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The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Mathematics hosted the 8th Annual Adventures in Mathematics (AIM) event on February 14, 2020 at the Rayburn Student Center. AIM—organized each year by the A&M-Commerce Department of Mathematics for high school math teachers and their students—includes a hands-on mathematics competition, breakout sessions and guest speakers. This year, 194 students and 25 teachers from eight area schools participated in the event, providing valuable exposure for the department and the College of Science and Engineering. The purpose of AIM is to increase students’ interest in learning mathematics while offering teachers methods, examples and stories that can be used in their classrooms.
Students from the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce participated in a concrete glider competition in recognition of Engineers Week, also known as EWeek. EWeek (February 16-22, 2020) was founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers in order to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. With only four days to build, the teams were challenged to make a glider out of concrete able to support itself in flight. The winning team included A&M-Commerce students Chris Papson, Elmer Benitez and Gerardo Hernandez. The students won a Phantom 2 Drone.
The Meat Judging Team from Texas A&M University-Commerce were named Grand Champions of the “A” Division at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s annual intercollegiate meat judging contest on March 7. This marks the second championship victory for the team since the beginning of the calendar year. The team finished first in the overall standings with all four members placing in the top 10 in the individual standings out of 34 competitors. The team is coached by Haley Cole. The results were: Team standings 1st in beef grading 1st in lamb judging 1st in overall beef 1st in pork judging 1st in questions 2nd in beef judging 3rd in total placings Individual results Colleen Hooge: 2nd high individual 2nd in lamb judging 2nd in questions 2nd in overall beef 3rd in beef grading 3rd in pork judging Madison Wynne: 3rd high individual 4th in overall beef 4th in questions 5th in beef judging Kris Barr 4th high individual 5th in beef grading 5th in pork judging 6th in questions 6th in overall beef Katherine Bivens 8th high individual 6th in pork judging 7th in questions 8th in beef judging 9th in overall beef
Texas A&M University-Commerce Computer Science student Brian Taylor was announced as the first-place winner at the IMCS Group Coding Challenge. The challenge was held on Friday, February 21 at A&M-Commerce. The first-place prize was a $1,000 scholarship. The challenge was to help expose students to real-world problems and cultivate their technical and problem-solving skills. Participants could code in any preferred programming language and the solution could be displayed either as a web or mobile application. Thirty students competed. Taylor is a student in the College of Science and Engineering.
Four students of Texas A&M University-Commerce presented their research at the annual American Society for Horticultural Science – Southern Region meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. This meeting lasted from January 31 through February 2. The research of the students, two graduates and two undergraduates, was the culmination up to a year of work on crepe myrtle bark scale, the interaction between crepe myrtles and bees in the landscape, and a technique for monitoring bees and other pollinators. The graduate students were Michael Bledsoe and Canaan Sutton. Taryn Bazhaw and Martin “Tino” Mendietta were the two undergraduate students.
26 undergraduate students and two graduate students in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Commerce assisted the Lone Star Conference, NCAA, and McKinney ISD with the 2019 Division II Football Championship at McKinney ISD Stadium on Saturday, December 21. This participation gave students experiential learning in the B.S. in Sport & Recreation Management and M.S. in International Sport Management programs. Students were responsible for staffing the merchandise stores on both sides of the stadium for the duration of the championship. Their advisors, Dr. Clay Bolton and Dr. Samantha Roberts, served as hosts for the hospitality suite for administration, boosters, and guests of West Florida University, the 2019 National Champions. A&M-Commerce defeated West Florida University in Kansas City in 2017.
Ty Harris, A&M-Commerce Rodeo Team standout, competed at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December. He placed ninth in the worldwide standings for the tie-down roping event. See a Pro Rodeo interview with Harris and view his Pro Rodeo standings. Jake Brown, A&M-Commerce Rodeo Team alum, also competed at the National Finals Rodeo. Brown, a bareback rider, is a five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier. Brown graduated from A&M-Commerce with a degree in agribusiness. Read a recent article about Brown’s successful rodeo career.
