Winter 2016 FSS Essentials

FSS Vision: Eric Algoe Vice President Nancy Nusbaum Darryl Borgonah Associate VP, FSS Planning Outstanding Support Associate VP, Financial Services John Root and Service: Making a Russell Clark Director, Auxiliary Services Director, EHS&RM Gordon Thyberg Difference at Texas State Juan Guerra Assistant VP, Budgeting, Financial Associate VP, Facilities Planning & Analysis John McBride Valarie Van Vlack Assistant VP, Human Resources Treasurer

LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT This is my first fall in San Marcos and State University students mirror the State of Texas in I can’t say enough about how much that they come from a wide variety of backgrounds and I am enjoying the cool nights and socioeconomic levels. I am particularly proud of the fact warm days, the students everywhere that many of our students are first-generation college you look, exploring the hill country, attendees, as was I, and that many of our students are the fall sports, and all the great food. financially challenged to afford the great education that Fall is also the time of the year when we provide and yet they still find a way. In fact, making the Board of Regents deliberates and a college education accessible, attainable and affordable decides on tuition and fee increases are foundational beliefs at Texas State. for the next academic year. Given this diverse makeup of our student body, it should As all of you undoubtedly know, Texas come as no surprise to learn that any tuition or fee Continued on page 8... DATES TO REMEMBER January February February 14 14 – 18 National Oatmeal Month Valentine’s Day – Texas State National Blood Donor Month February 2 February 15 University January 1 President’s Day March 17 New Year’s Day February 4 February 29 St. Patrick’s Day January 4 World Cancer Day Leap Day March 20 World Braille Day February 7 First Day of Spring January 6 Super Bowl XLIX March February 10 Women’s History Month March 23 January 8 March 2 National Chip and Dip Bubble Bath Day February 11 Texas Independence Day Day January 18 Don’t Cry Over Spilled March 4 March 25 Martin Luther King Day Milk Day Employee Appreciation –Texas State Holiday February 12 Day March 27 January 28 Abraham Lincoln’s March 13 Sunday National Have Fun At Birthday Daylight Saving Time March 31 Work Day Starts AND THE WINNERS ARE... VPFSS Karen Hollensbe, Human Resources Repre- sentative, Human Resources was selected Brown as the Texas State Employee of the Month. Congratulations, Karen, on your hard work, Bag dedication and being recognized as the July 2015 Employee of the Month! Have an idea...a question...a concern? Eric Algoe will visit offices for his monthly Brown Bag sessions on the following dates:

Custodial Operations Thursday, January 21 Facilities Management FSS QUARTERLY TEAM 11:30am - 12:30pm

Wednesday, February 24 Treasurer & Student Business Services 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Thursday, March 24 Grounds Operations 11:30am - 12:30pm

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE: Lee Torres CUSTODIAL OPERATIONS: Phillip Williams, Jeremy Nybro, Eric Guerrero, Cindy Hidrogo, Adan Lomas, Michael Contreras, Rick Boasi, and Dwight Garza.

2 FSS Essentials SPOTLIGHT ON PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES

Print and Mail Services is a one-stop solution for a variety of printing, mailing and related needs. We offer offset printing, digital color printing with true metallic gold and wide-format printing up to 42 inches wide for posters and banners. Variable data technology is available for personalized pieces for name cards and certificates. With our new Print Shop Pro software we have easy online ordering and we provide free delivery. Printing and Mailing Services are under one roof, so we can coordinate your printed piece with many different mailing options. Copy Cats is centrally located on campus for easy walk-up service. Copy Cats offers high quality digital color and black & white copies at a fast turnaround.

Jesse Cruz – Jesse is a Mail Services Clerk and has worked for Gilbert Castro – Gilbert is a Print Center Printer and has worked Texas State University over 12 years. His duties include sorting and for Texas State University over 18 years. His duties include offset scanning incoming mail, bulk mail preparation, mail route training, printing, digital printing using a Xante printer, operating scoring mail metering, postage due tracking, UPS package preparation and and folder equipment and other document preparations using a JCK mail room attendant. paper cutter and other bindery equipment.

Justin Tello – Justin is a Mail Services Clerk and has worked for Domingo Alvarez – Domingo is a Print Center Printer and has Texas State University over 5 years; half as a student worker and worked for Texas State University over 16 years. His duties include half as a full time staff. His duties include sorting and scanning offset printing, digital printing using a Xante printer, operating incoming mail, mail route training, mail metering, UPS package scoring and folder equipment and other document preparations preparation and JCK mail room attendant. using a paper cutter and other bindery equipment.

