Mustang Magazine Volume 7, Issue 1

volume seven | issue one | january 2012

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TSTC Harlingen is a two-year higher educationinstitution emphasizing courses of study intechnical education for which there is a demandwithin the state of Texas.

1902 N. Loop 499Harlingen, TX 785501.800.852.8784www.harlingen.tstc.edu

Equal opportunity shall be afforded within theTexas State Technical College System to allemployees and applicants for admission oremployment regardless of race, color, gender,religion, national origin, age or disability. TSTC willmake reasonable accommodations for studentswith disabilities.

ON CAMPUS04 Campus Events Calendar05 From Your SGA President15 Student Guide19 Intramurals

COLLEGE RESOURCES06 Valley Metro Bus Routes18 The Military Shift07 Department Contacts

SPECIAL FEATURES09 University Center10 Year In Photos: 2011

ENTERTAINMENT17 Las Vegas Valentine’s Bash20 Cubeecraft: Kermit the Frog

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CCoonnnneecctt wwiitthh uuss!!Read the magazine online at:www.harlingen.tstc.edu/mustang

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CAMPUS EVENTS2012

Welcome Week

JANUARY

Basketball Begins

First Day of Spring 2012

05 Housing Move In Day09 First Day of Class (Spring 2012)10 “No Gain, No Pain” Weight Loss

Program Registration11 Begin No Show Entry14 Saturday Classes Meet16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Observed)18 SGA Breakfast Club20 “No Gain, No Pain” Weight Loss

Program Registration Deadline;Basketball Rosters Due;Soccer Rosters Due

23 Higher One Refunds24-26 Welcome Week

25 Dodgeball Tournament;Spring Housing Orientation

26 Scholarship WorkshopBasketball Begins

31 SGA Applications AvailableSoccer Begins


A LETTER FROM YOUR SCHOOL MASCOT

Greetings Mustangs!This is your favoritemascot, Rusty theMustang, writing toyou this month. I’mnot sure why I havenever had a columnseeing that thispublication is the

MUSTANG Magazine. Nevertheless, here Iam giving you the monthly update.

First of all: happy New Year and welcome tothe Spring 2012 semester! This semester willbe jam-packed with great events for students.If weight loss is on your list of new year’sresolutions, register for the Intramural Sports“No Gain, No Pain” Weight Loss Program onJanuary 10. You can keep your active lifestyleby playing basketball, soccer and dodgeballover at the gym. Check out page 19 for moreinfo about the Wellness and Sports Center.

Student Life is kicking off the year right withWelcome Week January 24-26. Eachafternoon is filled with fun activities includingJoin-A-Club Day where students can exercisetheir social skills and join a group to partake inmutual interests. Also, get ready for SGA’s

annual Valentine’s in Vegas Bash on February 9.Turn to page 4 to see all events happeningaround campus.

Since this is our first issue of a new semester,the Mustang Magazine staff has included manycampus reference guides to help you throughyour first days.

The campus map is on page 14, departmentcontacts are on page 7 and information forour military veteran students is on page 18.The Student Success office can also keep youon track with your studies. A list of their freeservices can be found on page 8.

Sometimes events and info quickly come upand cannot be published in the magazine. Goto www.facebook.com/tstcmustangmagazineto get the latest info happening on campus.You can also follow yours truly atwww.facebook.com/rustythemustang.

That’s it for now! I hope you decide toparticipate in the many activities TSTC has tooffer. See you around campus!

HelloMustangs!

RUSTYTHE MUSTANG


TSTC students have more public transportation options as the Lower Rio Grande ValleyDevelopment Council expands existing bus routes to directly service the college.

New extensions to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council’sbus routes through western Cameron County and San Benito will allowstudents originating in La Feria, Santa Rosa and San Benito to take directtrips to the TSTC campus. The new system will improve students’ ability tomake bus connections throughout Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacycounties.

Students taking advantage of the route extensions will be able to boardbuses on any of the six scheduled runs each day. The western CameronCounty and San Benito routes will use the new bus shelters in front of thecollege’s new UniversityCenter on Loop 499.

Students who present valid college identification pay 75 cents and transfers are free;adults pay $1.50 per ride. Riders should pay with exact change.

Frequent rider discount passes are $10 for students, senior citizens, persons withdisabilities and veterans, and $20 for adults. Twenty trip passes can be obtained bycalling 800.574.8322, and the passes will be sold in the TSTC Bookstore. All buses arewheelchair accessible and some are equipped to carry bicycles.

Bus route maps and bus stop schedules are online at wwwwww..llrrggvvddcc..oorrgg//vvaalllleeyymmeettrroo.. Brochures are available in the StudentGovernment Office in the Student Center. A large bus route map is located in the Housing Office on campus.

The LRGVDC phone number is 800.574.8322 and the e-mail address to send questions to public transit is [email protected].

