Volume 5, Issue 3—October 2012 President’s Message Greetings friends, alumni, faculty, staff and students. As we enter the first “A Point of Pride in the Community” semester of our 114th year as a college, I would like to give you a brief glance back at a President’s Newsletter memorable and inspir- ing summer of student successes. Our English composition students Councilman Medina, Toyota enjoyed the academic opportunity of observing both Juneteenth and the 40th award scholarships to SPC anniversary of the signing of Title VI of students the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law with guest lecturer Kevin Powell, one of the most widely read African-American Six City of District 5 residents are authors of this generation. the first recipients of Toyota-funded scholarships for study at the Southwest Campus of St. Philip’s The 2011-2012 academic year has College. rewarded our hard work with two excellent industry accreditations for more The recipients of $500 Councilman David Medina than 500 valued alumni. District 5 Scholarships for the 2012-2013 school The 2012 graduating class of tourism, year include: Connie Jean Castaño, Alberto J. Co-announced by representatives from Alamo hospitality and culinary arts program was Montez, Erick Medina and David E. Medina Sr., Colleges, Toyota and the council member during the first to receive certification from the Jaimee Michelle Szesnat and Megan Karina his visit to Southwest Campus June 27, the schol- Accrediting Commission for Programs in Moncayo. The six were recognized by St. Philip’s arships will financially assist District 5 residents Hospitality Administration™, a designa- College President Dr. Adena Williams Loston and who choose to study full-time in such unique tion that will be in place for the next seven District 5 Councilman David Medina during the programs as manufacturing, biotechnology, years. Because the CHG credential is only councilman’s Annual Back to School event Aug. 11 aerospace and welding at the Southwest Campus available from three hospitality programs in Roosevelt Park along the Riverwalk in San of St. Philip’s College. The students have the in , the credential was an immediate Antonio. (continued on page 2) resume builder for the program’s 100 alumni. President’s Lecture Series: Reagan”, and “The Ghost of Dr. King: Blogs and Our early childhood and family studies Essays” (www.lulu.com). Powell’s diverse body program students and 400-plus alumni Kevin Powell of literary work includes articles, essays, blogs now each possess a new professional and reviews for audiences of “Essence, Rolling credential as well. Their program is now The St. Philip’s College President’s Lecture Stone, Newsweek, Esquire, The Washington one the four community college programs Series concluded its 2011-2012 season June Post, The Amsterdam News” and in Texas to earn accreditation from the 26 with a presentation from one of the most www.huffingtonpost.com. Powell was a founding National Association for the Education of widely read African-American authors of this staff member and senior writer of the “Vibe” Young Children's 2012 Commission on (continued on page 2) Early Childhood Associate Degree generation, Kevin Powell. College President Dr. Accreditation. Adena Williams Loston and the lecture series committee hosted a meet and greet for Powell We also celebrated the growth of our Mathematics, Engineering and Statistics prior to the public seminar titled “Barack Advancement summer program that Obama, Dr. King, and the Future of Civil provided students with mathematics Rights” that was located in the theater of the instruction, college readiness preparation Watson Fine Arts Center. Students in two and college enrollment advising. Every English composition classrooms received a summer program offered was filled to capacity. Camps in math, science and treat when Powell walked in and facilitated robotics offered hands-on study in medical roundtable discussions on societal issues. instrumentation technology, atmospheric sciences, genetics, space exploration, The New York City-based Powell has published 11 mathematics and chemistry. books, including a