Campus Technology

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Campus Technology

• Michael Vick
• Manager of Campus Computing Services

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POPS

• Program for students to
• Register and pay for courses
• Choose and pay for meal
• plans
• Check their final grades
• Keep up with transcript history

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POPS

• Your Patriot username and password is required
  to log in to POPS
• Instructions for using your Patriot account
  username and password is on the POPS home page
• Problems? Send an email to itsupport_at_patriots.ut
  tyler.edu

User ID
Password
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Blackboard

• Blackboard is a password-protected
• website. Instructors post
• Syllabi
• PowerPoint files
• Grades
• Discussions
• Your Patriot username and password is required to
  log in to Blackboard.
• Problems? Send an email to itsupport_at_patriots.utt
  yler.edu

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Patriot Email

• Patriot Email is the free UT Tyler student email
  server
• Departments will use Patriot Email for primary
  communication
• Your Patriot username and password is required
  to log in to Patriot Email
• Problems? Send an email to
• itsupport_at_patriots.uttyler.edu

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Patriot Air
Patriot Air is the UT Tyler campus wireless
network.
WiFi-enabled laptop computers and handheld
devices can connect to Patriot Air.
Your Patriot username and password is required to
log in to Patriot Air.
Problems? Send an email to itsupport_at_patriots.utt
yler.edu
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Patriot Webspace
Patriot Webspace is a secure file storage area
for faculty, staff, and students.
Patriot Webspace can be reached by going to the
Blackboard or Patriot Email home page and
clicking on the Patriot Webspace link.
Your Patriot username and password is required to
log in to Webspace.
Problems? Send an email to ????????????
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Campus Computing Center

• The Campus Computing Center is the only computer
  lab open to all students at UT Tyler.

• Normal hours of operation are
• Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday noon to 10 p.m.

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Pharos Print Management System

• The Pharos Print Management System is being
  implemented to reduce paper waste

• The Library most computer labs have
  implemented the Pharos Print Management System

• Students will need their Student ID card (P2
  Card) to print in these labs

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Social Websites

• These are places that are interesting but not so
  safe

• Many employers, including some here at UT Tyler
  look at possible employees on these social web
  sites

• Remember what shows up on these web sitesstays
  there

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Patriot Treasure Chest
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History in the Making

• June 10, 1971 Bill Signed by Governor Preston
  Smith to create Texas State College
• 1975 Renamed Texas Eastern University
• 1979 University of Texas at Tyler
• 1997 Downward expanded into a four-year
  university
• 1998 Accepted the first freshman class
• 2003 Became Provisional member of NCAA Division
  III and American Southwest Conference
• 2007 Became eligible for post season NCAA
  competition

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About the University

• 5 Colleges with nearly 90 academic degree
  programs
• 15 NCAA Division III Sports
• 3 on-campus housing facilities
• 65 Student Organizations
• 4 Sororities
• 2 Fraternities

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What are the 15 Sports at UT Tyler?
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The Administration
President Rodney H. Mabry
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Student Government Association

• Amy Whitehouse - President of the UT Tyler
  Student Government Association
• SGA is the organization that represents the
  voice of the students
• SGA has weekly meetings and students are allowed
  to bring up issues that they feel need to be
  addressed by SGA

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Louise Herrington Patriot Center

• At 127,000 square feet, the Herrington Patriot
  Center is the largest building on campus
• The center also includes the Jean Lancaster
  Academic Wing, Maytee Fisch Convocation Center,
  Jim and Bonna Bess Vaughn Recreation and Therapy
  Pool, and the Meadows Student Lounge
• Indoor walking/jogging track, aerobics classes,
  racquetball courts, free weights areas, and
  spinning classes are just some of the amenities
  of this facility

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Who is the President of UT Tyler?
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University Center

• Current home for the Sports Cafe, C3 Store,
  Blends and Brews, Patriot Zone, and the Met
• Currently students are in the 38,000 square foot
  addition while the other side is under renovation
• Once completed it will transform the University
  Center into a new hub for the universitys
  growing residential student population

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Administration Building

• First Floor
• Cashiers Office
• Human Resources Office
• Second floor
• Admissions Office
• Registrars Office
• Financial Aid Office

• Third Floor
• Presidents Office
• Vice Presidents Offices
• Student Life Leadership
• Student Services
• Alumni Association Office

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William Bill Ratliff Engineering and Science
Complex

• Located on the northwest side of campus, will
  provide 158,000 square feet of additional space
  as well as high-technology labs and equipment
• The South Building features a multimedia lecture
  hall, civil engineering labs, chemistry labs,
  research labs, and the Bill Ratliff Library Suite
• The North Building of the Ratliff Complex will
  focus on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

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Business Administration Building

• Houses the Campus Computer Center
• Liberty Station is on the first floor
• College of Arts Sciences and Business
  Technology faculty offices
• Literature and Language Department

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Library

• On the first floor of the Library you will find
  a copy center comparable to Kinkos and vending
  machine area
• The second floor of the library is where
  students can get on computers, check out laptops
  and books, and includes a study lounge
• Students can check out individual or group study
  rooms that are located on the third floor
• The fourth floor has meeting rooms and a few
  computers for student use

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In what building is the Financial Aid Department
located?
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Dub and BJ RiterMillennium Carillion Tower

• Known as the Bell Tower
• The largest carillon tower in Texas
• 15th largest carillon tower in America
• 16 feet wide on each side at the base
• 80 feet from the ground to the main cornice
  above the clock with a cap section standing 8
  feet above that
• The bells chime on the Westminster quarters
• Hourly strikes from 8 am to 10 pm daily

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Cowan Center

• Hosts special events, performing arts series,
  Broadway series, Braithwaite music series, and
  arts and education performances
• For most shows, the first 200 students to the
  box office will receive one free ticket with
  their student ID! Any remaining seats on the
  night of the show are sold at a discounted rate
  to students!

