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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013A member of The Texas State University SystemINSIDE THIS ISSUE:KEY DATESSTARS Mentoring Program29/2Labor Day—No classes/Writing Center2University closedTrade Up Days3RRC Writing CenterBachelor of General Studies3OpensCollege of Education49/39/11Official 12th Class Day9/11SLAO MeetingKnow someone interested in continuing their education at the RoundRock Campus (RRC)? Have a friend or family member wanting tolearn more about programs offered at the RRC? Encourage them, orbetter yet, accompany them to Bobcat Day– Round Rock on:9/16 - 9/18SLAO Bake Sale9/209/23Bobcat Day—Round Rock CampusGraduation ApplicationSaturday, September 28, 2013, 10 a.m.—12p.m.Bobcat Day Round Rock Campus is the perfect opportunity to gatherinformation on admissions and the application, degree requirements,financial aid, veterans affairs, student services and development opportunities. Meet expertprogram representatives, get questions answered and find solutions for educational goals!DeadlineGet them to register TODAY at www.rrc.txstate.edu/bobcatday! For more information,call 512-716-4001.Student OrganizationRoundtrip to/from Bobcat StadiumOpen HouseSaturday, September 7, 2013 vs. Prairie View A&M9/28Bobcat Day—RoundRock CampusDon’t worry about driving to San Marcos! Join the Alumni Association onthe bus to the first home game vs. Prairie View A&M.Offered by the Austin Chapter of the Alumni Association. Ticket cost: 25 for bus ride, ticket and AA tailgate or 16 for bus ride and tailgate(for those who already have tailgates). For more info. visit ew Detail&id 19741.Contact Mark Dorsey, voltronkacko@austin.rr.com, with any questions.Saturday, October 26, 2013 vs. South Alabam - HOMECOMING! Join fellow RoundRock students and their friends and families for a FREE, no hassle, ROUND TRIP ride from theRound Rock Campus to Bobcat Stadium to tailgate and watch the Homecoming Game. Takeadvantage of the FREE tram to/from the homecoming game. For more information, contactJill Seidenberger, js213@txstate.edu or click here to reserve your spot!Parking PermitsParking permits are on sale at both Texas State University Campuses and online. Studentscan pay in person by cash, check, or credit card. Permit payment can not be added to tuition.Students may choose hang tag permits. For further information, contact the RRC ParkingServices Office at (512) 716-4950, or online here.Volume 4Issue 9Texas State University-San Marcos is an equal opportunity educational institution.This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013Kappa Delta PiInternational Honor Society in EducationKDP will be accepting applications starting in September.Our officers have been hard at work ensuring that thereare tons of professional development and serviceopportunities for Education Majors. Please see below formore information.KDP is an International Honor Society in Educationand is open to all Education Majors.Requirements for Membership 3.25 overall GPA (not Texas State GPA) One-time initiation fee 68 Attendance at initiation ceremonyKappa Delta Pi Officers Fall 2013Undergraduate: Sophomore standing and aboveGraduate: Completed at least 6 hoursEnrolled in Texas State’s teacher preparation programApplication packets and information will be availableoutside office 464T at the RRC. Contact Jessica Ligon,KDP Counselor in Round Rock with any questions:jl50@txstate.edu.Pearl Chao-Hsu, Deirdre Kirk, Darlene Achee, Melissa ColeyAlexandra Peoples, Jennifer Gonzalez, Harrison JohnsonLocal BenefitsHonor cords for graduation, professional development meetingsand service projects, networking and more!National BenefitsKappa Delta Pi Record (journal for beginning teachers), NewTeacher Advocate (journal for beginning teachers), teacherresources through the KDP website, eligibility for more than 100,000 in scholarships.SLAOThinking about joining a student organization? Consider the Student Leadership and Activities Organization(SLAO)! SLAO’s purpose is to provide students with opportunities, outside the class environment, to:Develop leadership and interpersonal skills through involvement in a variety of campus and community events;Learn how to turn ideas into action plans to completion through the development of valuable personal qualities such asinitiative, motivation, commitment, and team building; Form a network of social and professional relationships that willenhance students’ educational experiences; Balance the intensity of class work with opportunities to socialize, enhanceyour resume, make new friends and have fun. For more information, contact President, Jessica Anderson.Literacy ConferenceJoin us for the 2nd Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Literacy Education (TALE) which will be held at our Round Rockcampus on Sat. Oct. 12,2013. For more information and to sign up, go to: http://www.texasreaders.org!Student OrganizationOpen HouseJoin us for a student organization openhouse sponsored by SLAO on September 23from 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m., Avery 4th Floor.FOOD PROVIDED – while supplies last!PAGE 2RRC WorkshopsFREE workshops are available to help you succeed and/or improve your academic performance. Want to knowwhat all workshops are being offered at the RRC? Go toour link at .html to sign up for upcoming workshops.Workshops offered in the past: Career Services,Writing Center, Study Skills and Lunch & Learn.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)Do you have too many interests to pick one major? Perhaps your career goals would benefit from expertise in morethan one area. Consider the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS). The BGS is an undergraduate degree program thatprovides a new opportunity for Texas State University Round Rock Campus (RRC) students. The BGS programcombines three RRC minors, two General Studies courses for an interdisciplinary, personalized degree. Studentscombine the three minors that best enhance their individual, career, and educational goals. Majoring in GeneralStudies offers a wide variety of employment options and allows students to build a unique skill-set that will help themsucceed in the workforce after graduation.Students can choose from the following minors offered at the RRC: Business Administration; Criminal Justice;Mass Communication; Computer Science; Mathematics; Psychology; Forensic Psychology; English (Online ONLY);Sociology (Online/Hybrid ONLY).For more information about the BGS program, please visit: http://www.txstate.edu/ucollege/bgs.htmlCaldwell Heights ElementaryMentor ProgramVolunteer Opportunity Available! How would it make you feel to make a positive difference in a young child’s life?Please consider volunteering just 30 minutes a week during the 2013—2014 academic school year.The STAARS Mentor Program is a school-based program encompassing students in K-12. The Mentor Programprovides an opportunity for business and community volunteers to improve student academic attitude and enhancetheir school experience by acting as a positive role model, building a friendship and exploring college and careeropportunities. For more information about the program, visit the STARS Mentor Program website. To learn more,email Jill Seidenberger, js213@txstate.edu with your contact information (Name, Texas State ID #, email address, andphone number) and fill out the RRISD Volunteer & Mentor Application (select Caldwell Heights Elementary).Student Health Center—Round Rock Campusept.Opens S2013Services will be available Mon.—Fri., 1 p.m.—5 p.m.,Room 116 in the Nursing Building.www.healthcenter.txstate.eduCall for Tour GuidesInterested in leading group/building tours for new students and visitors? You will receive a Texas State shirt in exchangefor your commitment to provide at least three tours through the 2013-2014 academic year. For more information, contactJill Seidenberger, js213@txstate.edu or Jessica Miller, jm2274@txstate.edu.Associated Student GovernmentWe are excited to announce the Associated Student Government (ASG) student liaison for the Texas State Round RockCampus for the 2013-2014 academic year—Jessica Dahl. Congratulations, Jessica! The ASG acts as the voice for everyBobcat. All ASG meetings are open so that you can learn more about the issues we face as students and call attention toyou, the student. For more information about ASG, and meeting information, please visit:http://www.rrc.txstate.edu/current/ASG.html. Please stay tuned for opportunities to talk with Jessica.PAGE 3