collection of political and pop culture writings, “Barack Obama, Ronald Please accept this invitation to visit our campuses very soon and observe us reshaping the futures of our students. Best Regards, 6 Dr. Loston Recognized in Blackbook 2Inside Hospitality Graduatethis issue… Students 6 James Wright and Marye Gilford 3 Early Childhood/Family Studies Accreditation 7 Who’s Who in San Antonio 3 Open House Season 7 SPC Student Recognition at NISOD 4 Summer Programs 7 SPC Adopts Bowden Elementary Adena Williams Loston, Ph.D. 5 Network Security in Austin 8 Partnership with Silver Stars President 5 Professor Emeritus 8 Upcoming Events Medina (from page 1) Because the credential is industry recognized, Others in the diverse group of recipients include Kunz considers it a value–added resume builder Castaño, a 35-year-old mother of three boys and for her department’s alumni, as they are gradu- a current student in the college’s network ates from one of the few programs in Texas security administrator program and Szesnat, a meeting industry standards. 26-year old mother and student. Commission Executive Director Dorothy C. “This is my last year in the occupational therapy Fenwick, Ph.D., said students who graduate program at St. Philip’s College. The $500 schol- during the 2012—2019 time period are autho- arship allows me to focus more on school and rized to add the commission credential abbrevi- my four-year-old during my last year in college,” ated CHG to their resumes upon graduation. The shared Szesnat. first group of CHG credential holders received their credentials during the 127th commence- ment ceremony on May 11, 2012. Hospitality Graduate “The May 2012 graduating class at St. Philip’s opportunity to use their scholarship funds for Students can now use College was immersed in the evaluation process the fall 2012 semester. for a year, and they deserve this status,” said CHG title Commission Executive Director Dorothy C. “The councilman is a wonderful role model for Fenwick, Ph.D. “We want our commission to be others to follow,” Loston said. “We encourage Tourism, hospitality and culinary arts alumni involved beyond the actual accreditation, and this these students to pursue their studies and we will now receive certification from the Accredit- helps us do that.” thank both Toyota and the councilman for giving ing Commission for Programs in Hospitality “This is a significant achievement for your back to help our current students, new students Administration™. This industry-recognized program,” said Dr. Fenwick. “The St. Philip’s and alumni,” said Loston. professional certification has been given to only College’s program has been evaluated by outside three hospitality programs in the State of Texas The first recipient of the $500 scholarship third party colleagues in an invaluable peer and only one program in the college’s service recognized during the ceremony was incoming review, and found to meet our commission’s area. college electronics and engineering student standards, standards which were developed by Erick Medina, an 18-year-old graduate of The formal title of the commission’s certifica- members of both academia and the hospitality Thomas Jefferson High School. “I want to get tion is Certified Hospitality Graduate (CHG), industry it serves. The roster of our commission into the engineering area by starting with an which was first awarded to graduates of which voted unanimously to accredit the program electronics certification program, and the $500 commission–accredited academic programs in at St. Philip's College was made up of represen- scholarship helps in getting me through my first 2009, our certification of accreditation from the tatives from Grand Hyatt Atlanta, Sodexo Human semester,” said Medina. “It's good to see they’re commission is for a period of seven years effec- Resources and San Ignacio de Loyola University helping people who live around the campus to tive 2012—2019. St. Philip’s program, under of Lima, Peru,” Dr. Fenwick concluded. afford to go to college in their own neighbor- the leadership of department chair Mary Kunz, hood,” Medina said. typically graduates 100 students annually.