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Food Services

• The Met
• Located on the Plaza level of the University
  Center
• Open seven days a week!
• The Sports Café
• Hamburgers, chicken wings, etc.
• 5 Meal Deals
• Blends and Brews
• Serves Starbucks Coffee

• C3
• Sells food supplies
• Can use Dining Dollars or P2
• Subway
• Located in the University Physical and Education
  Building (PHE)
• Liberty Station
• Located on the first floor of the Business
  Building
• Serves Starbucks Coffee

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Transitioning to College

• Kim Harvey-Livingston, M.S.
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Samantha Dwight
• Wellness Prevention Program

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Making the Transition to College

• So much to know and learn
• Challenge and change

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College vs. High School

• Similarities
• Learning by reading, writing and hands-on
  activity
• Assignments, exams, grades
• Differences
• College is academically more difficult than high
  school
• College students have primary responsibility for
  their own personal choices and academic
  advancement

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Freedom

• You have earned your independence
• No one is telling you what to do every step of
  the way
• On the other hand, you will be doing more things
  on your own

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Key Strategies for Mastering the Transition

• Take the initiative and the responsibility
• Learn to manage your time
• Develop ways to skim and read critically
• Take good lecture notes and use them productively
• Maintain balance in school, work and play
• Utilize Campus Resources

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Campus Resources

• Professors check your syllabus for your
  professors office hours and dont be afraid to
  ask questions
• Advisors All first year students are assigned
  an academic advisor to assist with registration
  and advising
• Tutoring/Learning Center UT Tyler maintains a
  Writing Center, Math Lab, and Supplemental
  Instruction
• Student Services

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Student Services

• Disability Support Services Provides students
  equal access to all educational, social and
  recreational programs through the coordination of
  services and reasonable accommodations,
  consultation, and advocacy.
• DSS strives to provide services that will
  encourage students to become as independent and
  self-reliant as possible.

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Student Services

• Student Counseling Center Helps students
  resolve personal concerns and acquire the skills,
  attitudes, abilities, and insight that will
  enable to meet the challenges of student life.
• The transitions and stresses of life affect all
  students to a greater or lesser degree and may
  require the help of a qualified professional.
  Licensed professional counselors are available to
  provide a variety of services for a wide range of
  concerns in a trusting and confidential setting.
  
• Career Counseling offers several assessments that
  can help identify a major for students career
  path. The assessments are completed in
  approximately 45 minutes subsequently, the
  results are reviewed with a Licensed Professional
  Counselor.

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Student Services

• Testing Center Provides students with
  proctoring services of approved examinations
  through the administration of correspondence
  examinations, the College-Level Examination
  Program (CLEP) examinations, and standardized
  testing. 
• Examinations are administered to insure the
  security of the examination and with each
  student's particular needs in mind.
• Proctoring services for all tests are given only
  to those registered for that particular test
  date.

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Student Services

• Wellness and Prevention Education Services
  Provides various services and programming
  opportunities that encourage healthy
  decision-making among students. 
• Wellness and prevention education services
  coordinates health-related programs that comply
  with federal mandates such as the Drug Free
  Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989
  and provides personal counseling coordinated
  through the Student Counseling Center. 
• Programming through this office covers areas such
  as alcohol and other drug abuse, sexual assault
  and partner violence, sexual responsibility,
  student health insurance information, and other
  health-related topics. 

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Student SafetyAlcohol Other Drugs

• Most UT Tyler students make healthy choices when
  it comes to alcohol and other drugs
• Know Campus Policies
• Dry campus, Zero tolerance for illegal drugs
• Read policies at Wellness and Prevention
  Education Website
• Crossfire- UMADD

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Safety Programs

• Campus Assault Response Effort (CARE)
• Prevention
• Intervention
• Peer Education
• Safe Walk Program
• Patriot Defense
• Code Blue Emergency phones
• Silent Witness

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Boundaries(or staying in your own dance space)

• Physical
• Temporal
• Electronic
• Psychological

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Student ServicesAdministration Building Room
360903-566-7079http//www.uttyler.edu/studentser
vices

• Wellness and Prevention Education Services
• University Health Clinic Room 142
• 903-566-7067
• http//www.uttyler.edu/wellness

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Business Services

• Andrea Jenkins
• Data Systems Coordinator

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Student Business Services
What do we do?

