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cruiter, Bray will provide stu-
dents with information about the
opportunities in the Army.
The United States Army has
several plans to offer college stu-
dents who wish to further their
careers, Bray said.
$50,000 to aid them in furthering
their college advancement, Bray
said.
The Concurrent Admissions
Program (ConAp) allows students
to serve in the military while at-
tending a college of their choice
in many areas of the country, in-
world, and Las Grutas, which are
some of the largest caves open to
the public in the world,” he said.
Other optional weekend excur-
sions are available to students at
their own expense.
Students will depart Friday,
May 28, from DFW Airport and fly
to Mexico City. Students will then
travel to the city of Cuernavaca to
meet their host families.
Students may register for four
hours of Spanish 1624 (Elementary
Spanish II) and three hours of Span-
ish 2613 (Intermediate Spanish I) or
for three hours of Spanish 2613 (In-
termediate Spanish I), three hours
of Spanish 2623 (Intermediate
Spanish II) and one hour of Spanish
2601 (Spanish Conversation).
Teachers, business people and
others who want to attend will re-
ceive 120 hours of class instruction
by registering for Spanish 1560,
(Study in Mexico: Orientation) in
Community Education.
Under the Montgomery G.I.
Bill, students can enlist in the
Army for a tour consisting of two,
three or four years and earn up to
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by Anabelle Stephenson
associate editor
Perfecting Spanish-speaking
skills and touring Mexico are two of
the opportunities TCJC students can
take advantage of in this year’s 10th
consecutive summer session of
Spanish in Mexico.
The summer trip includes class-
room instruction at the Mexican Im-
mersion Center and will allow stu-
dents to earn up to seven hours of
credit, Jim Palmer, instructor of
Spanish on NE Campus, said.
Classes include language,
grammar, conversation and under-
standing. Students will receive in-
struction from a cultural approach,
with dancing, cooking, conversation
and history, Palmer said.
Four excursions are included as
a part the academic program. Stu-
dents will visit Teotihuacan and
Mexico City, Palmer said.
“We will visit Taxco, which is
considered the silver capital of the
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istration and tuition fees. The sug-
gested payment schedule is Friday,
Feb. 19; Friday, March 26; and Fri-
day, April 23, and may be paid at
the business services office.
“Students can pay in one lump
sum by the absolute deadline,” he
said.
Last year students brought
extra clothes and supplies and do-
nated them to an orphanage in Cuer-
navaca. Palmer encourages this
summer’s students to do the same.
“It was the highlight last year.
They had a great time playing with
the kids. It’s a good experience and
a great way to learn,” he said.
Palmer said some students are
hesitant about the trip at first but
benefit from their stay in Mexico.
“When they return, their confi-
dence and language ability is great-
ly improved; plus they’ve grown
culturally,” he said.
For more information contact
Palmer at 515-6932 or 515-6406.
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displayed at Thistle Hill. See this wonderful display and tour
Thistle Hill from Sunday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 14.
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this tow-hour program. Cost will be $6 per person for children’s
groups and $8 per person for adult groups.
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“I’ve heard the figure to be as much as $17 billion;
but they don’t take into consideration added costs of
growth,” he said
The average student’s cost for books in a year was
estimated to be $500, he said. Eliminating the 8.25 per-
cent sales tax would save the average student more than
$40.
In order for the book to be exempt from taxation,
it must be “written, designed, and produced for educa-;
tional, instructional, or pedagogical purposes,” he
said.
All bookstores will be eligible to wave the tax, not
just those located on campuses, as opposed to other
states that limit this to just on campus bookstores as
long as a student shows a valid student I.D.
If the bill gains support, it will be voted on during
this term, which started in January. If passed, the act
will take effect on the first day of the first calendar
quarter after it is passed, according to a press release
from Cuellar’s office.
The bill has gained support from the Texas A&M
executive council of the student government, UT’s stm
dent government and some members of the Texas Leg-
islature, Ramirez said.
“The head of the higher education executive coun-
cil committee (last term) and the heads of the finance
committee have backed this bill,” Cervantes said, who
further recommended that students show support by
writing their local representative to gain backing in leg-
islature.
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“There is a prerequisite. Stu-
dents must have one semester of
Spanish (1614) completed or pass
the challenge test,” he said.
Students can register for the
sections in April when summer
schedules are available. Non-credit
price is $62. Price for credit sec-
tions is $24 per hour plus lab and
student activity fees.
Classes will begin on NE Cam-
pus Wednesday, May 26, and con-
tinue until Thursday, May 27,
Palmer said.
“The first two days will be to
orient and work on hearing Span-
ish,” he said.
Price for the trip (not included
in tuition price) is $2100. The price
includes a $100 non-refundable reg-
istration fee required to ensure a
group rate on the flight, round trip
air fare from D/FW to Mexico Air-
port, ground travel, excursion
prices, room and board, insurance
and Mexican Immersion Center reg-
by Cory Clinkscale
The Collegian staff
NW Campus’ new Army re-
cruiter begins his first full se-
mester this spring.