Lion Football safety Alex Shillow was named to the Second Team Academic All-America® by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). According to the program’s website, the Academic All-America Team honors “outstanding academic and athletic achievement by student-athletes throughout the landscape of college sports…” Shillow is only the 16th Academic All-America honoree in A&M-Commerce history. He was named to the President’s List four times, Dean’s List two times and LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll six times. Additionally, he was a two-time D2-ADA Academic Achievement Award winner. Shillow earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in August. Read the full article.
Students from the A&M-Commerce College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources received an Outstanding Volunteer Award for their great work at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, Texas in September. The students volunteered at the fair’s Junior Heifer Show and Texas Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association Show. Student volunteers included: Emma Lawson, Brownsboro; Erica Vanderslice, Kaufman; Tori Copeland, Greenville; Emily Joie, Denison; Kassidy Jefferson-Saul, Kopperl; John Lewis, Mineola; and Haley Cole, graduate assistant and meats judging team coach, Casper, WY. The student volunteers were coordinated by Dr. Megan Owen, assistant professor of animal science and Brad Johnson, animal science instructor and judging team coordinator.
The lota Nu at-Large chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing inducted 18 new members during a ceremony at A&M-Commerce on November 5. Sigma Theta Tau is the world’s only nursing honor society. According to Dr. Carole McKenzie, A&M-Commerce nursing director, induction into Sigma Theta Tau is a great honor that recognizes leadership, scholarship and community service. The 2019 inductees are: Undergraduate Students: Leonel Arreola Leslie Benson Monica Booker Abby Christian Darin Hampton Renae Helmberger Chelsea Holland Shelby Kissane Laci Livingston Kyle Myers Alyssa Sagun Kelcie Stager John Wensel Sarah Willeford Graduate Students: Rebecca Long Geethu Philip Haley Rouse Nurse Leaders: Crystal Brakefield
Several students and faculty members from the A&M-Commerce College of Education and Human Services traveled to Clavellinas, Mexico, in June as part of The Texas A&M University System Colleges of Education Mexico Education Collaborative. According to the group’s annual report, “The Collaborative provides opportunities for TAMU System faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students to participate in service leadership, discipline-specific clinical field experience, and meaningful scholarly research in the rural community of Clavellinas…” Dr. Kathryn Dixon and Dr. Kelly M. Carrero accompanied three students on the excursion.
Tyce Kissling, a senior industrial engineering student in the Department of Engineering and Technology at A&M-Commerce, was a third-place winner in the Operations Research Division at the 2019 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Conference and Expo. Kissling’s project was “Location Allocation of Autonomus Vehicle Stations in Frisco, Texas.” His advisor is Dr. Sojung Kim, professor of engineering and technology at A&M-Commerce. The IISE Conference was held May 18-21 in Orlando, Florida.
A recent article in the San Antonio Express-News, written by Senator John Cornyn and Raymund Paredes, discusses the positive impact of competency-based education (CBE) on students and promotes CBE as a viable alternative to traditional education. According to the article, the competency-based criminal justice program at A&M-Commerce opened doors for a Fort Worth Police Department detective. “I was all of the sudden facing the prospect of being a captain or chief one day,” the detective said. The article states that competency-based education “provides new opportunities for Texans of all ages and education levels, and allows them to dream bigger.” Read the full ARTICLE.
A&M-Commerce will be well represented at the College National Finals Rodeo being held in Casper, Wyoming, in June. Ty Harris, sophomore agribusiness major, is the current national champion in tie-down roping and will defend that title this year. Harris also won the Rookie of the Year award for that event from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Wyatt Muggli, junior agribusiness major, will compete in the team roping event as the header and is a two-time national qualifier. Dane Reed, junior agribusiness major, will compete in the team roping event as a heeler, and this year will be his third consecutive year at national. Hunter Martin, graduate student in psychology, will compete in the team roping event as a header, marking his third time to compete at national. Find out more about the rodeo team.
