Supporting Employees with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer an important and timely webinar on Wednesday, September 7, 12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CST) about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. A representative from the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) at the department will present valuable information about the temporary changes in the PSLF rules. Learn more. 

C.R.A.S.E. Classes

The Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event (C.R.A.S.E.) classes is a nationally recognized program that gives the attendee information on the history of active shooters, the Avoid – Deny – Defend concepts and how to interact with law enforcement once they arrive. This class is designed to be informative and not scare people. Classes are normally one hour in length but, can be tailored to fit the needs of the requester. Learn more. 

• Details: 

• Thursday, September 8 2022 at 12 p.m.
• Thursday, September 8 2022 at 1 p.m.
• Location: STEM 141

HSI Week 2022 Events

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week will be observed from Sept. 12-18. The observance takes place during National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15. A&M-SA will include events and discussions to foster and promote inclusive conversations about the Hispanic culture and the benefits of being a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Click here for the list of events. For more info, visit the HSI webpage. 

Latinx Heritage Month

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is hosting National Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-Octobe 15), which celebrates and recognizes the contributions Latinx Americans have made to American society and culture as well as to honor five of our Central American neighbors (ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America) who celebrate their Independence Days in September. Our theme this year will be ¡Unidos con Fuerza! Stronger Together! Click here for the list of events.

On-Site Flu Shot Clinic

The Jag-Fit Wellness program is working with Walgreens to bring you an on-campus flu shot clinic. Bring your insurance card to receive your shot free of charge (without insurance the out of pocket cost is $39.05). Register for your preferred time slot through SignUp Genius.

Texas A&M San Antonio-UndocuAlly Workshop

Want to learn practical skills while understanding the issues Dreamers face at A&M-San Antonio? UndocuAlly workshops are open to all faculty, staff and students to provide skills to foster a campus environment that is inclusive for Dreamers. Attendees learn practical skills while understanding the issues Dreamers face as they navigate the University. Attend an UndocuAlly workshop. RSVP Today!

Fall 2022 workshop dates and times:

• September 22,  p.m.-11 a.m. - Virtual Only
• October 20, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Virtual Only
• November 17, 10 a.m.-noon (In-Person), Madla Building 207
• December 15, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. - Virtual Only

Save the Date: Dream Maker Scholarship Celebration 2022

Save the date to join Texas A&M University-San Antonio for our Dream Maker Scholarship Celebration, honoring Judge Nelson W. Wolff, on Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m.

Click here to make a donation to the Dream Maker Scholarship. For information about donation tiers for tables and seats, click here.  

H.E.R.S Nominations are Open!

If you or someone you know is interested in attending the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Leadership Institute, submit your nomination form! Be sure to select HERS as the program you are interested in.

Form: https://www.tamusa.edu/women-at-work/nomination-form.html

Mobile Mammograph Screening

Attention faculty and staff! Schedule a mobile mammogram appointment through the University Health System. This is open to faculty and staff  who are covered by the A&M Care System. Click here to schedule an appointment. 

IACUC Update

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at A&M-San Antonio has programmatic updates. This summer, the IACUC created guidelines covering the display and demonstration using privately owned vertebrate animals. Click here to read an update from Dr. Chris Mares, chair, IACUC. 

A&M SA Cheer Auditions

Calling all Jaguars! Interested in promoting school spirit on campus and within the San Antonio community? The A&M-San Antonio Cheer Team has started hosting an additional open tryout process for the 2022-2023 season. Interested male and female students are being considered for positions on the team.

Contact tamusa.cheer@gmail.com for more information. Click here for additional details. 

Jag Guide Position

Are you passionate about Texas A&M University-San Antonio and have a desire to share that with prospective students? Are you seeking an on campus job with flexible hours? If so, you should consider joining the Jag Guides and participating in events such as Jaguar Days for prospective students, pep rallies, student panels, and more. Jag Guides also give in-person and group tours for prospective students and their families. Students will receive valuable training and develop skills in problem solving, team building, interpersonal communication, promoting diversity, and public speaking.

If interested, please apply through Handshake or contact Rebecca De Leon, program coordinator-Campus Visit Experience, for more information at rdeleon@tamusa.edu.

A&M-San Antonio Library Presents Human Library

The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. If you have ever felt misunderstood or discriminated against, and you would like to have a chance to clarify perceptions or misconceptions about your experience or identity, we invite you to be a Human Book. Click here for more information. 

SBS Changes in Payment Plans  

Changes in the Payment Plans for fall 2022 are as follows:

• All students have the option to enroll in either the 5 payment plan with 20% initial payment or the 4 payment plan with 25% initial payment.
• The payment dates are:
• August 11 – initial payment
• September 1 
• October 3
• November 1
• December 1 (5 payment plan only)
• For fall, the fee to enroll is $0.01 instead of the routine $15.00.
• Students may use their disbursed financial aid toward enrolling in either the 4 or 5 payment plan as long as the disbursed amount meets the minimum amount to enroll. Once the aid is disbursed they can contact Student Business Services at sbs@tamusa.edu or (210) 784-2035 to assist with enrolling them in a plan.
• Students not using financial aid to enroll in the Payment Plan can enroll through MoneyConnect via JagWire. Electronic checks or credit cards can be used to pay in MoneyConnect. Cash or debit cards are accepted in Student Business Services in Madla 135.

Computing & Cyber Security News 

Collaborative Research: Privacy Preserving Tutoring System for Health Education of Low Literacy Hispanic Populations project represents a breakthrough accomplishment for the University.

Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) emulate human tutors on specific topics by using constructivist approaches to teaching, that monitor user progress, ask challenging questions, elicit deep explanations and provide feedback. Despite high incidence rates, few interventions have been developed to specifically address supportive care needs among Hispanic women with breast cancer.

A&M-San Antonio College of Business Assistant Professor Dr. Zechun Cao, from the Department of Computing and Cyber Security, will serve as project lead at A&M-San Antonio for a collaborative $600,000 National Science Foundation grant (plus $10,000 for a Bootcamp grant) to create a Privacy-Preserving Tutoring System for Health Education of Low Literacy Hispanic Populations.

This project will identify the factors impacting health information systems (HIS) accessibility by Hispanic women and providing an innovative approach to facilitate access and utilization of HIS. This multi-institution collaborative project will include a highly-interdisciplinary research team having expertise in NLP, computational linguistics, ITSs and privacy preservation.

Jaguar Women Win Season Opener 

The Jaguar women's soccer team won their season and home opener 1-0 against Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU). Read more. 

A&M-San Antonio Autism Institute Featured on KSAT 12

Texas A&M-San Antonio's Institute for Autism and Related Disorders in the College of Education and Human Development was recently featured on KSAT 12: Texas A&M-San Antonio launches first autism institute in South Texas to provide critical resources in South Bexar County.

A&M-San Antonio's Texas Two Step Program Featured on KENS 5

As part of the Texas Talent Connection Grant, A&M-San Antonio is offering the Texas Two Step program, one of 18 workforce skills training programs across Texas. The program’s goal is to upskill or reskill women in the San Antonio community who have an interest in pursuing a career in tech. Recently, KENS 5 covered the program: Texas A&M University San Antonio offering free training program for women in tech.

Dr. Smyth Quoted in Med Page Today 

Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology Dr. Davida Smyth was quoted in Med Page Today's article, How Long Has Polio Been Circulating in the U.S.? Read more. (Note: You will need to register for a free account to view the full article.)