Helpful Resources

On the following pages are a number of resources from the University and Commerce community which might be of help to the students to work with.  The list includes basic information which students might need about the University, such as Library and Health Service hours, and also identifies agencies and offices which have been established to assist students with matters or concerns, whether they are of an academic or personal nature.

All of these offices listed have been established because individual students frequently need to seek the advice or services provided.  Perhaps the RA might consider the ways representatives of these offices could be invited into the hall to provide educational programs for the residents.  The Placement Office could present a session on resume writing, Campus Security could present a rape prevention seminar- the possibilities are numerous!  Using these resources and thinking about the interest and needs of residents can lead to many programs which can assist residents in your area.

Academic Advising

All students are assigned an academic advisor who is a full-time faculty member.  Students who know the department in which they will major go to that department where they will be assigned an advisor.  Students who have not decided on a major should go to the Office of Academic Advising until a major is established.

Once a student is assigned an advisor in his/her major department, he/she will have that advisor until graduation or a change of major.  Until a student has filled a degree plan, he must consult with his advisor each semester about a schedule before registration.  An official plan will admit a student for registration.  The location and phone number for the different departments are as follows:

University Departments

Community Resources

Motor Vehicle Registration

Texas requires that all motor vehicles be registered within thirty days of expiration or tag date.  License tags may be obtained at the Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville.  Gainfully employed residents moving into Texas are required to register vehicles immediately.  Out of state students claiming Texas residency must register their cars.

Drivers License

Legal age for driving in Texas is 16 years of age if a driver’s education course has been completed; otherwise, the driving age is 18 years.  Persons moving into Texas from another state are required to obtain a license immediately.

Driver’s licenses may be obtained at the Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville or the Delta County Courthouse in Cooper.

Voter Registration

Voter registration blanks may be obtained at the Hunt County Courthouse, at the Chamber of Commerce office, or at City Hall.  They may be returned in person or by mail at the Hunt County Tax Assessor’s Office, County Courthouse, Greenville, Texas 75401.

Counseling Services

Community Recreation

Sand Hills Golf & Country Club       
                Location:  Maloy Road off FM 513 south of Commerce
                Offers: Nine-hole golf course, swimming pool, bar, ballroom

Things to do,  Places to go,  Sights to see

In Northeast Texas

In addition to the great variety of university-connected entertainment available to the public, such as sports events, plays, musical programs, MSC movies, and food festivals, there are many interesting things to do and see in the Northeast Texas area.  A brief sampling of these is listed here.

Trade Days

For the antique buff, or the browser, these events offer the thrill of discovering a bargain, or perhaps merely the enjoyment of  “looking around” at the myriad of items available.  Those listed below are held regularly, but other craft and trade fairs are held locally and in nearby towns at various times throughout the year.  You may want to create something or get rid of those odd collections around the house by “setting up shop” at one of these events.  Entry fees are usually nominal.

Camping & Fishing

Cooper Lake- Cooper:  Several accesses to the lake through Cooper, Klondike, and Posey.  Lake was in the building for 50 years.  At present there is only boat docking available.  Future plans include marina, restaurants, and public camping facilities.

Eisenhower State Park- Texoma:  Marina, swimming, fishing, camping boating, hiking trails.  7 miles northwest of Denison via US 75, FM 1310, an Park Rd. 10.  (Admission)

Bonham State Park- Small Lake offering camping, fishing, swimming and boating.  Playground, paddleboats.  (Admission)

Wind Point Part - Lake Tawakoni: Near Lone Oak.  Scenic drive on FM 47 and FM 35 which crosses lake on longest inland water bridge in Texas.  FM 513 leads to park areas.  Camping, fishing, boating, water ski area, swimming. (Admission)

Pat Mayse Lake - about 13 miles north of Paris on FM 906.  Park areas, camping, good fishing.  Food, tackle, bait available.

Tyler State Park - One of the finest forested sections of Texas. Camping, picnic areas, nature trail, screened shelters, swimming, boating.  Located 10 miles north of Tyler via FM 14, Park Rd. 16. (Admission)

Historic Sites & Interesting Places

Sam Rayburn Library, Bonham:  4 blocks west of downtown on US 82.  Contains duplicate of “Mister Sam’s” U.S. Capitol Office, as well as many other mementos.

Eisenhower Birthplace, Denison:  Home restored to 1890 appearance. State Historic Site. (Admission)

Jefferson:  Historic town with lovely old homes and famous Excelsior Hotel.  During summer months take Cypress Queen paddle-wheeler trips down Big Cypress Bayou.  See Jay Gould private railroad car and Jefferson Historical Society Museum.

Miracle at Pentecost, Dallas:  Boedeker Street and Park Lane, behind North Park Shopping Center.  Immense religious painting depiction of one of the most dramatic events of early Christian era.  Mural is 20ft. high, 124ft. long.  Interpretation is done through narration, lighting, and music, 1:30 & 2:30pm

Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose: Approximately 5 miles west via US 67, FM 205.  Unique, picturesque park on scenic Paluxy River, containing best-preserved dinousaur tracks in Texas.  Camping, picnicking, nature trails. (Admission)

Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation:  Located on US 90 between Livingston and Woodville.  Texas only Indian Reservation.  Visitors welcome to view traditional dances and observe making on intricate handicrafts.  Tours of Big Thicket via swamp buggy and miniature railroad.  Inn of 12 Clan Restaurant offers customary fare and traditional Indian foods.  Scenic, wood campground areas, fishing and swimming.