CBC Forum July/August 2010

CBC Forum July/August 2010

TRiO SSSS grant renewed for five more years

Page 7 Texas colleges get $2.5 million in scholarship funds

Page 13 CBC faculty, staff earn service awards

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Coastal Bend College

Volume 4, Number 6

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Need a tour of Coastal Bend College?

or Mayberry@coastalbend.edu for additional details and to

Coastal Bend College Ambassadors will be on hand for scheduled

sign up.

college tours on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Reserve a private or small group tour online at www.coastalbend.edu.

Tours on other dates can be arranged. For more information or to schedule a campus tour, contact Jennifer C. Linney in the Counseling Department at (361) 354-2722.

A/C HVAC classes offered in Pleasanton Residential A/C HVAC classes begin Sept. 13. Tuition is $198.

Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232 or Mayberry@coastalbend.edu for additional details and to sign up.

Quilting classes available in Pleasanton Continuing Education offers quilting classes in Pleasanton beginning Aug. 10. Tuition is $148. Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232 or Mayberry@coastalbend. edu for additional details and to sign up.

Dance classes in Beeville Tejano Dance: Learn the Mexican one-step, Spanish Waltz, Huapango, Cumbia, Redova, and Bolero, Tuesdays Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept 14-30. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call

Dance classes in Beeville

(361) 362-2633.

Country & Western Dance: Learn the Two-Step, Waltz, Polka, Cotton-Eyed Joe, and the Sweetheart Schottische on Tuesdays

Truck driving available in Alice

Thursdays, Aug 24-Sept 9. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility

Coastal Bend College Continuing Education Department offers

at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call

truck driving classes in Alice for novice drivers; and companies who

(361) 362-2633.

need driver evaluation and additional training due to incidents, improper maneuvering, or Department of Transportation safety

Medical insurance coding in Beeville This class emphasizes medical office coding for payment/ reimbursement by patient or third party. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. from Aug. 25 to Oct.

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compliance needs. Excel Driver Services has contracted with Coastal Bend College to offer on-demand professional truck driving training to the Coastal Bend area. Juan Acuna will be located at the CBC Alice Campus, Room 135 at 704 Coyote Trail in Alice. To reach Acuna, call (361) 884-2981 Ext. 3005 or toll free (866) 891-2381 Ext. 3005 or go to www.exceldriverservices. com.

Ed2Go course: Homeschool with Success Homeschool with Success is a course that guides participants to discover what you need to know to homeschool your children successfully. You’ll find out how to research legal requirements,

5. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi

choose the best curriculum, organize your school day, provide

Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call (361) 362-2633.

great socialization opportunities, and make the most of raising your children. When you finish this course, you’ll have lots of

Computer basics offered in Pleasanton Introduction to Computers starts Sept. 7. Tuition is $80.

Please contact Sharon Mayberry at (830) 569-4222 Ext. 1232

information and guidance to plot your homeschooling course for years to come. Beverly Schultz is the instructor. To learn more about these and other courses, go to: http://www.ed2go.com/ cbc.

CBC Forum is a publication of Coastal Bend College, Office of Institutional Advancement, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, Texas. View this and previous issues online at www.coastalbend.edu. Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. For more information about Coastal Bend College, visit the website

Coastal Bend College at www.coastalbend.edu or call toll free (866) 722-2838.

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CBC Nursing students prepare for a fresh start Soon-to-graduate vocational nurses plan for next level of nursing studies

Tracy Martinez of Stockton, Texas

program. Instruction covers the four basic

Alice Campus

is leaving Coastal Bend College … with

areas of nursing care: adults, mothers

Lisa M. Aviar

plans to come right back. Martinez and

and newborns, children and the elderly.

Noemi Barrera

74 of her classmates are taking part in the

Classroom instruction is also required in

Ninfa B. Beeson

annual pinning and lighting ceremony on

mental health/mental illness concepts.

Oralia O. Cabrera

Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at CBC Main Campus in

Martinez plans to take her licensing

Veronica M. Cantu

Beeville, commemorating the end of their

test immediately and wants to work at

Jose Luis Cardenas

vocational nursing studies.

a nursing home. “I want to get into an

Victoria Ja-Nett Chapa

Martinez, like many others, plans to

Alsheimer’s Unit. You don’t know what

Shanika D. Escochea

return next semester to continue into the

you are going to get from day to day in

Amanda Garcia

next phase of nursing studies leading to

that environment,” she explained.

Felicia P. Gonzalez Sonia L. Gonzalez

becoming a registered nurse. Martinez will

Her ultimate aim is to become

be in the first Pleasanton Campus cohort.

a registered nurse. She will return to

Lee Anna M. Gutierrez

Coastal Bend College offers nursing

Coastal Bend College to achieve that

James. M. Hernandez

students several entrances and exits within

goal. “Registered nursing equals more

Aubrey B. Hippensteal

the nursing program. This multi-entry/exit

knowledge and more opportunities,”

Martha Ruth Juarez

program creates continuity in educating

Martinez said. “That benefits me and my

Manette M. Mendoza

certified nursing assistants, vocational

son.”