• Create Student ID (P2) Cards
• University billing
• Tuition
• Student fees
• Parking permits
• Parking tickets
• Meal plans and Dining Dollars

• Student employee payroll
• Contact for
• P2 card information
• Swoop One card information

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Fall Payments

• Fall registration on Patriots on PeopleSoft
  (POPS)
• Bills will be available to view and pay on
  August 3rd 
• Freshman fall bills due August 24th
• Installment Plan
• Available online only
• 25 handling fee
• Three payments one-half, one-quarter,
  one-quarter

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UT Tyler Plastics

• Patriot Power (P2 Card)
• Swoop One Card

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P2 Card

• http//P2.uttyler.edu
• Log in using Patriot Email username and password
• Helps keep track of
• Balances
• Deposits
• Transaction history on your P2 card
• Meal plans and Dining Dollars

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P2 Card

• Patriot Laundry View
• On campus residents of Ornelas and Patriot
  Village may monitor the status of washers and
  dryers through Laundry View technology
• Residents may also receive the status of their
  laundry by text message

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Swoop One Card

• Is
• The official university refund card
• The quickest, easiest way university refunds are
  disbursed
• NOT a credit card
• Has
• FDIC insured checking account status
• The ability to send money to other OneAccount
  holders

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Swoop One Card

• How to use Swoop One Account
• Log in to www.swooponecard.com
• Check your balance
• Deposit money
• Receive transfers
• Update your contact information

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Plastics Review

• Patriot Power (P2 Card)
• Student ID
• Used campus wide
• Accepted by some local restaurants and stores
• Swoop One Card
• University debit card
• Easiest way to get University refunds
• Can be used everywhere MasterCard is accepted

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I access my students financial records?
• Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
  Act (FERPA), UT Tyler is not allowed to release
  student financial information to parents.
• What is the best way to get my student money?
• P2 portal will provide money that can be used on
  campus
• Swoop One portal will provide money that can be
  used anywhere MasterCard is accepted
• All you need is your students Patriot email
  address

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Student Services

• Nancy Mayer
• Licensed Professional Counselor

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Location

• Student Services
• Administration Building, Room 360
• Telephone [phone]
• www.uttyler.edu/studentservices

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Disability Support Services

• The Mission of Disability Support Services is to
  provide students equal access to all educational,
  social, and recreational programs through the
  coordination of services and reasonable
  accommodations, consultation, and advocacy.

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Disability Support Services

• Classroom assistance
• Adaptive computer software
• Campus access reserved parking, escort services
  provided by the University Police Department,
  consultation with faculty, staff, and students
  regarding building and program access
• Financial aid referrals
• Other services based on individual need

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Disability Support Services

• Students requesting services should contact the
  Disability office at least 30 days prior to the
  beginning of the semester. The student seeking
  services is responsible for providing appropriate
  verification material to support requested
  services.

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Testing Services

• Accuplacer
• ACT
• CLEP
• Correspondence
• MAT
• SAT
• Quick THEA
• TExES/ExCET

• Proctoring services for Correspondence, CLEP, and
  Quick THEA tests are by appointment only

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Counseling Center

• The Mission of the Student Counseling Center is
  to help students resolve personal concerns and
  acquire the skills, attitudes, abilities, and
  insight that will enable them to meet the
  challenges of student life.

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Individual Personal Counseling Services

• Group Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Learning Strategies Programming
• Other Student Counseling Center Services
• Relaxation Training
• Consulting and Guidance
• Classroom and Community Support
• Education Workshops and Presentations
• Referrals

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Confidentiality

• Visits to the Counselors office are confidential
  
• No information becomes a part of a students
  academic record.
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Resource Library

• Self-help material for
• Test preparation
• Study skills
• Counseling
• Disability
• Wellness and Prevention Education

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Alcohol

• Dry campus
• Read policies at Wellness and Prevention
  Education website http//www.uttyler.edu/wellness
  /

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Campus Assault Response Effort(CARE)

• Prevention
• A comprehensive approach to campus violence that
  includes assault, sexual misconduct, dating
  violence, stalking, and domestic violence
• Gender-neutral education
• High Risk Groups
• 1st year students particularly vulnerable to
  campus violence, including sexual assault
• Alcohol and drugs are a major factor in campus
  violence, including sexual assault

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CARE

• Intervention
• Includes partnerships between the school and the
  community to provide student victims access to a
  comprehensive, coordinated network of service
  providers medical, psychological, advocacy,
  legal, and safety
• CARE team responds only with the consent of the
  victim

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Peer Education

• A Peer Educator is a trained student in a helping
  position who encourages healthy choices among his
  or her peers.

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Peer Education

• Two peer education groups on campus
• Crossfire - an affiliate of UMADD (works with
  area MADD)
• CARE students - part of the CARE program (works
  with area crisis center)
• Student Services is here for you!!!

