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Technology Projects Coordinator, Hays-Caldwell Women's Center

Contact Information  
 
Company: Hays-Caldwell Women's Center  
Contact: Elva Gonzalez  
E-Mail: rbelmarez@hcwc.org  
Web Site: http://www.hcwc.org  
Fax Number: (512) 353-2018  
Address: P.O. Box 234  
City: San Marcos  
State: TX  
Zip Code: 78667  
 
Job description and intro letter. http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2008%200827%20HCWCTechnology%20Projects%20Coord.pdf  
 
Application form. http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2008%200827%20HCWC%20Tech%20Prjcts%20Coord%20Emplymt%20ApplcFm2008.doc  
 
Description Recap:  
POSITION: Technology Projects Coordinator  
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provide information technology support for agency including troubleshooting problems and implementing projects. Utilize excellent organizational, communication, and clerical skills to insure that all deadlines and goals are met in a professional manner. This is a full-time, exempt position.  
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:  
I. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT  
A. Provide oversight of computer maintenance and upkeep as the Systems Administrator.  
B. Coordinate solicitation of repairs and purchases from outside contractors with appropriate approval of management and within budgetary constraints.  
C. Oversee changes to hardware and software.  
D. Insure that virus protections are current.  
E. Manage software licenses.  
F. Maintain software and hardware inventory and controls.  
G. Assess and make appropriate determinations for use of donated computers. Insure that computer parts do not clutter facilities.  
 
II. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT  
A. Maintain and update agency website.  
B. Oversee preparation of program and other materials for annual Silent Auction fundraiser.  
C. Produce agency newsletter three times annually with participation from program staff.  
D. Produce annual holiday solicitation letter with input from Executive Director.  
E. Review contracts to insure policy compliance and continually update Employee Handbook as needed. Prepare materials to secure board approval for changes.  
F. Maintain agency equipment inventory.  
G. Produce Annual Report.  
H. Coordinate other projects such as database conversions.  
I. Perform additional administrative duties as needed.  
 
III. MISCELLANEOUS  
A. Assist Administrative Team with projects as they arise.  
B. Attend and participate in Administrative Team and agency staff meetings as directed by Director of Operations.  
C. Document all services provided in a timely manner using approved procedures.  
D. Perform job duties in accordance with approved agency policies and procedures.  
E. Provide on-call services for Center as necessary to insure 24-hour availability of quality services.  
F. Participate in Advocate Training as requested.  
G. Work on coordinated agency efforts to increase the communitys understanding abuse issues.  
H. Attend trainings approved by Director of Operations to maintain proficiency.  
I. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and Executive Director.  
 
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Operations  
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
Must be self-motivated, self-confident, results oriented and maintain high moral and ethical standards.  
Must be committed to agencys mission. Must demonstrate proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and FrontPage and have aptitude for troubleshooting PC hardware and software problems.  
Must utilize excellent organizational, clerical and communication skills.  
Ability to read, write and converse in English. Ability to read, write and converse in Spanish preferred.  
Ability to remain calm under stress and have the emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations. Ability to perform multitasks, responding to telephones, correspondence and other auditory and visual stimulation.  
Must be able to tolerate sitting or standing. Must be proficient in using IBM compatible microcomputers, telephones, cell telephones, shredders, and facsimile machines.

Posted: August 27, 2008     Revised: August 27, 2008

MSDNAA Accounts

Student MSDNAA accounts are not currently active. They will be created or rej-enabled for all students enrolled in a CS degree seeking course near the end of the 12th class day (September 12).

Posted: August 27, 2008     Revised: August 27, 2008

Needed: Grader for CS1428

Dr. Apan Qasem is looking for a grader for CS1428. The qualified student should have taken CS1428 here at Texas State with a grade of A or B. Graduate students with a good C++ background will also be considered. This is an hourly position (max 10 hours/week) and pays the usual departmental rate. Please email Dr. Qasem if you would like to apply.

Posted: August 26, 2008     Revised: August 26, 2008

New Section COMPUTER ETHICS Course Opened, Fall 2008

Due to demand, the Department of Computer Science has opened a new section of CS 2315, offered at the same time as the first section (CS 2315.1).  
 
The new course is:  
CS 2315.2, Computer Ethics  
Course ID: 345903  
Instructor: Carl Gregory  
Location: DERR 235  
Date/Time: MW, 12:30-1:45 P.M.  
 

