Computer lab hours expanded for student use
Shari Scheff reports extended hours for the computer writing lab to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday. The change follows a fall survey showing 70 percent of students needed more access, with two new instructional assistants added and training classes offered to all students.
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Shari Scheff
Roberta Wright
Deborah Sanders
Roberta
Ms. Wright
1986 Student Travel Catalog Published by Council on International Education Exchange
The Council on International Educational Exchange announces the 13th edition of its free 80 page 1986 Student Travel Catalog featuring worldwide discounts benefits and travel bargains for International Student ID card holders. It covers airfare savings insurance and a guide to discounts in over 50 countries and outlines Work Abroad programs and summer camp teams aiding students and non students in Europe and beyond. The Council sponsors the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Project and volunteers aid housing redevelopment immigrant communities in New York under National Park Service auspices.
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Council On International Educational Exchange
United States
The
Council
U.S
Great Britain
Ireland
France
Germany
New Zealand
Costa Rica
Ellis Island
America
National Park Service
New York
Print shop closed for rewiring after fire hazard alert
Baytown College board declares the 40 year old campus print shop a fire hazard after inspection confirms old wiring and building defects. Emergency rewiring is planned with an estimated cost of 4000 to 6000 dollars plus college supplied materials. While repairs proceed, print jobs shift to the Graphic Arts Department during non student hours.
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City of Baytown
Board of Regents
Municipal Inspection Department
Bettie Bennett
Cecil Morgan
Graphic Arts
Winedale visit to study Texas slavery history
Lee College American Studies class will visit Winedale Historical Museum February 7 to learn how slavery shaped Texas farms. Co-instructor John Britt notes Samuel Lewis was typical of small slaveholders, underscoring exploitation and the limited number who owned more than 200 slaves. The two day program includes a lecture and a tour of the Lewis Farmstead.
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Texas
Lee College
Winedale Historical Museum and Teaching Center
John Britt
Samuel Lewis
Lewis
Winedale
Britt
Lewis Farmstead
A&M Honors Professor With Coleman M Physics Scholarships
Texas A&M University announces Coleman M Physics Scholarships for Minority Students 1986 87 funded by an anonymous donor. The fund honors Professor Loyd for his role in integrating the university and supports outstanding two year college transfer students majoring in physics with a preference for black and Hispanic students. For details contact the Physics Department in College Station.
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Texas A&m University
Coleman M
Loyd
Texas A&m
Texas
Texas A&m University Department of Physics
College Station
PTK chapter reorganizes honors at Lee College
Zeta Nu the Lee College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has reorganized after years of inactivity. Nora Burge along with sponsors Ben Meis and Wanda Ellis note PTK honors students with 3.5 GPA and 15 hours qualify for invitations. 52 members now, with initiation speaker Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks. Officers to be elected at February meeting.
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Shari Scheff
Phi Theta Kappa
Ben Meis
Burge
Wanda Ellis
Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks
San Jacinto College North
Ellis
Cloud bids farewell to March 15 as trusted administrator departs
Staff mourns the loss as Cloud announces retirement effective March 15. Weaver says they are losing a good friend and neighbor to work with. Bettie Bennett lauds his effective administration and easygoing nature, noting his youth yet strong performance and future prospects.
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Cloud
Weaver
Bettie Bennett
Administrative Service
Van leasing costs threaten school field trips travel budget
LC faces higher costs as van rental and fuel for a 13 000 mile intercollegiate schedule would total 5180 dollars. With 42 van requests since 1985 and rising insurance hurdles, leasing is unlikely and schools may travel fewer trips.
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Jennings’ Office
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Michelle Fojt
Scotty Willey
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Morrison
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Bennett
Isting
Lee College Cafeteria
LC Webb Society and Press Club
Winedale Plantation
A&m
PTK Chapter
Honor Trat
Square One
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