Summer Edition

Our mission is to serve students as they manage academic, personal, social, and emotional issues and concerns, represent their legitimate needs to others, and represent the University's interests to them.

 In this issue:

•  Move-In Days

• Student Employment Interview Dates

• O-Rec Tubing Trip Information

• Welcome Week Events

• Student Involvement Fair

• Student Health 101

Upcoming Events

August

15	Payment due for fall classes - Undergraduate	....27....	Payment due for fall classes - Graduate
23-25	Move-In Days	....29....	Student Involvement Fair
26-27	Student Employment Interviews	....30....	O-Rec Tubing Trip

Welcome Week Events

As you may have heard, Student Affairs is hosting Welcome Week 2008 – Get Reel: What’s Playing in the New Year.  Welcome Week was designed as part of the Upper Class Taskforce to have more programming focused on sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  We plan to kick off the year with this mission in mind. There will be community building events for each class, informational sessions, and social events. It will be a great way to return to Trinity and meet with old friends and new ones before classes commence.

Sophomore College

Students moving into Sophomore College (Prassel, Thomas, and North Halls) may check in at the Witt Center starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 23.  The Witt Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. and check-in will continue through Friday, August 29. Classes begin on Thursday, August 28.

Juniors

Juniors may move into the residence halls beginning on Sunday, August 24.  The Witt Center will be open for key distribution from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday, August 29. Classes begin on Thursday, August 28.

Seniors

Move in date for Seniors is Monday, August 25.  The Witt Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. every day that week for check-in.

The only students permitted to return early are fall athletes who must practice to be ready for their early-starting seasons and those whose services are essential to opening the campus (such as RA's, RM's, and Orientation Team). In order to accommodate our returning students, the Residential Life Office opens the residence halls on a weekend day (for family travel purposes) and allows for four days to arrive to campus.  Given that, we ask that you not request to arrive earlier than that time, as such requests will be denied.  Please allow the staff to focus on checking in new students and the start of New Student Orientation.  We appreciate your cooperation!

Yearbook Pictures

O'Neal Studios will be on campus August 22 and September 9-10 to take yearbook pictures. Mark your calendars, and don't forget to order a 2009 Mirage when paying fall tuition via E-Bill/E-Pay.

What Are You Plugged Into? 

The Student Involvement Fair, sponsored by Campus & Community Involvement, has a new location and time.  We’ll still see you on the first Friday of classes, August 29 but his year, the Student Involvement Fair will be a pre-event, 6:30 p.m. – 8ish, held at the Welcome Back Concert at E.M. Stevens Stadium. Student organizations and University staff will share with you a wide variety of involvement opportunities.  Stop by the fair to see what you can plug in to.  Call (210) 999-7547 to reserve a table for your student organization.

Are you a member of TU LeaderTalk?  

If not, register now at tuleadertalk@lyris.its.trinity.edu. Set up to facilitate student organizations as they plan, promote, and discuss their events.  It’s quick ‘n easy and one of the many services CCI provides for you!

Calling all student leaders – past, present and future

Are you a member or officer of a student organization?  A critical piece to activating a student organization is to annually register officers, a process that ensures an organization’s active status on campus.

What constitutes an active organization?  Student Affairs has three requirements that must be completed every year: 1) turning in the Student Organization Officer List, 2) attending orientation and training sessions, and 3) signing the Anti-Hazing Statement.  Student organizations that have faculty or staff advisors must have their advisor sign the Officer List indicating their awareness as advisor. When organization information is complete for the relevant academic year, that organization is considered to be active, which means your organization will be in the loop on important information plus receive access to all our services. 

Some of the benefits of active status include: promotion on the CCI Web page, reservation of University facilities, invitations to the fall and spring Involvement Fairs, and subscription to TULeaderTalk (a listserv for student organizations).  Plus, you’ll get access to the Student Organization Resource Center located in the lower level of the CUC, west wing, where you can make paper banners, access software for making publicity, and check your organizational mailbox. 

In order for CCI to maintain and distribute accurate information, organizations must report officers within three weeks of the beginning of fall classes. Fall 2008 deadline is Friday, September 12. After that time, CCI will work to update student organizations as time allows but within 30 business days.  Of course, CCI welcomes new officer info soon after an organization holds elections – even during the spring semester.

If you’re uncertain about your organization’s status, please call CCI staff at 210-999-7547.  We’re available to help you ensure your organization’s success.  If you want to register your organization’s officers this summer, pick up an Officer List in our office or request one via e-mail at mfarris@trinity.edu.  

Stay tuned and stay connected with CCI’s play list of opportunities.