(from page 1) matter our racial backgrounds. I would not be Powell standing here if not for the civil rights move- ment, and I represent possibilities. My grand- magazine where his interview and profile parents could barely write. Girls in their era subjects ranged from Colin Powell to Tupac dropped out of school to pick cotton. President Shakur. Obama would not exist without great gains being made in this country. What matters most “My most important message for the English is what we as a people do to transform them- composition seminar students at St. Philip’s selves out of nothing in a way that says some- College was that it’s not enough to write. You thing about the spirit of America,” said Powell. must get on the internet and share your story,” Powell said. The SPC College Leadership Team welcomed Kevin The St. Philip’s College President’s Lecture Powell on June 26 as part of the President’s Series provides opportunities for the college “You could tell that there was something Lecture Series. and community to hear noted speakers’ different about this man as he entered my perspectives on local and global issues once class,” wrote English student Marshall Loston. “It was a privilege to hear Kevin each fall, spring and summer. The forum is free Shepard. “He interviewed rapper/actor Tupac Powell’s perspectives on issues relevant today. and attracts students, faculty and staff from Shakur for “Vibe” magazine, which I do take Our students enjoyed the academic opportunity the college in addition to members of the local great interest in. He was completely up to of observing Juneteenth and the 40th anniver- community. speed on our final assignment which focused on sary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of proposing ideas on how to fix different societal 1964 into law from a fresh perspective with Call lecture Series Committee Chair Beautrice issues,” wrote Shepard. “This interested him Kevin Powell. It was enlightening for our Butler, the college’s director of enrollment greatly, and he proceeded to ask around the students to learn that the progress we’ve made management, at (210) 486-2670, for details room for everybody’s topic. He built a real toward fulfilling educational opportunities has on the lecture series. The 2012-2013 connection with each individual he asked, included advances by people of all ethnicities President’s Lecture Series includes Patti Solis especially with me.” in our nation, and that much remains to be Doyle on Oct. 25, 2012, Herman Boone on Feb. accomplished so that we all can benefit in a 12, 2013, and Azure Antoinette on June 20, When Powell finished his seminar, Shepard global economy where a college degree is 2013. The speaker’s complete bios are online went to the Watson Fine Arts Center to hear necessary to obtain financial security,” Dr. at http://www.alamo.edu/spc/president- Powell speak. Loston said. lecture-series/. “We started and ended our 2012 President’s “America is not the country it once was,” Lecture Series with dynamic speakers,” said Powell said. “We can sit together civilly no preparation program which returns millions to perform their jobs. local taxpayers annually, and our new network security student organization that assists as Visitors also learned about financial aid, first responders in the unfortunate event of a student membership in the college’s Vocational cybersecurity situation such as a computer Nursing Student Association, and community virus. service opportunities for the city’s mass casualty exercise. Students, parents and educators citywide were invited to preview our Tourism, Hospitality and “Recruitment efforts for nursing certificate Culinary Arts programs at “A Night in Old St. candidates began with nursing education open Philip’s College Open House” this past Spring. house events,” said Rose Spruill, SPC’s dean of Under the leadership of Associate Professor health sciences. “We invited potential and Hotel Management Advisor Deb Romeo, certificate candidates to see how we make the 140 visiting instructors, current students, area’s talented students better through student service representatives and alumni excellent faculty, simulation technology and learned what it takes to become an SPC clinical experiences in leading area hospitals.” hospitality student. Location, modernization, quality of experience, The 2012 recruitment season for the SPC low tuition and a legacy of student success are vocational nursing certificate of completion among the most attractive factors potential Open House Season helps program began with two days of free open students wanted to discuss with the staff at both boost recruitment house and information sessions in the atrium of open houses, added Annette Bailey, our the Center for Health Professions building, and vocational nursing program director. The recruitment season for our popular nursing, in the Central Texas Technology Center in New hospitality and business programs began with a Braunfels. Many visitors prepared for their open house lineup of open house events. experience by viewing certificate program Faculty and staff met many candidates for St. details online and following the program on Revis L. Bell, program director for business Philip’s College vocational nursing program Facebook, concluded New Braunfels Program management, organized the Business which prepares entry–level vocational nurses to Instructor and Coordinator Connie Cox. Information Solutions department open house provide safe nursing care in a variety of May 5 in the Bowden building. Facility tours settings. Open house visitors were able and question-and-answer sessions were led by to experience how students in both San department faculty, while the department staff Antonio and New Braunfels benefit offered high school students hands-on from contact with experienced education sessions focused on current trends in professionals - in class, in clinical the world of information technology, and settings off-campus, and with operators current network security administrator of such advanced training aids as students taught kids the proper use of the computerized nursing simulation internet. mannequins. Just as a pilot first learns to fly in a simulator that poses no The department’s commitment to community danger to people, open house visitors service was also shared with open house saw how the college programs lifelike visitors; promoting the Volunteer Income Tax simulators are used to train students to

