ELITE News and Events

NEW: SPRING ELITE COHORT CELEBRATION | May. 8, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the UC, Legacy Hall

ELITE would like to invite you, and your friends and family to come celebrate all the wonderful achievements of ELITE Cohort students throughout their educational career as graduate students. The ELITE Cohort Celebration takes place just prior to graduation, where students receive awards and recognition, graduates receive medallions, individuals and families can take photographs and enjoy fellowship and refreshments.  Guests are not required to stay the entire time, but the awards portion of the evening will begin at approximately 4:30 PM. Please join us for an evening of fellowship, awards, and celebration. RSVP total number of guests to elite@tamucc.edu.

*RSVP’s are requested but not required.

NEW: ELITE TRAVEL FUNDING DEADLINE APPROACHING | Apr. 30. 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

To apply and for more information, please go to http://elite.tamucc.edu/travelfunding/students.html

GRADUATE SCHOLARLY WORKS SYMPOSIUM | May 3, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the University Center Ballrooms

The Graduate Student Scholarly Works Symposium gives Texas A&M-Corpus Christi graduate students the opportunity to showcase their research and written works to other students, faculty, and staff, and compete for one of several cash prizes. Students may present their work in an oral or poster presentation.

WHY YOU SHOULD PRESENT:

·         Experience: Students have the opportunity to get professional presentation experience

·         Professional Development: Enhance your résumé

·         Location: The symposium is located on Campus.  Take advantage of this free local resource  

·         Cash Prizes: The overall 1^st prize winner will receive $250.00! All prizes are awarded to the winners Sand dollar Cards.

To register as a presenter & for more information about the symposium, please go to the website http://elite.tamucc.edu/symposium/index.html

ACCEPTING SUMMER 2013 FELLOWSHIP CONTRACTS | May 1 to May 15, 2013

ELITE will start accepting Summer 2013 Fellowship contracts on May 1^st!  To review the guidelines, please go to http://elite.tamucc.edu/fellowship/index.html.  

Thank you!

 Lizzy

Elizabeth Benson-Landau
Program Coordinator
ELITE Graduate Program

PH: 361-825-2510
Fax: 361-825-3453

Erin Sherman from the IRB compliance office has been nice enough to share with Elite and our students this great information!!

Click Below for the power point

Compliance_Overview_-_ELITE

Come Join the Celebration!

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library invites you to join the fun!

Thursday, April 18^th      

1:30 – 3:30pm

Be there as we reveal the newest READ Posters

Bring a copy of your favorite book and sit in our photo booth!

Visit the 2012 Faculty Publications Display and see the latest research of Island Faculty

Stop by throughout National Library Week to share with the campus community

what you about your library!

Through April 18: GRE Test Preparation on the Island:

Community Outreach will offer Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prep courses on campus each Tuesday and Thursday through April 18, from 6–9 p.m. An Online Prep course will be held through Monday, April 15. To register or for more information, call ext. 3389; email Test.Prep@tamucc.edu; or go to http://outreach.tamucc.edu/testprep/.

OVERCOME TEST ANXIETY

Ms. Alison Marks

April 9^th | Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | SOAR Glasscock Bldg 135B

RESEARCH COMPLIANCE: IRB 

Ms. Erin Sherman

April 10th | Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | CCH 118

GOOGLE YOURSELF: IMPORTANCE OF ONLINE REPUTATION

April 10^th | Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |SOAR Glasscock Bldg 135B

ENDNOTE SOFTWARE TRAINING 

Ms. Michelle Williams & Ms. Laurie Beveridge

April 12^th | Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | BH 112

Bring your own laptops with Endnote installed. If you don’t have Endnote, you can go to http://elite.tamucc.edu/endnote/index.html to sign up to get a copy. 

 REGIONAL JAVELINA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

April 18 | Texas A&M – Kingsville Campus, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center

The Flyer and Registration Application is attached. 

FMI Contact: Mr. Jim Remelius at (361) 593-4767 or kujfr002@tamuk.edu.