ASR Secretary Position Opening

The Association of Student Representatives is looking for a dedicated and organized individual to fill its internal Secretary position for the 2008-2009 school year.  The primary responsibility of this position is to record, transcribe, and distribute the minutes of General Assemblies.  If interested, please contact ASR President Adam Cason at acason@trinity.edu.

Student Conduct Board Applications

Interested in being on the Student Conduct Board or Conduct Review Board?  Positions are available for next fall.  This is an excellent leadership opportunity and an opportunity to directly influence the climate on campus.

Please check out my new blog (http://trinitydean.blogspot.com/) and read about what has been going on at Trinity over the summer. One featured item is about the Dean of Students Half Marathon Challenge. I invite members of the Trinity community to join me and many others in training for and participating in the San Antonio Rock and Roll Half Marathon. Ever thought about doing this? Now is the time and Trinity is the place! The race is November 16. Participants will register on their own, but sign up with my office to be a part of the Trinity group. If you are interested, click here to give us your information.

Did you recently return from a study abroad program?

You are required to have a tuberculosis test six to eight weeks after returning to the US if you studied in a country where tuberculosis is endemic. Call Health Services at 999-8111 to find out if you need the Mantoux TB skin test. The cost is just $5 and you will need to return 48 to 72 hours after the test has been administered to have it read and obtain results.

Gardasil, the vaccine for HPV virus is available in Health Services

No appointment is necessary.  This three shot series is administered over a period of six months.  The cost for each injection is $140 payable by check, Tiger Bucks, or student account billing.  Health Services will not file insurance claims but can provide you with a receipt to submit to insurance company for reimbursement.  If you want to know if your insurance will cover cost, drop by Health Services for information about how to find out.

Have you seen the new publication, Student Health 101? 

The June issue is available for you right now with lots of information and the opportunity to interact and share your experiences with other students.  Learn more about Salvia, belly button rashes, and enter to win

an IPod. 

Click here the see the June issue of Student Health 101

Have questions or concerns about what to major in or what to do with your major?  The Career Services office is open all summer to assist.  Contact our office via e-mail at careerservices@trinity.edu or (210) 999-8321.

While you are making plans for returning to school, keep in mind several great programs that Career Services is sponsoring:

Volunteer Career Fair - Sept. 8

Environmental Careers Panel - Sept. 18

Networking Etiquette - Sept. 22

Making Connections San Antonio - Sept. 25

Keep an eye on our online events calendar for information about times, locations, and all other events scheduled for fall -- http://www.trinity.edu/careerservices/events_calendar.htm .

Mail Center - Repeat Notice to all Students Living Off-Campus

Attention all students living off-campus this year! In the past, the Mail Center has provided students with a campus mailbox throughout their college career regardless of whether they lived in the residence halls or off-campus.  However, in doing so, the Mail Center has been unable to provide a campus mailbox to all incoming students in both the fall and spring semesters.  Additionally, the Mail Center has noticed that many campus mailboxes occupied by our off-campus students are not checked regularly; and therefore, critical information and mail that is sent to them from campus departments or from outside entities are not received.

With this in mind, the Mail Center will no longer provide a campus mailbox to those students electing to live off-campus.  Mail forwarding for all students will still be provided; thus, the Mail Center requests that students provide an accurate forwarding address (preferably your new off-campus address) to the Mail Center and the USPS.  Mail forwarding forms were sent to your campus mailbox last April and are also available at the front window of the Mail Center. 

This policy does not apply to students that are participating in a study abroad or internship program.  Your campus mailbox will be held for the extent of your program until your return to Trinity.  Please make sure to provide mail forwarding information during your time away from Trinity.

Tiger Card Expands Off Campus Vendor Choices

After another successful year, the popular Off Campus Merchant/Tiger Card Program continues to grow. Check the frequently updated list of off campus vendors on the www.tigerbucks.com Web site to see all of the new vendors who have joined the program and will accept Tiger bucks for 2008-2009. Be sure to visit your favorite off campus vendor at “Taste of Trinity” on the Esplanade on August 25 and check the Web site frequently as new vendors are constantly being added to the program. The Off Campus Tiger Card Program is the result of an ongoing partnership between ASR and the Tiger Card Office. Contact your ASR representatives with suggestions for new vendors that you would like to see added to the Off Campus Tiger Card Program.