Heather Y. Pearson

nurses and registered nurses.

Coastal Bend College Vocational

Anna M. Priddy

“The goal is to transition certified

Nursing Program will hold its annual

Rhonda L. Ramos

nurses’ assistants very easily into

Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony

Melissa Rivera

vocational nursing and to get LVNs very

on Friday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Peter

Anna May B. Rudder

easily into registered nursing and so on,”

Marecek Physical Fitness Center at Coastal

Deliza D. Schumacher

said Betty Sims, CBC Director of Nursing.

Bend College, 3800 Charco Road in Beeville.

Elizabeth E. Soliz

CBC’s curriculum for nurse education

The following vocational nursing graduates

Ruben Vasquez Jr.

is delivered in a clinically-intensive

are scheduled to participate:

(List continued on next page)

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Patricia T. Henning

Aaron J. DeLeon

Heather Johnson

Mary A. Velasco

Amy L. Lara

Blanca D. Esquivel

Julia Rae Johnson

Jennifer R. Wallgren

Amanda M. Monjaras

Crystal R. Garcia

Tina Marie Lozano

Ramon Zuniga

Justin L. Morales

Britany R. Gibson

Tricia Magel

Anna M. Puente

Esther Hernandez

Tracy D. Martinez

Beeville Campus

Michelle L. Rico

Brenda L. Johnson

Biance Danelle Pickett

Julie A. Abrigo

Heather D. Rodriguez

Alexa J. Leal

Melissa Pettit

Diane L. Aguirre

Sausha M. Salinas

Amanda L. Leal

Alyssa Reyes

Leah M. Arciba

Melissa A. Sanchez

Carla A. Manriques

Stephanie Nicole Riojas

Amber M. Carr

Twanna J. Tamlin

Laura Montel

Cassandra Allison Rutherford

Linda L. Carrillo

Vanessa Vanover

Tammie D. Saenz

Claudia E. Scharmann

Lisa M. Castro

Lindsey K. Wiginton

Angela D. Tovar

Shirley A. DeForest

Pleasanton Campus

Adelaida A. Garza

Kingsville Campus

Casey Layne Hilton

Paulina J. Gibson

Iris A. Cardoza

Lacey Holick

Rachel Marilyn Villaneda

Coastal Bend College 2010 Volleyball Schedule SEPTEMBER Sept. 3-4

Lee College Tourney

TBA

Baytown

Sept. 9

The Victoria College

7 PM

Beeville

Sept. 17-18

Laredo Community College

TBA

Laredo

Sept. 21

The Victoria College

7 PM

Victoria

Sept. 25

Galveston College

2 PM

Beeville

Sept. 30

Wharton County Junior College

6 PM

Beeville

Oct. 1

San Jacinto College

6 PM

Beeville

Oct. 2

Lee College

12 PM

Beeville

Oct. 8

Galveston College

6 PM

Galveston

Oct. 9

Wharton County Junior College

12 PM

Wharton

Oct. 13

Laredo Community College

6 PM

Laredo

Oct. 15-16

Midland College Tourney

TBA

Midland

Oct. 22

Lee College

6 PM

Baytown

Oct. 23

San Jacinto College

12 PM

Pasadena

Oct. 29

Laredo Community College

6 PM

Beeville

Nov. 2

Blinn College

6 PM

Brenham

Nov. 5-6

Region XIV District M Tournament

TBA

TBA

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

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High schoolers get dose of reality ‘living’ in Independent City

“We know that Independent City is not real, but for participants, this is the equivalent of tossing them out into the real world and watching them sink or swim.”

- Lupe Ganceras Director, TRiO ETS

Suppose you were a single parent trying to earn a college degree while raising a family? What if your parents paid for college but nothing else?

What would you do? Where would

Brianna Cano, left, of Beeville, considers her options while Stella Ressio, an Upward

you live? How could you afford the

Bound math instructor and Independent City volunteer, advises another student on

lifestyle that you are accustomed to?

finding affordable housing.

These are tough questions for anyone to answer. That is why Lupe Ganceras puts teens to the test in Independent City. Coastal Bend College TRiO students were faced with some daunting tasks during a recent visit to Independent City, a program that gives high school students a glimpse at the real world.

