Snapshots Announcements Spotlight UTSA Athletics

June 2014, Issue 6

Announcements

Roadrunner Camp
Facilitators Needed

August 19 (Training)
August 21-22 (Camp)

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Please join Student Affairs in welcoming our newest staff members


  • John Rodriguez II, Admissions

Welcome to UTSA! We are glad you are here!




New Way to Connect with Us: Text Your Good News


Have something to share with Student Affairs Communications? Want to see your information highlighted in social media. Text good news to 210-667-8137 and you will reach the VPSA Media Team.




TACUSPA Annual Conference: Call for Proposals


TACUSPA is currently soliciting program proposals for the Annual Conference, which will be held October 12-14 in Arlington, Texas. The conference theme “Staying Ahead of the Curve” allows for a variety of program topics that appeal to all facets of student affairs practitioners. All programs will be scheduled for 1 hour sessions.

All program topics are welcomed especially those which address one of the following hot topics: Assessment, Risk Management, Title IX, Disability Services, Student Retention, Technology, Strategic Planning, Transfer Students, Mental Health on Campuses, Veteran Programs and Legislative/Legal Issue.

Submission Information: All proposals will be submitted electronically using the submission instructions and proposal forms available on the TACUSPA website.

PLEASE NOTE: Presenters will be required to register for the conference at the normal rate. Questions can be directed to Heather Snow, Program Chair.

Deadline for submitting a program proposal is June 30, 2014.




New UC Programs Vision and Logo


The UTSA University Center would like to share with the UTSA Division of Student Affairs the new UC Programs vision and logo. UC Programs now encompasses all UC programs and events, as well as the Roost Game room and Gallery 23.

The vision of UC Programs is a student centered initiative dedicated to University Center programming that is entertaining, educational, and engaging, with the purpose of enhancing the quality of student life for all UTSA students while fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. These programs will promote the best interests of the University and will contribute to the advancement of the goals and objectives of the University.

We look forward to providing exciting and engaging University Center programming for the 2014- 2015 academic year and invite the UTSA community to join in!



New System Allows Online Ordering of Transcripts


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In collaboration with Enrollment Services and the Office of Information Technology, the Registrar’s Office proudly announces the new online Transcript Ordering System.

Students and alumni can create a Transcript Account and order their transcripts anytime, anywhere.

For more information about this new process, visit http://utsa.edu/registrar/transcripts/.



Financial Aid and Enrollment Services Offers Rowdy Cents Workshops


Encourage students to contact Rowdy Cents because financial literacy and money management topics apply to every student, regardless of where their income comes from or if they are recipients of financial aid.

If you would like to request a presentation, collaborate or learn more about Rowdy Cents, please contact Financial Aid Outreach Specialist, Lara Crouch at 210-458-2803. Don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook and check out our other resources and upcoming Fall workshops at www.utsa.edu/moneymatters!



Community Engagement & Inclusion Center Volunteer Services Highlights

Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service (VOICES)

  • Meetings every Wednesday at 5pm in UC Retama

We highlight volunteer activities each month in our downloadable UTSA Volunteers Upcoming Events Newsletter. If you have any volunteer opportunities you would like highlighted for next month, send them to Cristina Dominguez by the last Monday of the month.



Student Activities E-Newsletter


Take a moment to view our e-newsletter In the Loop to learn about some of our Student Organizations, upcoming events and an introduction to RowdyLink.

"In the Loop" is a regular publication from the Office of Student Activities with information regarding your connection to campus life and involvement!

Complete Your Education...Get Involved!



New Edition of Community Engagement & Inclusion Newsletter


The latest issue of Expressions, a newsletter publication of the Community Engagement & Inclusion Center, is now available for download.



Let Us Show You Around


Prospective students and their parents, guardians and families can take a tour of our Main and Downtown campuses to feel the energy at UTSA. Talk to students, grab a bite to eat and learn what it's really like to wear the orange and blue. Also, be sure to save time after your tour to explore our beautiful city of San Antonio.

  • Main Campus Daily Tours
    • Weekdays 10am and 2pm
    • Select Saturdays at 10am and 12pm
    • For tour availability and to register, please visit utsa.edu/welcome.
  • Downtown Campus Daily Tours
    • Weekdays at 10am
    • For tour availability and to register, please visit utsa.edu/welcome.

For more information, contact the Welcome Center at 210-458-5145.



HireRoadrunner.com Can Help UTSA Departments Fill Student Job Positions


UTSA departments in need of student employees have an excellent resource in the HireRoadrunners.com website, hosted by the University Career Center.

At HireRoadrunners.com, UTSA faculty, staff and departments can post job openings. Both work-study and non-work study positions on campus should be posted there for all eligible students to view and apply for.

Posting your on-campus student job position is simple, fast and flexible. To post a job:

  • Log on to HireRoadrunners.com
  • Click on the "Employer" tab at the top.
  • Log on or create a new account.
  • Select "My Jobs" to post a new position or repost an existing, vacated job.

Career center staff can assist in creating new positions or in recruiting eligible students. The University Career Center has other excellent online resources for students and employers. For more information on University Career Center services, visit HireRoadrunners.com or contact Victoria Tesillo at 210-458-4588.



RowdyLink Reminder


Get Connected. Get Involved. Get Rowdy.

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Important Newsletter Deadlines


  • Newsletter is distributed during the 3rd week of every month
  • Newsletter submissions are due by 5pm on the 3rd Monday of each month.
  • Thank You Rowdy message for new recipient and photo are due by 5 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Please email VPSAmedia@utsa.edu with your articles and photographs, or if you have questions.