Paris Junior College Workforce Students Return Monday to Finish Spring Semester
While most sophomores at Paris Junior College have finished their online classes and applied for graduation, students in some workforce programs will return on Monday, May 18 as part of a phased-in reopening process. “Our faculty and students in spring semester workforce courses with hands-on labs will be allowed to return to campus to complete their courses,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin....
Paris Junior College to Hold Virtual Graduation May 22
Paris Junior College graduates will be recognized in a virtual commencement ceremony on May 22, 2020. Students are being offered curbside pickup of their caps and gowns. They are also being asked to submit a photo to be made into a video of the graduation ceremony. Caps and gowns are pre-ordered in a range of heights and sizes and students will keep them after the ceremony. PJC is pleased to provide the academic apparel at no cost to...
National Champion Coach Bill Foy Returns to Paris Junior College
Former Paris Junior College Head Men’s Basketball Coach and 2005 National Coach of the Year Bill Foy is returning to PJC in the dual roles of Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach. In 2005, Foy led the Dragons to a National Junior College Athletic Association championship title. “We are glad Coach Foy will be coming back to PJC as our Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director,” said PJC President Dr....
Paris Junior College Continuing Education Offers Free Online Courses
Ten free online courses are being offered by the Paris Junior College Continuing Education Department, now through June 30. The courses are available 24 hours a day and are self-paced. Students will have three months to complete the course. Starting July 1, the courses return to the regular price of $125. To view the courses, go to www.ed2go.com/pariscc and type “free” in the search box that appears at the top of the...
Paris Junior College Students with COVID-19 Loss of Income Need New FAFSA
Many people have experienced a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Paris Junior College is currently working to process income changes related to the disaster. PJC students with such an income loss, who plan to attend during this summer or fall needs to complete the appropriate FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Students should follow the instructions on the application. Once complete, the student should email a COVID-19 Change of...
Paris Junior College Regents Approve Core Curriculum Changes
At a video-conference meeting on April 27, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents adopted a Curriculum Committee recommendation to add Learning Framework (EDUC/PSYC 1300 or 1100) and Computer Literacy (BCIS 1305 or COSC 1301) to the College’s Core Curriculum. Another Curriculum Committee recommendation receiving approval was a reduction in the number of hours for the Cosmetology Operator Certificate program. Currently it is...
Paris SBDC to Hold Virtual Meeting: Small Business Disaster Loan Information
The Paris Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to address disaster loans and specifically updates on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. The purpose of the meeting is to update businesses on new information available and present an opportunity for them to direct questions to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and SBDC. Presenting will be...
Paris Junior College Joins Online East Texas Giving Day
On April 28, Paris Junior College will join over 143 nonprofit organizations throughout north and east Texas as part of East Texas Giving Day. For the third year a generous anonymous donor has stepped up to match up the first $5,000 raised. Pre-scheduled gifts began coming in on Monday, April 6. “On April 28, from 6 a.m. to midnight, PJC Alumni, former students, friends, businesses, and everyone with a passion to help others are...
PJC Opens Remote Registration For Summer Classes
By PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services Registration is now open at Paris Junior College for the May mini-term and other summer semesters. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the college continues to operate in a remote environment but those wishing to register may contact the college by email or phone. PJC is also offering a scholarship covering tuition for one Summer I or Summer II class to all graduatinghigh school...
PJC Urges Business Owners To View Online SBA Informational Meeting
PJC-Sulphur Springs CenterPublic Information Services Paris SBDC to hold Tuesday (March 31) online Q&A for small business emergency loans The Paris Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been fielding many questions and assisting businesses with loan applications due to revenue loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to help local businesses navigate these difficult economic times, the SBDC will hold a virtual meeting...