The James R. Dougherty Jr. building at the college was transformed into a busy little town. Under the supervision of adult “friendly neighbors,” students had to find roommates and visit various city stations. They had to shop for supplies and furnishings for their

new homes and explore their

utilities, find an apartment, get

college/career potential.

a driver’s license and navigate life without parents. Some were

“By participating in Independent

assigned the extra burden of being

City, students learn life skills first-

single parents. Volunteers from IBC

hand,” Ganceras, Director of TRiO

Bank – Beeville; Texas WorkForce,

Talent Search, explained. “We know

City of Beeville Utilities, Bee County

that Independent City is not real,

Health Department and Coastal

but for participants, this is the

Bend College assisted students in

equivalent of tossing them out into

Independent City.

the real world and watching them sink or swim. In real life, they can

While many teens say they are

apply the lessons they’ve learned

dying to leave home, many are

here in our mock city to succeed.”

fearful. Few actually know what to do in the real world. Independent

Each student was given a paycheck

City helps prepare teens for some

and a bank account. Then, they

of the realities that go along with

were sent into the “city” to obtain

independence.

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2010 Sept. 8 -- Gallery Opening: “Coastal Bend College Visual Arts Faculty,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes Oct. 14.

Oct. 20 -- Gallery Opening: “Norman Wallace” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Bldg. Closes Nov. 11.

Dec. 1 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art Exhibition,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Student art sale: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes Dec. 19.

2011 Jan. 19 -- Gallery Opening: “Lynn Rushton “Forces of Nature”, Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery. Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg.

Closes Feb. 17.

Feb. 23 -- “CBC Visual Arts Division High School Art Competition” Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes March 10.

Residence: Jack Gron & Greg Reuter Feb. 1-4 -- “China Painting” 9a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-in-

March 23 -- Gallery Opening: “Larry Harrison, CBC Alumni” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery.

Gallery talk: 1:30 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes April 21.

April 27 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art Exhibition,” Reception: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual

Residence: Alzora Zaremba Feb. 2 -- “Relief Printmaking” 9a.m. – 4p.m. with Artist-inResidence: Manuel Gonzales March 10 -- “Glassblowing” 8a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-inResidence: Jayne Duryea, CBC Art Students and guest artists from across Texas

Arts Bldg. Student art sale:

April 6 -- “Caricatures” 8a.m.-4p.m. with Artist-in-Residence:

9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Frank Jostes

Lorin Bernsen

Visual Arts Bldg. Closes May 5.

Barnhart Workshop Series

April 21-22 -- “Wildlife” Photography with Artist-inResidence: TBA

Sept. 22-23 -- “Fusing Glass”

Coastal Bend College Glass Blowing Workshops

– 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with Artist-in-

May 16-19, 2011 – Beginning Glass Blowing

Residence: Jayne Duryea

May 23-26, 2011 – Beginning Glass Blowing

Oct. 27 -- “China Painting” – 9

All workshops will be held in the Frank Jostes

a.m. – 4 p.m. with Artist-in-

Visual Arts Building on the Beeville Campus. (unless

Residence: Brenda Morgan

otherwise noted). For more information about visual

Moore

arts or upcoming gallery exhibits, please contact Jayne

Nov. 3-4 – “Sculpture” Aluminum Casting 9a.m.4p.m. with Artists-in-

Duryea at Coastal Bend College, 3800 Charco Rd. in Beeville, Texas. Call (361) 354-2322 or email duryea@coastalbend.edu

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TRIO SSS grant renewed to provide opportunities for first-generation, disabled college students financial aid advising, book/laptop

All existing grants needed to provide

were pleased to recently learn that

loans, campus tours to various

data that each program met or

its TRiO Student Support Services

universities, cultural activities,

exceeded their objectives.

program for first-generation college

student enrichment workshops

students would be renewed for

and a community of support. Jeri

Velma Elizalde, Dean of Student

another five years. Funded under

Morton is Student Support Services

Services, our efforts were made clear

Federal Higher Education Act of

Project Director; Kayla Jones is SSS

through our grant,” Morton said. The

1965, TRiO provides funding for

Counselor and Sylvia Lopez is SSS

Department of Education stated that

special outreach and academic

Secretary.

approximately 90 grants at colleges

Coastal Bend College officials

support services for low-income

One of the goals of the program

“Thanks to our grant writer,

across the country would not be funded again.

students, most of whom are the first

is to provide the necessary tools and

in their families to go to college.

services so that students can attain

Nationally, students in TRiO

all of their higher educational goals.

made aware of their grant award

Student Support Services programs

“Our hope is that students in our

with phone calls from Senator John

are more than twice as likely

program obtain associate’s degrees

Cornyn and Congressman Rubén

to remain in college than those

from CBC, then transfer to four-year

Hinojosa.

students from similar backgrounds

universities to pursue their bachelor’s

who do not participate in the

degrees,” Morton said.

programs.

The local SSS program staff was

“One of the biggest objectives for an institution of higher learning is

“Students are encouraged to

being able to provide an educational

remain in good academic standing

environment which allows all

began in 1970 and serves 215

throughout the semester,” Morton

students to complete their courses

participants each program year.

explained. “We do this by remaining

through graduation”, said Rep.

All of the eligible participants have

in contact with our students on a

Hinojosa. “This grant from the

a need for academic support. The

consistent basis through face-to-face

U.S. Department of Education will

majority are low-income individuals

appointments, phone calls, e-mails

certainly assist Coastal Bend College

who are first-generation college

and Facebook.”

in helping more students to succeed

students.