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH CLINIC
Dr. Nicole Ellison MD Assistant Professor Family
Practice Melissa Jordan RN, BSN Clinic Nurse
Manager
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Contact Information

• University Health Clinic
• 3310 Patriot Drive
• Tyler, TX 75701
• [phone]
• http//www.uttyler.edu/clinic/

• Fall and Spring Semesters
• Monday Friday
• 800 a.m. to 500 p.m.
• (Closed for lunch 12-1)
• Open half days during
• summer sessions
• Closed holidays

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Services Offered

• Students must be CURRENTLY enrolled
• Part of tuition and fees (health service fee)
• Appointments for PREVENTIVE CARE and NON-EMERGENT
• Walk-ins will be given an appointment time to be
  seen
• EMERGENCIES are deferred to a local emergency
  room
• AFTER HOURS
• Emergent needs should go to a local emergency
  room
• Non-emergent illnesses can be seen next day

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Services Offered

• Fee Inclusive
• History/Physical for minor illnesses and injuries
• Womens wellness exams, family planning and
  contraceptive services
• TB skin testing
• Allergy Injections
• Repair of uncomplicated lacerations
• On-site lab
• C.A.R.E. Program and SANE examinations

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Flu Meningitis Shots

• Flu shots may pre-purchased at the Resource Fair
• Student MUST bring their voucher to receive the
  flu shot
• Meningitis vaccinations given during the Resource
  Fair
• 92.00 cash or check

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HEALTH INSURANCE

• Insurance is accepted
• Services, accessing services outside clinic, and
  prescriptions
• Bring insurance card to each visit
• IF STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE have a
  plan
• For more information
• Ida MacDonald, Student Services, ADM 360,
  903-566-7079

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Be Prepared

• Prescriptions
• Referral to other providers
• Diagnostic procedures
• Emergent care
• Medical Care Kit
• OTC MEDS (Tylenol/Advil, antihistamines,
  decongestants, cough med, expectorant, antacid)
• Band-Aids (various sizes)
• OTC antibiotic cream
• OTC hydrocortisone cream
• Throat lozenges
• Alcohol /or hydrogen peroxide
• Thermometer

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Additional Necessities

• Enough refills of meds to last semester
• Chronic illnesses are limited to one visit
• ADD/ADHD Students MUST be seen by a physician
• Knowledge of health history
• Awareness of allergies to medications
• Copy of immunization record

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Survival Basics

• The simplest measures often have the greatest
  impact
• Adequate sleep
• Adequate nutrition
• Adequate hydration
• Time management
• Stress reduction

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Reminder

• Federal Law PROHIBITS Health Clinic personnel
  from discussing or disclosing any health-related
  information about a student with anyone without
  written consent from the student.

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Campus Security

• Mike Medders
• Chief of Police
• University of Texas at Tyler

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Department website www.uttyler.edu/police
• Physical Location 3410 Varsity Drive, in
  University Service Center (USC)

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• At UT Tyler, the safety of our students,
  visitors, staff, and faculty is our goal.
• The Police Department works closely with staff,
  faculty, and students to provide a safe learning
  and working environment.

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• The University Police Department offers many
  services to heighten safety of the campus
  community.
• Those services include, but are not limited to.

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Certified University of Texas System Police
  Officers are scheduled for duty at all times.
  These officers are armed and have full powers of
  arrest authority and enforcement county-wide.

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• University of Texas System Police Officers.
• Trained in community policing crime prevention,
  detection, and investigation
• Tactically trained to handle emergencies
• Work closely with Tyler Police Department, which
  provides assistance when needed

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• University of Texas System Guards are also on
  duty
• Patrol the campus, building lockups/unlocks
• Enforce parking violations
• Provide escorts
• Motor vehicle assists

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Professional Dispatch / Communications Service -
  Smith County
• Located close to campus
• Trained, certified telecommunication personnel on
  duty 24/7
• Students may dial [phone] or in cases of
  emergency 9-1-1

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Safe Walk Program
• Students may contact the Police Department for
  an escort to their vehicle or campus residence if
  at any time they fear for their safety. This is
  a 24/7 service.

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Code Blue Emergency Phones
• Located throughout campus 19 locations
• Direct line to emergency dispatcher

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Approximately 150 security cameras located
  throughout campus

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Campus Emergency Notifications
• Text messaging service Free sign-up on
  department website www.uttyler.edu/police
• Campus email
• Campus voice mail
• University website
• Outdoor warning system
• Emergency flip charts in buildings

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Patriot Defense Program
• Teaches self defense techniques
• No cost to students, staff, or faculty

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Silent Witness Program
• Located on Police Department website
• Method of reporting crime
• May remain completely anonymous

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Philosophy of Police Department.
• Police Department and its employees should be
  part of the educational process
• Not our intent to give students a criminal
  history
• For the safety of the entire campus community we
  have a zero-tolerance policy on certain
  offenses.

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Zero Tolerance

• Students found in possession of or distributing
  illegal narcotics
• Students in possession of weapons on campus
• Students committing, or threatening to commit,
  violent acts on campus
• Serious crimes committed against persons
• Driving While Impaired/ Intoxicated

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• Information Dissemination

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Information Dissemination

• Timely Warnings of any crime that may represent
  an
• ongoing threat to the safety of students or
  employees.
• These warnings are disseminated by
• Electronic campus bulletin board website
• Email
• Postings on bulletin boards in buildings
• May be disseminated by text messaging

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Information Dissemination

• Provide access to crime log during normal
  business hours.
• Publish annual security report distributed to all
  students and employees.
• Submit crime statistics to the U.S. Department of
  Education. Statistics can be found at
• www.uttyler.edu/police/crime.htm

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University of Texas at Tyler Police Department

• QUESTIONS???

