Texas state university student teacher handbook

The National Student Exchange program NSE allows students to broaden their personal and educational perspectives through domestic study away in the United States and Canada. It reflects a philosophy of enhancing student achievement within and outside the classroom through five student-centered programs:. Advisors assist first-time-in-college students of any major as they navigate first-year course selections, engage in major exploration, and transition to the university.

The Peer Mentoring Program connects first-year students in US classes to upperclassmen who provide in and out of classroom support to help students academically and socially integrate to Texas State University. Diverse peer mentors demonstrate academic integrity, responsible decision-making, and connect students to co-curricular activities.

Peer mentors help students find resources on campus, connect to student organizations, and access to someone to talk regarding academics and adjusting to college life.

The Strategic Initiatives Department is home to two U. Department of Education grant programs. The first, Project Maestros, is a Title V program that develops and enhances students' success in pre-service education programs at Texas State University by creating a support network for both continuing and transfer students, and providing academic support through transfer navigation, academic advising, and success coaching. The WSMP provides student mentoring and advising to improve and increase student access, success, and completion of higher education.

Whether students are seeking help with course content, study skills or test preparation, SLAC provides assistance with a walk-in tutoring lab, the Veteran Academic Success Center VASC , Supplemental Instruction, campus presentations, and online services.

The Learning Lab provides academic assistance in business courses such as accounting, economics, and finance; sciences such as physics, biology, and chemistry; English and writing; statistics; computer information systems; history; philosophy; languages such as Spanish; and a number of math courses.

VASC staff members are veterans and military-connected students whose successful transition to college inspires a willingness to assist others in the military-connected community by addressing needs ranging from academic to therapeutic.

Supplemental Instruction SI , a nontraditional approach to collaborative learning, provides structured group study for students in historically challenging courses ranging from the liberal arts to science and math-based courses. Supplemental Instruction leaders act as role models and facilitate multiple study sessions per week in order to assist students not only with course content but also with the development of positive study skills and habits.

Success Coaching is an interactive process that focuses on the personal relationship created between the student and the coach. They empower students to take an active and productive approach to learning by focusing on developing skills, behaviors and habits that facilitate success at the university.

Success Coaches work with students to help them become self-advocates for their education, develop time management and learning strategies, understand and use resources available to them, and enhance self-regulation and self-efficacy. Students are responsible for ensuring that their credit is posted to their transcripts. The TEMC also supports faculty seeking our scanning services and works with students, parents, faculty, and department administration to fulfill all phone and in-person requests.

As part of the program, all students enrolled in Texas public colleges or universities complete required assessments to determine math, reading and writing proficiency.

Developmental course instruction is provided to students needing to strengthen their basic academic skills. More information about this program, assessment requirements and exemptions can be found in the Academic Policies section of the Undergraduate Catalog under Texas Legislative Requirements. University College Advising Services provides accessible, friendly and accurate academic advising for students who are undecided about a major, those who are changing majors, those who are working toward admission into a particular program and those majoring in general studies.

Advisors will assist students in researching options, evaluating alternatives and making decisions so that they may make realistic and satisfying choices of majors. They will also provide guidance in completing general education requirements.

University Seminar US helps incoming freshmen transition to college life by getting students involved in the university community and supporting PACE initiatives through related instruction, activities and guidance.

Through US career assessment projects, students learn about individual career interests, find organizations and activities related to their academic fields, learn strategies for lifelong learning and develop a plan that will lead to graduation and professional success. The college provides the opportunity for developing leadership and professional skills through the McCoy Experience, a student development program that includes the Business Living-Learning Community, a cohort of students that attend core courses and live in a residence hall together; McCoy College Ambassadors, student leaders and representatives for McCoy College; and Business Leadership Week, an event that brings alumni and business professionals to the college for a series of lectures, panels and interactive workshops.

The college supports 20 active student organizations. The Education Advising Center serves students seeking an undergraduate degree through the College of Education. Advisors assist students with exploration of career and educational goals, selection of educational programs, interpretation of policies and procedures, advisement regarding course sequencing and degree requirements, referral to other university resources, and verification of graduation requirements.

The Office of Educator Preparation OEP assists undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students through the process of educator certification in accordance with state of Texas administrative code. OEP staff collaborate with departments across the university to ensure program compliance and accreditation, coordinate relationships with partner districts, arrange field placements, and secure clinical practice student teaching placement and supervision. The College of Health Professions includes these departments, programs and schools on the San Marcos campus:.

There is truly a place for everyone on our campus and we take a keen sense of pride in that. Personally, getting involved in student organizations has allowed me to meet some amazing individuals and find my voice at this university.

In addition to Student Involvement, it is worth taking the time to get involved in the Leadership Institute. The institute provides a safe place to develop leadership skills and surround yourself with a team of diverse people all working toward a similar goal. Though college can be an extremely exciting and eventful time in one's life, it is also important to keep the purpose of personal growth in the forefront of your mind.

