Catalog Number Southwest Texas Junior College. Commit to Success.

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1 Catalog Number Southwest Texas Junior College Commit to Success

2 Southwest Texas Junior College Catalog Uvalde 2401 Garner Field Road Uvalde, TX (830) Del Rio 207 Wildcat Drive Del Rio, TX (830) Eagle Pass 3101 Bob Rogers Drive Eagle Pass, TX (830) Crystal City 215 W. Zavala Street Crystal City, TX (830) Hondo 402 Carter Street Hondo, TX (830) Pearsall 523 E. Florida Street Pearsall, TX (830)

3 Catalog Contents Welcome from the President... 1 General Information... 4 Admission Regulations Academic Regulations Finances Student Services Curricula Associate of Arts in Teaching Curricula Field of Study Curricula Technical Programs Course Descriptions Index

4 Welcome from the President On behalf of the entire faculty, staff and administration, I want to thank you for your interest in Southwest Texas Junior College. Whether you have already decided to attend classes with us, or are still considering your options, there are several important things you should know about SWTJC. First off, you need to know that we are committed to your success in higher education. From assistance in applying for and receiving financial aid, to tutoring and career counseling, we offer a wide range of student services aimed at helping every student stay in school and earn their certificate or degree. Along with our commitment to students, we are also committed to the people and communities across the 11-county region we proudly serve. We work closely with area school districts to expand opportunities in dual enrollment classes and technical programs, as well as providing adult education and literacy classes and a broad range of workforce training and development targeting in-demand jobs throughout the region. Our classes are small and our instructors are highly qualified professionals with a passion for teaching. We offer the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees in a broad range of disciplines. We also offer degrees and certificates in 17 technical programs, from cosmetology and welding to wildlife management, law enforcement and nursing. Finally, you should know that in 2011 Southwest Texas Junior College was named one of the top ten community colleges in the nation by a panel of education experts representing the prestigious Aspen Institute. Thanks again for your interest in SWTJC and we look forward to having the privilege of helping you succeed in higher education. Dr. Hector Gonzales President Southwest Texas Junior College Vision Statement: Create and nurture a learning-centered environment in which students, faculty, staff, and the community atlarge can achieve their greatest potential. Mission Statement: Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public college serving eleven counties in Southwest Texas. The College provides accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; and contribute to the economic growth of the region. ACCREDITATION Southwest Texas Junior College is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate of Arts in General Studies, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the accreditation of Southwest Texas Junior College. Southwest Texas Junior College is also approved by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. MEMBERSHIPS The college holds membership in the Texas Association of Community Colleges, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the American Council on Education. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT It is the policy of Southwest Texas Junior College to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to employment, admissions, and all programs and activities supported by Southwest Texas Junior College. CATALOG CHANGES Requirements, regulations, curricula, tuition and fees in this catalog are subject to change without prior notice, in order to keep the college in compliance with state and federal laws, applicable regulations from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Education Agency and other accrediting agencies. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract between any student and Southwest Texas Junior College. 1

5 HOW TO REQUEST INFORMATION FROM SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE Inquiries for specific information should be addressed to the appropriate office as follows: Southwest Texas Junior College 2401 Garner Field Road Uvalde, Texas (830) v General College Affairs v Faculty Appointments and Academic Policies v Instructional Technology v Admissions, Student Records, and Information v Financial Aid and Student Employment v Housing v Business Office Affairs v Counseling Services Main College Switchboard (830) (830) FAX Dr. Mark E. Underwood Vice-President of Academic Affairs (830) (830) FAX Joe Barker Vice-President for Administrative Services (830) (830) FAX Margot H. Mata Vice-President for Student Services (830) (830) FAX Yvette Hernandez Student Financial Aid Director (830) (830) FAX Oscar S. Garcia Director of Student Housing (830) (830) FAX Anne H. Tarski Vice-President for Finance (830) (830) FAX Lorena M. Lopez Academic Advising/Counseling Director (830) (830) FAX Donald Merritt Counselor (830) (830) FAX Copies of this publication have been distributed in compliance with the State Depository Law, and are available for public use through the Texas State Publications Depository Program at the Texas State Library and other state depository libraries. 2