Posted: August 25, 2008     Revised: August 25, 2008

New! Advanced Human Computer Interaction class

Dear Graduate Student:  
 
As we are all aware today, haptic (touch driven) displays are gaining popularity; and eye-gaze and brain wave interaction is something that awaits us on the horizon of human computer interaction in the near future. If you are interested in looking at what the benefits and challenges are of this new exciting future of interaction between a human and a computer, I welcome you to take my class, Advanced Human Computer Interaction CS 5369J, this fall (2008). As far as Im aware, big companies such as Apple and Microsoft are looking at the potential of eye-gaze interaction in their future products. By taking Advanced Human Computer Interaction, you will be able to add your new skills and your project to your resume and be more competitive in today's job market.  
 
More specifically, this graduate course is going to cover: eye-gaze human computer interaction, gaze-contingent displays, eye movement detection and processing, Kalman filters that are necessary to ensure stability and reliability of eye gaze data. Eye-gaze based interface design and evaluation. Some topics related to the Brain Computer Interfaces are going to be covered. Students will be evaluated based on tests, programming projects and oral presentations of research papers.  
 
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Dr. Oleg Komogortsev  
Assistant Professor  
Texas State University-San Marcos  
Department of Computer Science  
601 University Drive  
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616  
Phone: (512) 245-0349 Fax: (512) 245-8750  
Email: ok11@txstate.edu  
Webpage: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/~ok11  
 

Posted: July 10, 2008     Revised: August 22, 2008

Graduate Student Intern, Research Compliance office, Texas State

Job Description: Graduate Student Internship in Research Compliance Administration  
 
Pay Rate: $12.50/hr for 20 hours/week.  
 
The Office of Research Compliance at Texas State is seeking to hire a graduate student intern to provide daily assistance in all areas of compliance (studies using human and animal subjects, biosafety and federal export control regulations).  
 
Job duties will include maintaining up to-the-minute status reports on protocols, effective and courteous telephone and email communication to faculty and students, information retrieval and data support for compliance review committee chairs, and elementary technical support for the online IRB submission system. In addition to possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, the intern must be competent with Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook or Bobcatmail, and the standard web browsers.  
 
All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Michael Blanda, Assistant Vice President for Research and Federal Relations, JCK 489, 245-2314 or mb29@txstate.edu.  
 
announcement: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2008%200811%20Grad%20Stu%20ORC%20Intern%20Job%20Description.doc  
 

Posted: August 22, 2008     Revised: August 22, 2008

Fall semester - 2008

 
Fall 2008 semester: First day of classes is August 27.  
 
 
The Computer Science departmental office (Nueces 247) is open on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sept. 1 is the Labor Day holiday, so the offices will be closed on that Monday.  
 

     Revised: August 08, 2008

Federal Opportunity for Engineering and Computer Science/IT Majors

Contact Information  
Company: DOT FAA  
Contact: Danielle Gaquin  
E-Mail: danielleG@twc.edu  
Web Site: https://secure.twc.edu/twc/default.jsp  
Phone Number: 202-238-7906  
City: Washington  
State: DC  
 
Department of Transportation  
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)  
Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Intern Program  
 
The Washington Center is pleased to announce an opportunity for students to participate in a fully-funded (plus stipend) internship program with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Selected students will have the opportunity to intern for FAA offices and participate in an experiential training program. Student participants will gain relevant skills and knowledge, explore career options within the Department of Transportation and other federal agencies, and develop a greater awareness of the role of the federal government.  
 
Internship sites for the fall 2009 semester are in Washington, D.C.  
 
Qualifications  
Be a currently enrolled student in an accredited college or university  
Be of junior status or above (60 academic credit hours) at the time of the internship  
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0  
Be a U.S. citizen  
Complete all components of the application packet  
All students who meet these criteria are eligible to apply; however, Native American and Asian American students, as well as students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply  
Desired Majors  
Engineering (all fields)  
Computer Science/Information Technology  
Compensation  
Selected students will receive The Washington Center program fee and housing fee at no charge and receive a substantial weekly stipend. Students have the option of living in fully-furnished housing facilities within blocks of the DC metro line. If students choose not to live in Washington Center provided housing, the stipend is increased. All stipends are based on a 36 hour work week and payroll is distributed on the 15th and 30th of each month. The Washington Center is the official employer and must have the I-9 and W-4 tax forms on file. Direct deposit is available.  
 
Dates and Deadlines  
Application Deadline will remain open until positions are filled. Positions are competitive and students are encourage to apply as soon as possible.  
 
Application Instructions  
Students interested in applying only to the Department of Transportation FAA Internship Program, and not other opportunities at The Washington Center, must apply for the program via The Washington Centers on-line application. Students can link directly to instructions for the on-line application at: - https://secure.twc.edu/twc/default.jsp . After creating an account and entering the online application, students must select option 2 on the first page and then Federal Aviation Administration from the drop down box labeled Government Scholarship Program applying to. Students who apply only to this program using the online application are exempt from paying the $60 application fee. Please direct questions about the application to enrollment services at enrollment@twc.edu.  
 
