AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE - South Texas College

1 AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE 8:30 Registration and Breakfast Daniel Cather, Musical Guest Music Faculty 9:00 Welcome Dr. Lee H. Grimes, Associate Dean, Office of Professional & Organizational Development 9:05 South Texas College Living History: This I Believe Highlighting STC Faculty and Staff 9:10 State of the College Address: Best Year Ever Dr. Shirley A. Reed, President 10:10 Networking Break 10:45 Dual Credit Program Discussion and Activity Dr. David Plummer, Interim Vice President, Division of Information Service, Planning & Strategic Initiatives Frank Jason Gutierrez, Director, Office of Accountability Services 11:30 Lunch on Your Own 1:30 Afternoon Breakout Sessions Pecan Campus 2:30 Afternoon Networking Break Cafeteria - Cupcakes provided by STC Culinary Arts Department 3:00 Afternoon Breakout Sessions Pecan Campus 4:00 Adjourn MUSICAL GUEST Daniel Cather joined the South Texas College Music Faculty in 2008.

2 He received his Bachelor s and Master s degrees from Eastern Illinois University, where he studied piano and composition. As a student, Daniel graduated with departmental and university honors and GPA. He was selected as the soloist to perform Saint-Sa ns s Second Concerto I. Andante sostenuto and Prokofiev s Concerto No. 3 I. Andante, Allegro with the orchestra for broadcast on public television and received the EIU Distinguished Graduate Student Award. Some of his musical directing credits include: Crazy for You, The Sound of Music, La Cage aux Folles, Honky-tonk Angels, Working, and A Year with Frog and Toad. During his tenure at STC, Daniel started the first Electronic Music classes South of San Antonio and also launched the STC Jazz Ensemble.

3 He also teaches Music Theory, Class Piano, Applied Piano, Composition, and Sight singing & Ear Training courses, and serves as accompanist for the STC Choir. In 2015, he received the NISOD Award for Teaching Excellence. Daniel also serves as Orchestra Director at Calvary Baptist Church. He is an active composer, performer, and teacher in the Rio Grande Valley. 1 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION MEETINGS 1:30 DEPARTMENT NAME LOCATION Admissions Department , Pecan Campus Advance Manufacturing Technology Program (training) B243A, Technology Campus Advising & Mentoring Services Department , Pecan Campus Architectural & Engineering Design Technology and Art Departments (training) A207, Technology Campus Automotive Technology Program B221, Technology Campus Biology Department G101, Pecan Campus Child Development Department (training) , Pecan Campus Child Development Center (training) , Pecan Campus College Connections (training)

4 G214, Pecan Campus College Success/Education Department , Pecan Campus Computer Science/CITP-BAT Department M152, Pecan Campus Continuing Professional Workforce Education 1802 Pecan Plaza Counseling and Student Disability Services Department ,Pecan Campus Developmental English Department G212, Pecan Campus Developmental Reading Department , Pecan Campus Drama Department L135, Pecan Campus Electrician Technology Program B109, Technology Campus Emergency Medical Technology Program (training) 408, NAH Campus Finance and Administrative Services Division McAllen Convention Center Exhibit Hall B HVAC Department B116, Technology Campus Information Technology Program A205, Technology Campus Medical Assistant Technology Program , NAH Campus Occupational Therapy Assistant 308, NAH Campus Patient Care Assistant Program 204 NAH Campus Pharmacy Technology Program , NAH Campus Physical Science Department (webinar)

5 G118, Pecan Campus Physical Therapy Assistant Program 306, NAH Campus Public Relations & Marketing Department , Pecan Campus Radiologic Technology Department , NAH Campus Speech Department L158, Pecan Campus Student Financial Services Department , Pecan Campus Vocational Nursing Program , NAH Campus World Languages, Humanities, & ITP Departments , Pecan Campus 2:30 - 3:00 Join us for a sweet treat made especially for you by STC Culinary Arts in the cafeteria! 5 AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1:30 - 2:30 PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH TRACK Afternoon Matinee: The Secret Life of Grants Presenter: Dr. Virginia Champion Sit back, relax, and enjoy this movie-themed session to inform you about how STC s Grant Development, Management and Compliance (GDMC) team can support you to get grants and to manage them well.

