Making Connections with a New Generation of Students

On the Flip Side

By Design from the President Angelo State University

Cover Story: 16 Dear Friends: Summer 2014 Vol. 7, No. 2 Angelo State University Making Connections ...... 16 With this issue of Angelo State University Magazine, we examine the challenges and opportu- Member, Texas Tech University System Figuring out how to “click” with today’s students is an ongoing nities of connecting with the modern student, who is technologically sophisticated and likely Board of Regents challenge for institutions of higher education, ASU included. carries a mobile device that has more computing power than was available on the spacecraft Mickey L. Long, Chair, Midland Larry K. Anders, Vice Chair, Dallas that first landed Americans on the moon in 1969. John Esparza, Austin L. Frederick “Rick” Francis, El Paso Features: The challenge for us as educators is to adapt to this technological sophistication of our tradi- Tim Lancaster, Abilene Debbie Montford, San Antonio On the Flip Side ...... 18 tional college-age students and utilize the power of technology through the Internet to serve Nancy Neal, Lubbock Hybrid, or “flipped,” courses offer an innovative option to both them and nontraditional students. To help our faculty adapt, academic affairs is provid- John D. Steinmetz, Lubbock John Walker, Houston the traditional class lecture/homework dynamic. ing training to them all through the Quality Matters model, which is becoming the standard Joshua Heimbecker, San Angelo Plus … Not Your Parents’ Blackboard for effective online course delivery. Our goal is not only to expand our online offerings, but Chancellor also to provide a quality online experience for our students, whether on campus or elsewhere. Kent Hance, Lubbock Inventive Instruction ...... 21 Angelo State University Effective teaching methods can take many forms, limited only Each semester, approximately 71 percent of all our courses have an online component. For sev- Brian J. May President: Dr. Brian J. May 18 Provost and Vice President by a professor’s imagination. Dr. Michael Dixon constantly eral years, we have offered completely online degrees in nursing, education and security stud- for Academic Affairs, seeks new ways to engage his students at every level. ies. This past year, we added an online M.B.A. program that can be completed in two years Interim: Dr. Nancy Allen Vice President for Finance and a semester, providing added convenience for business professionals seeking an advanced and Administration, By Design ...... 22 Interim: Angie Wright degree. These programs are allowing hundreds of students an educational opportunity they Vice President for Student Affairs and Offering an increasing number of online courses and programs, likely might never have had to complete their degrees in a traditional setting. Enrollment Management: Dr. Javier Flores ASU relies on its instructional designers to deliver the best

Angelo State University Magazine product to students on campus and around the world. While we initiated many of these online programs to adapt to the learning style of today’s The Angelo State University Magazine is published three times a year by the students, we soon realized that the electronic offerings were also an added service to our ASU Office of Communications and Marketing, Premier Programs ...... 24 alumni and to our nation’s military personnel, allowing all to advance their education on their ASU Station #11021, San Angelo, TX 76909-1021; Long-Distance Relationships … Setting Up for Success 325-942-2248; Fax: 325-942-2238; own schedule and at their own location, even if it was far from San Angelo. For instance, this [email protected]. Reaching Tomorrow’s Students ...... 26 past year we had one military student complete the orals for a security studies degree while ASU Magazine Staff Next-Gen Education … Getting Techie With It … serving in Afghanistan. Editor: Preston Lewis Associate Editor: Tom Nurre Jr. The Personal Touch … Hall-apalooza Director of Graphics: Michael Martin 35 As we look to the future, Angelo State University is embracing the new age of education deliv- Graphic Artist: Gabrielle Miller Design Assistant: Leonor Constancio ery as a path to better meet the needs of our students and as an avenue to help the university Photographers: Danny Meyer Sections grow and thrive in an ever more competitive marketplace and world. Tina Doyle Writers: Laurel Scott President’s Message ...... Opposite Jayna Phinney Sincerely, Rebekah Brackin Student Assistants: Gaby Gutierrez Along the Mall ...... 4 Martha Avila Agriculture Extension … A New Chapter … Reaching for the Sky … History in the Making … Arturo Gonzalez Keeping it Real … Nurturing Hearts … A Diplomat’s Perspective … Diagnosing Health Care … Athletic Communications News Briefs … Blue & Gold Events … Angelo Staters Contributors: Brandon Ireton Brian J. May Wes Bloomquist Robert Hummingbird Athletics ...... 30 President Alumni Association Hall of Honor Class … Field of Dreams … Home Turf Advantage … Karli’s Rebound … Contributors: Kimberly Adams Court General … Sports Wrap Melinda Springer Alumni Association...... 38 © 2014 Angelo State University Common Cause … Class Notes … In Memoriam … Donors All Rights Reserved

Editor’s Note: Modern college students have On the Cover: With even toddlers becoming more tech savvy these days, mobile devices grown up in a world vastly different than that of previous generations. This issue of ASU Magazine and other technologies offer both opportunities and challenges for education. examines how the university is adapting to educate technology-savvy “Millennials.” Back Cover: Looking skyward through “Sunhelix,” the latest addition to Angelo State’s growing collection of public art. (Photo by Danny Meyer)

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Agriculture Extension A New Chapter

With the cutting of a ribbon, Angelo State Dr. Erin Ashworth-King wants to open the ed itself on everything in it having a very who solicits, selects and edits book reviews has become one of the premiere institutions lid on one of Angelo State’s best-kept secrets, strong sense of place. We don’t want to lose on publications from the region’s smaller for educating the future high school agricul- the Concho River Review literary journal. that, but we want to broaden it.” and university presses, is the only section ture teachers of Texas. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Terry Dalrymple The journal used to be subtitled “Texas editor at ASU. The others, while long as- The new $1.07 million, 4,372-square- of the ASU English faculty, the Concho River Literature,” then it became “Literature from sociated with the journal, are from as far foot Mayer-Rousselot Agriculture Educa- Review (CRR) has long provided an important Texas and Beyond.” away as South Carolina. Ashworth-King is tion Training Center was officially opened publishing opportunity for emerging and es- “We’re trying to emphasize the beyond the fourth general editor of the journal and in March at ASU’s Management, Instruction tablished writers in Texas and the Southwest while not losing the Texas,” Jackson said. is excited about a new era for the Concho and Research (MIR) Center and will be the U.S. Funded through the university and sub- Heightened visibility has also led to an River Review. focal point of the ASU Agriculture Depart- scriptions, the literary journal has a new gen- increase in submissions. “My hope is that we continue on with ment’s agricultural science and leadership eral editor in Ashworth-King, whose primary “The poetry editor had to comb through what we’re doing,” Ashworth-King said. “It’s program. It was named for the family whose goal is to increase subscriptions and, thereby, 1,000 poems for the fall issue and we pub- been a lot of work, but a great joy.”

donation made the facility possible. Meyer Danny by Photo help secure the journal’s financial future. To lished 30,” Jackson said. “A lot of journals Published twice a year by ASU’s Depart- “For many generations, the Mayer-Rous- help attract more subscribers, she attended are charging for submissions, but we don’t.” ment of English and Modern Languages and selot family has been helping the people of the Texas Book Festival for the first time last “It’s a lot of work and third or fourth on numbering about 150 pages, an annual sub- West Texas,” said ASU President Brian J. May. fall, along with Dr. R. Mark Jackson, assis- the list of things you have to do after teach- scription for the soft-cover bound journal “Our agriculture leadership program has tant professor of English. ing and service to the university,” he added. costs $17. Single copies may be purchased been one of the fastest growing programs on Cutting the ribbon at the new Mayer-Rousselot Agriculture Education Training Center, “The Texas Book Festival in Austin is “But I look forward to working on the re- for $10 each. campus, and because of their generosity, this (left to right) Norm Rousselot, Edwin Mayer and Richard Mayer. the biggest in Texas, one of the largest in view every week because it’s so different. More information about the Concho Riv- new facility will make it even better.” the country,” said Jackson, also a CRR sec- It’s a break from what I normally do.” er Review, including how to subscribe and “The State of Texas has not built any new to welding, we will also teach a small gas were in high school, they really blossomed tion editor. “Almost every subscription we The Concho River Review’s all-volunteer how to submit original writing, is available buildings for about the last seven years,” he engines laboratory here. We’ll tear engines in the ag program. With the shortage of ag sold was to someone from San Angelo who staff includes four section editors. Jackson, online at http://conchoriverreview.org. . added. “But we had people in West Texas down, put them back together and learn all teachers throughout the state now, we look didn’t know about our journal.” willing to help us out, and through the sup- about them. Next spring, we will also begin forward to Angelo State being a leader in “It was a great experience,” said Ash- port of the Mayer-Rousselot family and our teaching agriculture structures and tech- providing more ag teachers for Texas. They worth-King, also an assistant professor of other donors, we were able to fund con- nology. That includes all facets of construc- have a tremendous impact on the youth of English who became general editor in 2012. struction of this facility completely with tion, including wood, concrete, plumbing, this state.” “What we heard over and over again was private money. Not one tax dollar is in this electrical and those types of things. This Mayer-Rousselot family members con- that journals are such an important part of building, and we are very proud of that.” is a multipurpose building that is going to tributed more than half of the construction writers becoming authors. You can’t jump According to Dr. Will Dickison, director work extremely well for this program.” cost of the new center. Namesake donors straight to a novel, so this is a route to get of the agricultural science and leadership ASU currently has about 50 students in were E.S. Mayer and Sons Ltd., Mr. and Mrs. published for short fiction and non-fiction, program, 61 agriculture teaching positions the agriculture science and leadership pro- Richard Mayer and Sons, and Mr. and Mrs. poetry and book reviews.” were unfilled in Texas public schools head- gram and has placed nine graduates in Tex- Norm Rousselot. Though the journal also accepts dona- ing into the 2013-14 school year. The new as schools since the program began three Other organizations and individuals con- tions, subscriptions are the key to its long- facility houses an open shop floor, welding years ago. With seven more doing their stu- tributing to the project were the Kickapoo term financial stability, and they have gear, a computerized plasma metal-cutting dent teaching this semester, the program is Springs Foundation, ASU President’s Circle, jumped 25 percent since the book festival. table and other equipment that will give already helping address the state’s ag teach- Pevehouse Foundation, USAA, Mr. and Mrs. Plans to increase the journal’s visibility also ASU ag leadership students the hands-on er shortage. The new facility will only in- Gary Stokes, Adrian Pieniazek, Mrs. Eloise include an updated website, a Facebook training they need to jump right into the crease ASU’s impact, much to the delight of Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Frost, Mr. and page and widening its scope. Meyer Danny by Photo workforce upon graduation. those who donated toward its construction. Mrs. Joey Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. Brian “It’s been very much the literature of “There will be three different areas “Ag education is close to my heart,” May, Livestock Weekly, Dr. Jason Penry, HEB Texas, and we’re trying to expand that,” taught here,” Dickison said. “In addition said Ernest Mayer, “because when my kids Food Stores and an anonymous donor. . Ashworth-King said. “The journal has prid-

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for the Sky Chainsaw artist Cam Dockery by Tom Nurre A deceptively lacy twist of steel has students to evolve and grow during the late- sprouted 20 feet high outside the Plaza Verde November installation. residence hall as the latest addition to Angelo “It’s rare that students can actually see History in the Making State’s growing collection of public art. and participate in the installation of a major Named “Sunhelix,” the 3,000-pound work of art on a university campus,” Hall said. Among the modern art pieces recently in- said. “He wanted to include the mascot and polished steel sculpture rises from a 12-foot- Some of his students, who were recruit- stalled on the ASU campus stands the newest logo, and I think I drew up three different wide medallion consisting of four granite ed to help uncover and polish the expanse addition with a decidedly rustic motif. sketches. They decided on this one and we slabs and is the culmination of a 20-month of stainless steel, had worked on their own When the majestic red oak tree that for went from there.” process for the university and sculptor site-specific projects all the way through to decades towered over the eastern side of “About 99 percent of the wood came off Roger White Stoller. the model, or maquette, stage. campus was killed by drought and had to with the chainsaw,” he added. “I used other “I wanted to do something that was very “They go through a very similar process be chopped down last fall, it looked like a tools to smooth things up, just a little grind- grounded feeling, but then very airy as it as that of the artists who competed for this piece of ASU history would be lost forever. er to make certain places really smooth. It’s went up,” Stoller said. “It’s a celebration of installation,” Hall said. “The creation and But, Charles Sebesta of the facilities man- oak, so it’s a really good piece of wood. Oak the elements.” installation of a full-scale work is the final agement staff came to the rescue, suggest- is hard as a rock, so that’s really good for the “Sunhelix” is ASU’s third art piece fund- step in the process.” ing that the remaining stump be carved longevity of the piece.” ed through a Texas Tech University System That final step for “Sunhelix” was nota- into the new ASU ram monument that Dockery took parts of three days in Janu- policy that requires a small percentage of ble for a cold snap and wind that tested the now proudly stands in tribute to both the ary to carve the monument and apply several budgets for major construction projects be endurance of the artist and crew. California- mighty oak from which it was born and the coats of weather-resistant sealing finish, and directed to public art. It joins “Kinesis” in based Stoller was forced to shop for a warm ASU mascot. it did not take long for ASU students to real- front of the Ben Kelly Center for Human Per- jacket before he could brave the weather, a “We thought it was a good idea because ize that something exciting was happening. formance and “San Angelo bit of irony since the sculpture’s design was it is right next to a seating and common area “It created a lot of buzz with the stu- Heritage Mosaic” at the inspired by the elements. The lacy patterns near the high rise and Food Service Center,” dents,” Peter said. “When he was carving it, Roger White Stoller entrance to the Porter of the spiraling helix include a cut-out circle said Hal Peter, associate director of special a bunch of students came by and took pho- with “Sunhelix” Henderson Library. to represent the sun and waving branches services – grounds/custodial. “That red oak tos and videos with their phones. They re- After being named that capture the wind moving through the was as tall as the high rise and shaded that ally seemed to like it, and it will look great a finalist for the Pla- live oaks or the ripple of water on the Con- entire area. There was a wooden bench un- for campus tours and recruiting events.” za Verde art project, cho River. Each granite slab of the base has derneath that all the lovebirds would sit on The ram monument also holds special Stoller toured the campus been sand blasted with a design to reflect back in the day. But, it died and we had to significance to Dockery, who has completed and saw a number of connections to one of the four elements – water, air, fire chop it down, so turning the stump into the carvings that are displayed all over Texas the helix, one of the concepts he has and earth. ram carving was kind of making lemonade and the U.S., including a 7-foot-tall Fort been exploring in his sculptures. “In ancient traditions, water is emotion, out of lemons.” Concho soldier at the Wells Fargo Bank in “I do a lot of helical pieces,” he said. air is mind/thinking, fire is spirit and earth Sebesta and other facilities manage- downtown San Angelo. “This helix is basically a spiral moving up- represents the physical,” Stoller said. “It is ment staff were so committed to the idea “This is the first one I’ve done like this,” ward. When you look down on it, it looks the metaphorical student experience.” that they volunteered to take up a collection Dockery said. “I’ve done some other rams, just like a ram’s horn. When I saw the ASU For Hall, who served on the committee to pay for it, but funding was approved by but this is my first Rambouillet ram, so I had logo, I thought that would be a nice tie in.” that initially reviewed the artwork, the final ASU President Brian J. May, and the proj- to do a little bit of research.” “I talk about it as a spiral of growth,” result is a symbol and a reminder. ect was turned over to Jay Halbert, facili- It also took a very special project to get Stoller continued, “as a metaphor for the “It’s going to provoke, it’s going to en- ties management director. After research- Dockery out of his shop in Whitharral. university and the students. It’s what we all courage, it’s going to challenge – all things ing various artists, he commissioned the job “My business is there and I don’t travel

value in university life – that people are go- art provides,” he said. “This is a reminder to Cam Dockery, owner of Bearly Making It that often,” he said. “But, I do like doing Meyer Danny by Photos ing to evolve and grow.” that ASU is a liberal arts university that Chainsaw Carvings in Whitharral. things like this ram because they are cool, ASU’s Randy Hall, associate pro- fosters opportunities for students to trans- “Jay called and asked if I could come up and especially in a place like this where a lot . . Photo by Danny Meyer fessor of art, also saw a chance for his form themselves.” with several ideas for a carving,” Dockery of people can see it and hopefully enjoy it.”