The TRIO Student Support Services

and guiding them to fulfill their

application for funding cycle 2010-

dream of obtaining a college degree.”

The CBC TRIO SSS program

The program also serves low-

For more information about TRIO

income students with disabilities.

2014 was very competitive. Existing

TRIO SSS provides participants

grants needed to show a strong and

Student Support Services, call (361)

with academic counseling, tutoring,

compelling reason to get re-funded.

354-2718.

Meningitis vaccination required for dorm, apartment students Coastal Bend College has updated its policy on Bacterial

Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an

Meningitis vaccination in accordance with recent changes

individual basis for medical contraindications, or reasons

to the Texas Education Code. All students new to CBC,

of conscience, including a religious belief.

residing in on-campus dorms and apartments, are now

For more information on Coastal Bend College policy

required to show proof of vaccination at least ten days prior

on communicable diseases, please contact Velma Elizalde,

to taking up residence on campus. This includes first-time

Dean of Student Services, at (361) 354-2304 or velmae@

freshman and transfer students.

coastalbend.edu.

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Coastal Bend College Cosmetology students and TRiO Upward Bound and Upward Bound -- G.O.S.T. students teamed up with Goodwill Industries of South Texas in Beeville to present the Vintage Style Show. Upward Bound students modeled clothing courtesy of Goodwill, while cosmetology students lent their expertise to hair, makeup and style. The show featured budget-friendly fashions from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today.

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Jessica Banta Audrey Castellanos Ciara Chavarria Aneesah Cordova Brittani Culver Anissa DeLeon Celestina “Celest” Encinia Raven Garcia Alfred “Freddy” Garza Samantha Gonzales Ashley Hadwin Kaylee Martinez Victoria “Vikki” Martinez Arati Patel Josefa Perez Maria “Mary” Perez Heather “Jae” Petru Madeline Pizana Mariah Pizana Stephanie Pizana Mario Rodriguez Miranda Rodriguez Samantha Saenz Marisol “Mari” Santos Bethany Wallace

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Coastal Bend College gets $447,000 boost for Airframe and Power Technology program

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Cosmetology Price List Shampoo Set

$5

Shampoo, Blow Dry and Style

$5

awarded Coastal Bend College a $447,000 grant to be

Conditioner C1

$3

used for power technology equipment. CBC is one of three

Conditioner Biolage

$5

community colleges in Texas to be awarded grant funding.

Conditioner Chemistry System

$10

Scalp Treatment

$5

impacted by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and

Hair Cut

$4*

to provide equipment to community colleges so that they

Permanent Wave

$17*

might provide training for veterans and people living

Spiral Permanent Wave

$27*

in defense industry communities. The goal of the grant

Temporary Rinse

$1.25

program is to increase or retain employment opportunities

Semi Permanent - Shades EQ

$8*

for defense workers and residents of adversely affected

Tint Complete

$13*

defense communities.

Bleach Toner

$17*

Frost Toner

$17*

is a long and painful process for small counties,” Michael

Relaxer

$15*

Kane, CBC Director of Workforce Programs, explained.

Facial - Plain

$3

Coastal Bend College is headquartered in Beeville, where

Facial with Mask

$5

Naval Air Station Chase Field was closed in 1994.

Waxing - Facial

$3

Arch

$1

hands-on skills building with real-world applications,”

Color Block

$36*

Kane said. The equipment purchased with grant funds will

Pedicure

$8

take the airframe and power technology program to an

Manicure - Plain

$3

Federal Aviation Administration Level 3 designation.

Manicure - Oil

$5

Currently, CBC has the equipment to do training in

Acrylic

$15

airframe technology. The funds will help fulfill a need for

Fills

$8

simulators and other equipment for a lab where students

Paraffin Wax

$8

Texas Military Preparedness Commission recently

The purpose of the grant is to help communities

“The commission recognized that recovery from BRAC

“We are going to be able to do contextual training –

can train in power technology.

“This will move our program forward to a level that we would have taken years to achieve,” CBC President Dr. Thomas Baynum said. “This equipment grant will greatly increase learning and skills building opportunities for students in the airframe and power technology program.”

CBC offers an Associate’s Degree of Applied Sciences in Airframe and Power Technology, a Level I Certificate in Powerplant; a Level I Certificate in Airframe; a Level I Certificate in Turbine Aircraft Training and a General Aviation Certificate. All airframe and power technology courses are taught in Beeville.

For more information about Coastal Bend College, visit the website at www.coastalbend.edu.

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“We understand textbook costs are a major concern to students, not just at Coastal Bend College, but across the nation. At Texas Book Company, we believe a good, solid education is fundamental for a successful future. In order to achieve this, students need to have access to the correct course materials and textbooks for their courses at fair prices,” said Brent Dyer, President of Texas Book Company.