Joe Sanchez – Joe is a Mail Services Supervisor and has worked for Bobby Espinoza – Bobby is a Print Center Printer II and has worked Texas State University over 21 years. He oversees all operations in for Texas State University over 25 years. His duties include offset the Mail Center and fills in where assistance is needed. printing, digital printing using a Xante printer, operating scoring and folder equipment and other document preparations using a Danny Hurtado – Danny is a Mail Services Clerk and has worked for paper cutter and other bindery equipment. He is also very valuable Texas State University over 26 years. His duties include sorting and in maintaining all the equipment. scanning incoming mail, mail metering, business reply tracking, UPS package preparation and JCK mail room attendant. James Dorsey – Jim is a Print and Mail Services Manager and has worked for Texas State University over 23 years. He oversees Jim Rummel – Jim is a Copy Cats Equipment Operator and has all operations of the Print Center, Copy Cats and Mail Center and worked for Texas State University over 11 years. His duties include operating and maintaining the Kodak 2500. assisting customers that need printing, laminating or other services offered at Copy Cats. Print and Mail Services also employs many Texas State University students throughout the year. We depend greatly on our student Gloria Perez – Gloria is a Copy Cats Supervisor and has worked for workers and they provide an abundance of quality work to support Texas State University over 28 years. She oversees all operations our mission and provide great customer service. at Copy Cats and helps out where assistance is needed. Wage Students – Print and Mail Services employs 5 waged Cortney Akers – Cortney is a Print Center Administrative Assistant students. Carissa McCall works in Pre-press, order tracking and II and has worked for Texas State University over 10 years. Her Kodak 2500 operation, Hailey Gilder assists in printing preparation duties include operating and maintaining the Kodak 2500, and order tracking, Anastasia Wright is in accounts payable and inventory control, purchasing, pre-press and Print Center students order tracking and Pedro Ledesma and Kalyn Schulte work in mail supervision. preparation and delivery.

Jolane Wiegand – Jolane is a Print Center Pre-Press Technician II Work Study Students – Print and Mail Services employs 7 work and has worked for Texas State University over 22 years. Her duties study students who all participate in mail preparation and delivery. include preparing jobs for offset and digital printing, preparing They are Erik Jimenez, AlexandraTrevino, Reagan Bounds, Gabriella plates, large-format printing, graphic design and customer service. Gamboa, John Arellano, Devonte Neal and Edwin Rodriguez.

Bobcat Chatter What is the strangest thing you've ever eaten, and where?

Octopus Soup Fried Crickets Cow Brains Isla Mujeres, Mexico Beijing, China San Marcos, Texas Mark Leamons Elizabeth Hewett Martin Mercado Human Resources Student Business Services Facilities

Winter 2016 3 WELLNESS WISDOM Texas State Employee Wellness Program is now...

Phase II of the Texas State Employee Wellness Pilot Program continues but this time with a new name and even more opportunities. Our goal is to help make Texas State one of the healthiest places to work!

As a registered member of WellCats, you will have access to the following:

Exercise 1 • Open swim at the Aqua Sports Center, • Racquetball at Jowers Center, • Group exercise classes at various locations throughout campus,

Education 2 • Lunch and learn sessions covering a variety of wellness topics, • Health behavior change coaching sessions, • Hands-on cooking classes,

Personalized 3 • One-on-one nutrition consultation, • One-on-one fitness testing, feedback, and basic exercise programming,

Benefits 4 • Subsidized membership at the Student Recreation Center (for the first 200 members),

REGISTRATION IS ONGOING. YOU CAN JOIN ANYTIME!

www.worklife.txstate.edu

4 FSS Essentials FSS diversity that makes the Texas State The continual development experience so special. of self-awareness is some- Texas State University, the 33rd largest school in the thing that fosters important country and the fourth largest school in Texas, has The impact of this success traits like responsibility and experienced an incredible increase in enrollment. is far-reaching. Students accountability. Where toler- are not only learning to be ance is the soul of decision- One of the things that has Professors work to create a academically successful but making. contributed to the success more intriguing and intimate also personally and socially is the ability to maintain educational experience for successful, enhancing their We all contribute to this char- the small school/small town students. Programs and ac- overall learning experience. acter building success. Ev- feel. While the enrollment tivities promote student en- Certainly they learn to appre- ery time we greet a student has grown exponentially, gagement not only with the ciate differences. In a more or provide a service, we are the look and feel is that of a University community but dynamic and colorful world, adding to understanding, small college. also the San Marcos com- appreciating diversity is im- awareness and aptitude. We munity. While designated a portant. give students something to The University has worked Hispanic Serving Institute, embrace. Students with a tirelessly to nurture the diversity and inclusion are The interaction between the sense of a greater purpose feel of a small school. The an important part of the university and neighboring learn an appreciation of oth- University community is Texas State experience for communities strengthens ers and themselves. friendly, welcoming and everyone on campus. their sense of service and supportive. It is this spirit of community civic responsibility.