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Jeribai Tascoe Nurturing Hearts

Photo by Danny Meyer things, things that can help us get pub- lished,” he said. “Go to a reading. You meet each other, you have a conversation and all of a sudden you get published. That’s how it Watching ordinary people pursue their While on the ASU campus, Tascoe mes- happens organically.” dreams and gain celebrity status on reality merized art students with his diverse port- “Now, it’s about book festivals,” Herrera Keeping shows like “Survivor,” “American Idol” and folio while also encouraging their future en- continued. “You start small and you build, “Top Chef” can inspire today’s college stu- deavors during his presentation titled “Let’s but you have to keep on getting together. dents, but can also portray a false reality – Talk Design.” He stressed the importance of If we stay by ourselves, the work develops that success is instant and easily achieved continually seeking improvement and over- slower and we get frustrated. When you talk Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo it Real without due diligence. coming what he sees as a lack of confidence with other writers, you get excited.” Dispelling that myth was an important in the current generation of students. Herrera speaks with other writers regu- by Leonor Constancio part of the message Jeribai Tascoe of HGTV’s “They quit before they start because they larly in the creative writing classes he teach- “Design Star” delivered when he visited the anticipate some sort of difficulty,” Tascoe said. Juan Felipe Herrera es at the University of California-Riverside. ASU campus last fall at the invitation of the “We live in an age of ease. Technology has made Also poet laureate of California, Herrera’s Graphic Design Club. It was simply a case our way of life convenient. But all this conve- Creativity is like breathing for award-win- that he had built and mounted on a chassis books have garnered more than 50 honors of telling his own story, which began with nience has a draw on work ethic and focus.” ning author Juan Felipe Herrera. as a trailer. and awards, including a PEN/Beyond Mar- words of wisdom from his father. He also pushed the students to work In his 29 books of poetry, prose, plays, “My father was always moving and ex- gin’s Award and the National Book Critics’ “My dad said to me, ‘You should go after hard and not be afraid to fail. children’s stories and young adult novels, ploring,” Herrera said. “Then my mother sold Circle Award for the poetry collection Half what you’re passionate about and go after “If you want to have a great career or Herrera chronicles the experiences of Mex- the truck out from under him. She would al- of the World in Light. He has also received it with everything you have,’” Tascoe said. relationship or to achieve any kind of suc- ican-Americans – their struggles, achieve- ways sell everything because, she would say, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a grant from While pursuing his career as a graphic cess, you have to be persistent and consis- ments and contributions to American culture ‘I want to be free!’ I guess, because of that the National Endowment for the Arts, as designer, Tascoe and his wife, Michelle, tent,” Tascoe said. “Failure is inevitable in and everyday life. As the featured speaker at Army truck, I do love traveling.” well as the Friends of Children and Litera- bought a fixer-upper home in Sonora, Calif. life. There will always be something that ASU’s 2014 Writers Conference in Honor of That love of traveling eventually took ture (FOCAL) Award and Ezra Jack Keats Suddenly, he found himself also an interior you don’t quite get just right. We can have Elmer Kelton in February, he encouraged the Herrera to the 1969 Chicano Youth Libera- Award for his bilingual memoir, Calling The designer and then a home remodeler. He did countless ideas and that’s great, but we have budding writers in the audience to tap into tion Conference in Denver, which he hails as Doves/El Canto De Las Palomas (2001). so well with interior design that Michelle to understand that not all those ideas will their own inherent creativity. a turning point and continuing inspiration He enjoys speaking at gatherings like encouraged him to audition for her favor- work. But the only way to get to know what “Creativity is right inside you, and any- for his work. the ASU Writers Conference to both encour- ite show, “Design Star.” Though he did not ideas will work is to do them. Focus on them time you want to be creative, you’re on,” “I was right in the middle of that,” he age novice writers and add to the well of his make it on the first try, the show’s producers and give them some time to develop.” Herrera said. said. “It was a very close community of writ- own creativity. encouraged him to audition again the fol- In addition to his presentation, Tascoe The son of migrant farm workers, Her- ers. It was a very big experience for Chicano “What I get out of it,” Herrera said, “is lowing year, and he not only made it into also took the time to work one on one with rera credits his mother with sparking his writers. Writing and speaking were really at making more connections, seeing people, Season 8, he came in second place. several ASU art students, previewing their creativity by teaching him to read at an the heart of the civil rights movement. It’s stimulating my imagination, nurturing my That experience helps lend credibility to work and giving them helpful hints. early age, despite the fact that she only had hard to describe because sometimes you heart and, hopefully, nurturing other hearts.” his message that there are no easy fixes. “I was personally inspired by the work a third-grade education. think literature is solely literature, but it re- Funded by the College of Arts and Sci- “I think today’s youth need people who I saw,” he said. “I’m excited about future “Little did we both know she was teach- ally begins in society.” ences and organized by the Department of are in the public eye who actually model events and seeing what ASU art students ing me storytelling,” Herrera said, “and During his ASU presentation, Herrera English and Modern Languages, the ASU positive ideals, like a strong work ethic, bring into the world.” little did we know I would use those family encouraged would-be writers to join mod- Writers Conference was established in 1997 determination, honesty, responsibility, ac- If they work hard and persevere, maybe stories to tell my own.” ern writing “communities” as a way to fur- to honor San Angelo writer Elmer Kelton, countability and a fearlessness to go for someday those students will benefit from His other early experiences included ther their creativity and make connections. who was the first Distinguished Visiting your goals,” Tascoe said. “For me, it has some “instant” fame and fortune as they a lot of traveling as his father used an old “When we’re writing in a community, Professor at ASU and the conference’s first made connecting with the youth easier.” create their own realities. . Army truck to pull their one-room house there are people who are doing different featured speaker. .

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Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo Diagnosing

Robert Hunter Health Care

The future of affordable health care is Medicaid Services, Department of Health murky at best. and Human Services and state insurance Liliana Salazar, a senior vice president departments, to address the applicability of A Diplomat’s Perspective and employee benefits compliance practice laws and regulations to group health plans. co-leader for Wells Fargo Insurance, de- But employers are not the only ones af- For former U.S. Ambassador Robert Iranians have not forgotten about U.S. simmering in Europe, particularly immigra- tailed her forecast for the Affordable Care fected by the sweeping changes in the ACA, Hunter, the issues of the Middle East are participation in the 1953 overthrow of their tion, cultural conflicts and Europe’s depen- Act (ACA) as she addressed ASU’s 2014 commonly referred to as “Obamacare.” It like an oriental carpet, tightly interwoven elected government, and Americans have dence on North Africa’s oil and natural gas. Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in also contains regulations aimed at individ- threads of religion, tradition and history. not forgotten the Iran hostage crisis of 1979- “Let’s make ASU a hub for talking about Business in March. ual consumers. Take Iran, for example, which has 81, when 52 Americans were held captive at these issues,” he said. After tackling the complex changes em- “The individual mandate affects every- been a focus of U.S. concern over its nu- the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days. In addition to his public appearances, bedded in the 2010 ACA legislation at last one,” Salazar said. “It requires that every clear program. Yet the two countries do have some com- Hunter visited with students in several year’s lectureship, Salazar returned to offer legal resident of the United States retain “The U.S. has a complex and compli- mon ground as Iran is also a foe of both the classes and shared several meals with stu- her “Health Care Reform Checkup.” In her health insurance coverage.” cated relationship with Iran,” Hunter said. al-Qaeda Islamic terrorist organization and dents, calling on them to serve America. presentation aimed mainly at employers, Most consumers are covered by health “Both cultures have long memories.” the Taliban in Afghanistan. “Foreign affairs have to be bipartisan,” she highlighted continuing developments in insurance through their employer, and The featured speaker for ASU’s E. James “Everything in the Middle East is con- Hunter said. “We all have to work together such aspects as health insurance exchang- those who are not can apply for government Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs nected to everything else,” Hunter said. or we’re all going to fail together. That’s es, the individual mandate and government subsidies to help pay for individual cover- Speakers Program in February, Hunter called “We need to move beyond military solu- why you young people have got to get in- subsidies to individuals. age. However, a consumer who has health for a diplomatic solution to the current issues tions to problems.” volved. Come to Washington. Take the jobs “All of these elements make up health insurance through the workplace but who centered on Iran’s nuclear capability, as well U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic away from the people who think they are care reform,” Salazar said. “As we look at all cannot afford to pay the additional cost to Liliana Salazar as a host of other Middle East dilemmas. Treaty Organization (NATO) from 1993-98, entitled to have the power. We need the best of these forces merging, it is a very interesting cover a dependent child would be subject Hunter has spent 47 years in public service in America back again.” dynamic we see in the health care industry.” to a penalty under ACA. Also, anyone who working on Arab-Israeli affairs and current- The E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell That dynamic includes consolidation accepts a subsidy, but is not qualified by in- “What can you do?” Salazar said. “You ly is a senior fellow at the Center for Transat- Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program is of health care provider networks, limited come, will have to repay that money to the can start encouraging employees to become lantic Relations, a Washington-based think dedicated to providing ASU students and ability to negotiate for better health care federal government. consumers of health care. It’s the same tank operated by Johns Hopkins University. the community with a broader worldview rates and consolidation of insurance net- “It is very important that you, as a con- thing as shopping for an iPad. They will go “Blessed are the peacemakers because and exposing students to potential ca- works – combined with the overall aging of sumer, understand what choices are avail- to Amazon.com or they will go to eBay or they shall never be unemployed,” he joked. reer opportunities in the Foreign Service. the U.S. population and high claim costs. able to you,” Salazar said. “Sit down and they will go to various options to price that Twice awarded the Pentagon’s highest Participating ambassadors deliver a gen- Because of these and other issues, Salazar analyze them.” object. The same thing will happen with civilian decoration, the Department of De- eral presentation on self-selected topics to foresees some businesses and employers There are some benefits for students, health care.” fense Medal for Distinguished Public Ser- ASU and the community and meet with dropping insurance coverage, forcing in- though, as the ACA requires parents to The Distinguished Lectureship in Busi- vice, Hunter also has been decorated by the students in the classroom to share their dividuals to shop the open marketplace of provide insurance coverage for a depen- ness was established in 1995 and is under- governments of Hungary, Poland, Lithua- diplomatic experiences. the insurance exchanges. dent child to age 26, thus extending the written each year by Wells Fargo Bank of nia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Belgium and France. The program is sponsored by the ASU As an employee benefits compliance pro- umbrella of insurance protection for many San Angelo. . During two presentations on the ASU College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Se- fessional and an attorney, Salazar possesses college students. campus, he focused first on hot spots in the curity Studies, University Center Program extensive experience addressing employers’ Proponents of the ACA claim it is meant Middle East, from the long-festering Arab- Council and the academic departments of responsibilities under federal, state and local to encourage consumers to shop around Israeli conflict to the civil war in Syria and Communication and Mass Media, Political laws. She interacts with regulatory agencies, for health insurance and use the power of the ongoing U.S. military involvement in Iraq Science and Philosophy, History, and Eng- such as the Department of Labor, Internal bargain hunting to lower the costs, thereby and Afghanistan. He then detailed issues lish and Modern Languages. . Revenue Service, Centers for Medicare & benefitting both individuals and employers.

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Reaffirmation federal funds for research and Programs Ranked The ASU chapter was rec- runner-up, ASU is the 2013 Re- The ASU program first re- ASU has earned reaffirmation programs, and award federal ASU’s nursing and teacher ognized for its participation in serve National Champion. It is ceived Candidacy Status from with no recommendations student financial aid. With the education programs have chemistry outreach activities, the highest finish ever for ASU the CSWE in 2010, and has now for improvement for its ac- reaffirmation, ASU is accredited each been ranked in the top attendance at national meet- at the national contest. received its Initial Accreditation Blue & Gold Events creditation with the Southern by SACSCOC to award bacca- 40 nationally for their online ings, and fundraising and social In the team event stand- that will run through 2018. Association of Colleges and laureate, master’s and doctor- graduate degree offerings by events. This marks the eighth ings, ASU posted seven top- The CSWE is recognized by Schools Commission on Col- ate degrees. U.S. News and World Report straight year the ASU chapter five rankings, finishing first the Council for Higher Educa- June 2 First class day of first summer session leges (SACSCOC). for its 2014 edition of Best has received a year-end award in Beef Grading and Overall tion Accreditation as the sole A total evaluation of the TExES Perfection Online Programs. from the national ACS. Beef; second in Lamb Judging; accrediting agency for social July 4 Holiday university’s academic pro- For the 17th straight year, ASU Overall, ASU ranked No. The ASU group and other third in Beef Judging; fourth work education in the U.S. July 9 First class day of second summer session grams and administrative pro- students have maintained 34 among the 130 U.S. colleg- award-winning chapters will in Specifications; and fifth in cedures is required once every a 100 percent passing rate es and universities identified be honored at the 247th ACS Placing and Reasons. Flag Football Title Aug. 25 First class day of fall 2014 semester 10 years for reaffirmation. The on the Texas Examination of by U.S. News and World Re- National Meeting. They have Individually for ASU, Ty Co-recreational intramural flag process involves submission of Educator Standards (TExES) port as offering online gradu- already been highlighted in Crooks of Grape Creek placed football squad IM Legends won Sept. 1 Holiday a campus-wide self-study fol- teacher certification test for ate nursing programs, and the inChemistry ACS student third overall while Sondra Lohse the 2013 National Intramural- Save the Date! lowed by a campus visit by a secondary mathematics. ranked No. 36 among the 238 member magazine, and will be of San Marcos and Clay Kel- Recreational Sports Associa- Oct. 11 Homecoming SACSCOC team for inspection Nine ASU students took the institutions identified as offer- featured in a future issue of the ley of Ballinger placed seventh tion (NIRSA) National Campus and external evaluation of pro- TExES in January and passed ing online graduate education Chemical & Engineering News and 10th, respectively, out of Championship Series national Athletics schedules may be found at grams and procedures. with an average score of 268 out programs. This is the second weekly ACS magazine. more than 70 competitors. Kel- championship in January at the www.angelosports.com ASU’s written report was of 300. ASU’s perfect passing consecutive year the ASU Faculty sponsors for ASU’s ley was named to the AMSA University of West Florida. submitted in the fall of 2012 rate streak began in 1998 and nursing program has made student chapter are Dr. Edith All-America first team, based The ASU team defeated a View the detailed ASU calendar of events at with the site visit the follow- since then, all 167 of the ASU the Best Online Programs list Osborne, assistant profes- on his contest performances Kennesaw State University team, www.angelo.edu/events ing March. During the visit, students who have taken the after ranking No. 64 last year, sor of chemistry, and Kevin throughout the year and his 48-16, in the championship the evaluation team assessed secondary mathematics exam and is a first for the teacher Boudreaux, senior instructor grade point average. game to win its second straight ASU on 92 different standards after completing the ASU math- education program. of chemistry. NIRSA national title. Individually for compliance, with ASU ematics program have passed. The criteria used to con- Social Accreditation for IM Legends, Reid Jackson earning final reaffirmation This was the first year for figure the rankings included Reserve Nat’l Champs ASU’s social work bachelor’s was named tournament MVP without any recommenda- the new Math 7-12 exam that weighted scores in the catego- The Agriculture Department’s degree program has received and joined teammate Jodi Jack- tions for improvement. has replaced the previous Math ries of student engagement Meat Judging Team finished Initial Accreditation by the son on the All-America Team. Graduate enrollment reach- The enrollment totals were In announcing the accredi- 8-12 exam. During the previous (30 percent of score), faculty second out of 19 teams and Council on Social Work Edu- IM Legends has now won ed 990, 92 more than the 898 counted as of the 20th class day. tation, ASU President Brian 16 years that ASU maintained a credentials and training (25 placed three individuals in the cation’s (CSWE) Commission four national titles in the past grad students who enrolled Comparisons by classifica- J. May said, “This is the best 100 percent passing rate on the percent), student services and top 10 at the 2013 American on Accreditation. The Initial five years, claiming 2010 and last spring. The record spring tion of the spring 2014 and 2013 possible outcome for Angelo Math 8-12 exam, the state aver- technology (20 percent), peer Meat Science Association’s Accreditation period will run 2012 American Collegiate In- enrollment was 10.2 percent enrollments were: freshman, State’s reaffirmation. Only 2 age was only about 50 percent. reputation (15 percent) and ad- (AMSA) International Meat for four years, as long as ASU tramural Sports (ACIS) champi- greater than the 2013 total, 944, 1074; sophomore, 1,132, percent of schools receive re- ASU students passing the mission selectivity (10 percent). Judging Contest in November submits a satisfactory progress onships and the 2012 and 2013 the previous spring record. 1,203; junior, 1,101, 1,246; affirmation with one or fewer secondary mathematics test in Dakota City, Neb. report in December. NIRSA titles. As was expected after a senior, 1,610, 1,598; unclassi- recommendations for improve- this year to keep the streak alive Chemistry Honor One of only two teams not “Accreditation for the social drop in fall undergraduate en- fied, 106, 130; graduate, 990, ment. This result ranks us with were Kristine Calvaresi of Uni- The student affiliates chap- from a Division I university, the work program means that our Up and Down rollment, the spring totals were 898; and total, 5,883, 6,149. some of the best universities versal City, Jose Jasso of Lome- ter of the American Chemical ASU team scored 4,090 points students will be able to sit for Graduate school enrollment down with 4,893 undergradu- Total graduate and un- in the nation and validates the ta, Melissa Misenhimer of New Society (ACS) has received a to finish behind only Texas Tech the Texas state licensing exam continued to grow at ASU, set- ates taking classes, compared dergraduate semester credit quality of education ASU pro- Braunfels, Allysson Ruiz of Cas- Commendable Award from University (4,141 points) in the and that our program is on par ting a spring semester record, to 5,251 a year ago. The 2014 hours for this spring were vides our students.” troville, Courtney Rutledge of the national ACS Committee overall standings. The AMSA with other B.S.W. programs while undergraduate enroll- overall spring headcount was 71,877, compared to last Accreditation is a require- Monahans, and Amy Johnson, on Education for the chapter’s International is considered the around the state and nation,” ment dropped, resulting in a 5,883, compared to 6,149 the spring’s 75,463. . ment for universities to trans- Heather Just, Corey Murphey activities during the 2012-13 national championship of col- said Dr. Thomas Starkey, pro- total of 5,883 attending the previous spring, marking a 4.3 fer academic credits, receive and Ryan Parker of San Angelo. academic year. legiate meat judging, and as gram director. university this spring. percent drop.