6 The GDMC "Incredibles" will guide you through "The Secret Life of Grants" and "The Money Pit" falls to avoid. There's no "Risky Business" involved, so come join us! Are you on "TRAK"? Presenter: Victor Galvan Are you on "TRAK"? Do you want a plan to quickly eliminate debt? Do you want to know how much money you need to retire comfortably? Are you over paying for your life insurance? A Capital Choice Financial Professional can help you by using The Money Trak. Money Trak is a financial tracking program that helps you understand where you are financially and gives you a plan to follow to make your dreams a reality. Money Trak is available for free to the staff of South Texas College . Benefits of the Kinesiology Health & Wellness Center Wellness Center Presenter: Kinesiology Department Never been to the Health & Wellness Center?

7 Stop by for short lectures on health and wellness, exercise demonstrations, and Q & A with our Kinesiology Department Faculty and Staff. Be sure to have a light lunch and bring water and a towel! Proper attire is required. Creative Wellness H216 Presenter: Rachael Brown Creative Wellness using the CJEA (Creative Journal Expressive Arts) Method is a creative, holistic approach to addressing many of the stressors and challenges in our daily lives. Creative Wellness focuses on using the non-dominant hand to help better access and integrate the functions of the right hemisphere of the brain, the 'creativity center', with the linear, organizational functions in the left brain. Workshops in Creative Wellness address some of the following topics: Dancing on Paper: Alleviating Stress, Play Date: Getting to know your Inner Child, Body Talk: Learning to listen to your body, Understanding from another perspective: Four Questions for Insight, I Have a Dream: Unlocking the creativity and communication of your dreams, and Life Design: Mapping out the Feelings of a Better Future.

8 Through practice of these methods and exercises, one can develop and improve the ability to meet everyday challenges. Creative Wellness is a set of tools that can help one alleviate stress, feel more creative about one's approach to life, provide insight into communication with family, co-workers, and most importantly, understand and nurture the 'divine spark' within oneself. Federal Income Tax Presenter: John Wilson This session will discuss the various aspects of federal income taxation. We will cover key tax questions, including: What is included in taxable income, what is not included, what are allowable deductions, what are itemized deductions, what are tax credits, what is the difference between refundable and non-refundable tax credits, and what is the Affordable Care Act.

9 Also, as I have been a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance coordinator at South Texas College for the last ten years, I will briefly discuss the opportunity for FREE income tax preparation and volunteer participation for students who wish to learn federal income taxation from a hands on approach. I will discuss the basic income tax structure by presenting a real tax return. Questions and discussion will be permitted freely throughout the presentation. Hope to see you there. Lose To Gain G201 Presenter: E. Jerry Tamayo In this session, you will learn to be in full control of your appetite and eating habits, and take away the unwanted pounds naturally. Lose the excess fats to your ideal weight, and gain more energy and vitality to carry out your day-to-day responsibilities.

10 The Shadows in Our Community-Volunteerism & Student Learning Presenter: Rey Sanchez Living in a "colonia" and lacking the basic living necessities such as water, sewer system, electricity, paved roads, and a safe and sanitary house is a challenge to many families in the Rio Grande Valley, including many of our students. Texas has 2,294 registered "colonias," with 1,097 located in Hidalgo and Starr County service area. Join us and find out how you can volunteer and make a difference in our community. Also find out how you can incorporate Service-Learning into your courses in a meaningful way. AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1:30 - 2:30 PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH TRACK Zumba Fitness Cooper Center Presenter: Kelli Davis Come and dance your cares away with a great cardio workout!