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Student Engagement Events Crank Up at RELLIS

BRYAN, Texas — Inaugural class members at the RELLIS Campus are looking toward the future with the establishment of two student engagement programs and a variety of upcoming events.

“Student engagement is a key component to student success,” said Carlos Pinkerton, Student Engagement Coordinator. “Students perform better academically when they have a vested interest in what is happening on campus. We want to create a space where our students not only thrive in the classroom, but outside the classroom as well.”

Among the programs being established is the RELLIS Ambassador Program. The program is designed for students who are interested in representing RELLIS at events like orientation, transfer fairs and other various activities.

The Student Advisory Council, comprised of students enrolled at Blinn College or one of the Texas A&M System regional universities offering academic programs on site, will provide insight to the RELLIS Administration on the opinions and requests of the study body. The eight elected student officials and student representatives from each institution will also provide specialized programs for students at the RELLIS Campus.

Upcoming events at RELLIS include the 2018 G. Russell Kirkland Executive Lecture hosted by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on Nov. 13, 2018. Traditionally hosted each spring at the Corpus Christi campus this event features Captain Steve Banta, Executive Director of the USS Lexington and prior Commanding Officer at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi. The inaugural lecture at RELLIS will focus on the Texas A&M University core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity and selfless service.

For more information on upcoming events at the RELLIS Campus, please visit https://rellis.tamus.edu/academicalliance/.

About the RELLIS Campus:

Founded in 2016 by The Texas A&M University System, the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas, fosters cutting-edge research, technology development, workforce training and two- and four-year college degrees by tapping the System’s state agencies and multiple universities, along with academic, corporate and government partners outside the System.

RELLIS Student Engagement Contact:

Carlos Pinkerton
Student Engagement Coordinator
(979) 458-7421
cpinkerton@tamus.edu

Media Contact:
Laylan Copelin
Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
(979) 458-6425
(512) 289-2782 cell
lcopelin@tamus.edu

First RELLIS Master Research Agreement Provides Future Model

BRYAN, Texas — The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and R-Tech have signed a master research agreement for the RELLIS Campus.

Last week’s agreement will serve as the model for all other research agreements at the campus and will allow all Texas A&M System agencies, Texas A&M University and any A&M System regional university to complete research with R-Tech. The first of its kind at RELLIS, the agreement establishes the collaboration between members without establishing specific research objectives. With this agreement, researchers can propose projects with the industry member at later dates.

“This more open-ended agreement will streamline projects between our researchers and industry leaders, ultimately increasing the amount of studies done at RELLIS,” said Mark Bell, Program Manager.

The RELLIS Campus was founded in 2016 by the Texas A&M University System and was designed to establish a collaborative ecosystem built to foster advanced research, technology development, testing and evaluation, higher education and hands-on career training.

R-Tech is a subsidiary of Schreder, a Belgian company involved with outdoor and sports lighting, smart lighting and smart technology interface. The initial project at RELLIS will utilize a smart light pole to improve communication between autonomous vehicles and their environment via the internet.

For more information about the RELLIS Campus, visit https://RELLIS.TAMUS.EDU/.

About the RELLIS Campus:

Founded in 2016 by The Texas A&M University System, the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas, fosters cutting-edge research, technology development, workforce training and two- and four-year college degrees by tapping the System’s state agencies and multiple universities, along with academic, corporate and government partners outside the System.

Media Contact:
Laylan Copelin
Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
(979) 458-6425
(512) 289-2782 cell
lcopelin@tamus.edu

RELLIS Campus team hires Student Engagement Coordinator

BRYAN, Texas — The RELLIS Academic Alliance team has grown with the addition of a Student Engagement Coordinator.

Earlier today, Carlos Pinkerton began working to develop, coordinate and implement innovative strategies to increase involvement in student organizations and programs. He will also oversee new student orientation and the RELLIS Ambassador Program.

“I believe that student involvement on a college campus develops people in a way that no other place in the world can,” said Pinkerton. “Student involvement allows for the various things that students are learning in class to come to life outside the classroom and I am looking forward to helping to steer that process.”

Previously, Pinkerton worked as the Community Director with the Texas A&M University Department of Resident Life, supervising resident advisors and graduate hall directors for three residence halls. These duties included assisting and advising on residence hall programs and activities designed to ensure that students were engaged.

“Student engagement is critical to the culture of a college campus and the success of our students,” said DaNeetra Walker, Admissions Coordinator. “We know that Carlos will bring a high level of excitement to this position and all the programs we plan to establish at RELLIS.”

Pinkerton joins the team as they prepare to host three Transfer Fairs this fall at the Walter C. Schwartz Building, located on the RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas.

The fairs, slated to be held September 28, October 18 and November 28, will allow prospective students to learn more about program offerings, visit with university representatives, review official transcripts and outline potential degree plans.

Representatives from Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M International University, Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Texarkana and West Texas A&M University will be available to speak to prospective students at the three Transfer Fairs on the following dates:

  • September 28; 12 to 3 p.m.
  • October 18; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • November 28; 4 to 7 p.m.