For more information about Department of Transportation FAA Internship Program please contact Danielle Gaquin at 202-238-7906 or danielleG@twc.edu  

Posted: August 06, 2008     Revised: August 07, 2008

CS 4371, Computer System Security, offered Fall 2008

CS 4371 COMPUTER SYSTEM SECURITY, offered Fall 2008  
Lecture times: Monday & Wednesday 2:00 pm-3:15 pm, DERR 235  
Professor Qijun Gu  
 
Computer security is about being protected against danger or loss in the electronic and real worlds. Computer security includes a branch of information security technologies, targeting protection of information from theft or corruption or the preservation of availability.  
 
CS 4371 will examine basic security problems and security theories and practices in computer systems. We will study the design and implementation of secure computer systems. We will investigate security issues in networking, operating systems and various computer systems.  
 
CS 4371 is where you will find a new and unique perspective of what you have learned in other computer courses. You will understand attacks in order to become a better defender.  
 
The grading of CS 4371 will be based on homework assignments, mid-term and final exams, lab projects, and presentations.  
Prerequisite: CS 3358  
 
 

Posted: August 06, 2008     Revised: August 06, 2008

Texas State Info Tech Office Needs Grad Research Assistant

 
Full details and application form are on the web page:  
http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2008%200805%20VPIT%20Grad%20Research%20Assistant.doc  
 
We are looking for graduate student to fill our available GRA position in the IT Security Department.  
 
Details:  
Monday through Friday  
20 hours per week  
The job begins immediately.  
 
Applications are also available through Jobs4Cats, posting #12882  
 
If you have any questions, please contact Lori McElroy at 512-245-9650  
 
Please send your cover letter, resume, and application to Lori McElroy at lm50@txstate.edu  
 
 
Office of the Vice President for Information Technology  
Texas State University-San Marcos  
Fax: 512.245.1226  

Posted: August 06, 2008     Revised: August 06, 2008

Web Page help needed

We received the following email. If you think you can help Mr. Bolton, please contact him directly:  
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I am looking for a student who is proficient in web page design to help me put together a simple web site.  
 
I will pay for these services. Can you recommend such a student?  
 
Thank you,  
Greg Bolton  
512.847.0846  
gregbolton@yahoo.com  
 

Posted: August 06, 2008     Revised: August 06, 2008

CS 3468 course-Embedded Computer Systems, offered Fall 2008

CS 3468 EMBEDDED COMPUTER SYSTEMS, Fall 2008 course  
Lectures: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30pm-1:45pm, DERR 235  
Labs: Thursdays, 2:00pm-4:00pm, DERR 236  
Professor Qijun Gu  
 
Embedded systems have been used in all aspects of modern lives, including consumer electronics (mobile phones, digital cameras, mp3 players, GPS receivers) and industrial products (automotive safety systems, HVAC systems, vital signs monitoring devices).  
 
CS 3468 will cover topics on hardware architectures, operating systems and applications of embedded computer systems, which are the foundation for modern electronic products. We will explore the difference between embedded computers and regular computers, and learn to develop applications in embedded systems.  
 
The course will also provide hands-on lab projects in a real platform (sensors). We will make applications in labs to experience the power of embedded systems.  
 
CS 3468 is also one of the three writing intensive classes. The grading will be based on homework assignments, mid-term and final exams, and lab projects.  
Prerequisite: CS 2318 and CS 3409  

Posted: August 06, 2008     Revised: August 06, 2008

Fall 08, Spg 09-Interns sought, IT web design & networking

Contact Information  
Company: Avignon Mortgage  
Contact: Kate Adams  
E-Mail: amhr@avignonmortgage.com  
Phone Number: (512) 478-1000  
Fax Number: (512) 236-0022  
Address: 502 W 30th St  
City: Austin  
State: TX  
Zip Code: 78705  
 
 
My name is Kate Adams and I am the Human Resource representative for  
Avignon Mortgage.  
 
We are currently seeking IT web design and IT networking  
interns for the Fall 08 and Spring 09 semesters. Our internships are 17  
hours a week and non-paid. Students can receive college credit for the  
internship.  
 
I would appreciate it if you could pass the message and the job description along to your students: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2008%200709%20AvignonMrtg%20IT%20INTERNSHIP.doc.  
 
Thank you  
 
Kate Adams  
Human Resources Representative  
Avignon Mortgage  
502 W 30th St.  
Austin, TX 78705  
Tel:(512) 478-1000  
Fax:(512) 236-0022  
amhr@avignonmortgage.com

Posted: July 09, 2008     Revised: July 09, 2008

Leo Doran Scholarship, 9/15/08 deadline

This is to announce the Leo Doran Scholarship($1500 award) for this coming school year. You will need to have the application returned to the Department of Computer Science (Attn: Cheryl Morriss) by SEPTEMBER 10.  
 