Micalyn Rowe, an Honors College senior, was recently accepted into four Ph.D. programs with a focus in astronomy and astrophysics. During her undergraduate career at A&M-Commerce, Rowe conducted extensive research in mathematics and astronomy, and successfully defended her honors thesis, “Building a Personal Recording Studio,” in March. Upon graduation in May, Rowe plans to attend graduate school at Texas A&M University where she will pursue her doctorate in astronomy and astrophysics, another step toward her ultimate goal of a career in academia as a professor.
The Federation of North Texas Area Universities 2019 Research Symposium was held April 5 at the University of North Texas in Denton. Two current students and one alumna from A&M-Commerce won awards this year. Doretha Allen, pursuing her EdD in Educational Leadership, won third place in the Humanities, Education, Social Sciences and Business category. Priya Biswas, a master’s in biological science student, won third place in the Mathematics, Science and Technology category in a tie with Anne Davenport, an alumna from A&M-Commerce, who is now pursing her PhD at Texas Woman’s University.
Dr. Cheri Davis with the Department of Physics & Astronomy has been nominated for and appointed to the 2019 (CONFIRM YEAR) Texas A&M University System Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators. Since 2011, the Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators has honored teacher educators from Texas A&M System universities who significantly contribute to the field of teacher education, highlighting the role of the A&M System in producing K-12 teachers for the state of Texas. Inductees are selected by past Academy members after university faculty, staff and students have had the opportunity to nominate full-time faculty members who make a significant impact on the education and preparation of teachers. “I’m honored to receive this award and very much appreciate the amazing students who made it possible,” Davis said. “Teaching is an honor in itself and a calling for many people. I appreciate the privilege of working with students who will become the next generation of teachers.” Honorees are awarded a $1,000 stipend, a commemorative medallion and a certificate honoring their commitment to educating the teachers of tomorrow.
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) named Tim McMurray, director of athletics at Texas A&M University-Commerce, as the Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year by on March 3. The athletic directors who win the ADOY Award are recognized for their efforts and commitment to positive contributions toward student-athletes, campuses, and the surrounding communities. McMurray oversees a Division II intercollegiate athletic program that is committed to academic, athletic, and student success. He is also an adjunct professor in Sports Management at A&M-Commerce and teaches the capstone course in Sports Governance and Leadership. McMurray earned his master’s in Sports Business Administration from Ohio University in 2013.
Twelve faculty members at Texas A&M University-Commerce received the Eminent Faculty Scholar Award at the annual Eminent Faculty Scholars Award Ceremony on February 25 at the Rayburn Student Center. The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) and the Faculty Senate hosted the ceremony and dinner. The purpose of the award is to recognize faculty members who have established themselves in research, scholarship, or service atA&M-Commerce. It is also designed to highlight their significance as a positive role model to students, one who encourages others, while maintaining a standard of integrity. The honorees were Dr. Grady Blount and Dr. Bao-An Li from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. David Brown and Dr. Joyce Miller from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Willie Edwards from the Department of Sociology, Dr. Dale Funderburk from the Department of Economics and Finance, Dr. Allan Headley from the Department of Chemistry, Dr. LaVelle Hendricks from Counseling, Dr. Mildred Pryor from Management, Dr. Kelly Reyna from the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith from the Department of Health and Human Performance, and Dr. Susan Stewart from the Department of Literature and Languages.
Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, an associate professor of Higher Education & Learning Technologies at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Barbara K. Townsend Emerging Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC). This award recognizes a new scholar for outstanding theoretical and/or applied research that contributes to the professional body of knowledge about community colleges: demonstrates excellence in teaching, advising, and/or mentoring; and integrates knowledge of teaching and service. Rodriguez will receive the award during the award luncheon on April 3 in Tempe, Arizona, at the 2020 CSCC Conference. Rodriguez earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership with a concentration on Mexican American Studies in 2015 from the University of Texas at Austin.
On February 18, Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted the Chancellor’s Summit on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards Ceremony at the Rayburn Student Center. “The purpose of the summit was to bring faculty and staff from the Texas A&M University System together to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion happening across all campuses,” said Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, associate professor of Counseling at A&M-Commerce. Several faculty members from the system were chosen as honorees by A&M System Presidents who best exemplified the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hendricks was the only A&M-Commerce faculty chosen for this honor. He joined 11 other system employees on the list of honorees. Dr. Mark Rudin, President and CEO of A&M-Commerce, was the Master of Ceremony. Dr. James Hallmark, vice-chancellor of academic affairs for the A&M System, was introduced as the guest speaker after dinner.