TBC OnCourse is a fully functional virtual bookstore with a course-driven interface, permitting students to search for books by course and view the author, title, ISBN and pricing information. Students may then order Coastal Bend College recently announced a

their textbooks and pay by credit card or use

partnership with TBC OnCourse, a division

financial aid. Course materials are shipped

of Texas Book Company, to provide more

within 24 hours of receiving the order. Students

cost-saving options for students purchasing

also have the option, at any time during the

textbooks. The introduction of a CBC virtual

year, to sell their books back to further reduce

bookstore gives students quicker access

their textbook costs.

to textbooks, reduces textbook costs for students, and fulfills new federal guidelines

“The partnership with TBC gives our students

regarding colleges and universities.

many more options,” says Cara Frederick, Coastal Bend College Bookstore Manager. “We

Recent revisions to the Higher Education

are very excited about being able to provide a

Opportunity Act, Section 133, require

customized online bookstore to our students

institutions to provide textbook information

who now have more purchasing flexibility.

as a part of its online or printed schedule of

Each student can choose to order books online

classes. The purpose of this provision is to

or come into the bookstore for assistance. We

help college students determine what their

have computer kiosks set-up at the bookstore

textbook costs will be before registration, and

with staff ready to help students order their

to know which version of textbooks professors

books and answer any questions. “

will be using. Students equipped with ISBN numbers and published prices can make more

For more information or to schedule a virtual

informed decisions about their class schedules

tour of the online bookstore, please stop by

and easily purchase the correct textbooks for

the bookstore or contact Cara Frederick at

their courses.

361-354-2290.

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Making It Count.com Job Skills: Three steps to choosing a career

by Michelle Tullier A professional wrestler runs for governor of Minnesota and wins. The owner and pastry chef of my neighborhood bakery is a former investment banker. A friend from college, who was a computer scientist for seven years, now makes her living as a sailboat captain in Seattle. How did these people get where they are today? Through a combination of luck, confidence and lots of self-awareness.

As you contemplate where your own career might take you, it’s impossible to know what opportunities fate may throw your way. What you can do, however, is identify your interests, talents and values, then explore occupations that might

talk to people through informational interviews, and

make good use of them. Follow the three-step process

try out careers by shadowing and taking internships

below and discover what makes you happy.

or part-time jobs.

Step One:

Step Three

Figure out what makes you tick. Ask yourself

Sort out your priorities. After you’ve spent time

these questions:

on steps one and two, some of your strong preferences

•

What grabs (and holds) my interest?

may start to emerge. You might learn you don’t

•

What do I do well?

want to be in a corporate environment; that rules

•

What kind of personality do I have?

out investment banking. Or you might find that your

•

What’s really important to me?

interest in art wouldn’t sustain a career, so you cross

Take any career-related tests, like the Myers-Briggs

those types of jobs off your list. Whatever it is that

Type Indicator or the Keirsey Temperament Sorter.

you learn about yourself, you’re making important

Or think of times when you’ve enjoyed and excelled

discoveries that will help you choose a good career

at a class, job, internship or aspect of your personal

when the time comes.

life. A great book to read for help with this process is

Most importantly, keep it all in perspective.

Do What You Are by Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-

Remember that you don’t have to live forever with

Tieger.

any career decision you make. Most people change

Step Two:

careers several times over their lives, so the thing you

Learn about your career options. Rarely do you

choose to do right after high school or college will

have the opportunity to take a class in school that shows

most likely not be your career 40 or 50 years from

you what the work world is like. You have to take the

now, unless you want it to be. So, don’t put too much

initiative to explore it yourself. Career counselors have

pressure on yourself to make the perfect decision. And

a library of books that describe different kinds of work,

always keep your eyes open.

the typical qualifications needed, and the salary ranges

The Making It Count website, part of Monster.com, is a tool for students

for various occupations. You can also find profiles of

transitioning into high school, into college and into their careers. The site

career fields at the National Association of Colleges and

includes interactive games, tools and e-newsletters. For more info, go to www.

Employers (NACE) website (www.naceweb.org). Also,

makingitcount.com.

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Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Awards $2.5 Million in Scholarship Funds to 54 Texas Community Colleges schools and their students,” Combs

traditional college age, received an

community colleges and public

said. “Texas has a critical need for

average of $740 each to help build

technical colleges will receive a

trained workers in technical jobs that

new and better lives.

total of $2.5 million from Texas

pay above-average salaries. We’re

Comptroller Susan Combs to use for

meeting this challenge and helping

Alvin Community College, said the

student scholarships this school year.

create a positive, long-term career

scholarship funds clearly provide the

outlook for thousands of Texans.”

financial assistance some students

Across the state this fall, 54

The JET (Jobs and Education for Texans) Career and Technical

Sixty percent of the scholarship

Dr. John Bethscheider, provost of

need to continue their college education.