6 General Information 3

7 SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR FALL SEMESTER 2014 April 1, Tuesday... REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER & FALL SEMESTERS BEGINS ALL LOCATIONS Web-Advisor Registration (Available from 6:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight) Advisor-Assisted Registration (During Regular Office Hours) August 8, Friday... Deadline for Fall Admissions Application August 18, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Dormitories Open August 20, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes 1, All Locations 8:30 a.m.... General Faculty Meeting 2:00 p.m.... Admissions Committee Meeting August 21, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations August 22, Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations August 25, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes September 1, Monday... Labor Day Holiday September 10, Wednesday... Official Census Date October 1, Wednesday... Application Deadline for December Graduation October 17, Friday, 12:00 p.m.... Mid-Semester Grades Due November 4, Tuesday... Registration for Spring Semester Begins All Locations November 14, Friday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (withdrawal) November 25, Tuesday, 9:00 p.m.... Thanksgiving Holidays Begin December 1, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Classes Resume after Thanksgiving Holidays December 8-10 (Monday Wednesday)... Fall Semester Final Exams December 12, Friday, 10:00 a.m.... All Grades Due 5:00 p.m.... Fall Semester Closes 1 Evening students will be allowed only to drop and add classes, but not register late, up to two days following their first evening class Note: All students are encouraged to call the main campus to inquire about canceled classes. 4

8 SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR SPRING SEMESTER 2015 October 28, Tuesday... ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS November 4, Tuesday... REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS --ALL LOCATIONS Web-Advisor Registration (Available from 6:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight) Advisor-Assisted Registration (During Regular Office Hours) January 2, Friday... Deadline for Summer I Admissions Application (available online) January 5, Monday... Offices Open After Christmas Holidays January 12, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Dormitories Open January 13, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.... General Faculty Meeting 2:00 p.m.... Admissions Committee Meeting January 14, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes 2, All Locations January 15, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations January 16, Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations January 19, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes February 2, Monday, 6:00 p.m.... Application Deadline for May Graduation February 3, Tuesday... Official Census Date March 13, Friday, 12:00 p.m.... Mid-Semester Grades Due March 16, Monday... Spring Break Begins March 23, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Classes Resume after Spring Break March 30, Monday... Registration for Summer & Fall Semesters Begins All Locations April 2, Thursday, 9:00 p.m.... Classes Close for Easter Holiday April 6, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Classes Resume After Easter Holiday April 17, Friday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (Withdrawal) May (Monday Wednesday)... Spring Semester Final Exams May 14, Thursday, 10:00 a.m.... All Grades Due May 15, Friday, 3:00 p.m.... Convocation Practice Spring Semester Closes May 16, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.... Convocation 2 Evening students will be allowed only to drop and add classes, but not register late, up to two days following their first evening class meeting. Note: All students are encouraged to call the main campus to inquire about canceled classes.

9 SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR Classes will be held Monday through Thursday SUMMER SESSION I 2015 ( FIRST TERM - SIX WEEKS) March 30, Monday... SUMMER & FALL REGISTRATION BEGINS ALL LOCATIONS Web-Advisor Registration (Available from 6:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight) Advisor-Assisted Registration (During Regular Office Hours) May 15, Friday... Deadline for Summer I Admission Application May 27, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes May 28, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations May 29, Friday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations June 1, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes June 4, Thursday... Official Census Date June 23, Tuesday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (withdrawal) July 6 & 7, Monday &Tuesday... Summer I Final Exams July 7, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.... Grades Due End of Summer Session I SUMMER SESSION II 2015 ( SECOND TERM - SIX WEEKS) June 26, Friday... Deadline for Summer II Admissions Application July 8, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes, All Locations July 9, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations July 10, Friday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations July 13, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes July 16, Thursday... Official Census Date August 4, Tuesday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (withdrawal) August 17 & 18, Monday & Tuesday... Summer II Final Exams August 18, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.... Grades Due End of Summer Session II 6

10 SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR FALL SEMESTER 2015 March 30, Monday... REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER & FALL SEMESTER BEGINS ALL LOCATIONS Web-Advisor Registration (Available from 6:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight) Advisor-Assisted Registration (During Regular Office Hours) August 14, Friday... Deadline for Fall 2015 Admissions Application (available online) August 17, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Dormitories Open August 19, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.... General Faculty Meeting 2:00 p.m.... Admissions Committee Meeting August 21, Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes 3, All Locations August 24, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes, All Locations August 25, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes, All Locations September 7, Monday.... Labor Day Holiday September 9, Wednesday... Official Census Date October 16, Friday, 12:00 p.m.... Mid-Semester Grades Due October 26, Monday... Online Registration for Spring Semester Begins November 2, Monday, 8:00 a.m..... Registration for Spring Semester Begins All Locations November 6, Friday... Application Deadline for December Graduation November 13, Friday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (withdrawal) November 24, Tuesday, 9:00 p.m.... Thanksgiving Holidays Begin November 30, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Classes Resume after Thanksgiving Holidays December 7-9 (Monday Wednesday)... Fall Semester Final Exams December 11, Friday, 10:00 a.m.... All Grades Due 4:00 p.m.... Fall Semester Closes 3 Evening students will be allowed only to drop and add classes, but not register late, up to two days following their first evening class meeting. Note: All students are encouraged to call the main campus to inquire about canceled classes. 7