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Susan E. Keith ity, efficiency, unfailing punc- ited outstanding skill or dedica- es. According to the website, Sponsored by the Air Force Characterization of p53 mRNA dinating Board for the pur- Dr. Susan E. Keith has been tuality and attention to detail tion while performing special the list was formulated to hon- Association (AFA) the award was in Various Bat Species.” pose of improving elementary named dean of ASU’s College in serving campus clients with projects during the preceding or 100 dedicated nurse educa- presented to Meador at the an- Each of the students pre- and secondary education by of Graduate Studies. Her ap- their various printing needs. calendar year. The recipients re- tors who have succeeded in nual Arnold Air Society National sented their research results at providing teachers with inten- pointment was effective Jan. 1. Balderas, advancement ser- ceive a $1,000 honorarium and carving out a place for them- Conclave in Washington, D.C., the Tri-Beta South Central Re- sive professional development A professor of kinesiolo- vices coordinator in the Office a presentation piece. selves in the changing nursing in April. He will now compete gional Meeting in April at the workshops and activities in gy, Keith joined the ASU fac- of Development and Alumni Re- landscape. against winners from the other Oklahoma University Biological specific subject areas. ulty in 1997 and has extensive lations, earned the President’s Brenda Stewart An ASU faculty member three ROTC regions for the AFA Field Station, and will again at experience teaching graduate Award for Excellence in Innova- Brenda Stewart, degree audit since 1995, Artnak teaches Cadet of the Year Award. the Tri-Beta National Meeting Deborah Banker courses. She has also served tion for her innovative work in and curriculum coordinator courses in theory and health A regular on the ASU Dean’s in June in Erie, Penn. Dr. Deborah Banker, assistant as a member of the Univer- leading a team that automated for the Office of Academic policy and ethics for advanced List and Professor of Aerospace professor of teacher education, sity Graduate Council, Gradu- an Alumni Association process Affairs, has been named nursing practice in the on- Studies Honor Role, Meador Quality Teachers has been recognized for “Ex- ate Advisory Committee in the to reduce both data entry time the fourth recipient of the line M.S.N. program. She also is the cadet recruiting officer Three ASU faculty have been emplary Faculty Practices” by Department of Agriculture, and the risk of human error. Chancellor’s Colonel Rowan conducts research on end- and commander of the ASU awarded U.S. Department of the Quest for Quality: Teacher Physical Therapy Admissions Dowler, international ser- Award for Execution. of-life care and chronic illness detachment’s Charlie Flight. He Education grants through the Preparation in Texas program. Committee and Graduate Fac- vices and budget coordinator An ASU staff member since for ASU’s CareGiver Research has also earned the AFROTC Teacher Quality Grants pro- One of only seven Texas col- ulty Research Enhancement in the Center for International 1988, Stewart was recognized Institute, and last summer led Academic Honors Award and gram for projects aimed at aid- lege and university faculty hon- Program Grants Committee. Studies (CIS), earned the Presi- for her technical skill in improv- a group of graduate nursing Physical Fitness Award each of ing the professional develop- ored for the fall of 2013, Banker Keith also has a record of dent’s Award for Commitment ing the workflow processes for students on ASU’s first-ever his semesters at ASU. ment of area K-12 teachers in was recognized for her use of extensive involvement in de- to Excellence for not only graduation certification and for study abroad trip to Africa. She various subjects. technology and the creation of partment and university-wide managing the CIS budget and her leadership in working with maintains a practice at Shan- Student Scientists Dr. Christine Purkiss in teach- experiential learning. She uses leadership and service, having financial processes, but also the administrative assistants in non Medical Center as a clinical Three ASU students have been er education has been granted the Second Life program to cre- chaired or served on 36 com- in assisting students and fac- the academic colleges to imple- ethics consultant and chairs the awarded mini-grants by the na- $129,328 through a sub-award ate assignments using avatars mittees, including several presi- ulty with their various needs ment the new process. She did Hospital Ethics Committee. tional office of the Beta Beta with Abilene Christian Univer- and immersive technology that dential task forces. for CIS passport services and the testing and provided the Beta (Tri-Beta) national biology sity for her project titled “Earth allow her students to experience Additionally, she was in- in the university’s myriad study training, including the support- Dylan Meador honor society to fund their on- Science: It’s Elementary.” some of what it is like to be im- strumental in developing and abroad programs. ing materials, for all the admin- Dylan Meador, an Air Force going research projects. Dr. David Bixler, chair of paired with schizophrenia or implementing the M.Ed. in Whitaker, associate direc- istrative assistants. ROTC cadet from Wall, has Senior Haley Hale of the Physics and Geosciences autism to better understand the coaching, sport, recreation and tor for University Recreation The Rowan Award annually been honored with the Wil- Brackettville was awarded Department, has been granted behaviors they may encounter in fitness administration, a highly and Intramurals, received the recognizes a staff member who liam Randolph Lovelace Memo- $400 for her project titled $121,381 through a sub-award their future classrooms. successful program in the De- President’s Award for Excel- has gone above and beyond rial Award as the top cadet in “Conservation of a Rare Cac- with Abilene Christian Universi- The Quest for Quality ini- partment of Kinesiology. lence in Leadership for his the call of duty in carrying out the Southwest Region. He was tus, Echinocereus chisoensis.” ty to continue the project titled tiative is designed to highlight strong leadership and dedi- a major project during the last chosen from 3,500 cadets in Senior Mary Jones of Wall “Physics Teacher Quality.” exceptional quality in universi- Excellent Staff cation to student success, academic year. The recipient the Southwest Region, which was awarded $400 for her proj- Dr. Donna Gee in teacher ty-based teacher preparation Four ASU staff members – Aar- resulting in record student and is chosen by Chancellor Kent contains 11 states and 36 AF- ect titled “A Re-examination education has been granted in Texas. . on Carrillo, Pauline Balderas, team participation in the uni- Hance of the Texas Tech Uni- ROTC detachments. and Morphological Comparison $107,726 through a sub-award Paula Dowler and Jeromey versity’s intramural program. versity System. Each detachment nomi- of the Helminthoglyptid Fossil with the University of Texas- Whitaker – received President’s The honorees were se- nates its top cadet for the Land Snails Helix and Lysinoe Permian Basin for the project Awards for Staff Excellence for lected from 39 non-teaching Kathryn Artnak award. A selection committee (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) from titled “West Texas Mathemat- 2013 during spring ceremonies employees nominated by their Dr. Kathryn Artnak has been bases its decision on academic Presidio and Brewster Counties ics Consortium” in conjunc- on campus. ASU peers. Four awards are named one of “100 Inspiring achievement, athletics, military of West Texas.” tion with faculty at UTPB and Carrillo, a printer in the ASU given each spring to recognize Nursing Professors to Watch in performance and other factors, Senior Alexis Mobley of Abilene Christian. Print Shop, received the Presi- non-teaching staff whose job 2014” by OnlineLPNtoRN.org, such as membership in the Ar- San Angelo was awarded The Teacher Quality Grants dent’s Award for Excellence in performance exceeded the cus- a career advancement website nold Air Society national ROTC $525 for her project titled program is administered by the Customer Service for his reliabil- tomary standards or who exhib- for licensed professional nurs- honor society. “Isolation, Sequence, and Texas Higher Education Coor-

14 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2014 15 Making by Preston Lewis

Determining charac- teristics of and relation- ships between generations became the academic work Connections of historian William Strauss and demographer Neil Howe Clicking with a new generation of After all, the target age of the students remains the same while the in the 1980s when they began faculty and staff who must relate to them each day grow one day studying social generations and freshmen in particular and modern older and one day further removed from that target age and its re- generational cycles in American his- lated cultural experiences. This technological, cultural and time gap tory. Their studies resulted in their college students in general becomes between students and those who educate them has implications for landmark 1991 book Generations. Their how universities recruit and relate to those students, as well as for thesis was that generational age groups more challenging each year as the how to engage them in the classroom and in their broader education. tend to share a set of attitudes, behaviors, Consider that freshmen who enter ASU this fall think of Ama- beliefs and values based on their shared so- pace of technological and societal zon more as an Internet superstore than as a river or rain forest in cial, cultural and technological experiences South America. With GPS, they have never had to ask for direc- during a particular time in history. tions, just an address. About the time they were learning to crawl, Strauss and Howe named the genera- change accelerates. news was first beginning to crawl across the bottoms of our televi- tion born between 1982 and 2004 as “Mil- sion screens. And, they are too young to ever remember the Dallas lennials.” In their book Millennials Go to Cowboys as Super Bowl champions. College, the authors described the current Even if they cannot remember Super Bowl XXX and the Cow- college cohort as “more numerous, more af- boys’ 27-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, they can use their fluent, better educated and more ethnically cell phones to call up a game summary on Wikipedia or to find diverse” than any other generation in living game highlights on YouTube. Each successive entering freshman memory. Further, the Millennials are much class at ASU becomes the university’s most technologically sophis- more interconnected through cell phones, ticated cohort, having from childhood taken communication and electronic social networks and the World media technology for granted, such as the World Wide Web, text Wide Web than their parents and teachers. messaging and MP3 players. In other words, a typical midde-aged Each fall, Beloit College in Wisconsin releases its mindset list adult who grew up in an era when the for entering freshmen. Last year’s list for the class of 2017 noted highest technology was a rotary phone that to entering freshmen, GM was as likely to represent geneti- tethered to a landline at home and an over- cally modified as General Motors, that Gaga had never been just head projector in the classroom may find baby talk and that a tablet was no longer just something you took it awkward to relate to students who have for a headache. The intent of the Beloit College list is to help the produced and posted their own videos on college’s faculty better relate to incoming students by better under- YouTube. That is the challenge – and fun – standing reference points in their world. in higher education today. .

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flip side N ot Yo ur on theby Tom Nurre flip side Parents’ Blackboard By the time most students get to college, they are on their own when quizzes. I post my quizzes in Blackboard, It does not come with chalk and erasers, but the Blackboard online it comes to doing homework. and students take the quizzes on their own course management system is just as essential to ASU faculty as chalk- To keep those students from flipping out over confusing assignments, a time. Students are also responsible for their boards were in the past. gradually increasing number of higher education faculty are flipping their own reading and some practice outside of Whether teaching face-to-face, online, hybrid or flipped courses, courses instead, having their students study and takes notes at home and class, and then we use our class time for faculty can utilize Blackboard to facilitate just about every aspect of then do their “homework” in class. The flipped course model originated hands-on practice.” their student interaction. with the Khan Academy educational website in 2006 and is slowly making But perhaps the most obvious method “Essentially, it allows faculty to upload information,” said Dr. John its way into brick-and-mortar colleges and of flipping a class is to provide video lec- Wegner, director of ASU’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Re- Above: John Wegner universities. Some ASU faculty have joined tures for “homework” and then work on search. “It puts the information in a repository, like a giant file cabinet, and Doyle Carter in, utilizing the resources of ASU’s Center for what would traditionally be homework that allows students to go in and access the information. It can be Right: Edith Osborne Innovation in Teaching and Research (CITR). problems in class. Dr. Edith Osborne, as- static, like notes or math problems, or more dynamic, like video lec- “The traditional way to teach classes is to sistant professor of chemistry, has become tures. Students can also write and submit assignments, as well as take deliver lectures and then assign homework quite the video producer. tests and exams.” on the lecture topics,” said Dr. John Wegner, “They are mainly problem-solving vid- Also included in the Blackboard system are discussion boards, cal- CITR director. “What Khan argued is that for eos,” Osborne said. “Students might see endars, announcement boards, an interactive whiteboard function, students who are struggling, you can talk me explain something once in lecture, but student journals and blogs, plagiarism safeguards and methods for about something all day, but when they get then they can go back and watch the videos two-way communication between faculty and individual students. Fac- home, they still don’t get it. Then you collect over and over again to make sure they un- ulty can also access tools to create coursework and manage grades, their homework and they don’t score well.” derstand it. I know that some of them look track student success, provide alerts when students fall behind and “So when you flip that class,” he contin- at the videos multiple times, and there has measure student learning outcomes. ued, “students are actually doing the home- been a lot of positive feedback.” “Blackboard allows ASU to open doors that were previously un- work in class, and the instructor can walk “Sometimes for a quiz,” she continued, available,” said Rebecca Schkade, learning technology support analyst. through it with those who are struggling.” “instead of going back over it in class, I’ll “Students come from around the world to attend our ‘classroom.’ Gone One of the challenges of offering a make a video tutorial over the quiz. I always are the days when the university would close and students would lose flipped course is how to deliver to students post a written key, but sometimes students access to resources. Students are always connected. They can complete the material normally included in class lec- want to actually see how I worked the prob- homework, receive updates about class materials on their mobile de- tures. Some faculty assign book readings and lems. I have a tablet PC that will record what vices, check their grades, go to the library and get tutoring – all through online research. Others record and post lec- I write on the screen. It really lets me expand Blackboard. It is all available to them with the click of a mouse.” ture videos that students can access through in the video how I worked the problems.” “Our goal is for students to be successful, and we all play a role ASU’s Blackboard online course manage- Osborne started making the videos in in that,” she added. “Admissions brings the brightest students to our ment system. Dr. Doyle Carter, professor of 2012 and has gotten assistance from Brian campus, faculty share knowledge about subjects and Blackboard kinesiology, has his own particular way of Beck in the CITR to find and utilize open- makes learning possible for all students.” . partially flipping his undergraduate Mea- source software to record and improve them. surement and Evaluation course to free up “I knew my students were already look- more class time for practical applications. ing at instructional YouTube and Khan Acad- Photos by Danny Meyer Danny by Photos “Kids often get ‘deer in the headlights’ emy videos,” Osborne said. “By making my looks when it comes to statistics,” Carter own, I can make sure the content matches said, “and I want to be able to see those what I’m doing in lectures. I’ve found that looks in class. But, I don’t use class time for Flip Side – continued on page 20