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Career Services

• Our office is dedicated to assisting UT Tyler
  students and alumni in all aspects of career
  preparation by offering career enhancing services
  and events.

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Career Services

• Services
• Career Counseling/Assessments
• Career Resource Library Online/Physical
• Cover Letter/Resume Assistance
• Job Shadowing program
• Mock Interviews
• Patriots Mentor Network
• Patriot Jobs database of all jobs

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Career Services

• Events
• Career Fairs
• Career Lunch and Learns
• Jobs Smile on People with Style Fashion Event
• Networking Party/Etiquette Dinner

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Patriots to Professionals

• www.uttyler.edu/careerservices
• careersvc_at_uttyler.edu
• [phone]
• UT Tyler Career Services
• Patriots2Pros
• Physical and Health Education Building
• (PHE) Room 112
• next to the Bookstore and Subway

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Money Who Needs It?
Lee Trammell Students in Free Enterprise
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MoneyWho Needs It?

• Do you or will you have bills soon?
• Will you have to eat in the next 4 years?
• Will you need transportation over the next 4
  years?

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A Little Bit About Me

• Graduate of The University of Texas at Tyler
• Go Patriots!!
• Project Event Coordinator for one of the
  largest Financial Firms in East TX
• Former member

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My Experience

• Girls
• First College Experience
• School vs. Work
• Credit Cards
• The Repo Man
• The Oilfield
• STILL BROKE!

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What Did I Learn?

• Plan for the next week, month, and even year
• The start of the budget
• Location www.tylersife.tyler360.com
• Cash inflows (money you earn)
• Fixed expenses (rent)
• Variable expenses (entertainment)
• Unexpected cash outlays (car repair)
• The program allows you to see how these affect
  all of your cash flows in the future
• Credit

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Challenge

• If you dont check us out, please create your own
  system and save yourself some time, money, and
  effort and reduce the strain on your (and your
  parents) pocketbooks.
• THANK YOU, CONGRATULATIONS, GOOD LUCK!

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Housing

• Jackie Hughes
• Managing Director, University Pines

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Patriot Village

• Apartment housing owned and operated by UT Tyler
• Housing fee is added to your students account
  with the University
• Mostly four bedroom/two bath suites
• A few two bedroom/one bath suites

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Patriot Village

• Utilities included
• Electricity
• Water
• High speed internet
• Expanded basic cable

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Patriot Village

• Furniture
• Each bedroom has a twin bed with an extra long
  mattress, a dresser, desk, and chair
• Each living room has a sofa and a coffee table
• Appliances
• Each suite has a full kitchen
• Each kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer,
  microwave, electric range-top and oven, and
  dishwasher
• Laundry room
• Located in each building
• Students may use P2 card or coin operation

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Ornelas Hall

• Traditional residence hall housing owned and
  operated by UT Tyler
• Housing fee is added to students account with
  the University
• Three bedroom/one bathroom suites
• Double occupancy rooms with private bath
• No kitchen facilities

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Ornelas Hall

• Furniture
• Each student has a twin bed with an extra long
  mattress, a dresser, shelf-unit, desk, and chair
• The living areas in the three bedroom suites
  have a sofa, chair, end table and two ottomans
• Laundry room
• Located in the facility
• Uses both P2 card or coin operation

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Ornelas Hall

• Utilities included
• Electricity
• Local phone service
• Water
• High speed internet
• Expanded basic cable

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University Pines

• Privately managed apartments
• Housing fee is paid directly to University Pines
• Located on campus
• Considered on-campus housing
• Mostly four bedroom/two bathroom and two
  bedroom/one bathroom suites
• Some one bedroom/one bathroom and efficiency
  suites

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University Pines

• Furniture
• Each resident has a bed, desk, chair,
  nightstand, and chest of drawers
• Each living area has a couch, side chair, coffee
  table, end table, and dinette table with chairs
• Appliances
• Electric range-top and oven, dishwasher,
  refrigerator/freezer, and garbage disposal
• Laundry room located on site

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On Campus Housing
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On Campus Housing
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Greek Life

• Brittany Childs
• Greek Life Coordinator

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Go Above. Go Beyond. Go GREEK!
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Greek LifeMission Statement

• The mission of the Office of Greek Life is to
  promote excellence in leadership, scholarship,
  and service while challenging members to live and
  lead according to the principles outlined by
  their own organization. As leaders of today and
  tomorrow, fraternity and sorority members are
  encouraged to positively promote Greek Life in
  the college and local community.  The office of
  Greek Life strives to enhance the collegiate
  experience of fraternity men and women through
  their involvement in the Greek community through
  leadership opportunities, educational programs,
  and other services aimed to develop the students
  through their experience as they become UT Tyler
  and Greek alumni.

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What Is Greek Life?

• Fraternity/sorority
• A social network of individuals, joined together
  through a common purpose, goals, and values
• Governed by national organizations NIC, NPC,
  NPHC
• Each supports national philanthropic organization

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Why Should I Go Greek?