11 SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR SPRING SEMESTER 2016 October 26, Monday... ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS November 2, Monday... REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS --ALL LOCATIONS Web-Advisor Registration (Available from 6:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight) Advisor-Assisted Registration (During Regular Office Hours) January 4, Monday... Offices Open After Christmas Holidays January 8, Friday... Deadline for Spring 2016 Admissions Application (available online) January 11, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Dormitories Open January 12, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.... General Faculty meeting 2:00 p.m.... Admissions Committee Meeting January 15, Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes 4, All Locations January 18, Monday... Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 19, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations January 20, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations February 3, Wednesday... Official Census Date March 11, Friday, 12:00 p.m.... Mid-Semester Grades Due March 14, Monday... Spring Break Begins March 21, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Classes Resume after Spring Break March 24, Thursday, 9:00 p.m.... Classes Close for Easter Holiday March 28, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Classes Resume After Easter Holiday April 1, Friday, 4:00 p.m.... Application Deadline for May Graduation April 4, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... Registration for Summer & Fall Semester Begins, All Locations April 15, Friday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (Withdrawal) May 9 11 (Monday Wednesday)... Spring Semester Final Exams May 12, Thursday, 10:00 a.m.... All Grades Due May 13, Friday, 3:00 p.m.... Convocation Practice 4:00 p.m.... Spring Semester Closes May 14, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.... Convocation 4 Evening students will be allowed only to drop and add classes, but not register late, up to two days following their first evening class meeting. Note: All students are encouraged to call the main campus to inquire about canceled classes. 8

12 SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR Classes will be held Monday through Thursday SUMMER SESSION I 2016 ( FIRST TERM - SIX WEEKS) April 4, Monday... REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER & FALL SEMESTERS BEGINS ALL LOCATIONS Web-Advisor Registration (Available from 6:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight) Advisor-Assisted Registration (During Regular Office Hours) May 27, Friday... Deadline for Summer I 2016 Admissions Application 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes May 30, Monday... Memorial Day Holiday May 31, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations June 1, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations June 6, Monday... Official Census Date June 22, Wednesday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (withdrawal) July 4, Monday... 4 th of July Holiday July 5 & 6, Tuesday & Wednesday... Summer I Final Exams July 6, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.... Grades Due End of Summer Session I SUMMER SESSION II 2016 ( SECOND TERM - SIX WEEKS) July 1, Friday... Deadline for Summer II Admissions Application July 8, Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.... Last Day to Register or Change Classes, All Locations July 11, Monday, 8:00 a.m.... First Day of Classes 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations July 12, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.... Late Registration & Schedule Changes All Locations July 14, Thursday... Official Census Date August 2, Tuesday... Last Day to Drop a Course with a W (withdrawal) August 15 & 16, Monday & Tuesday... Summer II Final Exams August 16, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.... Grades Due End of Summer Session II 9

13 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Term Expires Rodolfo R. Flores, Uvalde... President, May 2020 Harry O. Watkins, Uvalde... Vice-President, May 2016 Antonio H. Rivera, Crystal City... Secretary, May 2016 Tony Moreno, Uvalde... May 2020 Maria Elena Lara, Uvalde... May 2018 Victor Lopez, Crystal City... May 2018 Anita Shackelford, Leakey... May 2018 OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION Dr. Hector E. Gonzales... President B.B.A., Angelo State University M.B.A., Sul Ross State University Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word Certified Public Accountant Joe C. Barker... Vice-President of Administrative Services B.S., Angelo State University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Margot H. Mata... Vice-President for Student Services A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., Southwest Texas State University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Anne H. Tarski... Vice-President of Finance B.B.A.., University of Texas at Austin J.D., University of Houston College of Law Dr. Mark E. Underwood... Vice-President of Academic Affairs B.A., University of Texas Austin M.A., Temple University Ph.D., University of North Texas ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENTS Associate Vice-President, Del Rio... Michael Derek Sandoval B.S., Texas Tech University M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University Associate Vice-President, Eagle Pass... Gilbert S. Bermea A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S., Southwest Texas State University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University L.P.C. 10