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER LIVES OF GRADUATE STUDENTS 

Ms. Tiana McCoy, Ms. Stephanie Medina, & Ms. Sandy Melton

April 19^th | Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | UC Tejas 106B

7^TH ANNUAL GRADUATE SCHOLARLY WORKS SYMPOSIUM

May 3rd | Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | University Center Ballrooms

To register to present, please go to http://elite.tamucc.edu/symposium/index.html

FMI Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Benson-Landau at (361) 825-2510 or elizabeth.benson-landau@tamucc.edu

THE CONNECT & REFLECT WORKSHOP SERIES Apr. 10, 2013 from noon – 1:00 p.m. in CCH 118

The ELITE Graduate Program will facilitate the next session of the Spring 2013 Connect and Reflect Series on Wednesday, Apr. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in Corpus Christi Hall, room 118. Ms. Erin Sherman, Research Compliance Officer will speak about “Research Compliance: IRB & Responsible Conduct of Research.” For more information, contact Elizabeth Benson-Landau at ext. 2510; or email elizabeth.benson-landau@tamucc.edu.

ELITE will start accepting Summer 2013 Fellowship contracts on May 1^st!  To review the guidelines, please go to http://elite.tamucc.edu/fellowship/index.html.  

Three important characteristics of students who are given first priority in receiving fellowship funding:
1.) Must be an ELITE Cohort Member
2.) First time fellowship recipient – this is important to keep in mind.  Students who have received fellowships in the past automatically are placed on a waiting list.  Often times, there is very little funding left over for students who are on the waiting list. 
3.) If the student already has a job on campus, they must be working at less than 50% effort or less than 20 hours each week.

GRADUATE SCHOLARLY WORKS SYMPOSIUM | May 3, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the University Center Ballrooms

The ELITE Graduate Program, The Office of Research, Commercialization, and Outreach, the College of Graduate Studies, and the Center for Academic Student Achievement invites all Texas A&M-Corpus Christi graduate students, faculty, and staff to the 7th Annual Graduate Student Scholarly Works Symposium.  The Graduate Student Scholarly Works Symposium gives Texas A&M-Corpus Christi graduate students a free & local opportunity to showcase their research and written works to other students, faculty, and staff, and compete for one of several cash prizes. Students may present their work in an oral or poster presentation.

To register and for more information about the symposium, please go to the website http://elite.tamucc.edu/symposium/index.html.

We’re so proud of our ELITE cohort members past and present! 

They really can and do make a difference in our community:

  http://youtu.be/whcFLhbBcvE 

Mary Ann Olivo, Taylor Feldman, and Maria Pinkard, thank you for the services you provide!

Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) to sponsor the Annual Research Community Forum in Fort Worth. The expected attendance is 400-500 participants both regionally and nationally. We would like to invite you to join us and bring students and colleagues to participate in this event. This is an opportunity for networking and learning more about research.  The participants will include researchers,  Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and institutional officials for the protection of human subjects in research. The Conference is open to everyone with an interest in research, especially those researchers conducting human subjects  research.   Issues discussed at the conference will be relevant to all Public Health Service agencies. 

This note is a reminder that our date is rapidly approaching and we want you to be informed of the progress of preparation.  The agenda is on the website, the subcommittees are planning and working hard, and we are awaiting your attendance at the meeting.  We hope that the date and location, June 7, 2013 at the Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, TX,  is on your calendar and you are ready to register for the meeting.

Our keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Nelson Michael, Director, U.S. Military HIV Research Program. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. The Bio for the keynote is enclosed below.

The information for this event can be found at http://jpsresearchday.org.  On this site you can find information about housing, travel, the agenda and much more. The site will be updated weekly as needed.  Please share this information with your colleagues and other researchers. Registration is now open!

For More Information contact

Erin Owen, IRB Staff Assistant

JPS Health Network

Academic Affairs

Office of Research and Scholarly Activity

1500 South Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

Phone: 817-702-4064

Fax: 817-927-1668

eowen@jpshealth.org

TAMUCC Rec Sports will be presenting the 2013 Wellness Expo. This is a FREE campus event with your SandDollar ID and will take place Wednesday, April 3, from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the Dugan Wellness Center Gym.

