The Jag Family Connection V5

The Jag Family Connection Keeping you in the know

Updates from the University & the Office of Family Engagement ●

Jaguar Lift Student Emergency Relief Fund: Across the nation and close to home, students are facing uncertainty and increased need. For many, the impact of COVID-19 is immediate and significant. A&M-SA students are experiencing unprecedented loss of income as well as unexpected expenses. Please consider making a gift to the Jaguar Lift Student Emergency Relief Fund or General's Store to help our students and their families during this crisis. Donate using the following link Make a Gift: Giving.

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Your student can apply to receive these funds by filling out the application Jaguar Lift application: https://www.tamusa.edu/studentengagementsuccess/emergency-aid.html

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Your student can also apply for Emergency Aid through Financial Aid: https://www.tamusa.edu/financialaid/emergency-aid.html

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio is conducting a brief survey to help capture student, faculty, and staff feedback on the changes to the academic environment and University operations necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students can access the link through JagWire where the survey is pinned to the JagWire homepage. Click here for the survey.

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Additionally, the end of the semester is coming up and that means final exams are coming as well. Students can contact their professors if they have questions or concerns related to their finals.

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The Credit/No Credit deadline is May 5, 2020, at 5:00pm. Remind your students to make an appointment with their advisor if they are considering choosing the credit/no credit option. Their advisor can assist your student with understanding how Credit/No Credit may impact their GPA and degree plans for graduation. For more information on credit/no credit, click here

For more live updates from the University, click here.

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES

Cascaron Smash Winners

(Click their names to watch their videos on Facebook) First Prize: Alexa Leal-Ramon Second Prize: Vanessas Cardoza Third Prize: Presciliano Hernandez

$100 Gift Card Winners Karina Salmon Eliza Olvera Martina Montoy Paola Saenz Milagro Aguilar

Nourish to Flourish with Student Counseling and Wellness Student Counseling and Wellness Services created a short YouTube video series (3 weeks long) with tips on anxiety management and healthy relationships during COVID-19.

Click here to access this week’s video.

Click here to access last week’s video

Family Association Family Association is an organization run by family members of jaguar students with the Coordinator of Family Engagement as their advisor. The Executive Board meets monthly and aims to assist in staying connected with the university while serving A&M-SA students. The Office of Family Engagement established the Family Association January 2020 and held its first meeting on February 15 at the Cove in San Antonio. The current Executive Board consists of five family members holding various positions. Below you will meet one of the five.

Mission Family Association at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is designated to empower family members to connect with Jaguar students on and off-campus, promote a sense of home in the A&M-SA community, and provide opportunities for local cultural learning.

■ Step 1: Sign up for Family Connect (if haven’t already) at https://www.tamusa.campusesp.com ■ Step 2: Select the Family Association community during the sign up process.

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Step 3: You’re in!

If you are interested in joining the Family Association as a general member or serve on the Executive Board, please contact Reba Fuggs, Coordinator for Family Engagement at family@tamusa.edu.

Highlights of the Week Useful tips for taking finals online

Before the Exam 1.

Understand test guidelines. I.e. what is the time limit? What can and cannot be used?

2. Know the format of the exam. I.e. which platform is the exam located on? Is it multiple choice, fill in the blank, essay, or a mixed format?

3. Study class materials in advance of the test. The more time you spend studying, the more information you are likely to retain.

4. Find a quiet testing spot with minimal distractions. It is important to be able to focus and devote uninterrupted time to the exam.

5. Gather all materials. Ensure that you have everything that you need to be prepared for the exam.

During the Exam 6. Check the clock. Know what your time constraints are and how you are pacing yourself to finish on time.

7. Do not leave the test page. This may remove you from the test and treat it as submitted when you were not done.

8. Double-check work before submitting. Check for errors. Once you have submitted, there is no changing or going back.

9. Click submit when you are done

After the Exam 10. Print or keep a copy of answers if needed. In case there are any issues or disputes, keep a record of you submission.

Comedy Corner: Encouraging Lightheartedness and Laughter The Office of Family Engagement recognizes the difficulty faced locally and globally. Remember that there’s a rainbow after a storm and that laughter is good for the soul.

Here is a link to our Facebook.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at family@tamusa.edu. You can also submit questions to President Matson here.

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