Help Jane at the Rodeo!

Jane Velasquez needs your help at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Jane is tasked with finding volunteers to work the ACCD Information Booth. Admission ticket and parking pass are provided.

There is still a need for volunteers to work:

Wednesday, Feb. 6, from Noon to 4:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. to Closing.

Thursday, Feb. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon; and Noon to 4:30 p.m.


Email Jane Velasquez, jvelasquez13@mail.accd.edu with your preferred date and time. Your help is greatly appreciated.

National LULAC President at PAC

Student Leadership Institute
Presents
2008
Distinguished Speaker Series

Rosa Rosales
National President
League of United Latin American
Citizens (LULAC)


Wednesday, January 30, 2008
6:30pm
Palo Alto College
Student Center

Free and Open to the Public!

Aerospace Scholars Program

Community College Aerospace Scholars Program

Participate in a rigorous 3 day on site experience at NASA Johnson Space Center

Eligibility Requirements:
MINIMUM GPA of 3.50
Majors pursuing Science, Engineering, Math and Computer Science

New Deadline: February 7, 2008

Call (210) 921-5248

Former PAC Student: Eliab Chavira

It gives me great pleasure to share with you this article from CVM Today, Winter 2007 issue, featuring former Palo Alto College student, Eliab Chavira. It is also a wonderful testimonial about our 2+2 program with Texas A&M University.

Don’t forget to reserve the date of Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. for the Grand Opening of PAC’s Veterinary Technology Building!

Here is the link: Eliab Chavira

SAC Faculty Recitals

Our sister college--San Antonio College--has asked me to share the following information with you:

The Department of Music and Humanities
Proudly presents its first recitals of the
Spring 2008 semester.

On Tuesday, January 29th at 7:30 p.m.
there will Be a faculty recital entitled,
“Prayers from The Ark” featuring faculty
Members Billy W. Craven and Becky Walker,
Along with Gary Mabry (UTSA).

On Wednesday, January 30th at 12 noon
There will be a Faculty Potpourri entitled,
“Viva la France!”

Both events are free and open to the public
And will be held in McAllister auditorium.

Carpool, Rideshare Link

Are gasoline prices putting a hurt on your pocketbook? Have you ever considered carpooling or ride sharing? Here's a user-friendly, one-stop commuting information site:

http://www.rivercitiesrideshare.com/en-US/

Learn Web Design from Experts!

Four experts in Web Design will be on campus this semester, and students, staff and faculty are invited to sit in on their visits and learn from their experiences. All four sessions will take place in the Applied Sciences Building, Room 105, from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 24: Michael Connally, Michael Connally Photography, Connally’s Dance Workshop, San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet, and South Texas Triumph Association

Thursday, Feb. 21: Janie Gonzalez and Abel Sanchez (Palo Alto grads!), Web Head Group

Thursday, March 27: Jim Aderhold, Gray Graphics

Thursday, April 17: Louis J. Cardenas, Blonde Creative

For more information, contact Dr. Denise Barkis Richter drichter@mail.accd.edu,
Associate Professor, Communications Department, Palo Alto College, COMM 2324: Practicum in Electronic Media (Web Design) instructor.

NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program

The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program is now being administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). It is expected that approximately 20 two-year undergraduate, and 5 three-year graduate scholarships will be awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related fields. Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship opportunities at NASA research center.

Competitive applicants interested in this amazing opportunity should begin completing application materials immediately. A completed application will consist of profile information, academic background (including transcripts), a resume, an essay for undergraduates, a proposal for graduates, letters of recommendations, and any test scores, such as SAT’s and GRE’s, when appropriate.

Completed applications will be collected electronically from February 22nd through March 17th, 2008. To learn more about eligibility requirements, award benefits, application instructions, and to apply online, visit http://www.asee.org/nasaasp, or contact nasa.asp@asee.org with any questions regarding this program. For additional information on NASA’s aeronautics research and other opportunities please log on to http://aeronautics.nasa.gov.

Thanks,
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program Team

NOTE: At Palo Alto College, the point of contact is Dr. Rose Zambrano at (210) 921-5248

DSS Open House

Disability Support Services
Open House
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Time: Noon -2:00 p.m.

Adaptive software demos Noon - 1 p.m.

“Complete the Accommodation Puzzle.” Faculty is an essential part in the DSS student’s overall academic success.
Join us and familiarize yourself with the DSS office.
We will be available to answer your questions or concerns regarding DSS students and their semester accommodations.

Palomino Center 113 – See you there!

Dual Credit Enrollment Increase

PAC’s Spring 2008 dual credit student enrollment is currently showing an increase of 26 percent over last year. Three additional high schools have been added to the program: Roosevelt (Occupational Technology); Edgewood Fine Arts Academy (Fine Arts); and Madison (Agriculture). PAC has dual credit partnerships with 31 high schools in San Antonio and the surrounding area.