14 DEANS Dean, College of Applied Sciences... Juan Guzman A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., University of Texas San Antonio M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Dean, College of Liberal Arts... Dr. Cheryl Sanchez B.B.A., Texas Tech University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Ed.D., University of Texas San Antonio Dean, Workforce Training... Romelia Aranda A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., Pan American University M.B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College DIVISION CHAIRS Allied Health and Human Services... Jesus R. Suarez A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S. & M.S., Sul Ross State University Arts and Sciences... Robert Ayala B.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio M.S., Angelo State University Business, Industrial, and Technology Studies... Connie Wooldridge-Buchanan A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A. & M.B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Developmental Studies... To Be Filled Social & Behavioral Sciences.... To Be Filled DIRECTORS, COUNSELORS & OTHER PROFESSIONALS Academic Advising/Counseling Director... Lorena Lopez A.A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A. & M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Academic/International Student Advisor... Yesenia Silva A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A. &M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College ADN Director... Dr. Geraldine M. Goosen B.S.N., Drury College M.S.N., Texas Woman s College Ph.D., University of Arizona Adjunct Faculty Evaluation Coordinator... Charles Garabedian B.A. & M.A., Sul Ross State University M.Ed., Angelo State University 11

15 Business Office Director... Irma G. Garcia A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Chief of Police... Robert Doucet B.S., University of Texas at Arlington Child Development Center Director... Christine M. Chapoy Colleague System Administrator... Denise Oden A.A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College Controller... Lisa Ermis B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University Counselor... Marilyn R. Casson B.A., Baylor University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Counselor... Elsa M. De Hoyos Certificate, A.A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A. & M.Ed, Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Counselor... Sonia A. Flores A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A. &M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Counselor... Brenda G. Hoffman B.A. & M.A., Texas A&M International University Counselor... Donald W. Merritt B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Distance Learning Director... To Be Filled EOC Director/Program Development Coordinator... Diana P. Garcia B.A. & M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College ESL Coordinator... Hector D. Lopez B.A., University of Illinois Chicago M.Ed., Dominican University Food Service Manager/Cook... Steven L. Garner Human Resources Coordinator... Oscar S. Garcia Information Technology Director... Agustin Alejandro Institutional Effectiveness & Research Coordinator... To Be Filled Institutional Projects Officer... Rachel Hinman B.A., Rutgers University M.A., The University of Texas at San Antonio Institutional Development Coordinator... To Be Filled Institutional Planning & Research Coordinator... Herlinda Pena A.A.& A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University Kingsville M.S., University of Phoenix 12

16 Institutional Planning & Research Director... Carol LaRue A.A., Del Mar College B.A., Texas A & M University- Corpus Christi Law Enforcement Academy Coordinator... To Be Filled Library Director... Karen Baen A.A., Del Mar College B.S., Southwest Texas State University M.S., University of North Texas Outreach Coordinator... Damacio (Tito) Sanchez A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., Texas State University Outreach Coordinator... Concepcion Silva A.A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Outreach Director... Michelle Torres A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Physical Plant & Operations Director... Jesse Martinez B.B.A., Sul Ross State University Professional Development Officer... Amada Garcia B.A., The University of Texas at San Antonio M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Radiologic Technology Coordinator... Bonnie S. Clinebell A.S., Empire State College B.S., Clarkson College M.S., Thomas Jefferson University Registrar... Luis Fernandez A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University Kingsville M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Activities Director... To Be Filled Student Engagement & Success Director... Randa F. Schell B.B.A., Texas State University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Financial Aid Senior Advisor, Uvalde... Cynthia A. Martinez A.A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Financial Aid Advisor, Uvalde... Isabel I. Ybarra A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Financial Aid Advisor, Uvalde... Barry Zimmerman A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., Texas Tech University 13

17 Student Financial Aid Advisor, Del Rio... Sonia Adan-Medina A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College Student Financial Aid Advisor, Eagle Pass... Janell Fernandez B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Financial Aid Director... Yolanda Yvette Hernandez A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A. & M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Information System Coordinator... Steve Martinez A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College Student Life Coordinator/Advisor, Del Rio... Eva K. De Anda A. A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A.A.S., University of the Incarnate Word M.B.A., University of Phoenix Student Life Coordinator/Advisor, Eagle Pass... Claudia V. Rodriguez B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Success Coordinator, Del Rio... Stephanie Cerna B.S., McMurry University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Student Success Coordinator, Eagle Pass... Claudia Valdez B.A., The University of Texas at Austin M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Student Support Services Co-Coordinator... Albert Alonzo A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., & M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Student Support Services Co-Coordinator... Luis F. Ruiz A.A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S. & M.S., Our Lady of the Lake University Testing Center Coordinator... Melissa G. De Leon B.A. & M.S., Texas A & M University at Kingsville Web Presence Coordinator... Andrea Flores A.A. & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University - Kingsville Workforce Training & Development Coordinator Eagle Pass... Kristel Gonzalez de Sanchez B.B.A., Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Workforce Training & Development Coordinator Eagle Pass... Minerva Lorena Ruiz B.B.A., The University of Texas at San Antonio Writing Center Coordinator - Eagle Pass... Rita Lopez B.A., St. Mary s University 14