• Leadership
• Scholarship
• Friendship
• Service
• Networking
• Budget Management
• Teamwork

• Campus Involvement
• Time Management
• Memories
• Social Skills
• Creativity
• Academic Excellence
• Long-Lasting Bonds

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Meet the Greeks

• NPHC Sorority
• ?ST
• Delta Sigma Theta

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Meet the Greeks

• NPC Sororities

ACO Alpha Chi Omega
DG Delta Gamma
GFB Gamma Phi Beta
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Meet the Greeks

• NIC Fraternities
• ??F
• Pi Kappa Phi

• S??
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon

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What Does It Take to Go Greek?

• Commitment
• Time
• Energy
• Relationships
• Loyalty
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Dues 300-600/semester
• Go towards national dues, local dues, chapter
  budget for planning events
• YOU!

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Greeks Are Everywhere!

• Greek students are involved in
• SGA
• Orientation Planning Committee
• Orientation Leaders
• SADD
• The Talon
• Patriot Singers
• Alpha Chi Honor Society
• Order of Omega, and more!

• All-University Greek Events
• SAE Monster Bash
• DG Anchor Splash
• GPB Crescent Classic
• Mr. Alpha Chi
• Peg-a-Pi Kapp
• In the fall semester, Greeks completed 845 hours
  of community service

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How Do I Go Greek?
Deadline for registration September
14 Potential New Member Orientation September
14 Recruitment Day 1 September 14 Bid
Day September 18
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How Do I Go Greek?
Deadline for registration August 28 Potential
New Member Orientation August 31 Formal
Recruitment Day 1 September 2 Bid
Day September 5
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How Do I Learn More?
www.uttyler.edu/greeklife
Greek Life at UT Tyler
_at_UTTGreekLife

• Student Life Leadership ADM 345
• [phone]
• Brittany Childs, Greek Coordinator

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Campus Activities
Jennifer Skinner Campus Activities Board Advisor
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Campus Activities Board

• CAB is a student-led organization dedicated to
  promoting involvement and unity among students,
  faculty, and staff at U.T. Tyler. CAB decides who
  and what comes to campus to engage students. CAB
  develops and sponsors entertaining, cultural,
  educational, and recreational programs along with
  activities for the entire campus community.
  Everything CAB sponsors is chosen BY students FOR
  students.

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How To Join

• Membership for CAB is open to all currently
  enrolled students at UT Tyler.
• Officer positions are open to any currently
  enrolled Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors.
• Officer applications can be picked up in ADM 344
  anytime.
• Officer interviews are conducted by current CAB
  officers and the advisor of CAB.

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Why Join?

• Fun of course!
• Leadership development
• Looks great on a resume!
• Meet people
• Choose what comes to campus
• Meet great artists of all kinds musicians,
  comedians, etc.

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Time Commitment

• Weekly commitments
• CAB Meetings (1 hour/week)
• Officer Meetings (1 hour/week)
• Attendance at sponsored CAB events
• Retreats, Training, and other FUN STUFF!
• Association for Promotion of Campus Activities
  (APCA) Central Region Conference in November for
  3 days. This is an amazing conference where we
  get to check out and book all of our upcoming
  acts!
• Training Retreat (2-3 days)
• Training Sessions

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FAQs

• Can I be involved in other organizations on
  campus and still be a part of CAB?
• YES! You can be as involved as you want to with
  CAB!
• Can Freshmen be officers?
• No, not unless they were members in the Fall and
  a position comes open in the Spring that they are
  interested in. Those positions will be filled at
  the discretion of the other officers and advisor.

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FAQs

• Who chooses who and what comes to campus?
• You do! CAB chooses and votes on who and what
  comes to campus, so if you want to have a say in
  what they bring, then CAB is the organization for
  you!
• Where do I pick up an application to join?
• CAB applications can be picked up in ADM 344.

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Swoop Troop
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Swoop Troop

• What is Swoop Troop?
• The student section at all home games
• A group dedicated to promoting school spirit and
  student involvement through attendance at
  athletic events
• How do I get involved?
• Show up!
• UT Tyler has 15 sports you can root for
• More info
• Soon to be on Facebook Twitter
• Check for updates!

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Student Involvement
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On Campus Jobs
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Campus Festivals

• UT Tyler hosts three festivals a year that
  students are welcome to help plan and/or just
  attend! If you are interested in helping plan
  these events, please see Jennifer Skinner in ADM
  344.
• Patriot Palooza is UT Tylers Welcome Week. This
  is a fun-filled week of activities to welcome
  back all the students!
• Homecoming is a time for all Patriots, past and
  present to come out for a variety of activities
  and see how the University is growing!
• Patriot Days is a UT Tyler tradition of
  competition. It is a time for student
  organizations to compete with one another during
  a week-long series of events!