18 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2014 19 on the flip side Check out how several ASU faculty continued from page 19 members are incorporating available Inventive learning technology and students’ personal digital devices in their classes by visiting “Technology Tool Belt” and “Their Own Devices” at www.angelo.edu/ASUMagazine. Photos by Danny Meyer Danny by Photos Instruction

Through more than 20 years of teaching rial, Dixon has had to master new technolo- Regardless of which types of students in higher education, Dr. Michael Dixon has gies and techniques to connect with stu- enroll in his courses, Dixon feels the main Alexis Mobley learned to not only expect change, but to dents who expect them. challenge, for him and other college faculty, embrace it. “As instructors, we have more tools is to constantly find new ways to improve “Proponents argue that flipped courses Change has arrived in the form of new available to present information to stu- their teaching methods to keep up with the extend education outside of the classroom,” teaching methods, available technology dents,” Dixon said, “and students have changing times. Wegner said. “You also establish different and student expectations, as well as in the grown up with technology. They have al- “I don’t know what the secret is,” Dixon ways of delivering course materials, and it lifestyles and circumstances of many of to- ways had smart phones, the Internet and said, “but I periodically come back from a forces students to be more actively engaged. day’s students. Google, so it’s up to us to take advantage of lecture thinking that somehow the students But it also requires a good bit of discipline “Distractions have gone way up,” said those technologies and help the students be are not connecting with the material. That from students. Some faculty are leery of Dixon, an associate professor of biology. “Fif- comfortable in how they are obtaining their is how I get motivated to come up with putting hybrid courses together because of teen years ago, nobody had a cell phone or a knowledge. We are just scraping the surface something new.” the fewer contact hours with their students.” beeper that was going to do anything other of the power of using all these resources on “I try to understand where the students Flipping courses also requires additional than maybe ring in class. Now, it’s a continu- the Internet.” are coming from and why they have prob- time and technical knowledge from the fac- al battle to keep students engaged and their “I can remember when all of our teach- lems with certain things,” he added. “It’s a ulty involved. attention away from their cell phones.” ing was done on a chalkboard,” he added. never-ending challenge to try to figure out “My videos have certainly gotten bet- “I also think we are maybe getting more “The overhead projector was a step forward what the important points are to get across ter as I’ve learned more,” Osborne said, students coming to college just because in technology and then slide projectors were to the students and what are the best ways “though it takes awhile to make each one someone else told them they needed to,” he another step. PowerPoint now allows us to to try to connect with them. You have to Left to right: Ana Allen, John Osterhout, Edgar Mares, Marissa Saulnier and Alexandra Aguilar and I end up spending some of my evenings continued. “Those students don’t necessar- come up with even more visually stunning take the risk of going outside your comfort making videos at home. But they have really ily know why they are in college and may material. Just changing up what you do at zone and trying something new, and then helped my students, and I’ll be able to use not be as motivated to do well. We’ve al- least temporarily re-engages students.” follow up with the things that work.” . students are more likely to value the videos if “We get to really look over the material, them over again each year.” ways had that, but we may be getting more they are directly connected to their lectures.” make notes about what we are reading and Regardless of whether faculty love it or than we used to.” “There is a lot of content in biochemistry be prepared for class,” Mobley said. “We do hate it, flipping looks like it is here to stay, An ASU faculty member since 2003, and my students like having me actually there have some homework, but it’s mostly just to even if just as another step in the evolution Dixon regularly teaches introductory in class,” she added. “But the videos have al- make sure we understand what we are read- of higher education. courses filled with non-biology majors just lowed me to add more worksheets so students ing. We are then able to go over our reading “For me, it’s all about the learning,” Cart- looking to complete their degree require- can do more problem solving and case studies and do worksheets in class, which causes er said. “It’s almost Machiavellian in that ments. To hold those students’ attention in class. I started doing the videos to enhance more interaction between our classmates the end justifies the means. I will continue and keep them motivated, he often starts my lectures and have more time for practical and the professor. We can ask the questions trying to create and modify methods that classes with videos or radio news stories on applications. It also frees up more time before we really need to know.” are going to give students the best opportu- current events gleaned from sources like tests to do in-class reviews.” “I like it better than I thought I would,” nity for learning. What worked 20 years ago National Public Radio and BBC. He even One of the few ASU faculty with a totally she added. “I’m really an auditory learner, might work for fewer students now, but the conceived his own card game called “Evo- flipped course is Dr. John Osterhout, chair but we have a great book that breaks down same can be said about our current methods lution Poker” and sometimes uses props

of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Depart- very hard concepts and makes them easy to 20 years from now. It’s an ongoing process.” like a guitar to illustrate scientific concepts. Meyer Danny by Photo ment. But rather than video lectures for his understand. It also definitely helps to have “I’ve probably got 10-15 years left in my Those innovative ideas helped garner him Biophysical Chemistry course, he assigns Dr. Osterhout around when we are actually career, and I don’t want to be a dinosaur,” the 2012 ASU President’s Award for Faculty home book readings in line with the course doing our work.” Carter added. “I may not be right on the Excellence in Teaching. objectives. After some initial trepidation, As with any emerging new teaching cutting edge, but I want to be prepared be- At the same time, for his courses geared his methods have grown on his students, method, though, there are both pros and cause 10 years from now, everything might toward biology and other science majors Michael Dixon (standing) looks on as Marcy Revelez, Thomas Horsley, Austin Gilbert and Riccay Harrison like senior Alexis Mobley of San Angelo. cons to flipping. be completely different.” . who are genuinely interested in the mate- master the game of “Extinction.”

20 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2014 21 by Jayna Phinney Announcements By Design Orientation START HERE

Syllabus & Schedule Angelo State’s online students may do provost and vice president for academic af- their course work completely solo, but the fairs. “That’s a commitment all the deans development of their courses is anything made. This way, the instructional designers My Professor but an individual project. know the college, know what’s going on, get While faculty members are the content to know the faculty and can concentrate ef- experts, ASU instructional designers work forts on what the dean sees as the priorities Modules & Discussions closely with them to prepare their content within that college.” for the online environment. Kristin Stanley, instructional designer Learning Modules “Creating an online course really does for the College of Health and Human Ser- take a team,” said Dr. Leslie Mayrand, Col- vices, helps faculty with the design, devel- Discussions lege of Health and Human Services dean, opment and ongoing review of online cours- “because you need that instructional de- es using Blackboard, ASU’s online learning Groups signer’s experience, their theoretical back- management system. Photo by Danny Meyer ground and their knowledge of best prac- “When faculty request my help,” Stan- Molly Walker (left) and Kristin Stanley collaborate on the design of an online course in the nursing program. tices working with the faculty member to ley said, “I assist them with their course make that course what it is.” design. I start with the syllabus since it is Dr. Molly Walker, an ASU nursing pro- Instructional designers also allow stu- we’re trying to do with our instructional “We have great faculty subject-area ex- the intended roadmap for the course. I next fessor, sought Stanley’s guidance in plan- dents to experience a level of consistency designers, I think an online class can be perts who aren’t technologically savvy,” said tackle course objectives and outcomes, en- ning her online courses. across the online courses they take from ASU. extremely effective. It can allow students Dr. Paul Swets, College of Arts and Sciences suring they are in line with course activities “The community of inquiry model helped “If each course worked completely dif- access to the class where otherwise they dean. “The idea is not to leave them out of the and assessments. I make recommendations me to see online learning is different from ferently, then students would have to learn wouldn’t be able to come at all.” technological revolution, but to provide them to faculty on how to repurpose or revise an the traditional teacher-centered learning en- a lot more things than if the courses worked Mayrand said faculty members em- with the skills, the tools and the opportunity activity or activities that will better engage vironment,” Walker said. “I worked with Kris- similarly,” said Dr. Corbett Gaulden Jr., Col- brace instructional designers because, to use those tools when they maybe didn’t students in the online environment.” tin on ways to set up and clearly engage the lege of Business dean. “The instructional rather than being critical, their function have the expertise to do it before. That’s Course navigation is also important to students in the learning. I really learned a lot designer is useful in seeing to it that there is to show faculty how to enhance cours- where instructional designers come in.” ensure students can easily find their way from her. It’s just a new way of thinking.” are certain kinds of course features – not es for the students’ benefit. Just as ASU’s Rather than have one central office for through the course content. Blackboard Working with Stanley also helped Walker content – that have the best chance for small face-to-face classes produce more online education, instructional designers tools like discussion boards and collabora- see courses from an online student’s perspec- consistency, so that students have the best personal relationships between the facul- work independently for each of ASU’s four tive platforms help faculty build a social tive. She realized students prefer to go over experience in the overall design of things. ty and students, designers and faculty are academic colleges because each college is at presence in their online classes. course material grouped in modules, which They’re not having to figure out every se- working together to take that same type a different level with its online course devel- “Community and collaboration are key she refers to as lesson units, as opposed to the mester four brand-new ways to get through of atmosphere online. opment and has its own goals. elements of an online learning environment,” daily lecture format of face-to-face courses. an online course.” “In the past,” Mayrand said, “students The College of Education and College of Stanley said. “There is a strong link between Another important function of the in- As the competition to attract online were just happy to have online offerings Health and Human Services already have a sense of community and increased learner structional designers is to make sure that students continues to grow across the state that they could take advantage of. Now, stu- multiple successful online graduate degree satisfaction, motivation, retention and per- ASU is considering online course accessibil- and the nation, instructional designers dents are definitely savvier in terms of look- programs and have been ranked among the sistence rates, and group cohesiveness.” ity issues for students with disabilities. The help ensure that ASU has quality online ing for that quality online education. They top 40 in the nation by U.S. News and World “Creating and sustaining an online university also adheres to Quality Matters, a course offerings. don’t want to feel like nobody cares about Report. The College of Business just moved learning community and social presence national standard of structuring courses so “The resources available through tech- them, nobody cares if they’re in the class, its Master of Business Administration pro- can be a challenge,” she added. “Interac- students have the best opportunity to learn. nology exceed what were available to me that type of thing.” gram to an online format last fall, and the tions that create a social presence occur “All of the faculty who teach online just a few years ago in a classroom,” Swets “That’s what we work really hard to College of Arts and Sciences is working to naturally in face-to-face courses, but do are receiving the Quality Matters program said. “The ability to use hyperlinks, to use do here at ASU,” she continued, “to re- make its undergraduate core courses avail- not spontaneously happen in the online overview and introduction,” said Dr. John embedded videos, to access databases and ally take advantage of that technology, able online. classroom, so effective strategies to allow Miazga, College of Education dean. “The to connect with other resources through an but keep the students involved and active “It’s a college-wide commitment to hav- students to interact and engage with each instructional designers work with the fac- online setting can enhance a class beyond in that learning, so they don’t feel that ing somebody with the expertise to assist other, the content and the instructor must ulty members to make sure those things are what a lecture could deliver, even just a few they’re just one in 200 students and that their faculty,” said Dr. Nancy Allen, interim be designed and planned in advance.” within their courses.” years ago. So done right, and that’s what we don’t even know them.” .

22 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMME Setting Up for Success Ukuleles and Podcasts. White Tail Fever. Game Engines for Learning.

Those are just a few of the new signa- Dr. John E. Klingemann, history pro- Previous Alumni Mentors ture courses that incoming ASU freshmen fessor and department chair, taught one of Photo by Danny Meyer get to choose from when they register for the pilot signature courses and will offer their first fall semester. it again this fall. His course, United States Spring 2012 “The freshmen coming to college to- History on Film, examines the development Mario Castillo, Class of 1970 Founder and President, The Aegis Group day have different issues than in the past,” of the film industry and the production of Government relations and public policy said Dr. Andy Wallace, Freshman College movies that center on historical themes. dean. “What we’re finding is that the is- “We looked at anything from ‘Birth of Fall 2012 Long-Distance Dr. Shivraj Sohur, Class of 1992 sues are more communication, critical a Nation’ to ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ ‘Apoca- Neurologist and Research Scientist, thinking and validating information, and lypse Now,’ you name it,” Klingemann said. Massachusetts General Hospital- they’re not aware of university resources “From that, we deconstructed anything Harvard Medical School like the Math Lab or the Writing Center. from issues of race and ethnicity to the em- Neurology and biomedical research So we’ve created these one-credit-hour, bellishment of historical fact. So we took Relationships Taimur Khan, Class of 1992 eight-week courses that are in the com- quite a wide approach to assessing all of Group Director, Business Development, Oracle Corporation mon core. Taking one is required of all in- these films. In the end, what I hope the stu- Rather than planking, Tebowing or twerk- models and build their confidence that the Information technology and business trends coming freshmen beginning this fall, and dents achieve is a critical eye for any movie ing, ASU Honors Program students have education they are receiving at Angelo State Claudia Waite, Class of 1991 we’ve incorporated these common fresh- they watch.” gotten into Skype-ing. can be a springboard for amazing personal man issues into the classes.” English major James Kiser of Paint Rock Soprano Soloist, Metropolitan Opera Meyer Danny by Photo Through the Alumni Mentoring Pro- growth and professional success. Hearing Opera performance and arts administration The goal of the signature courses is to took Klingemann’s course in the fall and gram spearheaded by Dr. Shivraj Sohur these personal stories encourages students help freshmen overcome these issues in the said he also picked up other skills regarding Spring 2013 and Taimur Khan, both Class of 1992, Hon- to dream big, to seek out opportunities, and Dr. Kyle Longley, Class of 1987 first half of their first semester of college so stress reduction, time management, organi- ors Program students connect with various to remember their roots when they also Snell Family Dean’s Distinguished Professor they can be successful in their other courses zation and studying. alumni through Skype sessions to get a real- achieve success.” of History and Political Science, and persist through to graduation. “I was skeptical at first,” Kiser said, “be- Andy Wallace Arizona State University world view of different career fields. The A neurologist and research scientist at “We’ve asked faculty to submit propos- cause I didn’t want to spend time learning History and academic publishing emergence of Skype as an easy method for Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard als,” Wallace said, “that have an interdisci- things I already know, but it all has been Diane Fischer, Class of 1981 computer videoconferencing, coupled with Medical School, Sohur is also one of 10 plinary and contemporary topic so it will useful. And, I really liked examining so- Senior Safeguards Analyst, the success of a previous Skype session be- alumni who have participated in the Skype International Atomic Energy Agency appeal to all freshmen from different ma- cietal issues and how some events have tween Sohur and a group of ASU biology sessions. He and Khan collaborate with Eoff Nuclear science and international commissions jors, even freshmen without a major. Fac- shaped history and how those events were students, set the stage for the current pro- to sign up speakers. ulty are taking a topic that they are pas- expressed through film.” Fall 2013 gram that began in 2012. “We go back to our cohorts and friends Aroni Banerjee, Class of 1992 sionate about and then wrapping it around Klingemann said he enjoys teaching the “I started working with Taimur Khan, from our era,” Sohur said. “Through them, Compensation and Benefits Leader, course essentials to address the common course because it allows him to focus on a a technology executive with Oracle Corp.,” we also get connected to other alumni, and Intel Corporation freshman issues.” history topic he had not featured previously Sohur said. “We came up with a plan for this we contact them and ask if they are willing Global compensation strategy With about 50 different signature cours- in his classes. He hopes the signature course program, where alumni call in for a Skype to participate.” Lucy Snyder, Class of 1992 es available, the idea is that students will might also help recruit some students to the session and talk about their respective ar- “Has the program been a success so far Author, Bram Stoker Award Winner pick a topic that interests them and, in turn, History Department while they acclimate to Fiction and nonfiction writing eas of expertise. The goal was to enrich stu- – definitely,” he added. “Can we do better find a faculty member who shares that in- college life. dents’ academic experience with real-world with help from other alumni – absolutely. Spring 2014 terest. Most of the courses enroll only 20- “As the class developed, I could actually mentoring from alumni in fields the honors Any alumni who are willing to give about Dr. Stephen Rommelfanger, Class of 1993 25 students to better facilitate class discus- see students getting comfortable with the Director, Palliative Care Program, students are considering or may not have an hour of their time from anywhere in the sions and participation. The pilot round of university environment and understanding Aurora Health Care System been exposed to.” world, we would love to hear from them. We Pain management care and end of life decisions signature courses in the fall 2013 semester what is required of them as undergraduates,” “Our students,” said Dr. Shirley Eoff, have had alumni call in from other states was largely successful as only two of the Klingemann said. “They had a better under- Dr. Albert Reyes, Class of 1981 Honors Program director, “are exposed to and overseas for these Skype meetings, and President and CEO, Buckner International enrolled students failed to return for the standing after this class of what you must do prominent alumni who are inspiring role Long-Distance – continued on page 43 Leadership and social improvement spring 2014 semester. in order to be successful at this level.” .

