Texas A&M International University

Title III-SYSTEM Technology Enhanced Rooms and Faculty Resources

With the inventory of seven (7) SMART boards and sixteen Sympodiums installed throughout campus, specifically trying to serve STEM classrooms, the Title III - Serving Youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (SYSTEM) Program aims to create an engaging 21st-century learning environment for students on campus and provide faculty and staff with the most up-to-date technological resources and professional development.

The Title III--SYTEM Program relies on OIT's team of staff who are SMART technology certified trainers who can help meet the faculty training needs. SMART Certified Trainers are both knowledgeable and professional, having undergone an extensive certification process.

Levels of training include: Level 1 - designed to help educators learn how to use SMART Notebook Software and SMART Board interactive whiteboard. Level 2 Intermediate - intended to help educators learn design fundamentals and develop presentation creation skills. To schedule a training session for your department please contact our Title III- SYSTEM office at 326-3137 and we will make the necessary arrangements with OIT.

Technology & Enrichment in Mathematics (TEMA) Computer Lab BCH 112

Teaching, Technology, & Learning Center (TTLC) BCH 118

Fernando F. and Josephine P. Zuniga Computer Lab LBV 202

Other SMART board locations include:

Career Services Student Center 114

Conference room KL 330

College of Education Technology Room KL 420

To reserve  TTLC or TEMACH Labs please contact Ms. Martha E. Guajardo at 326-3137 or e-mail her at: guajardo@tamiu.edu

Additional Resources for faculty and staff:

Mathematics Instructional Digital Resource Center KL 332 A

The Mathematics Instructional Digital Resource Center is located in KL 332 A. To access the resources listed below please contact Ms. Martha E. Guajardo at 326-3137 or e-mail her at: guajardo@tamiu.edu

               XJ-A240 projector                           46 Apple i-Pad 2

Title III--SYSTEM is a Department of Education Articulation Grant, which was awarded for a five year period that began on October 1, 2011. This Program is funded via the U. S. Department of Education Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions program. According to the Department of  Education's web site, "This program helps eligible institutions of higher education enhance and expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional stability,  management, and fiscal capabilities of eligible institutions. For additional information visit http://www.ed.gov/programs/idueshsi/index.html (Award #:P031C110118-12 )