Early Childhood and The commission of peer reviewers completed Program Support Alison Lutton. its evaluation in October 2011. The Family Studies receives accreditation notification came March 8 "We are very pleased to welcome St. Philip's accreditation verifying that the St. Philip’s College program College to the growing community of is one of 128 in only 26 states to earn the institutions sponsoring programs that have NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree earned NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Early childhood and family studies students Accreditation. Degree Accreditation," Lutton and Huss-Hage and 400-plus alumni now each have a new co-wrote. professional credential to share as they seek “It's a well-deserved credential for our jobs in the profession, transfer to four-year students and our alumni,” Ray said. “A six-year institutions or serve children in workplaces plan was developed to have our degree which range from the San Antonio to program accredited by 2012, and it worked. It Costa Rica. Under the leadership of Program was a pleasure to receive a notification letter Director and Assistant Professor Pamela Ray with positive notes from the commission on since 2006, our program is now one the four support from our administrative leadership.” community college programs in Texas to earn accreditation from the National Association for The college was also praised for its the Education of Young Children's 2012 accomplishment in a letter co-written by Commission on Early Childhood Associate Commission Chair Elisa A. Huss-Hage and Degree Accreditation. Senior Director of Higher Accreditation and SPC host summer enrichment programs for youth

St. Philip’s College’s summer enrichment programs for younger students are complete for 2012.

The season included math and science education in the Centers of Excellence for Science and Mathematics at the college’s Southwest Campus, and a camp for kids on the college’s main campus.

The Science and Math Summer Academy and the Advanced Space TEAMS Robotics Camp offered activities to middle school and high school participants ages 11-15. Hands-on activities included experiences in medical instrumentation technology, atmospheric sciences, genetics, space exploration, mathematics and chemistry. Students also attended weekly field trips reinforcing lessons taught in class. The academy field trip lineup mathematics instruction integrated with online provide an opportunity to have fun while for the 2012 season included the Witte advanced instructional software and college learning. The Academy faculty and staff offered Museum, Natural Bridge Caverns, the IMAX® readiness preparation. The seven students also a wide range of courses and activities which theatre, OCTA-TETRA Museum and the San received college enrollment advising while included science exploration, creative writing, Antonio Zoo. learning how to manage and navigate the sports camps, computer training, and nutrition. enrollment processes. Gardening science was added this year which The San Antonio Pre-Freshman Engineering allowed the students to plant an on-campus Program (PREP) Year-Two program and the MESA participants engaged in daily lunch hour garden located at the Learning and Leadership college’s Space TEAMS Robotics Camp were learning sessions with science, technology, Development Center; students also participated registration success stories for both students engineering and mathematics industry in the maintenance of campus-wide gardens. and faculty, with both offerings totally enrolled professionals. Rackspace, Toyota, by December and April respectively. Offered and Shimadzu employees shared their inspiring Camp 98.6 is a St. Philip’s College recruitment June 13-July 31, the year-two program for academic and career journeys over lunch on program that allows motivated health science 2012 was part of a four-year course to groom campus. In the coming months, the seven technology high school students one week of students for success in STEM studies and students will re-visit St. Philip’s College for a seminars during the summer with the college’s related careers, explained Site Director Dr. refresher on coursework, college admission and Allied Health staff as well as exposure to the Gloria Guerra. financial aid preparation. lead Level I trauma center for all of . Eleven health science technology The Mathematics, Engineering and On June 28, more than 400 guests enjoyed a students from the Fox Tech High School Health Statistics Advancement (MESA) program rousing patriotic performance by the college’s Professions Magnet program participated in hosted seven college-bound high school Academy of Fine Arts’ Jazz Band and its San the June 18-21 program which began with students from Milton B. Lee STEM Academy Antonio Youth Wind Ensemble in the theater study in the Dr. Frank Bryant, Jr., Patient and Sam Houston High School. Renita of the Watson Fine Arts Center. The 25-piece Simulation Center and Nursing Laboratories, Mitchell, chair of the college’s math student jazz band opened the show with and concluded off campus at the University department and the MESA coordinator, favorite tunes like “Malaguena.” The 71-piece Hospital, where participants were exposed to designed the program to provide students with student wind ensemble concluded the free the primary teaching facility for The University performance playing a number of pieces of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. dedicated to members of the armed forces to include the patriotic classic “Stars and Stripes Forever.” The ensemble included participants from 13 independent school districts, home school students and Alamo Colleges.