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Blackboards and simple overhead pro- jectors are rapidly disappearing from modern K-12 classrooms, replaced by the latest in multimedia teaching technology. Budding teachers in ASU’s College of Education learn how to use those new high-tech tools in the Innovative Learn- ing Lab, which features smart boards and various other digital devices. “It can be a mistake to think everyone

Photos by Danny Meyer Danny by Photos is technologically savvy,” said Dr. John Miazga, College of Education dean. “We have all manner of folks in the teacher ASU student teacher Whitney Johnson Sydney Morris education program, but with the up-to- date lab, our students can learn how to use the kind of technology they will need to know in classrooms once they become teachers. With this lab, we expose people by Laurel Scott Johnson found that out during her ASU stu- work that they’re doing immediately, as dent teaching experience when she was told opposed to turning it in and waiting for a to ideas and they get excited.” to hand out iPads to her kindergarteners. 24-hour or 48-hour turnaround to figure out Funded by a grant from ASU alumni Solomon provided the iPads through an in- how they did.” Alvin and Patricia New in 2008, Room Next-Gen Education ternal ASU grant and then sent her student But as students get older, keeping them 124 of the Carr Education-Fine Arts Build- teachers out to test them. focused becomes an ever greater challenge. ing was transformed into the Innovative As ASU’s education majors complete their question. They have all of the knowledge of their new tech skills comes mainly while “At first I thought, ‘5-year-olds, they are The additional distractions of just growing Teaching Center and then reopened student-teaching assignments and move the world at their fingertips.” student teaching in the San Angelo Inde- not going to be able to do this,’” Johnson up in modern society were evident in the in February of 2014 as the Innovative into the workforce, they become part of the Because of that increasing reliance on pendent School District (SAISD). said. “But they absolutely loved it. They classrooms of ASU senior Sydney Morris of Learning Lab. Director Meghan Seibert, front line in the K-12 educational system. technology, the ASU College of Education “It’s not about the devices, but how the de- felt such a high sense of accomplishment, a San Angelo during her student teaching at technical support specialist for the Col- Faced with students who have steadily has dedicated itself to graduating tech- vices can support the concept being learned,” sense of pride. Some of these students come SAISD’s Central Freshman Campus. lege of Education, offers ASU education shrinking attention spans and increasing savvy teachers. said Carl Dethloff, SAISD assistant superin- from really low socioeconomic backgrounds “Students have a lot more on their minds students individual lessons and group access to information through their various “It’s the social media generation coming tendent of human resources and staff develop- and they’ve never touched or seen technol- than I remember growing up,” Morris said. workshops on the latest technology, as digital devices, the challenge for teacher in,” said Dr. John Miazga, College of Edu- ment. “Since our student teachers have used ogy like this. If they have, it’s been on TV or “Focus is something we struggle with and well as opportunities to explore new op- candidates like ASU senior Whitney John- cation dean. “But the hurdle remains. They technology in their coursework throughout in the hands of grownups. So for them to be I know that’s across the disciplines. Home tions and practice teaching techniques. son of Los Angeles has become finding new have to learn how to integrate technology ASU, the perspective they have when plan- able to have that and use that, it gives them life is so different for students now, even “Educators today need to be able ways to keep those students engaged and into learning in the classroom.” ning lessons for their own students is en- a really high sense of worth.” from when I was growing up. They might to use everything from smart boards active in the learning process. “Once that technology is in the class- hanced with ways to incorporate technology.” In addition to grabbing and holding not live with both parents or they might not and smart phones to iPads and Chrome- “I think today’s children are smarter room,” said Dr. Marva Solomon, assistant “Our student teachers are also used to students’ attention, classroom technology live with either parent or they’re switching books,” Seibert said. “They must also be than I was,” Johnson said. “They are so in- professor of teacher education, “it’s a big creating lesson plans using technology,” he also gives teachers the ability to provide the homes every week. It’s more difficult to send able to tap into Web resources and apps telligent and bright and they see things dif- incentive to use it. It’s important in the Col- added, “plus, finding and creating instruc- quick feedback students are used to getting things home for them to complete because and find or create useful podcasts and ferently than we did. At 10 years old, I didn’t lege of Education that we model that, that tional videos, researching best practices and from their personal digital devices. their home life is more complicated.” video tours.” see the potential in the world. Everything we use technology to enhance learning for communicating with each other via e-mail, “If I give a 10-year-old child a ruler and a “I think cell phones are huge,” she add- “The role of the teacher has changed,” was black and white and small.” our college students.” blogs, discussion posts and social media. pencil and tell them to find the angles of this ed. “They are not supposed to have their cell she continued. “As experts have said, “Today’s students,” she continued, “are To that end, ASU education students In addition, they have been introduced to and that, it’s hands-on and they’re learning phones out in class, but in the hall and in we’re moving away from the ‘sage on the encouraged to be as creative as possible, hone their craft in the Innovative Learning the collection of data for decision-driven from it, but it’s not as interactive,” Johnson the restroom, they’re pulling out their cell stage’ model. We’re facilitators now. Our and they know they can pick up some form Lab, a classroom outfitted with state-of-the- processes and have used electronic assess- said. “I really feel like getting that instant phones and that’s what they are thinking job is to teach students how to learn and of technology and speak with someone half- art teaching and learning technology, and ment/portfolio software.” gratification of bright colors or a ‘you did it’ about, one more text they want to send. It to connect them to the vast database of way across the world or they can pick up utilize multimedia technology in all their And, there is no grace period for intro- makes the difference. This technology gives affects their focus.” available knowledge.” . technology and know every answer to every other classes. The practical application of ducing technology into K-12 classrooms. them that instant feedback and values the Next-Gen – continued on page 43

26 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2014 27 the Hall-apalooza

Personal Sharla Adam Tara Hart Touch It takes a village to recruit an Angelo “Before I go to a high school, I actually so it’s right there for them to keep up with Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo State student. pull all of our student files from that school daily. If I e-mail a student during school Centennial Village 2BR While ASU’s admissions counselors to see who has applied,” Romine said. “That hours, they’ll usually e-mail me back during serve as the face of ASU, it is the guidance way, if I have students come up to me, I am school hours.” and support from the rest of the campus familiar with who they are. Usually I can ASU’s counselors also use social media community that ultimately seals the deal for provide them with a checklist showing what sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and Insta- many prospective students. else I need from them. That way, when they gram, combined with the e-mails and mail- There is no longer any such thing as a college dorm. “Engaging the student of today is really come up I’m not saying, ‘Um, who are you outs to help students get buy-in from the im- about individualization,” said Admissions again?’ They don’t feel like they’re being portant people in their lives, as well as build As students’ on-campus housing expecta- wanted,” Baker said. “They wanted private Director Sharla Adam. “We want to know overlooked. It’s more personal than that.” their own excitement about going to college. tions have changed, so have dormitories, bedrooms and common areas that were what their needs and interests are early in Each prospective student also gets indi- “Students really like to promote where into residence halls or student housing a little more private than in some of the our conversations. Once informed, we are vidual attention from Romine and the other they’re going,” said Tara Hart, associate di- complexes. The shift was simply necessary other halls.” able to respond specifically to each student admissions counselors through social media rector of admissions. “One of the pieces that to attract students accustomed to having Subsequently, Centennial Village was by connecting them with departments and and particularly e-mail. Simply mass mail- we mail out has an ASU pennant in it, and their own room at home as something of opened in 2008 and Plaza Verde was com- organizations specific to their needs and in- ing students a standard brochure is no lon- we’ve had good luck with it. Students are tak- a personal kingdom. So, gone are the con- pleted in 2011. Both won Design Excellence terests. And of course, once a student visits ger adequate to hold their interest. ing pictures on Instagram and they’re saying cepts of multiple students sharing a single recognition for Randall Scott Architects Inc. campus, ASU’s faculty, staff and beautiful “Students are really good about e-mail- where they’re going to college because if it’s large bedroom, segregated dorms and com- in American School and University Magazine. Texan Hall 2BR campus truly sell themselves.” ing, for the most part,” Romine said. “I get not in social media, then it doesn’t exist for munity bathrooms, all replaced by more “Students still want private rooms,” Bak- Admissions counselor Christabel Romine, e-mails throughout the day, any time of the the current generation of students.” apartment-style accommodations. As a re- er said, “but what we’ve discovered is that outlets and Wi-Fi for their electronics. ASU who recruits in West Texas, understands that day. It’s so easily accessible, not only on Once students have been admitted, sult, residence halls, including those at ASU, they aren’t necessarily retained at a higher accommodates these concerns, but some today’s students are all about getting person- their smart phones, but a lot of high schools Romine and the other counselors then have become a prime recruiting tool. rate if they have a private room versus a other student expectations are less realistic. alized attention and information. now have laptops or iPads for their students, serve as their home base for further assis- “Our admissions counselors are well- double room. So Plaza Verde was built with “They are often surprised that we don’t tance as they often have ques- versed in what each of our residence halls double rooms, and that is really important, clean their rooms for them,” Baker said. tions about the other tasks they has to offer,” said Tracy Baker, interim di- especially for students’ first-year experience.” “Some are surprised that they have to sup- must complete as they prepare rector of residential programs. “At orienta- Whether singles or doubles, ASU resi- ply their own toiletries.” to enroll at ASU. tions, we have students stay in the residence dence halls are so nice that extra effort is With about 2,000 residence hall beds on “They feel very comfortable halls. We try to get them interested in not sometimes needed to get students out of campus, ASU runs at 100 percent capacity with us,” Romine said. “Any time just coming to ASU for academics, which is their rooms and involved in the campus ac- for fall semesters and above 90 percent for my students have a question, they their primary experience, but also to real- tivities that make up the social side of the spring. The older residence halls have also usually contact me and say, ‘I’m ize that our residence halls support and en- college experience. been modernized, and for the first time ever really interested in this program, hance that. They provide an environment “As students have become more technol- next spring, ASU will offer a few private, but I don’t know who to contact.’ where students can be successful both aca- ogy dependent, we’ve discovered that they self-contained suites for individual students If I’m familiar with it, I’ll usually demically and personally.” have a harder time interacting with each in Carr Hall. As with the rest of the changes give them the information. But The biggest shift in student expectations other and with us,” Baker said. “So we have to ASU’s residence halls, Baker expects this for the most part, I send them has been their need for privacy. ASU began Facebook pages for our office, and our resi- one to be very popular. on to the department that they moving away from communal dorm rooms in dent assistants each have one for their com- “You just have to be one of the first four should be talking with. They are 2003 with the opening of Texan Hall, which munities, but it is still a challenge.” students with at least 60 credit hours to

Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo always asking about things like was named a “Project of Distinction” by Col- Besides privacy, top priorities for incom- renew your housing application,” she said, ASU admissions counselors Thinh Nguyen, residence life, financial aid or lege Planning & Management magazine. ing students include the ability to switch if “and you can grab that space.” Christabel Romine, Jessica Behringer, their ID card. We are definitely “We built Texan Hall in that design in they do not like their room, choosing their But, you will still have to clean your Stacy Sepulveda and Daniela Gonzalez a connector for our students.” . response to what students were saying they roommate and the availability of electrical own room. .