New! Student Advantage Program

Trinity University has partnered with Student Advantage to provide you with a valuable discount service you can now add to your Tiger Card. While you are required to carry your Tiger Card on campus at all times, to provide access to various campus facilities and services, you can also get exclusive discounts on everyday purchases. Locations include over 70 online stores and national chains such as AMC Theaters, Target.com, Foot Locker, and Linens n' Things. Go to www.tigerbucks.com for more details and to sign up for this unique program. 

Manage My ID

Anyone with a valid Trinity University ID already has a Tiger Bucks account, and it’s easy to add value to the card! Funds can be added to the Tiger Bucks account and managed online 24/7 at the interactive and secure depository. Look for the link at www.tigerbucks.com - all major credit cards are accepted. Anyone who knows your student ID number can make a deposit to your account from the comfort of any internet accessible computer, 24/7.

Student employment interview dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26 and August 27 in Northrup Hall, Room 114. This is for FWS and Institutional (non-FWS) job openings. At this time, FWS and Institutional Employment Agreements will be distributed to all returning student employees. Please be sure to pick up and complete this form before you begin work.  Never worked before on campus?  New student employees will need to complete a W4 and an I9 form in order to interview for a position.  When completing the I9 form, per law, you will be required to attest that you are a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.  All new employees are required to produce documentation to show proof of identity and work authorization in the United States. Click here for an I9 form.

Outdoor Recreation

The annual O-Rec tubing trip will be on Saturday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Meet in front of the Bell Center at 9:30 a.m. to load the bus.  Bring your Tiger Card with you as we now accept Tiger Bucks as payment for Outdoor Rec. trips! The $20 fee covers transportation and tube rental.

Intramural (IM) Field

The IM field is currently undergoing renovation and when you return to campus it will be ready for play.  Gone is the grass field that had to be closed for every rainstorm and here is the Field Turf brand that will always be ready for play!

Your fall 2008 semester statement will be posted online in early/mid-July 2008. Payment in full for your fall 2008 semester is due August 15, 2008.  Look for notification in your Trinity e-mail inbox and in your parents’ e-mail inbox.  *eLogin to E-Bill/E-Pay at the following link:

https://payonline.trinity.edu/tsa/web/login.jsp

Click here to see the helpful hints on using E-Bill/E-Pay.

E-Bill/E-Pay is safe, secure, and convenient 24/7.  Read the announcement on the welcome screen for current information.  Authorize your parents to view* and/or pay online by clicking on the Authorized Users tab.   To view your fall 2008 semester statements, click on Semester Statement about mid way down the screen.  Follow these easy steps to complete the process:

• Make Options Worksheet choices.  Some of these options will only be offered on your fall semester statement options worksheet.  Options are meal plan upgrades, Tiger Buck purchase, Mirage and Trinitonian purchases, and parking permit purchase.

• You may opt out of the Tuition Refund Plan.  If opting out, there will be no exceptions made to the University Refund Policy.

• Inform us of adjustments to the information listed on your statement regarding financial aid and your Tuition Pay payment plan, if applicable.

• Recalculate the total and submit your choices.

• Read the Promise to Pay and Credit Balance Confirmation.

• E-Sign with the last four digits of your Trinity ID#.

• Pay your balance (if applicable).

You may pay online, via E-Check (free) or credit card (subject to 2.75% convenience fee, $3 minimum).   MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.   You may still mail your payment to: Trinity University, Office of Student Accounts, P.O. Box 1599, San Antonio, TX  78296-1599.

Indicate how you would like any fall 2008 credit balance processed.

Complete your E-Refund Payment Profile (see Refunds on the Menu Bar) for easy direct deposit to your bank account.

The E-Bill/E-Pay system eliminates the need for mailing a paper statement, so contact the Office of Student Accounts if you have questions 999-7391 or 1-888-TRINITY.  You may also e-mail us at student.accounts@trinity.edu or visit us online at www.trinity.edu/departments/buso.

 * Students must authorize parents and other individuals to view and/or pay their statements online.

As you may know, Trinity's dorms are some of the best.  They come equipped with loftable beds, Microfridge units, large closets, built-in desks, and cable TV access.  Next Level Living offers the following:

• TVs

• Chairs

• Coffee tables

• DVD players

• Futons

• Small appliances

Their goal is to improve the standard of living for students and the create a better living environment.  Check out their Web site at next-level-living.com if you are interested.  Please note that Trinity is in no way affiliated with Next Level Living and you are not required to participate.

© 2008. Trinity University
Tiger Bytes is a bi-weekly electronic newsletter designed for
Trinity University students from the division of Student Affairs.

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Trinity University
One Trinity Place # 40
San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200
(210) 999-8843; (210) 999-8885 fax
Lynette Kenyon, Senior Secretary / Editor