Scholarship Fund provides tuition

funds are allocated to students

grants to award scholarships to

enrolled in certificate programs,

“The JET Scholarship award

students enrolled in approved

while the remaining 40 percent

comes at a very opportune time for

training programs for several high-

covers associate degree plans.

our technical students,” Bethscheider

demand occupations. Recipient

Steven F. Horton, dean of technical

said. “With the high unemployment

schools like Coastal Bend College

education at San Jacinto College in

rate and difficulty in finding jobs,

offer training programs in oil and

Pasadena, appreciates the continued

the scholarship award will allow our

gas technology, welding, computer

support from the state of Texas

students to train for jobs that are in

support, mechanical and repair

toward making a difference in the

demand.”

technology, drafting and design

lives of students.

Combs’ program helps Texas

“I could not be more pleased

better serve students in obtaining the

other degree plans where a certificate

with the commitment to workforce

education and skills needed to meet

or an associate degree is a basic

education that Texas Comptroller

future work force challenges and

prerequisite.

Susan Combs has shown through

promotes the continued prosperity of

her support of the JET Scholarship

our economically diverse state.

technology, health professions and

“When is comes to the rising

The JET Career and Technical

cost of college, scholarships are

Program,” Horton said. “Due to the

more important than ever,” said Dr.

financial assistance that the program

Scholarship Fund is part of the

Thomas Baynum, Coastal Bend

has provided, 148 students at San

Comptroller’s Every Chance Funds,

College president. “Most of the

Jacinto College have enrolled in

a $25 million initiative providing

scholarships from this fund will go

14 technical education programs,

grants and scholarships over the

to health professions to help us meet

majoring in 24 different degree and

biennium for career and technical

the growing demands of our region

certificate options.”

education. The program also includes

for well-trained health professionals

In October 2009, the JET

the $10 million Launchpad Fund,

who plan to live and work in South

Advisory Board awarded the first

which supports and expands existing

Texas.”

round of tuition grants from the

nonprofit programs with a proven

scholarship fund, also totaling $2.5

track record of good performance,

or degrees in vocational nursing,

million, to 54 Texas community

and the $10 million Job Building

registered nursing, dental hygiene,

and technical colleges. In turn,

Fund, which helps finance equipment

radiologic technology, medical

these schools awarded scholarships

purchases for new career and

coding and medical office

to 2,028 students. By June 2010,

technical education programs that

administration.

the program disbursed about $1.5

support high-growth industries.

CBC offers certificates and/

“Community colleges are facing

million of that $2.5 million available

For more information about

tight budgets, so our grant awards

for scholarships. The recipients,

Every Chance Funds, visit www.

are an obvious boon to both the

72 percent of whom were above

everychanceeverytexan.org/funds.

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CBC recognizes employees for long service, retirement Coastal Bend College recently hosted a luncheon in honor of retiring employees and those with long service to the college.

Each of the retiring or retired employees was given a plaque. The following were recognized: Cromwell B. “Scott� Campbell, 5 years, Beeville Campus Mary V. Helpert, 7 years, Alice Campus Kay C. Past, 9 years, Beeville Campus Dr. Robert W. Rowland, 9 years, Beeville Campus Dorothea Blankenship, 12 years, Beeville Campus Santos Medina, 24 years, Beeville Campus Service awards were also given to mark anniversaries of employees with long service to the college. Each recipient was given an award and a pin to commemorate the number of years served. Service awards went to the following: Grace Villarreal was recognized for 40 years of service to Coastal Bend College on the Beeville Campus.

Enedina Lopez-Villegas, Beeville Campus, and Juan J. Sanchez, Alice Campus, were awarded for 30 years of service to the college.

Rachael Ramoz was recognized for 25 years of service in Beeville.

Jeanne Jones, Beeville Campus, was awarded for 20 years of service.

15-Year Service Awards: Dee Berthold, Alice Campus Roberta Kreis, Beeville Campus

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10-Year Service Awards: John Fox, Alice Campus Floyd Green Jr., Kingsville Campus Joe A. Martinez, Beeville Campus Ben R. Shelton, Beeville Campus 5-Year Service Awards: Ernest Alvarado, Beeville Campus Renee Brown, Beeville Campus Wendy Brysch, Beeville Campus Cromwell “Scott” Campbell, Beeville Campus Richard Carrera, Kingsville Campus Karen “Lisa” Craig-Young, Beeville Campus Stephanie Echevarria, Beeville Campus Ashley Garcia, Beeville Campus Nora Morales, Beeville Campus Michael Sellars, Alice Campus Susan Nelson Smedley, Beeville Campus Valerie Trevino, Beeville Campus Simon Velasquez, Kingsville Campus Ronika Williams, Beeville Campus Jack Young, Beeville Campus Special Service Awards: Kathleen J. Hollub, 8 years of service Jerry D. Frasier, 13 years of service