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Kathleen Brasfield Claudia Lopez Gail Allison Bullard

Pioneers, trailblazers, hard-working, ded- of the NCAA D-II Management Council in ing a year with the New York Giants under named to the All-LSC Team all four years ture the final spot on the 1984 U.S. Olympic icated and talented were some of the words 2010 and received the Under Armour Ath- Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry. He then she competed for ASU. Team. He went on to place sixth at the 1984 used to describe the five newest members letic Director of the Year Award for the D-II spent 29 years running the San Angelo “It was very special to be a part of the vol- Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. of the Angelo State Athletics Hall of Honor. West Region in 2011. In 2013, she was hon- Boys and Girls Club until retiring in 1996. leyball program,” Allison Bullard said. “I had In addition to his spot in the ASU Hall The sixth Hall of Honor class includes ored with the Division 2 Athletics Directors In February, Kelly was also inducted into some great teams that I played on, and I met of Honor, Hawkins is a member of the U.S. Kathleen Brasfield, Gail Allison Bullard, Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame in Dal- some very special teammates that are lifelong Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Tranel Hawkins, Ben Kelly and Claudia and she is set to be inducted into the Na- las, joining such sporting greats as Anthony friends now. Getting to play under Kathleen Association Division II Hall of Fame. Lopez, who were inducted at a cam- tional Association of Collegiate Directors of “Spud” Webb, Jack Johnson and Ernie Banks. (Brasfield) and just learning the love and pas- Established in 2004, the ASU Athlet- pus ceremony in January. Athletics Hall of Fame this summer. Lopez, a former Rambelles softball player sion of the game. Induction to the ASU Ath- ics Hall of Honor now has 24 members. A Hired in 1978 as ASU’s head Additional honors for Brasfield include and coach, holds the ASU career pitching re- letic Hall of Honor is very special.” complete list of members and their bios volleyball coach, Brasfield devoted being named a member of the LSC All-75 cords for strikeouts (386), lowest ERA (2.00) One of the most explosive players in can be found online at www.angelosports. the majority of her professional ca- Year Team in 2007 as a volleyball coach and and strikeouts per game (7.16). She was a key ASU history, Allison Bullard led the ’Belles com/hof.aspx. . reer to the university, taking over earning the National Association for Girls member of the 2004 NCAA Division II Na- in hitting percentage every year she was the post of women’s athletic director in 1982 and Women in Sport Pathfinder Award for tional Championship team and later served on the team. She also twice led and overall athletic director in 2004. By the her contributions to the achievement of as an assistant coach from 2006-09. the team in kills (1990, 1991), time she retired from coaching in 2005 to women in sports. “It is a great honor to be inducted,” Lo- service aces (1990, 1992) and focus on her responsibilities as athletic Kelly, a former San Angelo College pez said. “I know it takes a long time to be digs (1991, 1992). She still holds Tranel Hawkins director, she was one of the winningest football player, was one of the first African- inducted into this Hall of Honor. I couldn’t the record for most block as- coaches in NCAA Division II history. American players to compete for a previ- be more proud of my teammates. The first sists in a single game (15) and “I’m very humbled, and there are ously all-white football team in Texas. He thing I thought about when I found out the season record for attack a lot of people who are in the ASU played running back at SAC from 1953-54 about it, I automatically thought about my percentage (.347). She was the Athletic Hall of Honor who are my and was a two-time All-Pioneer Conference team and teammates because they were a LSC Tournament MVP and an heroes,” Brasfield said. “Certainly first team selection. The Rams went 10-8-1 huge part of it.” American Volleyball Coaches the ones going into the Hall of Hon- during Kelly’s two seasons on campus under During her playing career, the Ram- Association All-Region selec- or this year are heroes. When I look head coach Max Bumgardner and assistant belles went 96-21 and Lopez posted a 49- tion in 1991 and 1992. at the future, there are a lot of qual- coach Phil George. Kelly also received the 11 record. The Douglas, Ariz., native was Hawkins was a two-time ity people that will be in the Hall of Nathan’s Jeweler Award for football in 1954. named the LSC Pitcher of the Year in 2004 All-American and NCAA Divi- Honor someday, and for me to be in On his induction to the Hall of Honor, and to the LSC All-Academic Team. She was sion II national champion in the it is very humbling and rewarding.” Kelly said, “It means that you have been ac- also named the 2004 South Central Region- 400-meter hurdles for ASU in In her 26 years as head volleyball knowledged for the sacrifices you have done al Tournament MVP. 1983-84. He also won two LSC coach, Brasfield led the Rambelles to and made, and that you tried to do the best When her playing days were over, Lopez titles in the 400-meter hurdles 647 wins and was named Lone Star you are able to do in your lifespan. It makes became an assistant coach and was an inte- and still holds ASU’s top 10 Conference Coach of the Year a record you feel real good. I feel real fortunate.” gral part of the 2007 and 2009 ASU teams times in the event. eight times. She also led the Rambelles A 1950 graduate of Blackshear, San An- that advanced to the NCAA Division II Soft- After winning the 1983 D-II to seven league titles, including four gelo’s former all-black high school, Kelly ball World Series. national title, Hawkins com- consecutive LSC crowns from 1982-85. went on to play football at the University Allison Bullard played volleyball for peted at the NCAA D-I National Her administrative accomplishments of Illinois and then served two years in the the Rambelles from 1989-92 and still holds Championships, where he took include establishing the first university U.S. Army before returning to San Angelo the school records for career kills (1,934) second place. When his time at endowment solely for Angelo State athlet- and enrolling at SAC. After his two seasons and career blocks (475). The San Angelo ASU was done, he continued ics, thanks to the support of Dr. Robert and at SAC, he was signed by the San Francisco native was a key part of three LSC Cham- his career at the U.S. Olympic Ben Kelly Jean Ann LeGrand. She also served as chair 49ers and played one season before play- pion teams in 1989, 1991 and 1992, and was Trials, running a 48.28 to cap-

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Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand

For the first time ever this fall, the Angelo own venue on campus that they do not share improvements to the LeGrand Sports Com- State Rams will play football games on with high school teams will generate an en- plex track and field facilities, they are now campus on a field that sports the ASU logo tirely new kind of home field advantage. the driving force behind ASU’s new campus and colors. “There is something about having your football stadium. The Mayer family knows all about being and attract quality players. So we truly ap- North Oakes Street to its current location. In the space of just a few months, ASU’s own field on your campus with your logos,” “We feel like this is one way we can con- a good steward of the land in West Texas. preciate what the Mayers have done for the The Mayer Hall dormitory carried his name LeGrand Sports Complex is being converted May said, “and being able to look out over tribute and pay it forward to not only San For five generations, the Mayers have softball program and the university.” from 1950 until the hall was demolished in into LeGrand Stadium. In addition to the that beautiful surface and understand that Angelo, but to all the surrounding commu- ranched in West Texas and have been re- “The Mayers are a family that under- 2008, right about the same time the ASU university’s track and field teams, it is now when you come to that field, it’s like coming nities,” Jean Ann LeGrand said. “Some ASU warded for both their utilization and pres- stands West Texas and West Texas needs,” Administration Building was re-named the home to the Rams football team. The trans- home. We want our athletic teams to feel athletes, including football players, come ervation of their land’s natural resources. In May added, “and this next generation is Sol Mayer Administration Building. formation began last year with the installa- like they are coming home, and they are go- from this region. For many years, the kind January, their conservation efforts extended continuing that legacy. That family has “My grandfather had only a fourth- tion of artificial turf for 1st Community Cred- ing to play like they are coming home. We people of West Texas trusted Bob to care for onto the Angelo State campus when the new been blessed, and they use their money to grade education,” Richard Mayer said, “but it Union Field, and Texas Bank has funded a also want the rest of our students to be able them. This is one way we could say, ‘Thank Mayer Softball Field was officially unveiled, bless others. I can’t begin to tell you how he instilled in his family a good work ethic new scoreboard. Major renovations, includ- to walk over to that stadium and enjoy it.” you,’ to all those great people.” complete with its artificial field turf playing much their generosity has benefitted our – work hard and give back! He gave back to ing floodlights, additional seating and press “I think it’s going to be real exciting,” The 2014 Rams are also giving thanks as surface that was funded by the Richard and entire institution.” many projects in his lifetime, and so did my box facilities, are ongoing, thanks to a $1.4 Robert LeGrand said, “not just for the foot- they will make history when they play the Betty Mayer family. In addition to Mayer Field, the Mayer father. They believed in people. There is an million donation by Dr. Robert and Jean ball players, but for the students and the fans, first football game on campus on Sept. 13. “Being a rancher, I know the importance family endows several ASU scholarships old saying, ‘You come into the world with Ann LeGrand. as well. San Angelo Stadium is a wonderful “The players are excited about the pos- of water,” Richard Mayer said. “We simply and the Mayer-Rousselot family contribut- nothing and you should leave it by making “Bob and Jean Ann LeGrand have long facility, but this stadium is on campus, it’s for sibilities,” said head coach Will Wagner. “To are lacking an adequate water supply in ed more than half of the construction cost it a better place – better than how you found supported all aspects of ASU, ranging from the Rams, and I think it’s going to be excit- have this stadium here on campus is some- West Texas. The need for artificial turf in for the new Mayer-Rousselot Agriculture it.’ Leave your mark!” academics to alumni to athletics,” said ASU ing for everybody to see football played on a thing special. We talk about home field ad- our sports playing fields is an answer in Education Center recently opened at ASU’s “I went to ASU when it was a junior col- President Brian J. May. “Whenever there home field. I also hope it will help recruiting. vantage, and there are some great places in helping to conserve our water supply. The Management, Instruction and Research lege and have always regretted not finishing has been a need, the LeGrands have always The football players are going to love it.” the Lone Star Conference that have it. Now, turf allows the university to have great play- (MIR) Center. Previously, family patriarch my education,” he added. “The draft caught stepped up to assist. Thanks to their ongo- Jean Ann LeGrand is a San Angelo na- ASU gets to add to that because this is going ing fields for their students and also helps Sol Mayer served as chairman of the San me just at the end of the Korean War. I have ing generosity, we will now be able to bring tive, and Robert managed a thriving surgi- to be a great facility for it.” conserve our water.” Angelo College (SAC) Building and Devel- been blessed with the resources to give back, our football games home to campus this fall cal practice for 38 years, serving the San “Our players understand the tradition “I have been involved with sports all my opment Campaign, which raised money I believe in education and I believe in ASU. It for the first time in history. LeGrand Stadium Angelo region and into the far reaches of here at Angelo State,” he added, “and they life and I enjoy all the games,” he added. to support the move of the campus from has been my pleasure to give to ‘my’ school.” . will provide a fine facility that will serve west and central Texas, until his recent are excited to establish a new tradition of “Angelo State needs state-of- both our student athletes and our fans for retirement. Together, they have provided playing all our home games on campus. They the-art facilities to compete many years to come.” more than $4 million in monetary support understand when they walk out of their lock- with other universities in the The Rams previously played home games for ASU athletics, scholarships and the Le- er room onto that field with the Junell Center various sports programs. I was at Bobcat Stadium in east San Angelo from Grand Alumni and Visitors Center, as well in the background and all the seats packed, honored to be asked to help 1939 to 1956, when their home games were as thousands of hours of fan support at how that is going to be a big advantage for ASU achieve that goal.” moved to San Angelo Stadium. Having their athletic events. Having previously funded us. So we are all very excited about it.” . The $600,000 artificial turf installation at Mayer 2014 Rams in LeGrand Stadium Field was actually completed in November of 2013 and in- September 13 Western State 6 p.m. cludes the infield, outfield, September 20 McMurry 7 p.m. September 27 West Texas A&M 7 p.m. batting cages and bullpens. October 11 Texas A&M-Commerce 6 p.m. “With our inability to wa- October 25 Eastern New Mexico 6 p.m.

ter,” said ASU President Brian Meyer Danny by Photos J. May, “this type of playing surface is critical in order to hold the infrastructure intact Richard and Betty Mayer cut the ribbon on the new Mayer Softball Field in January.

32 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2014 33 by Brandon Ireton “My mom has always been my biggest fan and my biggest supporter.”

The biggest obstacles Karli Kellermeier “When she found out, she still wanted to be Like most coaches of team sports, ASU Rams just want us to be remembered as the group has faced at Angelo State have nothing to at all my games and still be able to do every- head basketball coach Chris Beard rarely sin- of guys that started the change for ASU do with basketball. thing. I told her that her health is what mat- gles out an individual player for praise. men’s basketball.” A basketball and track star at Wall High ters more than anything. I have a breast can- But sometimes, a player comes along who A native of New Orleans, La., Hammond School, Kellermeier particularly excelled on cer ribbon I wear on my shoes, and it is the is truly an unsung hero and deserves a bit of transferred to ASU from Nicholls State prior the court and was her district’s defensive last thing I see before getting on the court.” the spotlight. That happened for the Rams to the 2012-13 season. He completed his two- player of the year. As a freshman at ASU, Though undergoing treatment at M.D. this season, and Beard seized a postgame year Rams career with 584 points (10.8 per her defensive skills got her into 27 games for Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Melissa press conference opportunity at the Lone game), 203 assists and 37 steals. As a senior, the Rambelles, though she averaged scoring still managed to follow her daughter’s games. Star Conference Tournament to publicly pay his 127 assists ranked fourth in the LSC and just 3.3 points per game. “When she couldn’t come to the games, tribute to senior guard Bryan Hammond. his scoring average of 13.9 points per confer- “When I came in as a little freshman, I she still called and texted as soon as they “I have a lot of respect for all the players ence game ranked 10th. He scored in double felt really good about everything,” Keller- were over,” Kellermeier said. “She found the who got all-conference,” Beard said, “but for digits 16 times and scored more than 20 meier said. “I had a chance to get a lot of first Wi-Fi signal she could so that she could Bryan Hammond not to get it I think was a points in five games, including a game-high playing time and I was really excited going get the stream of the games.” mistake. The guys who did get it were de- 22 points in the Rams’ LSC Tournament vic- into my sophomore year.” And, she had more to listen to this past serving, but I’ve been doing this a long time tory over Cameron. But that is when disaster struck. Keller- season as Kellermeier also blossomed offen- and I’ve never had a guard who does more A May graduate, Hammond played for meier started fainting in practice and was sively under new head coach Cayla Petree. for his team than Bryan Hammond.” two head coaches at ASU. Former coach Fred often too exhausted to complete workouts. “Karli is a tremendous worker in every- One of the key reasons for the Rams’ Rike recruited him to ASU, and then Beard After numerous medical tests, she was diag- thing she does,” Petree said. “She spends so basketball resurgence this season, Ham- took over prior to this season. Lessons were nosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune much of her own time trying to improve her mond went the entire year without winning learned from both coaches that he will take disorder, right at the start of the 2011 season. game, so I knew she could score. We just a weekly LSC award and did not receive with him after graduation, and the support “When I found out that I had Graves’ dis- had to convince her to shoot.” postseason recognition from the conference. he received from the ASU community will ease, that was probably the first time I have As a senior this past season, Kellermeier What he did earn, though, was the trust and not soon be forgotten. ever had something like that happen to me scored in double figures six times, including admiration of his coaches and teammates. “My time at ASU has truly been a bless- where I couldn’t control it,” Kellermeier said. 21 points against Eastern New Mexico and A starter for each of ASU’s 28 games, ing,” Hammond said. “Two years of play- “It was like something was taken away from 19 against Cameron, though she still takes Hammond averaged 12.9 points per game ing for two different coaches that know the me, and it was really hard dealing with that.” pride in her defense. and led the Rams with 127 assists. His play game real well and that are real good peo- Graves’ disease leads to over-activity of the “Honestly, the games that I feel like I do and leadership helped lead the Rams to a ple has helped me to become a better man

Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo thyroid gland. Doctors removed Kellermeier’s the best are the ones where I play good de- 19-9 record, their first postseason berth off the court, as well as instilled the lead-

thyroid and put her on daily medication. fense,” Kellermeier said. “I remember after since 2010 and their first LSC Tournament ership qualities I needed on the court. All Meyer Danny by Photo “It basically gives me the hormone lev- the ENMU game when I had the 21 points, win since 2001. An unselfish player through- sports at ASU support each other, and I have els that they think my body is going to re- everyone was like, ‘You did so good.’ But I out his ASU career, his individual success never seen a school with so much support.” spond to best,” Kellermeier said. “But stress, thought I missed some rebounds and I let was a reflection of his personal goal to im- “We would not have won 19 games Left to right – Cayla Petree, your sleep pattern, your diet, the amount of that girl score.” prove on the previous season’s 7-19 record. without Bryan Hammond,” Beard said. “He Karli Kellermeier, Melissa Kellermeier exercise all affect your hormones, so it can That attitude and basketball have gotten “As a team, our mentality changed and is a winner.” . Bryan Hammond change constantly.” Kellermeier through her darkest hours. it was strictly about winning a champion- Then, just as Kellermeier was getting ev- “It really is a good stress reliever when ship,” Hammond said. “I want this year’s erything back together, her mother, Melis- you go into the gym and you get focused,” team to be remembered as the team that “I’ve been doing this a long time and sa, was diagnosed with breast cancer prior Kellermeier said. “The rest of the world is started greatness at ASU. Being ranked in I’ve never had a guard who does more for to the 2013-14 season. kind of gone and you can let all of the prob- the top 25 and having a successful season “My mom has always been my biggest fan lems and struggles you have in the world in Coach Beard’s first year here is just the his team than Bryan Hammond.” – Chris Beard and my biggest supporter,” Kellermeier said. just go away for a little bit.” . beginning of more great things to happen. I