Cost to Student:$.75 per rideCost to Adults:$1.50 per ride

*Riders should pay exact amount

TECHNICAL & ACADEMIC DIVISIONS DIRECTOR PHONEAllied Health Barb Bennett 956.364.4697Computers Dr. Edna Claus 956.364.4762Engineering Fernando Figueroa 956.364.4978General Education Nicki Cone 956.364.4820Industrial/Manufacturing Adan Gutierrez 956.364.4860College Readiness & Advancement Javier De Leon 956.364.4532

PROGRAMS OF STUDY CHAIR PHONEAcademic Core Nicki Cone 956.364.4820

Field of Study: Business John Garrett 956.364.4760Field of Study: Communication Felicidad Balcos 956.364.4711

Agricultural Technology Armando Duarte 956.364.4639Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Ruben de la Rosa 956.364.4667Associate Degree Nursing Prep Courses Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Associate of Science Degrees Nicki Cone 956.364.4820

Biology Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Computer Science Rene Garza 956.364.4783Engineering Fernando Figeroa 956.364.4978Health Professions Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Mathematics Fernando Figeroa 956.364.4978Nursing Preparatory Paul Leonard 956.364.4678

Auto Collision Technology Jose Vargas 956.364.4659Automotive Technician/Ford MLR Abel Castillo 956.364.4576Aviation Maintenance Technology Tom Cross 956.364.4787Biology Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Biomedical Equipment Technology Robert Rivera 956.364.4674Building Science Technology Hugo Ortega 956.364.4770Business and Behavioral/Social Science John Garrett 956.364.4760Business Management Technology Elvia Silva 956.364.4650Chemical/Environmental Technology Robert Hernandez 956.364.4717Communication and Humanities Felicidad Balcos 956.364.4711Computer Drafting & Design Technology/GIS/GPS Hector Yañez 956.364.4695Computer Networking and Security Technology Cesar Ibarra 956.364.4799Computer Systems Management Technology Alex Alcoser 956.364.4685Culinary Arts Carl Eads 956.364.4753Dental Assistant Eva Euler 956.364.4704Dental Hygiene Dr. Bob Bennett 956.364.4690Dental Laboratory Technology Randy Bauer 956.364.4726Developmental English Billie Becker 956.364.4710Developmental Math Michael Murphy 956.364.4878Digital Media Design Technology JJ Vavra 956.364.4721English Nicki Cone 956.364.4820Game & Simulation Programming Tony Lozano 956.364.4686Health Information Technology Deborah Woods 956.364.4768Machining Technology Ricardo Limas 956.364.4632Math/Physics Fernando Figeroa 956.364.4978Mechatronics Technology Adam Hernandez 956.364.4982Medical Assistant Jean Lashbrook 956.364.4797Medical Information Specialist/Transcriptionist Deborah Woods 956.364.4768Nurse Assistant Jean Lashbrook 956.364.4797Spanish Mariano Gonzales 956.364.4837Surgical Technology Robert Sanchez 956.364.4805Teacher Assistant Dr. Tony Desjardins 956.364.4747Telecommunications Technology Juan Villarreal 956.364.4843Vocational Nursing Susann East 956.364.4751Welding Technology Kenny Moore 956.364.4814Wind Energy Technology Enrique Carrillo 956.364.4733

instructional &departmentcontacts

Admissions & Records ................................................................................956.364.4320Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM

Adult Continuing Education.......................................................................956.364.4606University Center .........................................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Bookstore ..................................................................................................... 956.364.4441Student CenterFall/Spring Semester ............................Monday - Thursday 7:45AM - 5:30PM | Friday 7:45AM - 5PMSummer Semester (hours may vary)...............Monday - Thursday 8AM - 5PM | Friday 8AM - 1PM

Student Receivables.................................................................................... 956.364.4409Student Services Building .........................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Cafeteria .........................................................................................................956.364.4450Student Center ....................................................................Breakfast 7AM - 10:30PM | Lunch 11AM - 2PM

Career & Placement Services................................................................... 956.364.4106Student Center ..............................................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Cashiers......................................................................................................... 956.364.4414Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM

College Information Office (New Students)......................................... 956.364.4117Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM

College Housing .......................................................................................... 956.364.4235Dorm G-2.........................................................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

College Police ............................................................................................. 956.364.4220Auxiliary Services Building.......................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

College Police, Emergency ( After 5 PM & Weekends) .......................... 956.364.4911

Counseling & Testing................................................................................... 956.364.4310Student Services Building .....................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM

Curriculum Office ....................................................................................... 956.364.4604Administration/Industrial Building........................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Dual Enrollment .......................................................................................... 956.364.4188Corporate College Building....................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Financial Aid.................................................................................................. 956.364.4330Student Services Building .........................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM...........Monday - Thursday (Counter Only) 8AM - 6PM | Saturday (Counter Only) 8AM - 12PM

