics, and problem solving. Proficient in the following technologies: CSS, ORACLE, SQL, HTML, and .NET, source code repository, and object-oriented programming. Req#26976 EEO/AA/Vet/Disability. Page
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he American Women Quarters Program T is a new four-year coin program honoring the historic contributions
of twenty trailblazing American women. Beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2025, the series will feature five notable female pioneers per year from a variety of fields including women’s suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, humanities, science, and the arts. The groundbreaking program is an excellent way to remind future generations what can be accomplished with vision, determination, and a desire to improve opportunities for all. The Nina Otero-Warren Quarter is the fourth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Nina Otero-Warren was a leader
in New Mexico’s suffrage movement and the first female superintendent of Santa Fe public schools. Otero-Warren emphasized the necessity of using the Spanish language in the suffrage fight in order to reach Hispanic women. She also spearheaded the lobbying effort to ratify the 19th Amendment in New Mexico. Otero-Warren strove to improve education for all New Mexicans, working especially to advance bicultural education and to preserve cultural practices among the state’s Hispanic and Native American communities. The quarter reads, VOTO PARA LA MUJER, the Spanish counterpart for the suffragist slogan “Votes for Women.”
Spanish and Latino Podcasts
BY IRINA GONZALEZ
pproximately 60 million A people of Hispanic heritage live in the U.S., with ethnic ties to
more than 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries and territories. That’s a lot of culture to celebrate, with endless facets to explore. As we always say, there’s a podcast about basically any topic, from true crime to love and relationships—and we’re happy to confirm that there’s a bounty of amazing Spanish and Latino podcasts, too. Whether you’re seeking a good Spanish podcast because you want to learn the language, or you simply want to hear about news, politics, and cultural musings from Latinos in the know, these picks are for you. Several on the list, such
as WNYC’s La Brega, are available in Spanish and English. And there’s never been a better time to seek out podcasts from creators who identify as Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx. Futuro Media, founded by Mexican-American journalist Maria Hinojosa, has coproduced some of the best podcasts of 2021 (listen to Anything for Selena NOW). We also eagerly await the rollout of iHeartRadio’s forthcoming “My Cultura” network, bringing fresh offerings from Latinx creators including celebrities like Rosario Dawson, Gloria Estefan, and Eva Longoria. We’ll be sure to update you on our new favorites. Check out 25 of the best Hispanic and Latinx podcasts on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you listen.
Digital SAT Brings Student-Friendly Changes to Test Experience
ollege Board announced that the SAT® C Suite of Assessments will be delivered digitally. In November 2021,
College Board piloted the digital SAT in the U.S. and internationally; 80% of students responded that they found it to be less stressful and 100% of educators reported having a positive experience. While the transition to digital will bring a number of student- and educator-friendly changes, many important features of the SAT Suite (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, PSAT™ 8/9) will stay the same. The SAT Suite will continue to measure the knowledge and skills that students are learning in high school and that matter most for college and career readiness. The SAT will still be scored on a 1600 scale, and educators and students can
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continue to track growth across the SAT Suite of Assessments over time. The assessments will continue to be administered in a school or in a test center with a proctor present—not at home. Students will still have access to free practice resources on Khan Academy. And students taking the SAT Suite will continue to connect to scholarships and the College Board National Recognition Programs. The SAT will be delivered digitally internationally beginning in 2023 and in the U.S. in 2024. The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 will be delivered digitally in 2023 with the PSAT 10 following in 2024. More information about the changes can be found at SAT.org/digital.