Remember, as with most things, you will get what you put into this school. Texas State University will undoubtably provide the tools and support for your success, but will you utilize them to their fullest extent?. Your Student Government is always here to help you and hear the voices of each and every Bobcat.

Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself. I encourage all of you to attend so you can hear about what is going on at our university and play a key role in helping to bring positive change and make a lasting impact on our campus.

Cherish your time here at Texas State and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. I could not be more thrilled to welcome you to our Bobcat family! Students today, Bobcats for Life. Besides the safety and well-being of our Bobcats, there is nothing more important than "meeting students where they are!

In the Dean of Students Office DOS , it means taking the time to listen to the personal and educational goals conveyed to us by students and determining what resources we can provide through the DOS, the university, or externally to help students accomplish their goals.

We are committed to helping with the holistic well-being of our students - the mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our students is paramount. That's a lot to be concerned about because the university will not be able to meet all of the needs that students will encounter during their tenure, but we will try! Fortunately, the DOS has staff with decades of experience assisting students, including students who are unsure or have not thought in-depth about their personal or educational goals.

We are here to help students through the different phases of discovery, learning, and maturation to reach whatever goals they set for themselves. We will "meet them where they are" and help them get to where they want to go. Finally, the DOS seeks to serve as a clearinghouse of information.

So, if you have a question and are unsure what office, department, or person to contact, please call the DOS at We will help direct you to the appropriate office to assist you.

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For the names of the administrators in these positions, visit the Administration and Faculty section of this handbook. Administrative Office For additional contact information for residence hall staff, visit reslife. This principle extends to conduct off campus that is likely to have an adverse effect on the university or the educational process.

Students who conduct themselves in a manner that violates this Code of Student Conduct may be subject to disciplinary penalties.

Specific examples of conduct that are violations of this Code of Student Conduct include, but are not limited to, involvement or attempted involvement in the following:. Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students or designee shall be primarily responsible for the administration of the Student Conduct and Community Standards system.

Except for the discretionary review described in section 4. In cases in which the sanction assessed is beyond a warning or probation, either party may appeal to the VPSA based on:. All supporting documentation, including written arguments, when appropriate or requested, shall be filed with the VPSA no later than five business days after notice of appeal is given. The parties, at the discretion of the VPSA, may submit oral or written arguments to support their positions.

Upon appeal, the VPSA will review the materials presented at the hearing and may require the parties to submit written material or oral statements. The VPSA shall respond to the appeal within 10 business days after all the documentation is received and all testimony is heard. The VPSA may postpone a decision for good cause. The VPSA, the President or the Board of Regents may, on their initiative, review any disciplinary case and upon such review may approve, reject or modify the lower decision, or may remand the decision to the hearing officer or hearing panel for presentation of additional evidence and reconsideration of the decision.

More Tools. Student Handbook. Administration and Faculty. Academics Colleges Academic Programs. Student Services. Places to Go and Things to Do. Report a Concern. Code of Student Conduct. It means the strongest evidence, however slight the difference might be. The sanctions for this violation range from mandatory counseling to expulsion.

A second infraction shall result in expulsion. The Associate Director of the Department of Housing and Residential Life or designee will work closely with the Dean of Students or designee in resolving minor disciplinary problems resulting from the alleged violation of regulations involving residence hall residents.

Any disciplinary issues with the potential of resulting in a suspension or expulsion should be referred to the Dean of Students Office Student Conduct for review. During the investigation, the Dean of Students or designee will give the student an opportunity to explain the incident, unless the student is unavailable.

The Dean of Students or designee may conduct an investigation and make an administrative determination in the absence of a student if the student does not respond within the time period specified in any notice to the student.

The Dean of Students or designee may place a registration hold, preventing a student from registering for additional courses, until the student responds to a summons or a decision is finalized.

Administrative Review — If the Dean of Students or designee concludes, based on the preponderance of the evidence, that the student has violated the Code of Student Conduct, the Dean of Students or designee will determine an appropriate disciplinary penalty. Preponderance of the evidence means the greater weight and degree of credible evidence. The Dean of Students or designee will discuss the findings and determination of an appropriate penalty with the student, if the student is available.

In cases where the Dean of Students or designee determines that the allegations against the accused student are true but the only sanction assessed is a warning, the student may not request a hearing. The Dean of Students or designee may then assess the disciplinary penalty. When Student Conduct and Community Standards or the designated investigator is assigned a Title IX case for investigation, generally, those categorized under section 2. The following penalties comprise the range of official university actions that may be taken when, based on the preponderance of the evidence, a student is determined to have engaged in prohibited conduct.

These penalties are not exclusive and may be imposed with other sanctions. Warning — A written notice to the student that a violation of a published university policy has occurred and that the continuation of such conduct or actions could result in further disciplinary action. Restricted privileges — Denial or restriction of one or more university privileges granted to students. These may be, but are not limited to: parking privileges; dining facility privileges; visitation privileges; use of university computers, computer facilities or systems; and participation in athletics or other extracurricular activities.

Loss or restriction of privileges does not entitle a student to a refund of fees, paid or due.