Help Desk (Technical Support)................................................................ 956.364.5000.............................................................................................Monday - Thursday 7AM - 6PM | Friday 7AM - 5PM

Human & Organization Development.................................................... 956.364.4042Industrial Technology Building ................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Intramural Sports ........................................................................................ 956.364.4340Wellness & Sports Center................................................................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 9PM.......................................................................................................................................................................Friday 8AM - 2PM

Learning Resource Center........................................................................ 956.364.4608Monday - Thursday 7:30AM - 8PM | Friday 7:30AM - 5PM

..................................................................................................................Saturday 10AM - 4PM, Sunday 1PM - 4PM

President’s Office ........................................................................................ 956.364.4021Industrial Technology Building ................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Marketing Department .............................................................................. 956.364.4111Student Services Building .......................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Student Health Services Student Center ...............................................................................................................................................956.364.4305.......................................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 10PM | Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PMStudent Housing Office..............................................................................................................................956.364.4235...........................................................................................................................................Monday - Thursday 5PM - 9PM

Student Life Office ...................................................................................... 956.364.4304Student Center ............................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM

Support Services ......................................................................................... 956.364.4520Tech Prep Building ....................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM

Student Success ........................................................................................... 956.364.4109Corporate College Building .................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

TSTC Operator........................................................ 956.364.4000 or 1.800.852.8784



Story by Dave Ralph | Photograph by Freddy Rodriguez

The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation funded about one-half of the constructioncosts for the $7.2 million building and its new offices are located on the building’s first floor. TexasState Technical College Harlingen arranged for most of the remaining balance of construction costs.The site is home for 23 bachelor and 23 master programs with one doctoral program from eightuniversities in the South Texas Education Partnership (STEP) – University of Texas at Brownsville,University of Texas-Pan American, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M University-CorpusChristi, Our Lady of the Lake University, the University of Houston, LeTourneau University andWayland Baptist University.

“Harlingen now has a college and eight universities that includes TSTC with the University Centerpartners; plus, there’s the Regional Academic Health Center guided by the University of Texas HealthScience at San Antonio,” Mayor Chris Boswell told more than 150 guests. “The new UniversityCenter and its technology are the result of work accomplished by this project’s stakeholders tomake our young people workforce ready.”

Read more at http://bit.ly/UniversityCenter.

University Center OpensUniversity Center Opens

The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation funded about one-half of the constructioncosts for the $7.2 million building and its new offices are located on the building’s first floor. TexasState Technical College Harlingen arranged for most of the remaining balance of construction costs.The site is home for 23 bachelor and 23 master programs with one doctoral program from eightuniversities in the South Texas Education Partnership (STEP) – University of Texas at Brownsville,University of Texas-Pan American, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M University-CorpusChristi, Our Lady of the Lake University, the University of Houston, LeTourneau University andWayland Baptist University.

“Harlingen now has a college and eight universities that includes TSTC with the University Centerpartners; plus, there’s the Regional Academic Health Center guided by the University of Texas HealthScience at San Antonio,” Mayor Chris Boswell told more than 150 guests. “The new UniversityCenter and its technology are the result of work accomplished by this project’s stakeholders tomake our young people workforce ready.”

Read more at http://bit.ly/UniversityCenter.

Story by Dave Ralph | Photograph by Freddy Rodriguez



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CAREER SERVICES

InterviewPracticum

Practice interviewing with real businesspeople from the Harlingen area and getsuggestions on improvement.

The best athletes practice

Wednesday, February 28, 2012 • Cultural Arts CenterSession I: 8:00AM - 11:00AM • Session II: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

2011and learn to play the game!

Free lunch for attending students! Wear business attire and bring three copies of your resume.Sign up online at https://secure.harlingen.tstc.edu/workshop.


C O L L E G E B U I L D I N G S

A Auxiliary

AG Agricultural Technology

B Corporate College Building

C Office Occupations Building

CAC Cultural Arts Center

CCP Central Chiller Plant

D Biomedical / Dental Lab

E Transportation Technology

ECC/HS Early Childhood Center / Head Start

F Autobody Collision Technology

FS Fuel Station

G Computer Science Programs

H Building Systems Technology

HO Housing Office

I Administration / Industrial Technology

J Chemical/Environmental Technology

K College Readiness and Advancement

L Health Information Technology

LRC Dr. J. Gilbert Leal Learning Resource Center (Library)

M Advanced Manufacturing Technology

ME University Center

P Tech Prep Building

PM Engineering Center

PB1-8 Portable Building

R Early College High School

S George F. Young Engineering Technology

SC Student Center

SS Student Services Building

SSC Service Support Center

T Aviation Technology Building

U Senator Eddie Lucio Health Science Technology Building

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Student ID Center | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5PM

Game Room | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM

Cool Room | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM

eSpace Cafe | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM

Cafeteria / Dining Area956.364.4450Monday - FridayBreakfast: 7AM - 10:30AMLunch: 11AM - 2PMCheck out the weekly menus in the Mustang e-Blast.