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Skills development training available for small businesses clusters identified by Governor

are the true engines of rural Texas

the South Texas small businesses by

Rick Perry: aerospace and

economic development and now

partnering with Texas Workforce

defense; advanced technologies

Coastal Bend College and TWC are

Commission (TWC) to provide

and manufacturing; biotech and

here to help small businesses train

customized training for employees.

life sciences; energy; petroleum

their employees to be more efficient

TWC responds to the training needs

refining and chemical products;

and effective.” said Glynis Holm

of Texas businesses that have fewer

and information and computer

Strause, CBC Director of CCE.

than 100 employees with the Skills

technology. Businesses may apply to

for Small Businesses Program and

TWC for a grant for $1450 per year

Continuing Education can design

Skills Development Fund program.

for new employees and $750 per year

classes to meet specific needs of

for incumbent employees.

small business to enhance the skills

Coastal Bend College supports

The emphasis of the Small Business Program is on training

In 2009, the fund disbursed $23

CBC Customized and

of new and incumbent employees.

for newly-hired and incumbent

million to 170 Texas businesses,

The application for the grant may

employees for the purpose of

upgrading the skills of almost

be accessed at www.twc.state.

increasing business competitiveness,

16,000 workers. Under the Skills

tx.us/svcs/funds/ssb.html and CBC

upgrading employees’ skills and

Development Fund program,

CCE staff can provide assistance

preparing new employees for job

businesses gain a more highly trained

in completing it. Businesses in

requirements.

workforce and the Texas economy is

the same industry cluster are

strengthened.

encouraged to join together to

Tuition for training provided through CBC may be covered in

“Large businesses have had

customize and share classes with

part or entirely with grant funding

access to training dollars, but

common career objectives. To learn

through the Skills Development

this year the Texas Workforce

more, contact Coastal Bend College

Fund for Small Business program.

Commission is putting their training

Continuing Education at (361) 362-

Training is focused in six industry

dollars into small businesses which

2633 or www.coastalbend.edu.

College awarded $479,000 grant for industrial emergency skills training Coastal Bend College, partnered

Universal Fire & Safety, Inc. of

provide industrial rescue services;

with Valero Three Rivers Refinery,

Corpus Christi will offer 17 classes,

to become industrial fire brigade

was recently awarded a Texas

as part of the grant, to Valero’s 297

members; to become hazardous

Workforce Commission Skills

employees. Those registered for the

materials responders; and to manage

Development Fund grant for $479,000.

first series of classes hold 15 different

onsite emergencies.

The grant will be used for industrial

job titles ranging from office

emergency response training for new

assistant to engineer, according to

is completed, Coastal Bend College

and incumbent Valero employees.

Strause.

will retain the equipment needed to

Onsite training in Three Rivers will

The purpose of the TWC Skills

Once the current training project

offer community- and small business-

Development Fund grant is to make

based industrial emergency response

a positive impact on the growth

training for those in the oil industry.

training make the refinery safer,

and stability of a local business

This training will be available

which makes Three Rivers and

with the creation of new jobs, an

through CBC Continuing Education

Highway 281 safer,” said Glynis

increase in wages, and an upgrade in

Customized Contract Training. For

Holm Strause, CBC Continuing

employees’ skills. Upon completion

more information on professional

Education Director. “Employees

of the industrial emergency response

development and training, contact

will be able to respond to personnel,

training, Valero employees in Three

Coastal Bend College Continuing

chemical and fire emergencies as

Rivers employees will have the

Education at (361) 362-2633 or www.

well as spills of all types.”

knowledge, skills and abilities to

coastalbend.edu.

be managed by the college.

“Industrial emergency response

CBC Counseling Department Presentation on New Student Issues Wednesday, September 8, 11 a.m. to noon the Dirks Building,V-119

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED Topics will include: -Associates degrees vs. certificates -Note taking -Why you get a syllabus -Staying organized -Building a schedule -Drop dates -Grades and GPA -Skipping class -Transition from high school to college -How to follow a degree plan and why it’s important For more information, contact Jennifer C. Linney at (361) 354-2722 or visit the Counseling Office.

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So, you’re ready for resident life at Coastal Bend

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because you probably won’t want to spend all your time

College. Chances are this is the first time you’ve lived

in the computer lab.

away from home, so you’ll have to do a lot of fending for

D Printer ink cartridges and paper – once you write those

yourself. Once you begin packing, if you haven’t already,

papers, you’ll need to print them out to turn them in.

you’ll probably feel pretty overwhelmed trying to figure

D Blank CDs or a Jump Drive – essential for saving your

out what you should and shouldn’t take with you. It doesn’t

work.

have to be that stressful, though, if you’re organized. We’ve

D Backpack – you’ll be lugging a lot of books around.

put together a list of “freshman essentials,” created with

D Pencil sharpener – you’ll need one if you’re not using

input from students like you, to help make packing a

mechanical pencils.

breeze.

D Permanent marker – for labeling folders, boxes, etc.