Dr. Katie Koo, an associate professor in Higher Education at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was awarded a $3,000 grant for her research topic “What Makes them Distress?: Campus Climate and Mental Health among International Students.” Her sponsor is the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Koo’s innovative research delves into mental health issues among underrepresented international students on campus. Earlier this year, Koo won the Emerging Scholars Award from her same sponsor, the ACPA. Koo earned her doctorate in Student Affairs from the University of Maryland in 2016.
The National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD) has named Taylor Phelps the 2020 Rising Star Award winner. Phelps works at A&M-Commerce as the associate director for resource development and executive director of the Lion Champions Fund. He also oversees the Lion Sports Properties (corporate partnerships) and ticket sales. Phelps’ philanthropic success, which has generated over $400,000 in the 2019 fiscal year, reflects his gift for cultivating relationships both on and off campus. He focuses on identifying and engaging friends and alumni who wish to provide a “Best in Class” experience for Lion student-athletes. Phelps graduated from A&M-Commerce in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance. He was also a Lions basketball player from 2009-2014. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Missouri in 2016.
A&M-Commerce welcomes Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith as the new president of the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE). The mission of NAKHE is “to foster leadership in kinesiology administration and policy related to teaching, scholarship and service in higher education.” Tietjen-Smith previously served as NAKHE vice-president, as co-creator of the Department Head Certification Training (DHCT) program, and on the NAKHE board of directors. She began her two-year term on January 11, 2020. Tietjen-Smith is a professor and department head in the Department of Health and Human Performance at A&M-Commerce.
A&M-Commerce Professor Sarah L. Rodriguez has been awarded a $10,000 grant for her research project, “A Mixed Methods Study of the Experiences of Undergraduate Latina Students in Computing.” The grant has been sponsored by the Building, Recruiting and Inclusion for Diversity (BRAID) research initiative at UCLA. The BRAID project aims to increase the percentage of women and students of color majoring in computer science. UCLA’s Rodriguez is an associate professor in Higher Education & Learning Technologies at A&M-Commerce. She earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership with a concentration in Mexican American Studies from the University of Texas in 2015.
Texas A&M University-Commerce faculty member Katie Koo, assistant professor of higher education, has been announced as a winner of the Emerging Scholars Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). The ACPA is an international organization committed to college-level student affairs practices as well as student learning and development. The Emerging Scholars Program acknowledges and encourages individuals who are pioneering research efforts aligned with the mission and vision of ACPA. Koo is one of only five national award recipients. She will be honored at the ACPA National Conference in Nashville, scheduled for March 2020. Koo earned her doctorate in student affairs from the University of Maryland in 2016.
Professor Joshua Ege from the A&M-Commerce Department of Art was recently featured on the National Novel Writing Month website. For the past three years, Ege has volunteered his time and work to National Novel Writing Month. Each November, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art for novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. The project’s purpose is to encourage new, diverse voices and help build a more creative world. Ege designed a cover for the book “Proton” by Martha Warren. In November, Ege also visited more than 100 students at Clark High School in Plano to talk about careers in art. The sessions covered art-related careers, pathways to continue art education and earning a living through art.
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, an A&M-Commerce faculty member, recently received the Community Award for Tenacity and Service from the Texas Offender Education Services Association. Hendricks advocates for the utilization of programs and services for clients involved in the judicial system throughout the state of Texas. He is a noted researcher in the field of addiction and the direct impact it has upon the families and friends of those suffering from this disease. His leadership has enabled him to collaborate with state and federal administration on how best to address this continuing affliction for the well being of Texas citizens.
Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, associate professor in the Department of Higher Education & Learning Technologies at A&M-Commerce, was chosen as a 2019 award recipient by the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). Rodriguez was recognized for her contribution to scholarship on gender issues in higher education, especially in the areas of science identity development among Latinas. Rodriguez also presented her research at the November 14 awards ceremony in Portland. Her lecture was titled “Finding Voice and Power as La Profesora: Reimagining Higher Education Programs as Sites of Resistance.”
Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, higher education and learning technologies professor at A&M-Commerce, is part of a project at Iowa State University entitled “Reinventing the Instructional and Departmental Enterprise (RIDE) to Advance the Professional Formation of Electrical and Computer Engineers.” The team recently received a $35,765.02 grant from the National Science Foundation to support their research. Rodriguez and her team are working to transform university curricula to improve the way engineering students experience their programs and prepare for their careers.
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Art at A&M-Commerce will serve as a sponsor for the RUN A MYELIN MY SHOES team at the upcoming Richmond Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K in Richmond, Virgina. Theteam is comprised of more than 250 members, including Director of Theatre Graduate Studies Dr. Carrie Klypchak, an avid runner who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis almost a year ago. Klypchak will be joined in the 8K by her husband, Dr. Brad Klypchak, as well as five A&M-Commerce theatre majors who will participate virtually. The team’s participation will raise funds for MS research that will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The race is set for November 16.
The School of Social Work at A&M-Commerce was well represented at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Conference in Galveston on October 3 through 5. Participants from A&M-Commerce included Marcella Smith; Gracie Brownell, Ph.D.; Alma Hernandez; Linda Openshaw, DSW, LCSW-S; and Marta A. Mercado-Sierra, Ph.D. Their presentation titles are “Public Perceptions of Immigration in the U.S.: Implications for Social Work Practice;” Elevating Clinical Supervision in Social Work Practice: Finding a Balance,” and “What’s Your Trauma? Informing Macro Practice from Social Determinants of Health of Diverse Groups of Women.”
KETR, A&M-Commerce’s on-campus radio station, received the prestigious national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for a radio news story that aired in 2018. According to KETR General Manager Jerrod Knight, “Our small news department at KETR works very hard to cover local stories of interest and to put broader topics into perspective for our rural Texas audience.” The story was reported by former KETR news staffer Scott Morgan under the supervision of news director Mark Haslett. Knight and Morgan accepted the award at Gotham Hall in New York City on October 14, 2019. Read the full ARTICLE.
On February 14th, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted the annual Home Economics and Family Consumer Science reception. At the event, the alumni group committed to raise a minimum of $1,000 per year to award to a student earning a teaching certificate in family and consumer science. This commitment is expected to last for at least five years. “The creation of the Family and Consumer Science Scholarship will help students for many years in the future,” Dr. Randy Harp, dean of the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, said.
Several Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni have been named Teachers of the Year at multiple Mesquite ISD campuses. Anita Kay Young from Mesquite Academy earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1984 her and Master of Education in Educational Administration in 1994 at East Texas State University, now A&M-Commerce. Misty Hurse Airborne, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2019 and Master of Education in Educational Administration in 2017, was named Teacher of the Year at Mary L. Moss elementary School. Courtnay Morgan earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2017 and was named the Smith Elementary Teacher of the Year. McKenzie Elementary named Jackie Gutierrez Martinez, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2010, as Teacher of the Year.
Josh Tremont, an alumnus of Texas A&M University-Commerce, will receive the Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award from the Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration. He will be honored at a conference that will be held in conjunction with the Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter conference. Tremont earned his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from A&M-Commerce and currently serves as a principal in Laneville ISD. His dissertation chair and doctoral advisor was Dr. Nathan Templeton, Associate Professor and the Director of the Meadows Principal Leadership Institute in the Department of Educational Leadership at A&M-Commerce.
Texas A&M University-Commerce alumnus, Manoranjan “Mano” Mahadeva, was appointed to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Mahadeva’s term is set to expire February 1, 2021. The council protects the health, welfare and safety of the people of Texas by licensing and regulating qualified practitioners of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Mahadeva earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Business Administration in Management from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2000.
