<strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong> Board of TrusteesOfficers 2010-2011Gary Gurwitz, ChairmanDistrict 4• Managing Partner, Atlas & Hall, L.L.P., McAllen• Representing North McAllen, Northwest Pharr, Palmhurst,Northeast Mission, and <strong>South</strong>west Edinburg• Re-Elected May 2010Gary GurwitzChairmanRose BenavidezVice ChairmanOscar Longoria, Jr.SecretaryRose Benavidez, Vice ChairmanDistrict 1• President of Starr County Industrial Foundation• Representing Starr County• Elected November 2009MembersOscar Longoria, Jr., SecretaryDistrict 2• Attorney, Longoria & Polan P.L.L.C.• Representing La Joya, Western Mission, Palmview,Sullivan City, Peñitas and Western Alton• Elected May 2009Roy de LeónMemberDr. Alejo Salinas, Jr.MemberRoy de León, MemberDistrict 7• Vice President BBVA Compass, Mercedes• Representing Northeast Hidalgo County, Edcouch-Elsa, La Villa,North Mercedes, Northeast Alamo, Northeast Edinburg and Hargill• Re-Elected May 2008Jesse VillarrealMemberSTC PresidentDr. Alejo Salinas, Jr., MemberDistrict 5• Clinical Lecturer, University of <strong>Texas</strong>-Pan American• Retired Superintendent/Superintendent Emeritus, Hidalgo ISD• Representing Edinburg, North San Juan, Northeast Pharr,and Northwest Hidalgo County• Re-Elected May 2008Jesse Villarreal, MemberDistrict 6• Parent Specialist, Weslaco ISD• Representing Donna, <strong>South</strong> Alamo, <strong>South</strong> San Juan, <strong>South</strong> Pharr,<strong>South</strong> Weslaco and Progreso• Re-Elected May 2006VacantDistrict 3Dr. Shirley A. Reed
About <strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong>In 17 short years, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong>has grown from 1,000 students to anenrollment of approximately 30,000 andhas conferred degrees and certificatesto almost 20,000 graduates. STC, oneof the most prominent communitycolleges in the nation, is committed tostudent learning as the foundation ofstudent success through excellencein teaching and service, faculty andstaff empowerment, professionaldevelopment and accountability.STC students can choose frommore than 100 degree and certificateprogram options in a variety of liberalart, social science, allied health, math,science, business and technologyfields of study. The <strong>College</strong> is one ofonly three <strong>Texas</strong> community collegesaccredited to offer bachelor’s degrees inapplied technology, and currently offersdegrees in technology management,and computer and informationtechnologies. And for graduates whowish to continue their educationbeyond the <strong>College</strong>’s offerings, STC hasmore than 60 articulation agreementswith colleges and universities across thenation.Dual enrollment programs, includingearly college high schools, academiesand drop-out recovery, are offeredin partnership with school districtsthroughout Hidalgo and Starr counties.Approximately 9,000 high schoolstudents are earning college creditwhile in high school because of dualenrollment opportunities with STC.The Continuing, Professional andWorkforce Education Program providesopportunities for lifelong learners toupgrade skills, change careers, renewlicenses and certifications, or seekpersonal enrichment. Additionally, thedivision offers customized training toarea businesses, industries and thecommunitySTC is the fiscal agent and home of theexecutive offices for the North AmericanAdvanced Manufacturing Research andEducation Initiative. STC has taken thelead in helping train the workers to fuela regional manufacturing economy andto support innovations in advanced andrapid response manufacturing.The <strong>College</strong> is accredited by theCommission on <strong>College</strong>s of the <strong>South</strong>ernAssociation of <strong>College</strong>s and Schoolsto award baccalaureate and associatedegrees. Contact the Commissionon <strong>College</strong>s at 1866 <strong>South</strong>ern Lane,Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call404-679-4500 for questions about theaccreditation of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong>.In accordance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX ofthe Education Amendment of 1972,and Section 504 of the VocationalRehabilitation Act of 1973, STC providesaccommodations as required by law toafford equal educational opportunitiesto all people.For additional information about<strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong> call 956-872-8311 orvisit www.southtexascollege.edu.Graduate Designations✪ Summa Cum Laude4.0 grade point averageSumma Cum Laude Graduates are identified by wearing a gold cord.➤ Magna Cum Laude3.8-3.99 grade point averageMagna Cum Laude Graduates are identified by wearing a gold cord.› Cum Laude3.5-3.79 grade point averageCum Laude Graduates are identified by wearing a gold cord.★ Honor GraduatesHave completed at least 30 semester hours with a grade pointaverage of 3.5 or higher.Honor Graduates are identified by wearing a gold cord.▲ Phi Theta K appa InternationalHonor SocietyInternational honor society recognizing the academicachievements of two-year college students.Phi Theta Kappa Graduates are identified by wearing a gold stole,medallion, blue/gold cord and gold tassel.■ Valley Scholars ProgramAcademic scholarship program awarded to top 10 percent of highschool graduates who maintained a 3.25 grade point average whileattending <strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Valley Scholars Graduates are identified by wearing a purple cord.● Honors ProgramProgram for highly motivated and academically gifted studentsproviding opportunities for leadership development andacademic challenge.Honors Program Graduates are identified by wearing a white cordand a medallion.✤ K appa Beta Delta Gamma ChapterBusiness Administration Honor Society.✦ <strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong> EmployeeEmployees of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>College</strong> who have completed acertificate or degree program.Dual Enrollment Medical Science AcademyDEMSA Graduates are identified by wearing a light blue cord.Dual Enrollment Engineering AcademyDEEA Graduates are identified by wearing an orange cord.
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