The K-8 Summer Academy concluded its thirteenth year on Aug. 17. More than 40 participants completed a 10-week program which combined academics, fine arts, sports, and field trips designed to stimulate each child's intellect, enhance social skills and BIS faculty visit Texas Employees Living Our House of Representatives Values

The Texas House of Representatives SPC employees Belinda Brown, Stacie Technology Committee has been examining Coy-Mahula, Gabriela Perez, Gina Jasso and ways the state can create incentives to recruit Aurora Medina, were recipients of the Fall or retain technology companies while 2012 St. Philip's College Living Our Values examining the feasibility of public-private program recognition for Accountability partnerships. Committee members were (Brown), Integrity (Coy-Mahula), intrigued by the success of employers hiring Community (Perez), Communication and meeting with students in St. Philip’s (Jasso), and Creativity (Medina). Deborah Byrd, Isabel de Pedro, Pearl Conyers and College network security administrator Janet Flores attended the retirement ceremony held academic program which offers students two These individuals join Spring 2012 award in August to honor all of the college retirees. National Security Agency certifications upon recipients Kevin Schantz, Janie Gonzales, completion of the course. Patrick Evans, Sylvia Aguilera, and Luis Lopez in recently receiving this honor. SPC Professors awarded In a 10-minute closed session at the State emeritus title Capital building in Austin, committee members Since 2010, the St. Philip's College has heard testimonies from Business Information invited its employees to recognize peers who Solutions Department Faculty Member Haydar bring one of the college's five values to life Congratulations to all faculty recognized this Thomas Sahin, and Department Chair Janie through their actions. The Living our Values spring and summer with emeritus titles upon Gonzales on the workforce education piece of selection team identifies one nominated their retirements from outstanding service the committee’s ongoing study. Students Eddie employee for each of the college values with St. Philip’s College. Dennis and Steve Garza accompanied Sahin twice a year for this honor. and Gonzales to Austin. VALUES The academic title emeritus is often added to formal titles to denote an individual who Sahin developed the curriculum and Integrity: By having the courage to act retires and retains the academic rank they held coordinated both courseware certifications on ethically, we build a culture of trust and behalf of St. Philip’s College, which graduated respect. upon their retirement or in memory upon their its second class of students on May 11. passing. Communication: We engage in open and Gonzales and Sahin described the uniqueness transparent communication, information of the SPC network security program, which sharing and collaboration. The 2012 professor emeriti are: Dr. Jonathan includes a pipeline that successfully takes Community: We are committed to a joyful Paul DeVierville; Dr. William David Bentley; students on a journey directly from high school culture of learning and service where unity Dr. Deborah Byrd; Dr. Laureen C. Cate; Isabel to SPC, then on to a four-year university and in diversity occurs through mutual respect, De Pedro; Dr. Janet A. Flores; and Ivie James employment in an economically strategic cooperation and accessibility. “Jim” Klaeveman (1942-2011), who has industry. Both were pleased to offer an received a posthumous professor emeritus environment where the innovation of students Creativity: We value creativity, growth and transformation through vigorous inquiry and appointment. and faculty are positively driving this particular segment of the technology market in SPC’s a free exchange of ideas for all. These professor emeriti join Dr. Frederick A. service area. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and strive for continuous Bakenhus (2011), Pearl Conyers (2011) and "As I was preparing to work on our committee learning and improvement. Dr. William C. Davis (2010) as the college’s interim charges for the 83rd legislative retired faculty members to gain emeritus session, I decided to look more into St. Philip’s status in recent years. College as a resource on how public-private partnerships were being established within "Congratulations are deservedly in order,” said higher education institutions and technical St. Philip's College President Dr. Adena colleges,” explained Maricela De Leon, the Williams Loston. “Through their final years of Capitol chief of staff/chief committee clerk for service, our 2010-2012 emeritus faculty State Representative Aaron Peña and the collectively contributed directly to our college Texas House Committee on Technology. earning the distinction of graduating the “Mr. Sahin testified before the committee greatest numbers of developmental or at-risk identifying the best practices that have worked Brown Perez students in our state for more than a decade,” for the college and the partnerships they have Loston said. “Jim was an outstanding garnered with little or no state support. After instructor who passed away on a day when he our committee hearing, Mr. Sahin and Mrs. turned in his students’ final semester grades,” Gonzales met briefly with Representative Pena said Loston. “In the tradition of his colleagues and me. We discussed informally the interim and those who preceded him in our college’s charge they testified on, the State of Texas emeritus ranks, Jim was truly dedicated to within the technology industry, and the serving our students, profession and collaborations colleges like St. Philip's are community," Loston said. engaged in,” Ms. De Leon concluded.

Jasso Medina Sizzling Summer Series: Remembering two of our her clerical assistant. If I have any work ethic, I believe that Mrs. Gilford instilled that in me," SPC takes on another own: James Wright and Davila shared. President Obama Marye Gilford The St. Philip's College Family also extends initiative condolences to the family and colleagues of The St. Philip's retired Middle College Programs Director College family The Career and Transfer Services Office staff (1997-2012) and Women in Nontraditional extends condolences at St. Philip's College performed community Occupations Program Founder James Wright to the family and (1945-2012). Those who knew Wright remem- outreach through their Sizzling Summer colleagues of former ber him as a great human being with a long and Series employment readiness workshops for a Business Informa- proud history of serving those in need. His love total of 25 individuals ages 16-24. tion Systems and compassion for the students in the SPC Department Chair community was demonstrated in participation A series of five three-hour professional devel- Marye B. Gilford as the State Representative to SkillsUSA and opment presentations related to various (1925-2012), who serving on the Speakers Bureau Motivational aspects of career planning and employment passed July 20. for school districts, foster care programs and preparation were marketed to members of Marye B. Gilford young jail inmates. A career soldier and educa- several area summer youth programs and was the chair and a faculty member in the tor, Wright was a retired Army Sgt. Maj. who department from 1986-1998 at the time she through community events. The workshops passed on July 4 and was buried with full retired. Professor Gilford taught at St. Philip’s entitled Finding the Right Career, Letting the military honors in the College from 1970-1998; she and her family National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Resume Speak for You, Credit Matters, Fullest were one of the three contributing families donations may be made to: The James H. Potential-Education Power, Formally Incarcer- that donated the SPC historical marker that Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund, St. ated (Breaking the Chains), and Career Fair currently stands in front of the Center for Philip's College Office of Institutional Success were offered June 11-Aug. 9 on the Learning Resources. She endowed a scholar- Advancement, Attn: Dr. Sharon Crockett-Bell, college’s main and branch campuses. Each ship at St. Philip’s College and the first schol- 1801 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio, workshop was facilitated by an industry arship will be awarded for study in 2012, TX 78203. partner in the program. according to Interdisciplinary Programs Senior Secretary Nan Schreiber. "This was truly a collaborative effort to ensure "Mrs. Gilford was a caring, ethical, hardwork- that our youth received quality information and ing woman who loved St. Philip's College, its left each workshop prepared for an students and staff. I pray that this beautiful ever-changing economy," said St. Philip's