A Developing Hispanic Serving Institution Newsletter
April 3, 2019
Program Spotlight: HSI STEM Enhancing Math CATS Services

According to Illona Webber, Coordinator of Microcomputer Lab II, "Additional funding from the HSI-STEM grant has greatly impacted services in Math CATS. Because of this, we have been able to double the capacity of hired tutors. This both increases the number of student employee jobs available on campus but also allows Math CATS tutors to spend the quality time needed with each client that uses our service. We are able to hire Bobcats from a wide range of majors allowing us to really show our clients that math is approachable by everyone. Instilling the confidence in a students’ abilities is paramount to success in a class and having a tutor from the same (or similar major) as the client accomplishes this. 

Professional Development For Faculty & Staff

More Than Just a Grant: Exploring Texas State's Status as an HSI and Using HSI Resources to Serve Hispanic/LatinX Students is offered on April 30th from 10am-11:30am on the HR Professional Development track. This presentation will provide an overview of the existing services tied to the university’s HSI designation, with a focus on how the scope of grants enhance the university’s ability to support students. The session will then move to a discussion of actions that faculty and staff colleagues can take to make Hispanic and LatinX students feel welcome on campus and develop a sense of belonging at Texas State.
National Hispanic Medical Assocation Hosts College Health Scholar Program Conference
The College Health Scholar Conference is funded by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) through a five-year federal grant aimed at increasing the effectiveness of academic and personal preparation for health related professional education. Please encourage your freshman and sophomore college students from the Greater San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, Austin, and Houston areas interested in health careers to register. They are also inviting high school juniors and seniors in order to create a pathway for their participation in the CHSP upon entering college. Conference is April 6th.


HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute opens applications for students to attend Annual Conference

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting scholarship applications from undergraduate students to attend HACU’s 33 rd Annual Conference, Oct. 5-7, 2019 , at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Ill. Students selected will participate in the student track component, HACU’s ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute. 

The HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute Scholarships cover cost of registration and conference-related meals (one per day). Student applicants and selected recipients must be committed to serving as a HACU Leader-in-Residence and participate in professional development webinars and help promote HACU student programs on their campus. There are limited number of scholarships sponsored by HACU and its corporate, federal and non-profit partners.

Visit the website for more info @ HACU
LatinX Student Organizations at Sewell Park
Jolt, Hombres Unidos, Latinas Unidas, LULAC, Latina/o Studies, and Ritmo Latino will be having the first LatinX cookout on April 6, 2019 @Sewell Park from 11AM-5PM . Join them for some delicious food, live music, and volleyball tournament.
*Bring chairs and blankets

STEM Impact
Dr. Laura Rodriquez Amaya Discusses Women Stereotypes in STEM
 On March 29th and April 2nd, Dr. Laura Rodriquez Amaya discussed the trend on women being underrepresented in the STEM field. She further explained how the characteristics of a STEM major typically do not fit with those stereotypes given to females. Many attendees related to her discussion points and shared their challenges and experiences. She used an interactive learning activity that enhanced the understanding of how women and men are typically stereotyped in the STEM field.
Upcoming Engineering Academic Visit Day Friday April 5th
Career and Financial Education (CAFE)
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The Career Readiness Institute is hosting its Certificate of Completion on Thursday, April 4th from 5-7pm in UAC 124.



Food is provided.
Maestros
Career Services Hosts Teacher Job Fair April 4th
Career Services and the College of Education will be hosting 100+ school districts at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center in San Marcos, TX on April 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Remember to take several copies of your resume to share with the employers. There will be interviews to follow the fair by invitation only from 12:30 P.M. to 4 P.M. A complete list of employers attending this event will be available in Jobs4Cats or by downloading the Career Fair App. Just search "Career Fair Plus" in the App Store or Google Play Store, then select "Texas State University" within the app.
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