Staff Sgt. Carlton T. Bray
began his service on NW Cam-
pus last September after being
transferred to this area from his
previous post in Washington
D.C. where he served as a mili-
tary police officer.
As the new NW recruiter,
Bray wants to become more per-
sonally involved with students
and offer his services.
“I don’t know how recruit-
ment (at TCJC) was done in the
past, but the most gratifying re-
ward of my job is being able to
help people,” he said. “And that
is what I want to do here.”
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To accommodate the needs of a local employer, curriculum on NW j
Campus now includes a class for those seeking experience in the railroad
dispatching field. The class was implemented when local based Burlington m !
Northern-Santa Fe approached TCJC officials in May to search for a place ■ |
to train people to employ as railroad dispatchers. I
“Currently, we are offering a non-credit course that teaches all the as-
pects of a railroad, such as hydraulics, signal workers, etc,” Ken Jones,
train dispatcher and operator instructor, said.
The plan for next fall calls for the class to remain a 14-week course,
but will be considered under the associates in applied science degree. |
During the first three semesters, students will take general subjects ■ J
necessary to have applied knowledge to specialize in several options, such1
as hydraulics, signal operator or a computer technician. The fourth semes-
ter will allow the student to specialize in such options.
“So far our turnover ratio has been close to 100 percent with our stu-
dents gaining employment in the railroad field after graduating from our
course,” Jones said.
In-the-field training, along with the capability to use the necessary re-
sources, is an added advantage that this 14-week course offers.
“Right now we spend the first 10 weeks in the classroom and the last'
four weeks in the field, Jones said.
Canadian Railroad and Union Pacific also have contacted the college
and have shown interest in investing in the program, Jones said.
Dr. Joe Rode, dean of Student Development/ Education Services, said,
“This is a very lucrative program that allows excellent pay when a student
obtains a job in this field”
Students seeking to enroll in this class must have a minimum of 30
hours of college credit, be at least 18 years old, pass an aptitude test and at-
tend an interview.
The initial class began last April 20, and filled to its 14-student capaci-
ty. The next available class will begin April 12.
In order to enroll, students must obtain an application by calling 515-
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This plan also includes free
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lege and an allowance for its
members, Bray said.
Bray encourages students to
consider the military because of
the experience it offers.
“Many places of employment
require experience and education
from their employees,” he said.
“We offer a lot of both.”
The Army also provides
many unique life experiences,
Bray said. He has had the oppor-
tunity to meet General Colin
Powell, basketball star Michael
Jordan and President Bill Clinton,
as well as travel from his Florida
home to many places in the Unit-
ed States.
“I also want people to know
that the Army isn’t just about
combat,” he said. “The military
offers careers in every field.
Even if our country goes to war,
everyone in the Army won’t be
going to the gun rack and grab-
bing an.M-16. There are many
non-combat career opportunities
for military personnel.”
To contact Bray or for more
information regarding various
college scholarships, contact the
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Bill seeks book tax exemption
by Carlos Raigosa
ne news editor
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College textbooks will no longer be taxed if a bill
now before the state legislature is passed during the
current session.
Two South Texas Representatives, Henry Cuellar
from Laredo and Juan Hinojosa from Edinburg, filed
bill number 528, last month. The bill proposes a tax ex-
emption for all books recommended by college educa-
tors and sold to students enrolled at an institution of
higher education.
The bill will be handed to the executive council of
higher education, which was headed by Rep. Bill Bil-
vons last term, once the speaker acknowledges it, Rene
Ramirez, an assistant in Hinojosa’s office, said.
“Currently the bill hasn’t been assigned to a com-
mittee because they are still in the process of being
formed,” he said. “I would expect those to be decided
next week.”
The bill, similar to those passed in Missouri, Cali-
fornia and New York will translate to an estimated $19
million annually, Richard Cervantes, head of NE book-
store, said.
“Anytime you cut down on revenue, the money is
not coming in so it is not available for spending,” he
said. “But there are reports the state will have a surplus
in its budget, allowing this kind of bill to happen.”
Reports from the State Comptroller’s office expect
the surplus to be around $2 billion, Ramirez said, also
mentioning that rumors had stated the figure to be higher.
Tax filing available through internet
phone by calling 1-888-4FILING.
Over the last fiscal year, more
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any of their outlets.
Those with internet access can
get on the comptroller’s site on the
state government web page and file
their return at any time.
A new service for filing taxes is
available for Texans to use on the
World Wide Web.
“With a few clicks, and a little
typing, many sales tax payers can
now file their returns on the World
Wide Web,” John Sharp, former
Texas comptroller, said.
The WebFile internet follows
the TeleFile service, which allows
taxpayers to file returns over the
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