Free Computer Assistance

PAC’s Corporate & Community Education Division, in partnership with the Advanced Technology Center, is hosting its monthly “PC Clinic” for the Alamo Community Colleges' Extended Family, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ACCD employees and students can receive free computer troubleshooting and technical support from students and instructors of Palo Alto College’s CompTIA A+ Computer Certification Training Program.

For more information on the CompTIA A+ Training program at Palo Alto College, visit PAC’s Corporate and Community Education website at http://www.accd.edu/pac/ce, or contact Tod Bruning at 921-5526.

College Board Selects PAC President

PALO ALTO COLLEGE PRESIDENT
SELECTED TO THE COLLEGE BOARD’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Ana M. “Cha” Guzmán, president of Palo Alto Collage, has been appointed by the College Board, a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity, to serve on its Board of Trustees. Among the College Board’s best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®).

Trustees are responsible for making legal and fiduciary decisions for the corporation; approving its mission, strategic goals and objectives; establishing policies related to membership, programs, and services; approving the annual budget; and advising the College Board president.

“I’m extremely honored to have been selected to serve as a College Board trustee,” Dr. Guzmán said. “I’m looking forward to working with College Board President Gaston Caperton on a variety of issues that will continue to ensure students nationally and internationally achieve success in higher education.”

According to its website, the College Board annually serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning.

Palo Alto College, one of the Alamo Community Colleges, is a fully accredited community college located on the Southside, and awards associate degrees, short-term certificates and offers non-credit continuing education classes. The campus is located at 1400 W. Villaret Blvd. at I-410 South and Texas Hwy. 16 or online at www.accd.edu/pac.

Late Registration

Unfortunately, if you registered for courses at PAC but missed the payment deadline on January 8, your courses were dropped. However, it's not too late to re-register for courses at PAC.

You can register this Saturday, January 12, in the Student Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding registration, contact the Registration Office at (210) 921-5270.

If you have any questions regarding payment, contact the Bursar's Office at (210) 921-5200.

If you have any questions regarding financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office at (210) 921-5320.

Robin Rakestraw: PAC Employee of the Month!

Congratulations
Robin Rakestraw
Selected January 2008 Employee of the Month

Title: Student Success Specialist I
Dept: Disability Support Services

Honoree’s package:
· Luncheon at a restaurant of her choice.
· Parking space at her choice of location for entire month.
· Her picture posted on the Staff Council Bulletin Board.
· Certificate for the Employee of the Month.
· Eligible for District Employee of the Month.

Thank you for your continued support.

Once again, Congratulations, Robin!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR… EOM Luncheon date is scheduled for:

Friday, January 18, 2008 at Don Pedro’s Restaurant

Ecumenical Prayer and Potluck

Ecumenical Prayer and Potluck

Sponsored by Baptist Student Ministry
and Catholic Campus Ministry

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Noon
Catholic Campus Ministry Home
1405 W. Villaret
(corner of Lytle and Villaret)

All faculty and staff are invited!
Start the semester off right with prayer and fellowship.
Bring some food to share along with an appetite!

For more information, contact Gerardo Mechler gmechler@mail.accd.edu, Catholic Campus Ministry, or Diane Lerma dlerma@mail.accd.edu, Baptist Student Ministry.

Bursar's Office Update

Here is the latest update from the PAC Bursar's Office in case you still need to make a tuition payment:

Jan 7th- 8th - 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Gymnasium
Jan 9th-10th - 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria
Jan 11th - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cafeteria
Jan 12th - 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cafeteria

Please contact the Bursar’s office at 921-5200 if you have any questions.

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

The Alternative Teacher Certification Program at Palo Alto College is currently accepting applications for its Spring 2008 cohort, which begins on Jan. 14. A Bachelor’s degree is required to be considered. The teacher certification program offers teaching certificates in the following content areas: English Language Arts and Reading, grades 4-8 and grades 8-12; Science, grades 8-12; EC-4 Generalist, and Career and Technology Education (CATE), grades 6-12. Online classes are available in EC-4 to those who qualify.

Cost of the program is $5,000, and a payment plan is available as well as Sallie Mae and other Continuing Education Loans.

Please call Lisa Sanchez, coordinator of the Alternative Teacher Certification Program, at 921-5590 or at LMartinez114@mail.accd.edu for more information. For a description of the program and to download application materials, visit www.accd.edu/pac/ce

We're Back!

Palo Alto College is back from its Holiday Break and ready to assist you in enrolling for the Spring semester and processing your tuition payment!

For enrollment information, please call the Welcome Center at (210) 921-5170 or go to the following website: Enroll Now.

For information on your tuition payment, please visit the Bursar's Office or call (210) 921-5202.