18 FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION Manuel C. Alejandro... Business Administration/Computer Science/ Computer Information Systems/Management/ Coordinator, Computer Science Field of Study A.A.S. & A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., University of Texas at Austin M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University Deanna J. Allen... Reading B.A. & M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Arnulfo Alvarado... Government/History B.A., Southwest Texas State University M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Isabel C. Alvarez... Health Science Technology/Nurse Aid Training Instructor Certificate, Southwest Texas Junior College Rebecca Andrews... English/Reading A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College M.A., Texas A & M University Corpus Christi Roy Angermiller... Rodeo Team Coach B.S., & M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Juan O. Aviles... Automotive Technology A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.B.A., Sul Ross State University Dr. Wilford Winston Box... Business Administration/Management/Coordinator, Management A.A.S., The Community College of the Air Force A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., The University of Albuquerque M.A., Webster University C.M., Institution of Certified Professional Managers, James Madison University Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Douglas Braudaway... Government/History B.A., Cameron University M.A., Midwestern State University M.A., Texas A & I University Richard R. Briseno... Vocational Nursing Certificate & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College Linda Brown... Vocational Nursing A.A.S., Del Mar College David R. Burchfield... Mathematics B.S., Texas Tech University M.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio Jan Burchfield... Psychology B.A. & M.S., Texas A & M University Kingsville 15

19 Dr. Mitchel T. Burchfield... English/Education/ Coordinator, Associate of Arts in Teaching A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S., Texas A & I University M.S., Texas A & M University Kingsville Ed.D., Grambling State University Maria E. Camacho... AEL A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Raul Cano... Automotive Technology A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College Mario Cardenas... History B.A. & M.A., Texas A & M University Kingsville Barbara Compton... Cosmetology/Coordinator, Cosmetology Operator s License, Isabell University Instructor s License, Texas Cosmetology Commission Michele Crawford... Biology B.S. & M.A., Incarnate Word College M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Richard Davis... Mathematics B.A., University of Texas Austin M.A. & M.S., University of Texas San Antonio Idalia De La Cruz... Mathematics A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S. & M.Ed., Sul Ross State University Alicia De Los Santos... Vocational Nursing B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Carlos Diaz... History A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.A., Sul Ross State University M.S., Texas A & M University Trish Driskill... Accounting/Business Administration/Management B.B.A. & M.S.A., Texas Tech University Certified Public Accountant Federico Duenes... Truck Driving Dr. George Ellis... Mathematics B.S., New Mexico State University Ph.D., Texas A & M University Aide Escamilla... Reading A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S., Southwest Texas State University M.Ed., The University of Texas at El Paso Steven Evans... Wildlife Management B.S., Texas A&M University M.S., Colorado State University 16

20 Dr. Evelyn Fernandez... Chemistry B.S., Colegio San Agustin M.Ed., University of the Philippines Ed.D., University of St. La Salle Ramiro L. Flores... Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate & A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College Richard Flores... Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A.A.S., Southwest Texas Junior College Christine Foley... Biology B.S., Texas A & M University College Station M.S., The University of Texas at Arlington Dr. Gabrielle Forbes... Biology Ph.D., University of Stirling Landra L. Fowler... Physical Education B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio M.S., United States Sports Academy Rob Fowler... Physical Education/Speech A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio M.S., United States Sports Academy Laura Gammill... Vocational Nursing Certificate, Southwest Texas Junior College A.A., Gulf Coast Community College B.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio M.S.N & M.B.A, University of Phoenix Guillermo (Willie) Garcia... Welding Technology Certificate, Southwest Texas Junior College Jesus Garcia... Chemistry B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.S., University of California Los Angeles Joan Garcia... ADN B. S., Texas Woman s University M.S., University of Texas at Austin Patricia Garcia... ADN Certificate & A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College A.D.N., Tarrant County College B.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio M.S., Texas Woman s University Oscar E. Gaytan... Mathematics B.S. & M.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio Muraya L. Gonzalez... Biology B.S. & M.S., Texas A&M University - Kingsville Amanda Hadley... Vocational Nursing/Director of Vocational Nursing A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College B.S.N., University of Texas School of Nursing M.Ed., Sul Ross State University M.S.N., University of the Incarnate Word 17