Wellness_expo_poster_SPRING_2013- click here for Flyer

Graduate Assistantship:  Coastal Compass Center is in need of an outstanding graduate student who is interested in working 20 hours per week at the La Palmera Mall.  The Coastal Compass Center is an initiative by the City of Corpus Christi to provide assistance on a daily basis to people who wish to pursue a college degree or obtain a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is partnering with the City in this endeavor as is Del Mar College, Texas A&M University- Kingsville, WorkForce Commission, Craft Center and others.

The graduate assistance job is posted at Career Services.  Career Services login is:  https://www.myinterfase.com/tamucc/Account/LogOn

…but you can pick up the application directly from SSC (the round building), room 200. The contact is Leticia Bazan at 361-825-2292.

Google Policy Fellowship       

Program overview

          The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend  the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future  academic and professional interests.       

          Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the  forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more. More information about the  host organizations and the areas of focus for the fellows are outlined here.       

          Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer.  Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other advocacy activities.       

Who should apply?      

 This could be YOU!!

We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:       

• Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy         
• Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise         
• First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills         
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment         

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

For more Information:  http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

7^th Annual Graduate Scholarly Works Symposium Information

Call for the following:

1.)   Students to present- Oral or Poster Presentations

2.)   Faculty Judges

• As Judges they will complete score and comment cards to be used in ranking the presentations and to offer feedback to the presenters.

3.)   Volunteers

• Greeter
• Registration
• Poster Facilitators
• Room Facilitators
• Time Keeper
• Speech Evaluator

For more information and to register to present, judge or volunteer they go to this websitehttp://elite.tamucc.edu/symposium/index.html

ACE’s Research Intern Program

The American Council of Education’s (ACE) new Research Internships. There are two tracks: (1) the Academic Year Program for doctoral students, and (2) the Summer Internship Program for graduate students (master’s or doctoral).

We are currently recruiting doctoral students for the 2013-14 academic year.

Sincerely,

Molly Corbett Broad

**********************************************

Position Title: ACE Research Intern
Stipend: $24,000
Appointment: September 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014

Description:
The ACE Research Internship Academic Year Program is designed to provide doctoral students a real-world policy research and analysis experience within a leading Washington, DC higher education association.

ACE Research Interns will have a unique opportunity to work with national experts and explore a wide array of topics such as federal higher education policy, internationalization of higher education, lifelong learning, leadership development and education attainment. Four positions are available for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Essential Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of a Research Intern will be to work with ACE staff to conceptualize, write, design and produce research in support of ACE’s various programs and services. To enrich the internship experience, Research Interns will also be expected to attend monthly seminars with senior leadership, the ACE Annual Meeting and additional meetings as needed, and present findings from their ACE work.

The application review period begins on March 15. For more information and to apply, click here.

Texas Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking to fill multiple Soil Conservation and Range Management Trainee Internships.  The purpose of the Pathways Intern Employment Program is to provide the intern with exposure to public service, enhance educational experience, and provide financial support to encourage and support educational goals.  The program is formally structured to give interns the opportunity to work in positions related to their academic/career goals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Must possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• Must sign a Pathways Student Agreement
• Suitable for Federal Employmnet, determined by Background Investigation
• Males born after 12/21/59 must be registered with Selective Service

DUTIES:

Rangeland management work includes the following activities in the field on farms and ranches:

• Accompany rangeland management specialists to observe conservation planning and application
• Assists in performing range site and condition surveys and gathering and assembling data for use in developing resource management plans
• Assists with topographical surveys used for design, layout, and construction  of conservation practices

Soil conservation work includes the following activities in the field on farms and ranches:

• Accompany natural resource specialists to observe conservation planning and application
• Assists in gathering and assembling data for use in developing resource management plans
• Assists with topographical surveys used for design, layout, and construction of conservation practices

To apply and for more information, please go to the website https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/338420700

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Center for Athletic Academic Services

Graduate Assistant Position

The Center for Athletic Academic Services has an opening for a Graduate Assistant for the 2013-2014 Academic Year.