The Department of Computer Science at Texas State University-San Marcos has been notified of this scholarship for one (1) $1500 scholarship ($750 per long semester) in the name of Leo J. Doran (former Texas State student), Billy Mitchel Chapter of the Association of Old Crows, San Antonio.  
 
Complete the Application Form: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2007%200822%20LeoDoranApplScholarship.pdf  
 
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:  
You must be a Junior or Senior Computer Science major at Texas State.  
 
You must be enrolled full-time (12 or more hours) [and remain  
enrolled full-time]  
 
You must have an overall GPA of 3.0  
 
You must be a U.S. citizen  
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  
The scholarship is open to all students who meet the above  
criteria but priority is given to ROTC students.  
 
The award is given on a non-discriminatory basis without  
consideration of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin and will  
be based primarily on academic achievement and financial need. The  
selection is based 1/3 on need, 1/3 on grades, and 1/3 on a letter  
input from applicant describing future ambitions, previous awards and  
participation in community and civic affairs.  
 
http://www.bmcaoc.org/  
The Billy Mitchell Chapter College Scholarship Program has disbursed $243,785 since 1986 when the program was established. It was set up to:  
 
1. Assist students studying engineering and the hard sciences, who are likely to pursue careers in electronic defense, information superiority and related professions.  
 
2. Support member national interests by encouraging students to enter science and engineering fields.  
 
3. Create greater awareness in the educational sector for electronic defense and information superiority.  
 
The program is based upon academic excellence or financial need as the primary selection criteria of applicants.  
Applications for grants are submitted to an unbiased and independent body that does not consist of members of the chapter. The scholarship application is nondiscriminatory. Selection of applicants and the awards are made to students on a nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Funds shall be awarded only after the designated recipient is enrolled at an accredited college or university.  
Who is eligible: Full time junior/senior college students enrolled as engineering, computer science or mathematics majors  
 
 
SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FORM BY 9/10/2008 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, TEXAS STATE, ATTN: CHERYL MORRISS.  

     Revised: May 08, 2008

New Technical Writing Course for Fall, ENG 3311

English 3311: Advanced Writing  
 
Special Topic: Writing for the Computer Industry  
 
Offered: Fall 2008  
 
Date/Time: M/W 12:30-1:45 p.m.  
 
Instructor: Beverley Braud, English Department  
Email: bb08@txstate.edu  
 
Are you a writing major interested in working as a technical writer, particularly in the computer industry? Are you a Computer Science major who will be writing the documents of your industry?  
 
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR STUDENTS IN THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH, PROFESSIONAL WRITING EMPHASIS, AND FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS.  
 
This course (available to both English and Computer Science majors who have completed enough hours in their respective programs to be considered juniors, about 70 hours) will provide students with the skills required for creating hard-copy and online documents for employees in and users of the products of the computer industry. We will focus on the techniques for producing user materials and design-based documents; these techniques include user-analysis, document design and style for documents such as requirements documents, user manuals, and everyday communication. You will also practice the computer skills necessary for producing such documents, learning and using Adobe InDesign. We will also look at writing and designing for both impaired and international audiences.  
 
PLEASE NOTE: This course is NOT designed for students in other English emphases and other science majors.  

Posted: April 15, 2008     Revised: April 15, 2008

Paid Internships - Inroads - US Citizens or Permanent Residents

Please see the flyer for qualifications and details on applying for an internship:  
 
http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2008%200411%20INROADS%20Flyer.pdf  
 
* Students of color  
* minimum 2.8 or higher cumulative GPA  
* 2 summers remaining prior to completing undergraduate degree  
* U.S. citizen or permanent resident  
 
Applications will be taken until the slots are filled.

Posted: April 11, 2008     Revised: April 14, 2008

Career Services Offers Internship Information

The Office of Career Services at Texas State University-San Marcos maintains information about internships as well as a list of internship opportunities on their web site as they become available. To view that site, please click here, http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Student_Alumnus/InternetResources/internAndSumEmpl.htm.  
 

Posted: October 27, 2006    

Job Fairs - host, Career Services

JOB FAIRS  
 
Join Career Services for annual Job Fairs, where students will have an opportunity to connect with employers about their organizations.  
For more information, contact Career Services at 512.245.2645.  
 
To see current information, check http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Fairs/Special_Events_Calendar.htm.  
- log into Jobs4Cats and check under Career Events.  
 
 
 

     Revised: February 11, 2008