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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.

Nina Otero-Warren Quarter

The American Women Quarters Program 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

Approximately 60 million 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

College Board announced that the SAT® 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 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.

Business & Opportunity Updates

RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANT

from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help potential and existing businesses with fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues in Crosby, Dickens, and Floyd counties. The grant supports technical assistance and handson training in topics ranging from industry research and developing a business plan to marketing and selling on the internet, disaster planning or even securing government contracts. Please contact Brandy Reed by calling (806) 745-3973 or by email to brandy.reed@ttu.edu

TWIB FEBRUARY LUNCHEON-

February 10, 11:30 am, at Skyviews Restaurant - 1901 University Ave. 6th Floor. Enjoy a buffet lunch for $15, while networking with like-minded business women! TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. Instruction books are available in English only at the moment. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs.gov. BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637. FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, available.

Hispanic Consumer Confidence Drops

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 86.7 in the fourth quarter of 2021 from 90.5 in the third quarter, but it remains well above the 79.3 during the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU's College of Business. Optimism declined in four of the five questions used to generate the index. In the fourth quarter of 2021, 59 percent of Hispanics felt they are better off financially now than a year ago, down from 62 percent in the third quarter. When it comes to whether they expect to be better off financially in the next year, 70 percent felt that way, compared with 78 percent in the third quarter. Hispanics also are less confident in the short-term and long-run economic outlooks. In the fourth quarter, 51 percent of respondents said they expect the U.S. to experience good business conditions in the upcoming year, down from 53 percent in the prior quarter. Meanwhile, 53 percent of respondents said they expect good economic conditions in the next five years, compared with 58 percent who felt that way in the third quarter. Buying big-ticket items such as a house or car is the only area in which Hispanics showed increasing optimism, with 53 percent saying it's a good time to make a major purchase, up from 48 percent in the third quarter. "Inflation adds to the financial strain that the COVID-19 pandemic has already caused," said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI. "Inflation is hurting Americans' wallets as it hits a 40-year high in the United States, but certain demographic groups like Hispanics are feeling it the most." She referenced a report from Bank of America that shows households without college degrees, African Americans, Hispanics and those living in rural areas have been hurt more by inflation than other groups because on average they spend a bigger share of their income on goods and services with the highest levels of price increases. The poll is based on a sampling of 666 Hispanic adults from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021. (En español en p. 19)

Notice Of Early Voting

Early Voting by personal appearance for the March 1, 2022 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be February 14th – February 225th, 2022. The Main Polling Place: Lubbock County Elections Office, in Public Room, 1308 Crickets Ave. , Tues, February 14th – Fri, February 25th, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, 2022. All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org Notación De Votación

Adelantada

Votación Adelantada para las Elecciones Primarias de los Demócratas y Republicanos el 1 de marzo, 2022, se llevará a cabo el 14 de febrero –25 de febrero, 2022. El lugar principal de la votación: La Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Lubbock, en el Salón Público, 1308 avenida crickets, Martes – Viernes, 14 de febrero – 25 de febrero, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Todos los sitios de votación adelantada en las fechas, horarios y localidades que se listan a www. votelubbock.org

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