D Digital Voice Recorder – for recording lectures, so you

Class/Study Supplies:

can refer to them when studying for tests.

D Calendar/Planner – to keep track of all your important dates.

Residence Hall Supplies:

D Paper – you have to have something to write on,

D Sheets – it’s a good idea to take at least two sets.

right?

D Pillows – you’ve got to have a place to rest your head!

D Binders – you’ll have a lot more paperwork to deal with

D Blankets – when you need to feel warm and fuzzy.

in college. Binders allow for more room to keep everything

D Towels – big ones for the shower and small ones for

organized for your classes.

drying your hands.

D Notebooks – it helps to have one for each class.

D Laundry detergent/Fabric softener – yes, you’ll be doing

D Pens/Pencils – you need something to write with, don’t

your own laundry now.

you?

D Paper towels – for the times you decide to go on a

D Dictionary and Thesaurus– essential tools for being a

random room-cleaning spree!

star student.

D Facial tissues – you can never have enough of these,

D Stapler/Staples – to keep term papers, essays and other

especially when you’re sick.

reports all together.

D Drinking glasses – much better for the environment

D Highlighters – to mark important points in everything

than disposable cups.

you read.

D Plates – for those times you want dinner in your room

D Correction fluid – just in case you make a mistake.

instead of the dining hall.

D Paper clips – a great alternative to staples.

D Tape – masking tape, duct tape, invisible tape…you’ll probably need it all.

D Scissors – everyone needs a pair of scissors.

D Ruler – for math class, measuring your room space, and so on.

D Calculator – a must-have for

D Utensils – you need something to eat with, don’t you?

D Snacks – try to throw in something healthy when you can.

D Reading light/desk lamp – for those times when you’re doing some late-night studying.

D Laundry bag/hamper/basket – for hauling your dirty clothes to the laundry mat (or, more likely, home to Mom

college-level math classes.

and Dad’s).

D Computer and accessories –

D Air freshener – who knows what kind of smells you will

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encounter!

D Bulletin board – great for hanging pictures, notes, etc.

D Dry erase board – perfect to hang outside your room, so people can leave you messages.

D Disinfectant – you never know what germs might be lurking around.

D Cleaning supplies – for those unavoidable soda and food spills.

D Tool Box – trust us…you’ll need it.

D Chest/Trunk/Foot Locker – great for organizing your stuff and keeping it out of sight.

D Pictures/Posters – make your space more personal.

D Plastic food containers – for keeping leftovers or packing lunches.

D Plastic bin – for dirty dishes, unless you’d rather have them piled up all over your room.

D Mini refrigerator – to keep cold drinks and food on hand at all times.

D Surge protector – because that one outlet is NOT enough for all of your electronics and your roommate’s.

D Extension cord – in case the outlets are not where you need them.

D Can opener – for soup and other canned goods you might eat in your room.

Personal Care Supplies: D Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Dental Floss – to keep your smile pretty.

D Mouthwash – to keep your breath fresh.

D Hairbrush/Comb – though using them before that 8 a.m. class may never happen.

D Hair dryer – running out the door with wet hair is probably not a good idea.

D Deodorant – no reason needed.

D Shampoo/Conditioner – it’s probably a good idea not to just get your hair wet, right?

D Soap/Body Wash/Shower Gel – there are so many to choose from!

D Shaving supplies – you’ll probably need them whether you’re a guy or a girl.

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D Face Wash/Moisturizer – keep your skin looking healthy.

D Sunscreen – the higher the SPF, the better—those afternoons of playing Frisbee golf in South Texas can take a toll.

D Body lotion – to keep dry skin away.

D Make-up – if that’s your thing.

D Shower caddy – to tote all of your shower essentials.

D Shower shoes – your shower won’t be entirely your own.

D Nail Clippers/Nail File – because you probably don’t want to end up with the World’s Longest Fingernails.

D Cologne/Perfume – so you’ll smell terrific.

Other Necessities: D Alarm clock – to ensure a perfect attendance record at those early morning classes.

D Radio or stereo – for blaring your favorite tunes (not during quiet hours, of course).

D CDs – it’s best to bring a small collection of your favorites.

D MP3 Player/Portable CD Player – to listen to your favorite tunes while you’re on the go.

D Address book – to keep in touch with friends and family.

D Camera – don’t let college slip by without capturing the memories!

D Sewing kit – for taking care of missing buttons or repairing a ripped seam in your favorite pants.

D Sports equipment – because you’ll probably find plenty of time to play.

D Postage stamps – for sending letters or paying bills.

D Driver’s license or photo I.D. – you’ll need to have some form of identification other than your CBC I.D. D Insurance card – in case you get sick or hurt.

D Cell phone – to keep in touch even when you’re on the go.

•Ear plugs – because your roommate might have a snoring problem.

•First aid kit – you can never be too careful.

•Slippers – to keep your feet nice and warm when you’re lounging around your room.

September 23, 2010

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