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Student Government Association

• The Student Government Association (SGA) is the
  organization that all students belong to. They
  are the voice of the students at UT Tyler!
• There are senator positions open just for
  FRESHMEN! So if you want to have your voice
  heard, becoming a Freshman senator is a great way
  to start!
• There are also senator positions open for
  different colleges, University Pines, Patriot
  Village, and Ornelas Hall.
• If you would like further information about how
  you can get involved with SGA, please visit UCN
  209 or give them a call _at_ 903.566.7083 or you can
  email them at sga_at_patriots.uttyler.edu

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Athletics

• UT Tyler is a member of the National Collegiate
  Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III and the
  American Southwest Conference.
• All currently enrolled UT Tyler students get in
  FREE to all athletic events with their IDs, with
  the exception of playoff games.
• Get out there and support those Patriots! Visit
  www.uttyler.edu/athletics for all your athletic
  information!
• We sponsor teams in a variety of sports
  including
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Tennis
• Softball

• Golf
• Soccer
• Track Field
• Volleyball

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Student Organizations
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REC SPORTS

• Chauncey Deller
• Recreational Program Assistant

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Herrington Patriot Center

• 13-lap/mile indoor walking/running track
• Cardio equipment
• Assortment of free weights and exercise machines
• Racquetball courts
• Aerobics/dance studio
• Tennis courts
• Gymnasium
• Heated swimming pool and spa

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Pillars of Rec Sports

• Fitness
• Intramurals
• Outdoor Adventures
• Club Sports
• Wellness Education

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Fitness

• Classes
• Personal Training
• Fitness Challenges
• Half Marathon/5K
•  

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Intramurals

• Sports
• Flag Football League
• Softball League
• Dodgeball Tournament
• Almost Golf Tournament
• Golf Scramble
• Putt-Putt Tournament
• Bowling Tournament
• Table Tennis Tournament
• NIRSA National/Regional tournaments

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Outdoor Adventures

• On Campus
• Clinics
• Wellness Trail
• Mountain Bike Trails
• Canoe/Kayak Rental
• Equipment Rental

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Outdoor Adventures

• Off Campus Trips
• Paintball Trip to Longview
• Canoe Trip on the Neches
• Bike and Hike at Tyler State Park
• Ski trip to Colorado

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Outdoor Adventures

• Indoor Climbing Trip to SFA
• Skydiving Trip to Gladewater
• Climbing Trip to Enchanted Rock

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Club Sports

• Indoor Track
• Cricket
• Tennis
• Multi-Sport
• Soccer
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Paintball

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Wellness Education

• Free Lunch at Noon
• Third Thursday of every month
• Topics
• August Safety Awareness Month
• September Self-Awareness Month/ Nutrition
• October Healthy Relationships Awareness Month
• November Substance Abuse Awareness Month
• December Stress Awareness Month

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Contact Information

• Jameson Adams
• Rec Sports Coordinator
• 903-566-7281
• jameson_adams_at_uttyler.edu

• Chauncey Deller
• Recreational Program Assistant
• 903-565-5602
• chauncey_deller_at_uttyler.edu

www.uttyler.edu/recsports
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Academic Advising Center

• Dana Welch
• Director of Academic Success

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Academic Advising

• Important dates to remember
• Call 903-565-5718 Early October
• Advising appointments begin October 19th
• Last day to drop with a W grade October 30th
• Spring registration begins November 1st

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• Academic support is available through
• Supplemental Instruction (S.I.)
• Student Learning Communities (S.L.C.)
• Mentoring Advising Patriots for Success (MAPS)
• Mathematics Learning Center
• Writing Center

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• Early intervention program
• Letters are sent after 1st 6 weeks of classes
  for
• non-attendance
• low daily and/or test grades
• missing assignments
• Meet with your advisor before meeting with your
  instructor

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Contact Information
www.uttyler.edu/success www.uttyler.edu/advising
Academic Advising Center is located in UCX 200
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Supplemental Instruction(S.I.)

• Krystal Martin
• USC 135

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FALL 2009 SI Supported Courses ACCT 2301
Principles of Financial Accounting BIOL
1306 General Biology I BIOL 2301 Anatomy and
Physiology I BIOL 3345 Plant Morphology
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I CHEM
3342 Organic Chemistry I HIST 1301 U.S.
History I MATH 1314 College Algebra MATH
1342 Statistics MATH 2413 Calculus I
MATH 2414 Calculus II PHYS
2325 University Physics I www.uttyler.edu/si
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More About S.I.
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v573thEFFJDo
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Writing Center

• Dr. Catherine Ross
• Professor of English

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Writing Center

• Things We Wont Do

• Things We Will Do

• We will not write your papers for you
• We will not proofread your papers
• We cannot guarantee a certain grade on a paper

• We will help you develop the critical thinking
  skills to do it yourself

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Things to Bring

• Copy of the assignment
• Directions from your professor
• Your paper or project
• At least 45 minutes
• Remember to call before to make an appointment

We wont judge you we will help you.
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Contact Information

• Fall 2009 Hours
• Mon-Thurs 9 AM to 6 PM
• Friday 9 AM to 3 PM
• Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM

• Location BUS 202
• Telephone [phone]
• uttwritingcenter_at_gmail.com
• www.uttyler.edu/writingcenter

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Scholastic Dishonesty

• For more information on the disciplinary process,
  please see this website
• http//www.uttyler.edu/housing/JudicialAffairs.htm
  
• For more information on scholastic dishonesty,
  please see Chapter 8 of the Manual of Policy and
  Procedures. A link to Chapter 8 can be found on
  the website above.