STAFF SCOOP FSS Employee News

Callie Payne, Administrative Assistant III in the General Congratulations to Wesleigh Brooke On November 14, 2015, Melissa Accounting Office, and her and Travis Keith Burt, who got Stein, Parking Services’ Head husband, Justin, happily married October 10, 2015, in Seguin, Cashier, and her husband, John, announce the birth of their first Texas. Wesleigh is the daughter of celebrated 25 years of marriage child, Easton Scott Payne. Easton Christy Neeley, Office of the Vice by renewing their wedding vows. was born on November 18, 2015. President for Finance and Support The celebration continued after the He weighed 4 lbs. and was 18 Services. May the eyes always smile ceremony with dinner and dancing. inches long. Congratulations to and the heart always beat in sight of Congratulations Melissa and John!! the new parents! your loved one. Congratulations on your wedding.

Winter 2016 5 FSS WELLNESS As the winter season approaches, thoughts of cold weather, warm fires, holidays, family and delicious food are just some of the things that come to mind.

With the New Year just around the When we set lofty unattainable Small attainable goals are much corner, we think of new beginnings goals, we’re setting ourselves easier to keep and you can feel and fresh starts, and traditionally up for failure when we can’t a sense of accomplishment this is the time of year we make possibly fulfill them. So, rather after you meet each expectation resolutions of how we’ll improve than an open-ended statement of you’ve set for yourself. As your in the coming year. “I’m going to lose a few pounds achievements build, so does your this year.” Instead say something self-esteem and you can then In several survey results, it tangible like, “I’m going to drink progressively increase your goals shouldn’t be a surprise to to higher levels. Perhaps learn that the number one Don’t Be Discouraged! that lunch will start to resolution people make include more fruits and is about their health: “This is the water instead of a soda with my vegetables, and that nightly walk year I’ll…lose weight! …Exercise! lunch each day.” (At approximately evolves into a family fun run or …Get healthy! … Eat better!...” A 150 calories each, that alone could even a 5K? few people have the tenacity to equal about a one pound weight stick with it, but if you’re like most loss in a little over 3 weeks!) And For emotional as well as physical (estimates are over 90%), you start the statement of “I need to join health, resolutions shouldn’t be out with the best of intentions a gym!” can instead become a made on one day at the beginning and somewhere around February realistic goal of walking around of the year, but instead be an or so, your plans fizzle when life your neighborhood after dinner ongoing, ever-changing - while and responsibilities get in the each night. (Bonus here is the at the same time realistic and way. This can result in feelings of quality time with your spouse, attainable - set of goals to which failure and frustration to the point kids, and beloved family dog who we can aspire on a daily basis. of giving up entirely. would also enjoy the jaunt.)

Here’s to a Happy and Healthy New Year!

When it rains, anything that’s on our streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or other paved surfaces will flow to the nearest storm drain and into our creeks and rivers. If you see suspicious discharges like paint, oil, or sewage flowing into our campus drainage ways, please call 245-IDDE(4333). Thank you for doing your part to help keep our waterways clean!

6 FSS Essentials MEET OUR NEW TEAM

Eric Algoe Terrell Couteetyler Leandra Narvaiz VP for Finance & Support Services Utility Operations Transportation Services Vice President, Finance & Support Distribution Electrician Parking Services Officer Services Tommy Daugherty Stacy Orona Shea Cockrell Facilities Operations Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Head Carpenter Procurement Analyst Management Environmental Health & Safety Ronald Humphrey Joseph Runyon Specialist Utility Operations Facilities Operations Engineering Project Manager Facilities Maintenance Worker I