soul finds peace and rest," said retired St. College Career and Transfer Services Office Philip’s College senior secretary Pat Davila, Coordinator Yolanda Crooms. “St. Philip’s who was both a student and subordinate of College supported the Obama administration's Gilford's at the college. "Mrs. Gilford was an goal of providing job training and employment excellent teacher. When I began to work for workshops to college students and community her, I learned that she insisted that any corre- members ages 16-24 through this program,” spondence that left her office had to be free of said Crooms. mistakes. If it had an error, she insisted that it be redone until it was error free. But Mrs. Gilford was never impatient or unkind. She treated everyone she met with respect, even

Dr. Loston Recognized in II”, published in July 2012. In the article community and community access to news and profiling her professional journey, Dr. Loston event announcements in San Antonio’s Blackbook Top 10 explained that her journey to education began African-American market. early with influence from both her mother and The president of father. Joining Loston in the education category are St. Philip's Dr. Willis Mackey, Annie Holmes, Edd White, College is one of When asked what her legacy would be, Dr. Sr., James Howard and Robert Blount, Jr. six educators Loston responded that we all must utilize the Mackey is superintendent of the Judson featured in volume gifts and talents that are entrusted to us and Independent School District. Holmes is a two of both the she would like it to be said that "She made a trustee for the Northside Independent School online and difference.” District, White is a trustee for the North East newsstand Independent School District. Howard is a editions of San With a foreword penned by former “San president of the San Antonio Independent Antonio's largest Antonio Express-News” columnist and author School District, and Blount is a trustee for the business directory Cary Clack, the book highlighting the Northside Independent School District. and executive African-American community in San Antonio is listing with an African-American focus. a resource for stories on successful The online directory can be found at African-Americans and advertising businesses www.BlacksInSanAntonio.com. Dr. Adena Williams Loston was profiled in the that benefit through sales leads, identification “Blackbook Directory and Yearbook Volume with the African-American business SPC receives Hispanic Nursing student Denise College Week magazine. Ms. Tompkins’ essay, “The Gift”, was selected from more than Contractor’s Association Thompkins receives 1,000 entries nationwide and she was award for Science recognition by NISOD presented with a $1,000 honorarium at the Building renovations 2012 edition of the institute’s annual Students, staff and faculty were recognized by conference. St. Philip’s College was recognized by the the National Institute for Staff and Hispanic Contractors Association de San Organizational Development membership English Program Faculty Member John Antonio during the association’s 2012 Excel- during the institute’s 2012 annual conference “Mike” Moran, Physical Therapy Assistant lence Through Diversity Awards Gala July 20 May 27-30 in Austin. Program Faculty Member Laura Miele, Dean in the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel. of Interdisciplinary Programs Dr. Karen Sides Nursing student Denise Tompkins was and First Year Experience Center Staff Lacy Hampton, vice president of college recognized as a Best-in-USA Student Essayist Member Larry Medina received 2012 services; Ruth Dalrymple, vice president of for 2012 by the National Institute for Staff and Excellence Awards from the institute. academic affairs and other campus representa- Organizational Development and Community tives attended the gala as the college received an award in the Owner category for the $3 Dr. John Travis (left) and SPC President Dr. Adena Williams Loston (right) recognize nursing student million project to renovate the 27,000 Denise Tompkins (center) for her national award. square-foot third floor of the Dr. William C. Davis Science Building. The renovation included new labs for both chemistry and physics programs, classrooms, study area and an office suite for faculty and staff. The contractor for the renovation, Skanska, received an award for the same project in the Contractor category.