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Dining Services

• Crystal Berry
• UT Tyler Dining Services

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UT Tyler Dining Memberships

• FLEXIBILITY
• VARIETY
• PEACE OF MIND
• CONVENIENCE

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Flexibility of Dining Membership
What does a Meal Plan include?

• Weekly Meal Plans
• All-you-care-to-eat meals
• The Met Café (Residential Restaurant)
• Dining Dollars Plans
• The flexibility of Dining Dollars to use at
  Subway and other retail locations

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Variety of Dining Membership

• What type of food is served in the Residential
  Restaurant?
• Exhibition style cooking
• Soup produce market
• Freshly made pizza
• Healthy recipe platform
• Cooked-to-order pasta grill
• Deli featuring wraps fresh-baked bread
• An ever-changing menu of home-style meals

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What are Dining Dollars?

• A specified dollar amount included with your meal
  plan
• Every time you make a retail purchase, the amount
  of that purchase is subtracted from the balance
  (just like an ATM or Debit card)

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HERES HOW IT WORKS

• Residential Example Washington Plan (Weekly)
• Provides 19 meals per week in The Met Café and
  50 in Dining Dollars per semester
• Commuter Example Orange Plan
• Provides 5 meals per week in The Met Café and
  300 in Dining Dollars per semester
• Commuter Example Blue Plan
• Provides 3 meals per week in The Met Café and
  150 in Dining Dollars per semester
• Use the Dining Dollars at any retail locations

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Wheres the savings?

• Residential Example Washington Plan
• Provides 19 meals per week in The Met Café and
  50 in Dining Dollars per semester
• 1,457 - 50 1,407/ 304 (19 X 16 weeks)
  4.62/meal
• Commuter Example Blue
• Provides 3 meals per week in The Met Café and
  150 in Dining Dollars per semester
• 476 - 150 326/48 (3 X 16 weeks) 6.79/meal

Current Door Rates Breakfast 5.48 Lunch
7.60 Dinner 7.60 Average 6.89
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Convenience of Dining Membership
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Peace of Mind Meal Plan Benefits

• What are the benefits of purchasing a meal plan?
• Guaranteed meals every week/semester
• Dining Dollars give you buying flexibility
• Never worry about carrying cash
• Stay on campus visit with friends and never
  lose your parking spot

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FAQs

• Do I need to purchase a new meal plan every
  semester?
• Can I add additional Dining Dollars during the
  semester?
• What if I dont use all of my Dining Dollars?
• Can I treat a friend to a meal using my meal
  plan?

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What else does Campus Dining have to offer?

• Sustainability
• Earth Week

• Themed Events
• Special Promotions

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Accessing Additional Information
www.uttyler.campusdish.com
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We are. . . Fun, knowledgeable, hard-working and
most importantly, here to make your dining
experience the best help UT-Tyler THRIVE!
Involved Evolving The ARAMARK Involved.Evolving.T
M campaign informs students that ARAMARK and its
partners are listening to what students are
saying and are dedicated to continuously working
together to enhance student life on campus and in
the surrounding community.
www.involvedevolving.com
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Questions?
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Letting Go

• A Time to GiveA Time to Take (A Step Back)

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Nancy Mayer

• Mother / Grandmother
• Counselor/Therapist
• Speaker

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Dana Welch

• Mother
• Director of Academic Success, Lecturer
• MS Human Resource Development

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Support vs. Control

• Give Support
• Visit
• Write
• Send Care Packages
• Express Concern Understanding
• Give Up Control
• Shifting Responsibility
• Symptoms of Control
• Personal Power

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Independence vs. Dependence

• Give Independence
• Identity
• Future
• Their Expectations
• Give Up Dependency
• Your Expectations
• Parental Dependence
• Childs Dependence

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Responsibility vs. Rescue

• Give Responsibility
• Money
• Academics
• Social Decisions
• Give Up Rescue
• Problem solving skills require a problem
• Processing Techniques
• Blocks to Listening
• Good Listening Techniques

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Coming Home

• The more things change
• Comforts of Home
• Laundry
• Good Food
• Warm Fuzzies
• Expectations
• Time with Friends
• Time with Family
• Your house My Life

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What They Need

• Know who I am
• Just listen
• Respect my right to make my own decision
• Have a sense of humor
• Your love and acceptance

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What You Need

• Rediscover
• Life
• Relationships
• Desires
• Hobbies

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Fun Ideas

• First aid kit
• Moms home remedies
• Midterm and final exam care packages
• Power snacks
• Hot chocolate mix
• Study group gift card
• Funny cards
• Food gift cards
• Pictures from home
• Keep them connected with home

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Resources

• Websites
• http//www.uttyler.edu/orientation/parents.html
• http//www.collegeparents.org/
• Books
• Dont Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money by
  Helen Johnson Christine Schelhas-Miller
• Youre on Your Own (But Im Here if You Need Me)
  by Marjorie Savage
• Other parents

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Leaving

• Give them Reassurance
• Confidence
• Pride
• Composure
• SMILES
• Take with you
• A look back
• Kleenex
• This crowning moment

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