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Another Successful Run Program Re-established The ASU women’s track and field team Danville, Gray and Rodgers were Success and excitement returned to the points per game. He was named LSC New- capped another successful indoor season by each named All-America for the second Junell Center as the ASU Rams basketball comer of the Year, and to the All-LSC first recording an individual national title, three straight year. team recorded its best season in five years. team and Daktronics All-South Central All-Americans and another top 10 finish at The strong showing at the national meet In new head coach Chris Beard’s first Region first team. Senior Bryan Hammond the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field followed ASU’s runner-up finish at the Lone season, the Rams started 10-0 for the first (New Orleans) averaged 12.9 points per Championships in Winston-Salem, N.C. Star Conference Indoor Track and Field time ever on their way to a 19-9 record and game and led the Rams with 127 assists. Even with only three athletes compet- Championships in Lubbock. third-place finish in the Lone Star Confer- Senior Chris Talkington (Grand Prairie) ing, the Rambelles scored 19 points and tied Gray won the pentathlon and long jump ence. The Rams also returned to the post- shot 41.4 percent on 3-pointers, and senior for eighth place. It is the second year in a while Danville won the triple jump and Rod- season for the first time since 2010 and won Tommy Woolridge (Chicago) averaged 9.1 row that ASU finished eighth at the indoor gers won the 800-meter run. Jasmine Am- their first LSC Tournament game since 2001. points per game. Senior Ryan Marsh (Bur- national meet. bowode (Lyon, France) placed in the pen- “Above all, I thought we established our leson) and sophomore Reggie Sutton (San Senior Kearah Danville (Kingston, Ja- tathlon, triple jump and 400-meter hurdles. program as a contender in the LSC and in Angelo) were named to the Academic All- maica) led the charge with her second con- Lexi Brooks (Cedar Park), Ashlie Francis the region,” Beard said. “We have a lot of LSC Team. secutive triple jump national title. Her leap (Belton), Brittany Patterson (San Angelo), work ahead of us, but the foundation for “Every team has an identity,” Beard said. of 42’8.25” (13.01 meters) notched the vic- Hannah Hartman (Santa Anna), Allison Ag- success has been started.” “We believe in team defense and a balanced tory as she won the third individual indoor basoga (Leander), Kinsey Coppedge (Sagi- Posting an 11-2 home record, the Rams offense with good shot selection. We try to national championship in school history. naw) and Michelle Billingsley (Colorado entertained home and road fans alike, scor- recruit unselfish, talented players who want Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo Junior Jordan Gray (Marble Falls) also City) also scored points for ASU in their re- ing 72.8 points per game. They also ranked to graduate, who want to win, and who matched her effort from last year as she placed spective events. second in the LSC by limiting opponents to have a passion for basketball and competi- second in the pentathlon, scoring a personal- Gray was named the LSC Outstanding 69.2 points per game. tion. This year’s team helped us establish best 3,887 points and adding eight points to Field Athlete of the Year and joined Dan- Senior Kenny Williams (St. Louis) led our team identity and a winning culture the team total. Junior Jaylen Rodgers (Ham- ville, Rodgers and Ambowode on the All- the Rams and LSC in scoring with 17.2 where everyone is held accountable.” . Chris Beard lin) finished eighth in the 800 meters and LSC Team. . picked up one point in the team standings. A New Era Begins In her first season as head coach, Cayla Several ASU players received conference Petree led the ASU Rambelles basketball accolades for their performances. Junior for- team to a winning record and another trip ward Hillari Adam (Wall) became the first to the Lone Star Conference Tournament. Rambelle to be named LSC Academic Athlete The ’Belles posted a 14-13 overall of the Year and was also named to the CoSI- record, including a 7-9 mark in LSC play and DA Capital One Academic All-District Team. an 8-5 home record in the Junell Center/Ste- The ’Belles’ leading scorer, she also earned phens Arena. The season was highlighted by a spot on the All-LSC second team. Senior a 60-55 home upset win over No. 25 Tarleton forward Rochelle Norris (Dallas) earned State and a fourth straight trip to the LSC All-LSC honorable mention. Junior forwards postseason, the 25th in team history. The Karli Kellermeier (Wall) and Khalisha Lee ’Belles also set a school record for fewest (Houston) each earned LSC Defensive Player points allowed in a game as they defeated of the Week honors during the season. Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo

Photo by Robert Hummingbird Robert by Photo Schreiner University, 61-30, at home on Dec. Petree also reached a milestone with 17. Battling all the way, the ’Belles ended the her 100th career victory in the ’Belles’ 60-51 season with a 70-66 overtime loss to Mid- home win over University of the Incarnate western State in the quarterfinal round of Word on Dec. 21. She now has a 107-74 the LSC Tournament. career record. . Cayla Petree Triple jump champion Kearah Danville 36 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2014 37 by Laurel Scott

It is a challenge as old as higher education – officials often utilize social media, includ- the concept,” Gonzales said. “There’s noth- how to connect with students whose life ex- ing Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ing more rewarding than that.” periences may be completely different from “We did an ad hoc group on social me- Rainey, Class of 1978, originally planned those of their faculty and administrators. dia made up of people from across the cam- a career in teaching, but instead spent Two Angelo State alumni, Dr. Hector pus and we are constantly looking at how nearly 30 years in industry, mainly at West Gonzales and Jamie Rainey, are tackling we use social media to stay connected to Texas Utilities. She also spent time on the “Connect” that issue head-on as leaders of their re- the students,” Gonzales said. “For one of San Angelo City Council and was chairman spective institutions, Gonzales as presi- our offices, the role is to mine social me- of the West Texas Training Center (WTTC) has certainly dent of Southwest Texas Junior College dia to find out what the students are say- Advisory Board when the partnership be- (SWTJC) in Uvalde, and Rainey as execu- ing about the college, good and bad. We’re tween the City of San Angelo, ASU, Howard become the tive dean of Howard College’s San Angelo looking at trying to find the problems and College and the San Angelo Independent watchword for campus. In their efforts, the duo tends address them because too often they won’t School District was being forged. Since 2013, to share similar techniques for forging tell us directly.” she has been the top administrator at the today’s higher student connections. Gonzales regularly Meanwhile, students at Howard’s San Howard campus now housed at the WTTC. meets with students in open forums he Angelo campus range from recent high “I’ve fully come back to education when education leaders. calls Conversations with Students. school graduates to adults looking to change that was my ultimate dream from the time I “I sit down with them and we talk about careers or improve their career prospects. was in kindergarten,” Rainey said. “For me, whatever they want,” he said. “Nothing is “We have a very diverse population in it’s about a challenge. That challenge is stu- jotted down. They have a voice and they terms of experience, of age, of circumstanc- dent success. Our goal is to set a foundation

have my ear.” es,” Rainey said. “A lot of our students are for learning, for earning, for life.” Meyer Danny by Photo “In one of my sessions,” he continued, juggling multiple priorities. They may have As dissimilar as their backgrounds and “I just asked them, ‘What is the best way to families already. They may be taking care institutions may be, Gonzales and Rainey are connect to you? We’ve tried e-mail, social of parents or grandparents. They may be in the same boat when it comes to attracting, messaging and texting.’ We didn’t get a con- working full or part time. You have some enrolling and retaining modern students. sensus. Some wanted e-mail. Some wanted folks who are taking basic courses because “They are not homogenous, they are not Jamie Rainey (above), executive dean of Howard College’s San Angelo campus. information on the campus TV screens. They they haven’t decided on a specific direction. all the same,” Gonzales said. “You really have President Hector Gonzales (below) connects with a group of students at Southwest Texas Junior College. want a buffet of sorts, a menu of options.” There’s this mixture, so we try to meet those to tailor it to the student, drill down to par- A comparable monthly program at How- needs and work with them.” ticular students. There’s not one particular ard College is called Coffee with a Professor. One of the ways Howard is working way to do it. You have to connect with them, “They can sit down and visit about what to meet student needs is construction of a get their feedback and hear from them. What their goals and objectives are, what they’re new administration building and new aca- is it that we’re doing that’s working? What is doing,” Rainey said. “You can talk to them demic building. it we’re doing that’s not working?” about the programs, about their interests. “We’re designing areas for students to “There’s definitely not a one-brush- We found this to be very effective and it’s relax, areas to work in small groups,” Rain- paints-all kind of thing at Howard College,” growing with the number of people that ey said. “All the open space furniture pieces Rainey said. “It’s truly just to connect with come by now.” are easily rearranged, and we’re providing a our students to hear what’s good about How- “You might be able to get students to en- lot more outlets where they can plug in their ard College, what needs to be improved and roll, but how do you get them to continue?” phones and iPads to be recharged.” how we can be serving our students better.” she added. “It’s those individual connec- The two schools’ leaders are also quite “Connect” has certainly become the tions that we’re trying to create for our stu- different. Gonzales, Class of 1992, has been watchword for today’s higher education

dents, whether it’s with an instructor, with teaching since 1995 and continued even as leaders. College Junior Texas Southwest of courtesy Photo a student leader, with an advisor or a tutor.” he joined the SWTJC administration, first “If students don’t connect with some- At a glance, SWTJC and Howard’s San as controller, then as dean of instructional thing, it’s just another thing that passes them Angelo campus seem worlds apart. The services and chief financial officer, and now by,” Rainey said. “They see so many things in roughly 5,200 students at SWTJC are most- as president since 2013. a day’s time, especially because they are con- ly typical college-age students from an “The most rewarding part is when you nected to smart phones and that world. If you 11-county area in Southwest Texas. To keep look out into the classroom and you see stu- can’t bring something of a relationship into up with them, Gonzales and other school dents’ faces light up, when they understand it, then you’re not going to keep them.” .

38 SUMMER 2014 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2014 39 Each issue of Angelo 1973 1978 1983 1988 Abilene Cooper and Calallen high schools, where his teams In Memoriam State University Magazine high schools. He graduated from consistently made the playoffs. Arnold Garcia, editorial page Dr. Agustin Lucas Reyes has Dr. Robert B. Moore, profes- James Ross has been hired as vice Dr. Robert “Rob” Ranck Mow- highlights selected alumni ASU with a B.S. in kinesiology. editor at the Austin American- been named director of the sor of chemistry at Virginia Tech president and general manager of Compton graduated from ASU rer, 57, professor of psychology and invites you to visit the Statesman, has announced his Baptist General Convention of University, has been named a fel- Aleut Aerospace Engineering LLC. with a B.S. in kinesiology. for 25 years, died Feb. 21 in San Angelo State University retirement after 38 years at the Texas’s (BGCT) Christian Life low of the American Chemical He earned his B.S. in physics from 2001 Angelo. Psychology, Sociology Alumni Association website newspaper, including 22 years Commission, where he will ad- Society (ACS) in recognition of ASU, as well as master’s degrees Megan Antrim has been named 2008 and Social Work Department leading the editorial pages. Those dress ethical issues and how they his accomplishments in polymer in aerospace engineering from the finance director for the City of Chair James Forbes described for the latest on your Tina Nikkilä, a former ASU soc- 22 years made him the longest- impact life and legislation. chemistry and his leadership po- University of Colorado-Boulder, Alpine. She previously worked him as “a well-respected se- former classmates. To cer player, has been promoted to serving editorial page editor sitions with the ACS. in military operational art and sci- in the District Clerk’s Office and nior colleague who occupied a learn more about Angelo Reyes has been with the BGCT recreation director for the City among the state’s metro papers. ence from the Air Command and Treasurer’s Office in Brewster highly valued, unique position in State alumni, visit www. since 2002, serving as ethnic A Virginia Tech faculty member of San Angelo’s Love Municipal Staff College at Maxwell Air Force County before moving to the Al- the department. He was one of Garcia started his career at the evangelism consultant, director since 2007, Moore is also asso- Pool and for the Recreation Divi- angelostatealumni.com. Base, and in national security pine city offices last year. ASU’s finest teachers, conducted San Angelo Standard-Times of congregational relationships ciate director for research and sion’s youth athletics program. Better yet, see what your strategy from the National War research with great integrity, while still a student at ASU, and and most recently as director of scholarships at the Institute for Antrim earned her B.A. in gov- friends are up to and then College in Washington, D.C. and could be counted upon to then joined the American-States- affinity ministries and the His- Critical Technology and Applied ernment from ASU and holds A captain and All-Lone Star Con- perform all manner of service in update the site with news man at age 26. He is also a U.S. panic Education Initiative. Science. He has held numerous master’s degrees in criminal jus- ference performer for the ’Belles the best interests of the depart- about you, your family and Army veteran. leadership positions with ACS 1992 tice and public administration soccer team, Nikkilä earned both Reyes received his M.B.A. from ment, college and university.” your accomplishments. since 1991. Brig. Gen. William “Bill” Hall from Sul Ross State University. her B.S. in kinesiology in 2008 He holds a bachelor’s degree in ASU. He also holds a B.B.A. from Mowrer served on numerous de- has assumed duties as command- and her M.Ed. in coaching, sport, history/government from ASU. the University of Texas and mas- Moore graduated from ASU with partmental and university com- ing general of the Arizona Army recreation and fitness adminis- ter’s and doctoral degrees from a B.S. in chemistry and earned his 2002 mittees and published multiple National Guard. He is responsible tration in 2013 from ASU. Southwestern Baptist Theologi- doctoral degree at Texas A&M. Sterlin Gilbert is the new co- articles and books on learning 1976 for more than 6,000 soldiers and cal Seminary. offensive coordinator at Bowling Andrew Garcia has been named and memory. He was honored Capt. Eustaquio “Staqui” civilians, including eight major Green State University in Ohio. recreation coordinator of the San by various organizations, includ- Castro-Mendoza has retired 1986 subordinate commands. He joins Bowling Green after Angelo Nature Center. He re- ing the ASU Alumni Association, after a 31-year career in the U.S. 1980 Steve Flores was appointed su- Hall was also named air show mar- two years as offensive coordi- ceived a B.S. in ecology and evolu- American Psychological Society, Navy. His final assignment was Michael H. “Mike” Millegan, perintendent of Round Rock ISD shal for the 2014 Stars and Stripes nator at Eastern Illinois Univer- tionary biology from ASU and has Who’s Who Among America’s a deployment to Afghanistan, former leader of Verizon Global near Austin in the fall of 2013. Air Show Spectacular in Laredo. sity, where he was named Foot- also worked with the Boy Scouts, Teachers and others. where he directed Afghanistan- Wholesale, retired at the end of He moved to Round Rock after ballScoop’s FCS Coordinator of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pakistan-Coalition engagement 2013 after 33 years with GTE/Ve- serving as superintendent of the Commissioned through ROTC at the Year in 2013. Texas Parks and Wildlife. and cooperation efforts for the rizon. He joined GTE in 1980 and Harlingen CISD in the Rio Grande New Mexico Military Institute, Hall International Security Assis- also held various leadership posi- Valley from 2008-13. received his B.B.A. from ASU and Gilbert was a two-time All-Lone tance Force. tions in the wire-line and wireless holds a Master of Strategic Studies Star Conference quarterback for 2010 Previously vice principal at San units in finance, human resourc- from the U.S. Army War College. the Rams in 2000-01 and earned Jimmy Baugh was recently A Naval intelligence officer, he Angelo Central High School es, supply chain and operations. his B.S. in kinesiology at ASU. He named circulation sales manager previously served as the Navy’s se- and principal of San Angelo Edi- was also an all-state quarterback for the San Angelo Standard- nior military fellow on the Council Millegan was a member of son Junior High, Flores has also 1993 at San Angelo Lake View High Times newspaper. He manages on Foreign Relations and as depu- the Rams’ 1978 NAIA National served as chief of staff at Dallas Aaron Keith Woolf has been School, and has coached at Lake all aspects of circulation subscrip- ty director of intelligence analysis Championship football team, ISD and assistant superintendent named head football coach and View, Abilene Cooper and Tem- tions and is responsible for grow- for the U.S. Southern Command. received his B.B.A. and M.B.A. for both Pflugerville ISD and athletic coordinator at Cedar ple high schools. ing the paper’s online and print He graduated from ASU with from ASU, and has remained a Round Rock ISD. Creek High School in Bastrop. circulation base. both a B.S. and M.S. in biology, strong supporter of the univer- Previously, he was head football Flores earned his bachelor’s and Will Compton is the new head and also holds a master’s degree sity. He delivered ASU’s 2003 coach and athletic director at Prior to joining the Standard- master’s degrees from ASU, his football coach at Rudder High from the U.S. Naval War College. Wells Fargo Distinguished Lec- Anson High School, where he Times, Baugh worked as a mo- Ph.D. from the University of Tex- School in Bryan. He was previ- tureship in Business, was the was named 2012 Big Country bile sales manager at Best Buy as and his superintendant’s cer- ously offensive coordinator at spring 2004 commencement Coach of the Year by the Abilene and an account manager at West tificate from Texas Tech. Conroe Oak Ridge High School, speaker and was named a Distin- Reporter-News. Central Wireless. and has also coached at Tyler guished Alumnus by the Alumni Woolf has also coached at Frisco John Tyler, Refugio, La Marque, He graduated from ASU with a Association in 2005. Heritage, Brownwood, Stamford, Mabank and Rice Consolidated B.S. in kinesiology.