St. Philip’s College adopts August 12, 2012 Bowden Elementary To the faculty, staff and administration of St. School Philip’s College: Bowden Elementary is proud to be adopted by St. St. Philip’s College is proud to have adopted Philip’s College. Our goal is to also become the San Antonio ISD’s Bowden Elementary pride of the Eastside. Words cannot express how School, a kindred spirit in the pursuit of quality grateful I am for the notebooks and journals that education. The school’s namesake, Artemisia you have graciously donated. This has ensured a Bowden, led St. Philip’s College for 52 years great beginning for our students and that has through very difficult circumstances and turbu- made a difference. I personally want to say lent times. THANK YOU. Art Hall and Dr. On Aug. 24, college staff delivered more than I look forward to our partnership and am very 250 notebooks and 200 journals. These items excited about the wonderful opportunity for our Crockett-Bell named were donated by the faculty, staff, administra- students at Bowden. Who’s Who in San Antonio tion and students of St. Philip’s College MLK campus and Southwest Campus. Sincerely, The 2012 edition of “Who’s Who in San Antonio Guadalupe Diaz – Highlighting the Achievements of San St. Philip’s is dedicated to helping young Antonio’s Most Influential African Americans” students in the community have the best oppor- features Art Hall, dean of Continuing Education tunity possible to succeed in their education and Dr. Sharon Crockett-Bell, director of and in their lives. Institutional Advancement, in the Interesting Personalities section. The Bowden Elementary School Principal Guadalupe Diaz was so moved by the college’s “Our stories serve as a resource and networking show of solidarity that she sent the following guide for the greater community by exposing letter. children to positive role models, and providing motivation and inspiration to our youth, who are SPC staff prepares to deliver donation to our next generation of leaders,” said Dr. Bowden Elementary. Crockett-Bell. Silver Stars honor SPC as colors to support the on-court halftime recog- nition of the St. Philip’s College Presidential Upcoming Events an education partner Scholar Kim Lischke, Phi Theta Kappa honor society students Del Powell, Carolina Perales, Nov. 27 – Honors Convocation, Watson On June 1 in the AT&T Center, St. Philip's Raymond Alavarado and Konnie Harper and Fine Arts Center, 5;30 p.m. College was recognized as a five-year educa- National Science Foundation Presidential Dec. 14 – 128th Commencement tion partner of the San Antonio Silver Stars. Scholars Stephan Engel, Nathaneal Benitez, Ceremony, , 7 p.m. Ryan Ellis and Maged Ayad. Several students, employees, alumni, friends and family members attended in the college While fans met the students, STEM Outreach Coordinator Ruben Prieto, Director of Student Save the Date Services Ana Lisa Garza and Recruiter/Advisor Deborah Gee staffed Jan. 21 – MLK Day of Service college information tables, and employee Feb. 12 – President’s Lecture Series Michelle Burnett sang “God Bless America” at featuring Herman Boone, Watson, 11 a.m. the conclusion of the halftime recognition, March 1 – Fifth Annual Golf Tournament while new commercials marketing Alamo March 8 – Artemisia Bowden Day Colleges were broadcast on the jumbotron. Newsletter Staff SPC hosts Summer The program resulted in 8,890 hours worked and a $71,120 savings in labor (data provided Editor/Writer - Rebecca M. Villarreal, Employment Youth by Texas Workforce Commission). Director of Community and Public Program Relations "This program has an exciting impact on the Designer - Jason Rickman, Senior participant’s lives and their future, and it has Multimedia Specialist Twenty-eight prospective college students helped the college at the same time," said St. Writer/Reporter - John Dendy, Public from low-income households ages 16 - 24 Philip's College Career and Transfer Services Information Officer were paid to assist St. Philip's College Office Coordinator Yolanda Crooms. employees in the college's daily operational Editorial Assistant - Marsha Hall, Interim duties through the Summer Work program Assistant to the President offered by the Texas Workforce Commission Photographic Support - Patrick Evans, June 11 - Sept. 28. Media Services

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