Wellness & Sports Center956.364.4340 or 956.364.4341Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 9PMFriday: 8AM - 2PM

Learning Resource Center956.364.4608Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 8PMFriday: 7:30AM - 5PMSaturday: 10AM - 4PMSunday: 1PM - 4PM

College Bookstore | 956.364.4441Monday - Thursday: 7:45AM - 5:30PM Friday: 7:45AM - 5PM

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ID Center

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Student GuideIMPORTANT OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION


The LRCDR. J. GILBERT LEAL LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

Learning Resource Center Hours:Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 8PMFriday: 7:30AM - 5PMSaturday: 10AM - 4PMSunday: 1PM - 4PM

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974,the following is designated as directory information andmay be made public unless the student desires to withholdall or any portion of it: name, local address, classification ofcoursework level, enrollment status, major field of study,participation in officially recognized activities and sports,weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates ofcollege attendance, degrees, certificates and awardsreceived and most recent previous educational agency orinstitution attended by the student.

A currently enrolled student may prohibit the release ofdirectory information by completing an appropriaterequest form in the Office of Admissions and Recordsduring registration or within the first five (5) class days ofeach term. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, official recordsare not open to the public and will not be divulged withoutconsent from the student.

Minors attending the college have the same rightregarding their records as adult students. If a student isstill a legal dependent of a parent or guardian, the parenthas the right to access the records of the dependent

student provided the parent can establish thisdependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of1954, section 152. This request must be made in personat the Office of Admissions and Records by providing acopy of the most recent federal income tax return andrequired picture identification.

TSTC Harlingen complies with the Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act and informs students of their rights underthe act. Student’s rights covered by the act are as follows:

1. the right to inspect and review the academic record.

2. the intent of TSTC Harlingen is to limit the disclosure ofinformation contained in a student’s academic record underthe following circumstances:a. with the student’s prior written consent;b. as an item of directory information which the student

has not refused the college to disclose; orc. under the FERPA provisions which allow a college to

disclose information without the student’s prior writtenconsent.

3. the right of a student to consent to the release ofsemester credit hours taken at other institutions to theTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

4. the right of a student to petition TSTC Harlingen toamend or correct any part of his/her academic recordwhich is believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violationof the privacy or other rights of the student. When thecollege decides it will not amend or correct a student’srecord, the student has the right to a hearing to presentevidence that the record is inaccurate, misleading, or inviolation of the privacy or other rights of the student.

5. the right of any person to file a complaint with the FamilyEducation Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department ofEducation, Family Policy Compliance Office, 400 MarylandAvenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605, if TSTCHarlingen violates the FERPA.

If you have any questions concerning disclosure ofinformation, contact the Office of Admissions and Recordsat 956.364.4320.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

Vegas-Style Games! Free Food! Prizes!Free Photos! Get married by Elvis!

Cultural Arts CenterFebruary 9 | 7PM - 9:30PM

Entrance Fee: Teddy BearTeddy bears will be donated to Sunny GlenChildren’s Home in San Benito.

Bash


Veterans Support GroupOffers support with veteran concerns and issues. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at12PM in the LRC. Led by Anna Castillo, LPC from Tropical Texas Behavioral Center in Edinburg. Formore information call 956.364.4310.

Veteran Student Alliance ClubProvides outreach and assistance for the needs and goals of our veterans, while providing service toour college and community. Meets on Thursdays at 12PM in Student Center Room 127. ContactAdvisor Liz Silva at 956.364.4317.

FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

• Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30)• Veteran's Educational Assistance Program(VEAP or Chapter 32)• Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33)• Dependent's and Survivor's EducationalAssisstance Program (Chapter 35)• VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)

• Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33)• Montgomery G.I Bill for SelectiveReserves (Chapter 1606)• Reserve Educational Assistance Program(Chapter 1607/REAP)• Hazlewood Act


For more information: http://harlingen.tstc.edu/FinancialAid/veteranaffairs.aspx

Types of VA Benefits ThroughTSTC’s Financial Aid Office

INTRAMURALS

January20TH Basketball Rosters Due

Captains Meeting: January 24 at 6PM20TH Soccer Rosters Due

Captains Meeting: January 24 at 7PM25TH Dodgeball Tournament at 6PM

Wellness WalkFebruary 15 at 5:30PM (1-mile)

Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

ContactJose Garza, Intramurals SupervisorPhone: 956.364.4340E-mail: [email protected]

Come Join Usat the Wellness and

Sports Center


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