OFF THE CLOCK Chad Thomas Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, EHS&RM When it comes to fish, Chad anglers alike. His book fea- is a walking encyclopedia re- tures a wealth of information garding this subject. Chad such as physical descriptions, authored Freshwater Fishes colorful photographs, and of Texas. In his three year en- range maps for over 150 spe- deavor to complete this proj- cies of freshwater fishes found ect, this ichthyologist travelled in Texas. all over the state of Texas to account for the indigenous If you love to fish, Chad Thom- and introduced species in the as is the person that no doubt freshwaters of Texas. has some interesting fish tales and might even autograph a This field guide is an indis- copy of his book for you. pensable reference and re- search tool for ichthyologists, Awesome job Chad! professional fisheries biolo- gists, amateur naturalists, and

OFF THE CLOCK is a new section in the newsletter that showcases an interesting fact about a staff member in the FSS division. Did you publish a book, do you have a hidden talent, do you have a unique collection, or are you related to a famous person (just to name a few suggestions)? We welcome any information you would like to share in the newsletter!

Winter 2016 7 LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT ...Continued from page 1 increase is greatly scrutinized and thoroughly held true; even way back in the mid-1990’s straight to work after high school, you will still vetted prior to being approved. However, the when I graduated from college with about come out ahead within about 5 years after university needs to balance things like inflation $12,000 in debt. At the time, you could get a college on average. Furthermore, the fact is on the goods and services we have to buy nice new car, though nothing extravagant, for that you are much more likely to find a job with our desire to have the smallest possible about that price. with a degree than without one2, and you will increases in cost. With that in mind, the Board earn approximately 66% more with a college of Regents approved a modest 2.75% increase A more concrete and less anecdotal way of degree than with just a high school diploma for the fall of 2016 at their meeting earlier judging the investment value of a college over the course of your lifetime.3 That is a this month. Set against the backdrop of 2.1% education comes from examining how difference of more than $1 million in lifetime annual inflation, and with construction costs, much college graduates earn in wages earnings on average. a significant part of our budget, increasing by versus others. According to the National 10% or more per year, this restrained increase Center for Educational Statistics, “in 2013 The value of a Texas State education can be demonstrates our commitment to keeping the median earnings for young adults with a measured in many ways, but, regardless of cost of attendance affordable for our students. bachelor's degree were $48,500, compared how you measure it, it is undoubtedly one with $23,900 for those without a high school of the best investments a young person can Any discussion of the cost of college for the credential, $30,000 for those with a high make, and it is our duty and privilege to be a past 30 years should also address student school credential, and $37,500 for those with part of continuing to make it better. Affordable debt. I am happy to report that more than an associate's degree. In other words, young tuition and fees is one way we can add to 1 in 3 of our students graduate with no debt adults with a bachelor's degree earned more the value of a Texas State education, but so whatsoever. Obviously, that means that about than twice as much as those without a high is delivering the best possible living and 2 in 3 do graduate with debt. According to the school credential (103 percent more), 62 learning environment for our students in the Institute for College Access and Success, the percent more than young adult high school most efficient manner possible. The pride and average debt for Texas State graduates in the completers, and 29 percent more than professionalism that all of you in FSS show fall of 2014 was $26,031. While that number associate's degree holders. Additionally, in towards those ends every day is a big part of is certainly larger than any of us might like, 2013 median earnings for young adults with the value we deliver. allow me to put it into some context. a master's or higher degree were $59,600, some 23 percent more than median earnings 1 Fast Facts: Income of young adults; The National Personally, I firmly believe that a college for young adults with a bachelor's degree. This Center for Educational Statistics; May 2015; Accessed education is still the best investment a young pattern of higher earnings associated with November 2015; https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display. person can make in a better life on all kinds of higher levels of educational attainment also asp?id=77 fronts. Looking only at the financial benefits, held for both males and females and across I have always thought about it in terms of the racial/ ethnic groups (White, Black, Hispanic, 2 Employment Rates and Unemployment Rates by first new car that many college students will and Asian).”1 These differences, by the way, Educational Attainment; The National Center for buy after graduation. A nice new car, though have continued to increase in recent years. Educational Statistics; May 2015; https://nces.ed.gov/ nothing extravagant, can be had these days for programs/coe/indicator_cbc.asp about $26,000. In other words, our students Another way to view that data is that a college finance about as much for college as they will degree pays for itself within 1 or 2 years, on 3 Lifetime Earnings by Education Level; The College for that first new car. I would wager that the average, in the form of higher wages after Board; Accessed November 2015; http://trends. college education is a better investment over graduation. Even accounting for the wages collegeboard.org/education-pays/figures-tables/ the long run. By the way, this metric has long you could have earned if you were able to go lifetime-earnings-education-level#Key Points

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“It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions.” -Marcel Proust

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