Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-17 Catalog | Page 47

Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog a Level II certificate in a technical program requiring 30 or more credit hours other than in an Allied Health program. H.S. Anderson Award The H.S. Anderson Award, which was inaugurated in 1982, is presented to the Allied Health graduate with the highest grade point average. John C. Huval Memorial Award The John C. Huval Memorial Award for Academic Excellence is awarded to the graduate who meets the following criteria: President’s List Full time students that earn a grade point average of 4.0 at the end of each long semester are placed on the President’s List. Developmental courses are not considered in the calculation. These students then are listed on the President’s List which is published after each fall and spring semesters. Sydlise Fredeman Award The Sydlise Fredeman Award is presented to the graduate with the highest grade point average receiving an Associate of Applied Science Degree and to the graduate with the highest GPA receiving Student Services Dean: Dr. Deborrah Hebert Office: Student Center, Room 301B Address: 1500 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX 77641 Phone: (409) 984-6156 Email: hebertda@lamarpa.edu 1. Graduate with an Academic Associate Degree. 2. Earn the highest grade point average from among the eligible students. 3. Earn a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.8 or higher. 4. Graduate Summa Cum Laude. In the event of a tie, the award will be divided equally among eligible graduates. The award includes a monetary award and a commemorative certificate. If no graduate meets the requirements, the award will not be given. Student Center The Student Center is the center for student services, organizations and activities. Student Services provides services and programs that enhance the general education and development of students, enrich the quality of student life and support the teaching, and service mission of the College. The Student Services office provides admission advising, admission and records, financial aid, recruiting, registration, security student activities, and student organizations. The first floor includes Campus Security, the Information Desk, dining and lounging areas and the Snack Bar. The second floor has meeting rooms, classroom, reading/listening area, TV lounge, game room and the offices of Student Activities and Student Government. The third floor houses Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Records, Registrar and the Dean for Student Services. The 4th floor has faculty offices, a faculty/staff workroom and a reception area with a panoramic view of Pleasure Island, the SabineNeches Waterway and Sabine Lake. Page 46 of 130