Student Life and Time Management presentation is Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

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1 Student Life and Time Management presentation is Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. August 1, 2017 Calendar of Events Aug 2 - Student Life and Time Management, 2:30 p.m., TEXAR Room (University Center 116) Aug. 9 - Eagle Access Summer Bridge Program Final Project Presentations, 2:30 p.m., University Center 217 Aug. 14 Putting Up the Harvest Extended Education and Community Development Summer Gardening Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Science and Technology 306 Aug Eagles Soccer vs. Northeast Texas Community College Scrimmage, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Mt. Pleasant, Texas Aug Eagles Soccer Navy and White Scrimmage, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Aug Welcome Back Breakfast, 9 a.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Aug Hatch Camp Aug Eagles Women s Soccer vs. Grambling State University, 11 a.m., Aug Eagles Soccer vs. Bethel University, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Aug. 26 Women for Gourmet Brunch, 10 a.m., Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, University Center Aug Wiley College Soccer vs. Bethel University, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Aug Eagles Soccer vs. Bacone College, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Aug. 26 Women for Gourmet Brunch, 10 a.m., Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, University Center Aug. 26 Women for Gourmet Dinner, 6 p.m., Texarkana Country Club, Texarkana, Arkansas Aug. 27 Convocation Continued on page 2 News and Information for Faculty and Staff PARTNERS - Katelyn Sloan (above), Coordinator of the Community College Transfer Center, discusses the group s mission at the first meeting of the Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Texarkana College Advisory Board on Monday at Texarkana College. Below at left, Brandon Higgins, Texarkana College Registrar, and advisory members brainstorm ideas for enrollment services collaborations. At right, Eagle Guides Kashyra Thompson and Elizabeth Vargas welcome participants., Texarkana College Advisory Board has inaugural meeting The Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Texarkana College Advisory Board had its first meeting Monday at Texarkana College. The goals of the TC/TAMUT Advisory Board are to provide advice and insight relative to TC transfer students, provide information on the needs and views of stakeholders, and provide feedback and advice on programs and curriculum. Attendees included TC Registrar Brandon Higgins, Venus Lillis, Kathy Williams, Dr. David Reavis, TC Dean of Business and Social Sciences Dr. Dixon Boyles, Dr. Nancy Jordan, Jana Boatright, TC Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Dr. Catherine Howard, Dr. David Yells, TC Dean of Health Sciences Courtney Shoalmire, TC Vice President of Instruction Dr. Donna McDaniel, TC Dean of Workforce, Community and Business Education Brandon Washington, TC Director of Admissions and Recruitment Lee Williams, TC Dean of Liberal and Performing Arts Mary Ellen Young, Dr. Del Doughty, Toney Favors and Katelyn Sloan.

2 Student Life and Time Management presentation is Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Calendar (Continued from front) Aug Fall 2017 Classes Begin Aug Best Week Ever Aug. 28 Samuel Comroe Comedy Show Aug. 29 Spotlight on Texarkana Aug Eagles Soccer vs. Texas Wesleyan University, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Aug. 30 Sailesh Hypnotist Show Aug. 31 Big Money Bingo Aug. 31 FYE and Advising Mixer Sept. 1 - Eagles Men s Soccer vs. Faulkner University, 7 p.m., Montgomery, Alabama Sept. 2 - Eagles Men s Soccer vs. Faulkner University, 5 p.m., Montgomery, Alabama Sept. 3 - Eagles Men s Soccer vs. Georgia Southwestern University, 3 p.m., Montgomery, Alabama Sept. 4 Labor Day (Campus closed.) Sept. 5 - Hire an Eagle Workshop, 11a.m.-12 p.m., Eagle Lounge, University Center Sept. 7 ACE s Birthday Bash Sept. 8 - Eagles Tennis vs. East Texas Baptist University, 4 p.m., Marshall, Texas Sept. 9 - Eagles Soccer vs. Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sept Eagles Tennis vs. Austin College, 12:30 p.m., Sherman, Texas Sept Greek Recruitment Week Sept Raised Beds and Compost Tea Extended Education and Community Development Summer Gardening Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Science and Technology 306 Sept Eagles Tennis vs. Southwestern Christian, 3 p.m., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sept Eagles Tennis - Oklahoma Tournament, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sept. 20 FYE Chopped, Bringle Lake Village Sept Career Fair Mock Interview Workshop, 4-6 p.m., University Center 116 Through Aug. 4: Reading Time: A Summer Camp for the Literary Child, Discovery Place Children s Museum, Texarkana, Texas Aug. 3 - Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Government and Business Breakfast, 9 a.m., Texarkana Convention Center, Texarkana, Arkansas Aug Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Bank of the Ozarks, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 5202 Summerhill Rd., Texarkana, Texas Aug Back 2 School Empowerment Bash, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Healing Place, Texarkana, Arkansas Aug Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Breakfast, 8 a.m., Holiday Inn, Texarkana Convention Center, Texarkana, Arkansas Sept Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Seminar - Texarkana Convention Center, Texarkana, Texas

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5 Lifestyle Series TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA TM GRANT WRITING COURSES INTRODUCTION TO GRANTS Are you new to grants? Interested in learning about grants? How they work? Where to find them? How to apply? JULY 11, 13, 18, & 20 UC PM - 8 PM GRANT WRITING 101 A 4- hour writing seminar for those who have identified a grant opportunity and want to get started. AUGUST 1 & 8 UC PM - 8 PM For more information and reservations, contact: eecd@tamut.edu

6 Student Life and Time Management presentation is Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Become a CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST Aug 7th- 11th Cost: $1699 Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) is a unique, curriculum-based program that builds a solid foundation in both General Industry (CFR 1910) and Construction (CFR 1926) knowledge for the beginning safety practitioner as well as the experienced safety professional. COSS meets the requirements outlined in ANSI Z490.1 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, & Environmental Training Standard. The course consists of 40 hours of hands-on, instructor-led learning, delivered by OSHAauthorized trainers. The course is designed to equip workers with the core competencies they need to succeed in occupational safety and health. COSS GRADUATES WILL BE ABLE TO: Determine the true cost of accidents Calculate total recordable incident rates Search company and public records to assess where the likelihood of an accident may lie Master the use of the Code of Federal Regulations (construction and general industry) Identify hazards, determine regulatory requirements, implement corrective actions and train personnel in required changes Complete risk analyses for key jobs and processes Perform thorough accident investigations Develop and implement a safety audit and inspection program Communicate corporate safety initiatives and goals Develop and maintain company safety plans and manuals To register, contact Shelley Caraway at EECD@TAMUT.edu or