Job Duties (20 hrs/week):

          * Monitor Student-Athlete Study Hall

• Must be available on Sunday evenings from 4:00 – 8:00
• Must be available two nights a week (5:00 – 8:00)
• Assist with class room checks

          * Provide academic support and tutoring to Student-Athletes

          * Assist in development and implementation of academic success measures as            a learning assistant for at-risk students

          * Student Athlete Affairs Programming

          * Assist tutor coordinator

          * Assist Scholastic Coordinators as needed

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled or accepted to TAMUCC graduate program for fall 2013. 

          Interest in working with Student-Athlete Academic Success programs

and developing tools to assist learning.

Pay:  Position provides tuition & fees for up to 9 hours at the in state rate,  plus books.  Scholarship WILL NOT provide for an out-of-state tuition waiver for non Texas residents.  Potential for second year & summer funding.

Application Deadline – June 1, 2013:

          Submit a resume, list of references and one page statement of interest to:

          Jennifer Baker, Director

          Center for Athletic Academic Services

          Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

          6300 Ocean Dr., Unit 5711

          Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5711

          Jennifer.Baker@tamucc.edu

Learn more about Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi:

http://www.tamucc.edu/about/aboutus.html

Coastal Bend Community Foundation

Deadline: March 1, 2013

Website:http://www.cbcfoundation.org/page10001970.cfm

Eligibility Requirements:

*Please see requirements on website

Irene S. Wischer Educational Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2013

Website:https://www.frostbank.com/Pages/wischer-scholarship.aspx

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America (either native-born or naturalized)
• A legal resident of the State of Texas for 12 consecutive months prior to the filing of the scholarship application
• Be a person of good character
• Demonstrate academic potential and ability
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

South Texas Academic Rising Scholars

Deadline: March 30, 2013

Website:https://www.starsscholarship.org/scholarships/ScholarshipCriteria.aspx

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
• Be a permanent resident (5 or more consecutive years) of and have a permanent South Texas address in one of our22 counties.
• Have earned/completed at least 12 undergraduate credit hours at a U.S. accredited college or university before applying for the scholarship.
• Have a minimum college cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to the Fall of the new academic year.
• Are enrolled in a U.S. accredited 2 yr. community college (enrolled part-time or full-time) in a degree-seeking program, or a 4yr. university undergraduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Bachelor’s Degree, or a university graduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Master’s, Law or Doctorate degree.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Deadline: March 31, 2013

Website:http://www.lacasadeesperanza.org/pdf/2013%20LNSF%20Student%20Application.pdf

National Scholastic Achievement Awards($2,000)

• · Student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
• · If the student is an entering freshman, (the student scores 29 or higher on the ACT test,or 1350 or higher on the SAT test).

Honors Awards($500 to $2,000)

• Student has a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
• If the student is an entering freshman, (the student scores 23 or higher on the ACT test,or 1100 or higher on the SAT test).

General Awards($250 to $1,000)

• Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators
• Emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay.
• Financial need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship

Deadline: April 16, 2013

Website:http://www.chci.org/scholarships/

Eligibility Requirements:

• Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested
• Demonstrated financial need
• Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
• Strong writing skills
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employerand who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.

Houston Big Game Fishing Club Scholarship

Deadline: May 25, 2013

Website:http://www.hbgfc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2013-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf

Eligibility Requirements:

• The candidate for a scholarship must be a graduate of a Texas High School. Preference will be given to high school graduates from the Houston and Gulf Coast Area who are pursuing degrees in marine sciences or conservation.
• The candidate for a scholarship must be accepted at a recognized university or college in the State of Texas and pursue a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree with a minimum enrollment of 12 hours per semester.
• The personal qualifications which will be considered will include, but not be limited to, evidence of general aptitude and ability in the area of study, the character of the candidate, and his or her previous academic accomplishments. We will also consider the candidates relative need for the award when compared with that of other candidates.
• No preference will be granted to any candidate by reason of any relationship which that candidate may have to a member of the Houston Big Game Fishing Club.

The Summer & Fall 2013 Graduate Scholarship application deadlines are rapidly approaching!   If you have not started or submitted your scholarship application yet, please do it soon!  To apply and for more information, please go to http://gradschool.tamucc.edu/fundinginfo.html.