The ConnectionJag Family 2022
All About Us Who Are We? How We Define "Family" 1. 2 3 4. 5 Parents, Guardians, and Siblings Children and Significant Others Extended Family: Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and Grandparents Friends Anyone else defined as family in your life Contact Us Email: Family@tamusa.edu Phone: (210) 784-1452 Engaging Families at Texas A&M University- San Antonio What We Do Our Mission is to empower Jaguar family members and Jaguar students with families within the university setting by creating intentional interactions with campus resources, developing a sense of belonging and community, and providing programs and resources to maintain academic and social connections with the jaguar community.
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FAMILY STUDENT COORDINATOR Bianca Gonzalez FAMILY STUDENT COORDINATOR Bella Lopez
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Hispanic Hispanic Heritage Heritage National National Month Month Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th Check JagSync for events!
The Jag Family Connection A&M-San Antonio newsletter Dates to know: August 18-September 2: Weeks of Welcome (check JagSync for events) September 2: Census Date Drop for non-payment Last day for students to apply for graduation this term Deadline for this term's graduation applicants to complete Change of Name and/or Change of Major form(s) at the Welcome Center September 5: Labor Day Holiday September 15: 20th class day September 22: Graduation Application Fee payment deadline
This month is dedicated to raising awareness and showing appreciation for the work of service dogs. Please remember to not interact with any service animals while they are working!
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SERVICE DOG AWARENESS MONTH is
FIRST INSTALLMENT DUE FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN (4 AND 5 PAYMENT PLANS) Thursday,September1 FOURTH INSTALLMENT DUE FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN (5 PAYMENT PLAN ONLY) Thursday,December1 THIRD INSTALLMENT DUE FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN (4 AND 5 PAYMENT PLANS) Friday,November1 SECOND INSTALLMENT DUE FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN (4 AND 5 PAYMENT PLANS) Monday,October3 CENSUS DATE STUDENTS DROPPED FOR NONPAYMENT ON THIS DATE WILL BE ASSESSED A $363 REINSTATEMENT FEE IF REINSTATING AFTER THIS DATE Friday,September2 Deadlines forTuition andFees FallSemester(16-Week)2022 STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
Comejointhe Callingall Familymembers! Family Association! Thisorganizationisdesignedtoempower familymemberstoconnectwithJaguar studentsonandoff campus,promotea senseofhomeintheA&M SAcommunity, andprovideopportunitiesforlocal culturallearning. Join Today!
GeneralMeetingSchedule 2022 Click here to access the meetings Meeting time is 6:30 pm September 12th October 3rd November 7th December 5th
Saturday, October 15th, Lucky Loteria 4pm @ Fall Fest Friday, October 28th, Trunk or Treat Join us on WhatsApp
Club&Parent T-Shirt Sale FamilyAssociation presents Sizes AvailableM-2XL Parent Shirts Club
Sliding Scale mental health counseling services are offered at flexible times, seven days a week, including: Individual Counseling Couples/Marriage and Family Counseling Counseling Therapeutic Supervised Visitation Guardian House also offers Mental Health Counseling Services , including: To inquire/schedule, please call (210) 733 3349 or visit the website at guardianhouse org 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 well being 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.
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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
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: For more information visit www.claritycgc.org or call (210) 616 0300 FREE mental health counseling services through the Guardian House Counseling Clinic (GHCC)
SEPT 22ND 1 - 4 PM MAYS CENTER SPONSERS REGISTER ON JAGSYNC OR HANDSHAKE All Majors General's Fair 50+ DIFFERENT EMPLOYER RECRUITING FOR PART TIME, FULL TIME, VOLUNTEER & INTERNSHIP POSITIONS VISTA ROOM CAB
9/11 Remembrance September 9th 2022 8:30 am Patriots Casa Survivor Tree Comejoinusrememberingthevictims,thefamilies,and survivorsdealingwithloss,recognizingthelasting consequencesof9/11onindividuallives..
Coffee&Tea WithSSE Sept22nd|Oct.17th|Nov.17th
CLIFTON STRENGTHS FINDER IS AN ASSESSMENT THAT PROVIDES RESULTS OF YOUR TOP STRENGTHS! HERE AT A&M-SA 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 CLIFTON CLIFTON CLIFTON STRENGTHS STRENGTHS STRENGTHS
S E P T E M B E R 2 1 S T , 2 0 2 2 | 4 6 P M S C I T E C H L O B B Y B Y T H E M A Y S C E N T E R This event is open to all students who are interested in pursuing a career within the healthcare field. Please come out to connect, engage, and learn about opportunities and resources that can help your future career! HEALTH PROFESSIONS EXPO The Health Professions Expo is coordinated to expose, connect, and empower students interested in the healthcare field to take advantage of the opportunities offered at A&M San Antonio and the surrounding area.
Serving Serving Institution Institution Hispanic Hispanic Week Week Sept. 15th – 21st Check JagSync for events!
Hello JAGUARFAMILYMEMBERS! 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! INTERVIEWEXPERIENCE! JOBHUNTING! NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES! CHECK US OUT!
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. LOOKING FOR A CAMPUS JOB OR INTERNSHIP?
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONTINUED... Student Counseling Center Now available 24/7 for all students! 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
FOR DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELING CENTER THE STUDENTR AT (210) 784-1331 RSVP on Jagsync or call 210-784-1331 to sign up COPING SKILLS GROUP THERAPY BUILDING A STRONGER VERSIONOFMYSELFI'MDOINGME
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW JOIN US! Sign up for Family Connect! September 2: Drop for non-payment September 2: Last day for students to apply for graduation this term September 2: Deadline for this term's graduation applicants to complete Change of Name and/or Change of Major form(s) at the Welcome Center September 2: Census Date September 5: Labor Day Holiday September 15: 20th class day September 22: Graduation Application Fee payment deadline Click the heading to access the full Fall 2022 academic calendar and all the important dates to know. CONTACT INFO Office of Family Engagement One University Way Patriots' Casa 104a Family@tamusa.edu (210) 784-1452 AMSAJagFamily
