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FEB 2022
NEWSLETTER
COMMUNITY. SAFETY. TOGETHER.
A&M-San Antonio
Check regularly for University updates regarding COVID as some changes will occur for spring and summer. For access to current COVID regulations, please visit the following website.
NEWSLETTER
THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION
A&M-San Antonio
Dates to know: February 1: First installment due for Deferred Payment Plan (4 and 5 payment plans) February 16: Spring 2022 Graduation Application Fee Payment Deadline
NEWSLETTER
THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION
Family Engagement Update
r a e h o t t n a We w ! m u o fr o Y We want to know what the Office of Family Engagement can do for you! Below are links to a couple of surveys about your experience so far and what we can do to improve for a more family-friendly campus.
Family First Seminar Survey General Survey Family Orientation Survey Contact family@tamusa.edu for more information or any addition questions.
February is
Black history month know the past, shape the future 01 feb
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EVENTS ON CAMPUS AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH KICKOFF Tuesday, Feb 1st Classroom Hall Lobby 12 pm - 2 pm
BLM@SCHOOL PANEL Thursday, Feb 3rd Classroom Hall Lobby 6 pm - 7:30 pm
STEP AFRIKA! Friday, Feb 25th Auditorium 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CULTURAL CONNECTION THROUGH FOOD Monday, Feb 28th Classroom Hall 102 3 pm - 5 pm
RACE, REPRESENTATION, & MEMORY Thursday, Feb 3rd Classroom Hall 102 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
BE A GAME CHANGER AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Friday, Feb 4th Auditorium 6 pm - 7:30 pm
SPEAKER SERIES: COMMISSIONER CLAY-FLORES Wednesday, Feb 23rd Auditorium 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
General Meeting Schedule 2022 Click here to access the meetings Meeting time is 6:30 pm January 31st (Focused on Housing) March 7th April 4th May 9th June 6th July 11th August 8th
DON'T FORGET!
Family Association Shirts Purchase
HERE Remember to order your Family Association t-shirt. The proceeds led to our effort to support our college students.
CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Clifton Strengths Finder is an assessment that provides results of your top strengths! Here at A&MSA we have training Strengths Coaches, are looking for Strengths Champions, and want to focus on utilizing strengths to your advantage over focusing on weaknesses. All first year freshment take this assessment and other students have an opportunity to based on their university engagements. Are you interested in getting your top 5 strengths as a parent or family member? If so, review the Clifton Strengths site and send an interest email to family@tamusa.edu. You may also take the assessment directly from the website. Help us help you cultivate your best self, relate to your student, family members, and other contacts in a more productive way. Remember, we love your students but you are just as important to us! After the assessment, if you are interested in coaching or wanting to better understand your strengths, email family@tamusa.edu to set up a coaching session! We hope to hear from you! Dr. Reba Sims Input | Relator | Learner | Individualization | Achiever
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Seven A&M-San Antonio faculty and staff members collaborated to share their expertise on ways students can enhance their overall well-being. This article provides an overview of eight wellness domains and includes practical tips individuals can implement to maximize wellbeing in each respective domain. This article has been published on the Dean of Students website. For questions or comments, please contact Dr. Mary Buzzetta, director of the Student Counseling Center (SSCC) at, mary.buzzetta@tamusa.edu.
Guardian House also offers Mental Health Counseling Services (currently virtual), including: FREE mental health counseling services through the Guardian House Counseling Clinic (GHCC) Sliding Scale mental health counseling services offered at flexible times, seven days a week, including: Individual Counseling Couples/Marriage and Family Counseling Reunification Counseling Therapeutic Supervised Visitation To inquire/schedule, please call (210) 733-3349 or visit the website at guardianhouse.org.
Clarity Child Guidance Center is a not-for-profit solely dedicated to mental health care for children ages 3-17. They provide the following services as well as free screening and financial aid: child, adolescent, and family therapy (ages 4-17) brief therapy (ages 4-17) group therapy (ages 14-17) psychological assessment (ages 4-17) psychiatric evaluation and management (ages 5-17) day treatment, acute and inpatient care For more information visit www.claritycgc.org or call (210)-616-0300
The LIFT program is designed to teach students of Texas A&M University-San Antonio about digital literacies, how to effectively navigate through the various online university platforms (Blackboard, Jagwire, etc.), and more. Courtesy of the Office of Student Success and Engagement, students who successfully complete the program will receive a FREE Dell Latitude 3310 laptop to keep! The laptop does not have to be returned to the university. Check JagSync for more info!
Requirements: Student currently enrolled at A&M-San Antonio for spring 2022 semester Returned loaner laptop to IT services (if applicable) Complete application in JagSync Sign Laptop Agreement Form (found in JagSync) Attend a digital literacies seminar
LAST DAY TO APPLY IS
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Hello Jaguar Family members,
Please note the following events on your calendars so you can encourage your students to attend. We also welcome your attendance as well! The benefits of attending: Interview experience
Job possibility
Networking opportunities
Check Us Out!
Students should lean on us NOW for improving their resume, practicing their introductions, interviews, and other communication, and navigating through their own career development plan. We are excited to support and celebrate your students along with you!
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1:00 - 4:00 p.m. CAB Vista Room 402 We will be discussing resume & cover letter development, LinkedIn profiles, interview skills, and assisting students to create their elevator pitch.
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1:00 – 4:00 p.m. CAB Vista Room 402 50+ different employers recruiting for parttime, full-time, volunteer & internships positions.
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All Majors General's Fair 50+ different employer recruiting for part-time, full-time, volunteer & internship positions.
Vista Room CAB
FEB 8TH 1 - 4 PM Register on JagSync or Handshake
MAYS CENTER SPONSERS
The Family Association is seeking input from family members who have students residing on campus in Esperanza Hall. Please click on the link to complete the survey:
Residents Survey
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONTINUED...
Student Counseling Center Now available 24/7 for all students! In order to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Delta Variant, the Student Counseling Center will primarily offer services via phone and/or Webex. Any students interested in scheduling an appointment should call (210) 784-1331 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. If you are experiencing a crisis and/or emergency, please call (210) 784-1331 or visit the Student Counseling Center in Modular C (rear entrance) any time Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. If this is a life-threatening emergency, please use the emergency resources listed below. Emergency Resources 911 and ask for a Mental Health Officer University Police emergency line: (210) 784-1911 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Center for Health Care Services: (800) 316-9241 Family Violence Prevention Services: (210) 733-8810 Text “Help” to the National Crisis Textline: 741-741
Looking for a summer job or internship? Is your student looking for a job or internship? Look no further! The Office of Family Engagement has you covered. Just head over to Handshake, our online system. On Handshake, your student will find many opportunities including postings, career events, work study opportunities, and more. To begin, have your student go to Handshake and log into JagWire with their credentials. For more information or a quick guide on how to log into Handshake, please click here. Please note that your student will be sent a verification to their University email, and this gets caught in spam sometimes. Have them check that folder to be able to verify.
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PLEASE CHECK YOUR STUDENT EMAIL TO SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE AND FOR MORE INFO
YEAR OF TIGER Happy Lunar New Year! The Chinese New Year starts on Feb. 1 to Feb. 11
Tigers are courageous and active people who love a good challenge and adventure in life.
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
February 1- First installment due for Deferred Payment Plan (4 and 5 payment plans) February 16- Spring 2022 Graduation Application Fee Payment Deadline Jan. 24th-Feb 5th: LIFT Program Application and Dates Click the heading to access the full Spring 2022 academic calendar and all the important dates to know.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Office of Family Engagement One University Way Patriots' Casa 104a Family@tamusa.edu (210) 784-1452