For more information or to sign up to attend a RELLIS Transfer Fair visit http://RELLIS.TAMUS.EDU/TRANSFERFAIR.

About the RELLIS Campus:

Founded in 2016 by The Texas A&M University System, the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas, fosters cutting-edge research, technology development, workforce training and two- and four-year college degrees by tapping the System’s state agencies and multiple universities, along with academic, corporate and government partners outside the System.

RELLIS Academic Contact:

DaNeetra Walker
Admissions Coordinator II
(979) 862-5393
dwalker@tamus.edu

Media Contact:

Laylan Copelin
Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
(979) 458-6425
(512) 289-2782 cell
lcopelin@tamus.edu

RELLIS Academic Alliance to host Fall Transfer Fairs

BRYAN, Texas — The RELLIS Academic Alliance is set to host three academic Transfer Fairs this fall at the Blinn College Walter C. Schwartz Building, located on the RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas.

The fairs, slated to be held September 28, October 18 and November 28, will allow prospective students to learn more about program offerings, visit with university representatives, review official transcripts and outline potential degree plans.

“The RELLIS Transfer Fairs allow students to visit the campus and learn more about what the RELLIS Academic Alliance has to offer,” said Admissions Coordinator DaNeetra Walker. “With representatives from each participating Texas A&M System regional university, it’s really a one-stop shop for information and advice for our students.”

Information about inaugural class scholarships offered to the first 250 students enrolled with a Texas A&M System regional university at the RELLIS Campus will also be available. Students are not required to submit a scholarship application, but must be admitted to an A&M System regional university offering coursework at the RELLIS Campus and must enroll in at least six credit hours with that school.

Representatives from Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M International University, Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Texarkana and West Texas A&M University will be available to speak to prospective students at the three Transfer Fairs on the following dates:

  • September 28; 12 to 3 p.m.
  • October 18; 1:30 to 4:20 p.m.
  • November 28; 4 to 7 p.m.

For more information or to sign up to attend a RELLIS Transfer Fair visit http://RELLIS.TAMUS.EDU/TRANSFERFAIR.

About the RELLIS Campus:

Founded in 2016 by The Texas A&M University System, the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas, fosters cutting-edge research, technology development, workforce training and two- and four-year college degrees by tapping the System’s state agencies and multiple universities, along with academic, corporate and government partners outside the System.

 

RELLIS Academic Contact for Students:

DaNeetra Walker

Admissions Coordinator II

(979) 862-5393

dwalker@tamus.edu

 

Media Contact:

Laylan Copelin

Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications

(979) 458-6425

(512) 289-2782 cell

lcopelin@tamus.edu

Academic Advisor joins the RELLIS Academic Alliance Team

BRYAN, Texas — The RELLIS Academic Alliance Director’s Office has expanded with the addition of an Academic Advisor as the first day of classes at the RELLIS Campus approaches.

Earlier today, Allyssa Villarreal began preparing to support the inaugural class of students in a new role as the upper-division Academic Advisor.

Villarreal will work with the current team in place to support and advise students concerning career goals and academic requirements. These tasks will include reviewing degree plans, academic records and test scores with students, as well as directing them toward resources that can assist them in meeting their goals.

“We’re very excited to have Alyssa join our team, as her arrival allows us to move into the next phase of our student services just in time for our inaugural class,” said Associate Director Isaiah Vance. “Her role is vital to the success of students and I have every confidence that she will do an excellent job in filling this key role.”

Villarreal comes to the team with experience from her role as an Early College High School Specialist where she assisted dual-enrolled high school students in regard to academic pathways, coursework and goals.

“I am excited about the many opportunities RELLIS will provide to students in the area. Having worked at a community college, I understand the difficulty that can come along with transferring credits, but RELLIS is making that a seamless process,” said Villarreal. “I am excited to be part of a team dedicated to helping students find attainable pathways to achieve their goals.”

Beginning fall 2018, degree programs will be offered at the RELLIS Campus by Blinn College and several Texas A&M System Universities. Each program at the RELLIS Academic Alliance creates a seamless pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in a variety of related fields including criminal justice, business and health sciences.

The RELLIS Academic Alliance and Blinn College are hosting a New Student Orientation Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24 for all students enrolled in courses at the RELLIS Campus. Students interested in attending classes at RELLIS this fall are encouraged to sign up by visiting https://RELLIS.tamus.edu/new-student-orientation/.

For more information about the RELLIS Academic Alliance visit RELLIS.TAMUS.EDU/ACADEMICALLIANCE.

About the RELLIS Campus:

Founded in 2016 by The Texas A&M University System, the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas, fosters cutting-edge research, technology development, workforce training and two- and four-year college degrees by tapping the System’s state agencies and multiple universities, along with academic, corporate and government partners outside the System.

 

Contact: Laylan Copelin

Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications

(979) 458-6425

(512) 289-2782 cell

lcopelin@tamus.edu

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