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it’s a very simple process. We just want them to talk about what they do and how ASU helped them get there.” DIAMOND SILVER Dr. Justin Louder, Lubbock ACCESS ASU Jerry Jones, San Angelo Robin Harris, Rockwall Jeffrey and Tonya Rainey, San Angelo One particular success story of the Alumni Mentoring Program Bryan and Renee Heflin, Monahans Donald and Jean Abell, San Angelo Dr. W. Bonham and Ivan Alfaro, San Angelo Jim and Kim Jones, San Angelo David and Katie Harrison, Kerry and Jamie Rainey, San Angelo is junior chemistry major Ben Lin, a native of Foshan, China. The Mike Millegan, Kirkland, Wash. Paul and Sharla Adam, San Angelo Marcille Magness, Houston Jesse Alvarado, San Angelo Jay Ornelas, San Angelo San Angelo Buzz Refugio, San Angelo Allen and Mesha Millsap Jr., Maurice Archer and Dr. Brian and Patti May, San Angelo Pat and Lori Barton, San Angelo David Pedersen, San Angelo Jean Hierholzer, Kerrville Albert and Belinda Reyes, Dallas Skype session with Sohur began a conversation that led to Lin San Antonio Barbara Alford-Archer, Lamesa Jeffrey and Amy McCormick, Allen Bennett Jr., San Angelo Pete and Sandra Pedersen, Shirley Hodges, Snyder Gary and Patricia Rodgers, Austin taking on a research internship in Sohur’s lab at Harvard Medi- San Angelo San Angelo Ronald Hoelle III, Spring Branch David and Candace Samuelson, Louie and Amy Perez, San Angelo Steve and Marsha Arvedson, Houston Val Burke, San Angelo cal School, as well as successful graduate school applications. Lin J. Milton and Terri Swift, Montgomery Gary and Leslee Bowen, San Angelo Joseph and Audrey Medley, John Choate, San Angelo Eric Smith, San Angelo E. James Holland, San Angelo Abilene Richard and Sue Way, San Angelo Lane and Elaine Bowen, Mathis San Angelo Roger Collins, San Angelo Jacob Smith, San Angelo Charles and Julie Hughes, Norman and Diane Schaule, has offers from multiple universities to join their chemistry doctoral Jeffrey and Trudy Bozeman, Mike and Brenda Morris, San Angelo Naomi Conrad-Smith, San Angelo San Angelo Canyon Lake programs, including Columbia, Yale, Rice and Stanford. PLATINUM San Angelo Charles and Shirley Morton, Mark Cooper, San Angelo CENTURY CLUB Roy Ivey and Dr. Sarah Logan, Kenny Scudder, Odessa Jeff and Deborah Brennan, Dean Buchanan, Cedar Park San Angelo Laura Cuellar, San Angelo Kimberly Adams, San Angelo Wilmington, Del. Jeffrey and Sharon Sefcik, San Angelo “Dr. Sohur took a personal interest in my learning,” Lin said, Mill Creek, Wash. Matthew Conrad, San Angelo Susan Nahas-Staha, San Angelo Hon. Jay Daniel, San Angelo Chase and Jamie Akin, San Angelo Douglas and Betty John, Miles Cynthia Seger, Fort Worth “and has given me extra attention, as well as advice on graduate Dan and Terri Herrington, Boerne Alvin and Patricia New, San Angelo Cesar and Erin Amezcua, San Antonio Joanne Jones, Lubbock J. Keith and Debra Shahan, San Saba Chad Decker, San Angelo Patrick Dunagan, San Angelo school applications, scientific presentations, how to be an effective Milton Nickel, Polson, Mont. Alex and Kay Decuir, San Angelo Linda Norris, San Angelo Angel and Becca Flores, Christoval Jeff and Amy Anderson, Sheppard AFB Kathryn Kelly, Austin Steven Shelton Sr., League City Randy and Emma Russell, Troy and Lisa Deubler, Irving LeRoy Olsak, San Angelo Megan Grewing, San Angelo William and Nita Archer, San Angelo Dr. LeeRoy and Betty Kiesling, Lt. Col. Lisa Shoemaker, attendant at seminars, and so on.” Round Hill, Va. Brian Dierschke, San Angelo Linda Patrick, Plano John Griffin, San Angelo James Baker, San Angelo San Angelo Melbourne, Fla. “That has been a great aspect of the program,” Sohur said. “After Frank and Brenda Sturzl, Lakeway Norman and Linda Dierschke, Anastacio and Norma Perez, Big Lake Steven Gundy, San Angelo Mark Barber, Plano JD and Kathy Koehn, San Angelo Steve and Linda Simmons, Bedford San Angelo Clark Pfluger, San Angelo Ted Hackl, San Angelo Rachel Baring, San Angelo Lorenzo and Leslie Lasater, William and Sue Sims, San Angelo their talks, several of the speakers have built mentorship relationships GOLDEN Van and Angela Echols, Lubbock Billie Phinney, Mereta Aaron Hargett, San Angelo Charles and Karnella Beasley, San Angelo Spencer and Julie Sincleair, Salado with some of the honors students, and that is just phenomenal!” Gary Baty, Horseshoe Bay Danny and Janell Eckert, San Angelo Bruce Pittard, Novice Owen Harrison, San Angelo San Angelo Valerie Lopez, Uvalde Russel Skiles, Lamesa “Students are here to be inspired,” he added. “Whether alumni Larry Clark, Richmond Brent and Lesa Ewald, San Angelo Laurin Prather, Lubbock Stephen and Roberta Hinshaw, Ronald and Mavis Bell, San Angelo Dr. David and Judy Loyd Jr., Christopher and Tina Sloan, Dale and Sherry Dodson, Plano Jim and Tracy Farley, Lubbock Dick and Mary Robertson, San Angelo San Angelo Kyra Blankenship, Lubbock San Angelo San Angelo are authors, opera singers, businesspeople, scientists or whatever, Doyle and J. Lynn Schniers, Jane Lunn, Sandia Park, N.M. Blaine and Terri Smith, San Angelo Richard and Debra Farr, San Angelo James and Jill Fisher, San Angelo James Hudspeth, San Angelo Dr. Jaynell Bodine, Sterling City they could provide the trigger that sparks a directional pursuit that C.B. Franke, San Angelo Jimmy and Debbie Fontenot, San Angelo David Jacobo, San Angelo Lendall and Jaxine Boling, San Angelo Larry and Judy Lusby, Ballinger Eddie and Melissa Smith, Plano Rodney and Kimberly Hall, San Angelo Brian and Jeannine Shannon, Scott and Sueann Martin, San Angelo Kyle and Pam Box, San Angelo Justin MacDonald, Kerrville Wesley and Carey Smithson, Midland is wonderful for a student. This program showcases our alumni and Alpharetta, Ga. Wayne T. Franke, Austin Lubbock Fernando Martinez, San Angelo Merl and Becky Brandon, Miles Ryan and Sara Mathews, San Angelo Hunter and Mary Strain, San Angelo what they can do to give back to the bright young minds in the new David and Jo Nell Harlow, San Angelo Joe Gabaldon Jr., Pecos Jacqueline Shannon, San Angelo David McCarthy, San Angelo Tim and Bonnie Brewster, Eden Harold May, Spur Bill and Elvia Tarn, San Angelo generation of ASU students.” . Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. and P. Gilbert and Sylvia Gallegos, Dave Stinnett, San Angelo Miles McGehee, Williamswood, Sarah Burnett, Lubbock Dr. Kevin May, Jamul, Calif. Phillip and Sharon Templeton, Maria Hawkins, Washington, D.C. San Angelo Joe and Mary Ellen Thornton, Trinity Nova Scotia Rachel Caillouet, San Angelo David and Cynthia Mazur, San Angelo San Angelo Ferd and Cindy Hoefs, San Angelo Howard and Laren Green, San Angelo James Truelove, Richardson Mark and Milessa Murphy, Curry and Bonnie Lou Campbell, George and Sue McClung, Mertzon Kevin and Kimberly Thomas, Next-Gen – continued from page 27 Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand, Ronald and Carol Harrison, Gene and Dietra Tutle, San Angelo San Angelo Sonora Mack and Dixie McCoulskey, San Antonio San Angelo Mike Vallandingham, Austin Jerry and Nidia Casillas, Katy San Angelo Chad Tutle, Sonora San Angelo Phil and Susan Neighbors, San Angelo Introducing learning-based technology and various digital de- Carrol Nokes, Arlington David Heath, San Angelo Jerry and RoseAnn Vandergriff, Shane Plymell, San Angelo Steve and Kay Castle, Midland Dale and Ellen McDonald, San Angelo Lloyd Urban, McKinney John Norman, Houston Joey and Lezlye Henderson, San Angelo Reid Pfluger, San Angelo Reynaldo Chavez, Schertz T. Dean and Lisa McInturff, Deric Valdez, Odessa vices to the classroom is effective for redirecting that focus toward Lloyd and Sheri Norris, San Angelo Christoval Michael Varnadore, San Angelo Jeffrey Raymond, San Angelo Mark and Karen Clark, San Angelo San Angelo Stephen and Susan Van Hoozer, schoolwork, but it is also important to not forget the human aspect Jim and Marion Ratcliff, Georgetown Joseph and Su Ann Henderson, Amanda Weitz-Marshall, San Antonio Dr. Jerry Roach, San Angelo Frank and Jeannette Coniglio, Dean and Suzette McIntyre, San Angelo Elizabeth Stringer, San Angelo San Angelo Troyce and Rebecca Wilcox, Lea Anne Roach, San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo Robert and Deborah Vance, of being a teacher. Jimmie and Nelda Von Gonten, Joe and Jennifer Hoelle, San Angelo San Angelo Pablo Rodriguez Pacheco, San Angelo Ashley Copeland, San Angelo Rick McKinney, San Angelo San Antonio “They enjoy the personal time in a classroom, when teachers San Angelo Douglas and Mindy Hohensee, Miles Andrew and Nicole Williams, Prosper Josh Romo, San Angelo Kevin and Lacie Corzine, San Angelo William McKinney, San Angelo Mason Vaughan, Eldorado relate to them,” Morris said. “Something as simple as just making James Waterbury, Madison, Ala. Virginia Hunt-Edmiston, Murphy John and Adelita Willis, San Angelo Cory Sanders, San Angelo Rodney and Rebecca Cottrell, Snyder Bart Medley, Fort Davis Richard and Mary Vaughan, Col. (Ret) Joe Hurst, Boerne Cameron and Jessica Willmann, Byron and Belinda Sawyer, Donald and Pat Cox, San Angelo Jesus and Delilah Mercado, Alpine San Angelo a joke with them, it’s something we sometimes forget to do, but it Takeo Ishimasa, Eatontown, N.J. Midland San Angelo Kim Cox, San Angelo Thomas and Dee Michalewicz, Buda Alfonso Villarreal, San Angelo makes a big difference to them.” Larry Kerr, San Angelo Ronnie and Pauline Willmann, Chad Schaertl, San Angelo Jerry Curry, San Angelo Michael and Brooke Mitchell, Dr. Tommy and LaJan Walter, Lanny and Joni Layman, San Angelo San Angelo Jessie Schroeder, San Angelo Dr. Danny and Sandy Daniel, Frisco Houston Jacksonville, Fla. Though well on her way to being a secondary English teacher, Dr. Kelly and Lesa Wilson, San Angelo Craig Smith, Austin John and Mitzi Davis, San Angelo Loyd and Elaine Moore, San Angelo Mindy and Jay Warren, Midland Morris is still of the same generation as today’s high school students Jerry and Mary Wilson, San Angelo Jane Smith, San Angelo Darryl and Robyn DeSeve, David P. Morales, Grand Prairie Tim and Claire Weatherby, Richmond and has experienced some of the same issues with focus. Rodney and Betty Winn, San Angelo Dr. W. Truett Smith, San Angelo Manassas, Va. Karen Nelson, Hewitt Michael and Becky Wedin, Sweetwater Nelson and Elizabeth Word, Lynne Springer, San Angelo Marvin and Janis Dierschke, Robin Nixon, Floydada Brandon and Erin Whitford, “I had a laptop on my desk and I had my e-mail open for myself San Angelo Jim and Joyce O’Connell, San Angelo San Angelo Larry and Kelly Stewart, San Angelo San Angelo and for ASU,” she said. “That’s a thing we all have to learn, how to Megan Yancey, Midland Nathan Tanguma, San Angelo Mark Fraley, San Antonio Darrell O’Neal, Victoria Dr. Whitney Whitworth, Elizabeth Vaughan, San Angelo Bill and Amy Fuchs, Wall Jay Orr, Austin Monticello, Ark. limit the technology coming in.” Alec Velazco, San Angelo Chancey Garza, Grand Junction, Colo. Corey and Shauna Owens, San Angelo Elene Wilson, San Angelo And that is the modern quandary – how to utilize the very types of Edward and Theresa Welch, Phillip and Jennifer Glass, Meghan Pace, San Angelo Aubrey Woehl, San Angelo technology that distract students from their schoolwork to help provide San Angelo Water Valley Mark and Marsha Pape, Cyndie Worley, Christoval Erick Ybarra, San Angelo Grider and Tiffany Gordon, Spring Fredericksburg Jim and Dora Wright, Menard the education they need to be prepared for the world after graduation. Antheny and Michelle Pape, Earl and Jean Yarbrough, San Angelo Steven and Nancy Grafa, San Angelo “The goal for the school district,” Dethloff said, “is to ensure ACCESS ASU-SILVER Clifford and Susan Guess, Lewisville San Angelo Eric Zeitler, Bulverde Cornelius and Michelle Chinn, Dolores Gully, San Angelo James and Blossom Parry, that students are college and workforce ready and that they can San Angelo Charlie Hall, Georgetown San Angelo SMALL BUSINESS CLUB handle and manipulate the technology in their profession to benefit Carlton and Elizabeth Edwards, Joe and Anne Hamilton, San Angelo Myron and Mary Pate, San Angelo Friendly Flower Shop, San Angelo San Angelo Jeff and Mindy Hamilton, Lubbock Paul and Melissa Perner, Ozona John Belk Attorney at Law, Texarkana the organization.” Dennis and Libby Grafa, San Angelo Shawn Hancock, Irving Fred and Sheri Petmecky, Legend Jewelers, San Angelo Through its teacher education program, ASU is graduating San Antonio Johnnie and Alice Hasty, San Angelo Benny and Laura Harkey, San Angelo teachers prepared to do just that. . Mark and Selina Jackson, San Angelo Edgar Harris, San Angelo Faron and Barbi Pfeiffer, San Angelo GOLD BUSINESS CLUB Debrah Powell, San Angelo Wells Fargo Bank, San Angelo

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