A recent article in the Dallas Business Journal highlighted D.W. Bobst’s fast-growing human resources outsourcing company in Rockwall, Texas. Bobst launched TrendHR in 1997, and after 22 years, the company reports around $175 million in revenue. One of the largest HR companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, TrendHR provides human resources services for companies across the globe. Bobst graduated from A&M-Commerce (ETSU) with a degree in marketing in 1990. He is an A&M-Commerce Distinguished Alumus. Access the Dallas Business Journal article.
Mr. Rene Griffin may hold a record for the most consecutive homecoming games attended by an alumnus. This year, Griffin celebrated his 60th consecutive homecoming celebration. “I feel I have a very unique relationship with the university, having grown up in Commerce, and having so many different ties to the town for so many years,” Griffin said. “It was fantastic watching us win two national championships in football, plus getting close another time or two.” Griffin attended public school in Commerce and then continued his education at East Texas State. He has always been a true Lion, representing and supporting the university in many ways. As a student, he was a police officer with the University Police Department, president of Delta Tau Delta, and elected class favorite. Griffin majored in computer science, biology and math. He graduated from East Texas State in 1975.
A&M-Commerce alum Robert Earl Edison will serve as a distinguished visiting professor of American studies in racial and ethnic diversity at Oklahoma Christian University. “We are truly blessed that an award-winning historian and leader such as Robert Edison will bring his personal and professional experiences with civil rights history to OC’s College of Liberal Arts,” said Dr. Tina Winn of OCU. Edison was one of 18 former OCU students who participated in civil rights history by performing a 1960s sit-in at the school to stand up for students of color. Edison graduated from A&M-Commerce in 1999 with a Master of Science in History.
U.S. Representative Mike Conaway, an A&M-Commerce Distinguished Alum, recently announced his planned retirement from Congress. At the end of his service, Conaway will have served eight terms. According to a recent article, “Conaway reached the pinnacle of his career last year, when he moved the massive farm bill spending package through Congress. He also led the House investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. And as a member and certified public accountant he uncovered a massive fraud scandal at the House campaign arm during the 2008 cycle.” Conaway graduated from ETSU (now A&M-Commerce) with a BBA in Accounting. Read the full ARTICLE.
A&M-Commerce President Mark Rudin and Associate Professor LaVelle Hendricks spoke with KETR about the new civility initiative on campus. Rudin explained that the civility initiative aims to create a campus environment where students feel comfortable, safe, healthy and included. Rudin also stated that the university’s focus on civility encourages everyone to think twice about how they interact with others, practicing good customer service in order to support students and help them succeed. Listen to the full KETR interview.
The A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News for its innovative partnership with Mesquite ISD (MISD). The counseling department provides free services to students and parents in MISD. Around 15 interns from A&M-Commerce currently provide the services, but demand is so high that the program plans to add an additional 20 interns in January. After earning a graduate degree, individuals who plan to become licensed professional counselors must complete 3,000 hours of post-graduate counseling work. The MISD partnership allows interns to complete these hours while providing valuable counseling services to students and their parents. In Mesquite, nearly 80 percent of students in the district are low-income, so the need is great for low-cost counseling options. Read the full Dallas Morning News article.
A&M-Commerce College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) faculty played key roles in organizing the 2019 Swine Skillathon at the State Fair of Texas, and several CASNR student volunteers were instrumental to the successful mechanics of the contest. Several students also assisted with the State Fair of Texas Collegiate and Youth Livestock Judging Contests on October 7 and the State Fair of Texas Youth Dairy Judging Contest on October 12. Student volunteers included: Athena Castagna, Nevada Breanna White, Cookville Cherise Davis, Glenn Heights Colleen Hooge, Lindale Damon Donald, Emory De’Kyra Thomas, Oak Cliff Emily Jennings, Maud Emily Joie, Denison Harley Limmer, Merit John Lewis, Mineola Kambrie Hogue, Celeste Kasey Curtin, Quinlan Kathrine Bivens, Lake Worth Kelsie Kennon, Blue Ridge Kris Barr, Bonham Minnie Denson, Gilmer Montana Clark, Campbell Paige Perry, McAlester, OK Presli Cummings, Pickton Rory Curtin, Greenville Tara Newhouse, McKinney Thomas Aquino, San Jose, CA Tori Copeland, Greenville

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