PJC Tuition Remains Below State Average
Paris Junior College continues to be below the state average on tuition and fees, the PJC Board of Regents were informed at their meeting this week. “This time of year I share with you an update on tuition and fees from the state,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin, as part of her report to the regents. In comparison with the state average of community colleges, PJC is lower on in-district, out-of-district, and...
PJC Fall Graduation: 17-Year Old Stanley Twins Receive Associate of Science Degrees
Paris Junior College held its fifth fall graduation ceremony for 230 graduates on Friday, Dec. 15, in the Hunt Center. An opening invocation was delivered by Student Government Association President Laura Sandoval, and music student Deja Sikes performed “Ending of the Beginning.” Graduates this fall ranged from 63 to 17 years of age, and came from four states — Texas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and California. According to PJC...
PJC Nears Fall Graduation
Delivery of caps and gowns signals the end of the fall semester at Paris Junior College, as does an increase in the number of students studying for next week’s final exams. The fall graduation ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hunt Athletic Center in Paris on Friday, Dec. 15. Students should arrive at the Rheudasil Learning Center by 6 p.m. Family and friends are encouraged to arrive early to find seating in the Hunt...
PJC Regents Modify Campbell Soup Agreement
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved amending a tax abatement agreement with Campbell Soup. The original 2013 agreement was for a single serve beverage line. The modification will apply to the new Plum Organics line for the remainder of the agreement, which runs to 2020. In other business, the Regents: Approved the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar, setting the dates for terms in the academic year. Adopted changes to nursing...
PJC Homecoming Events Begin Thursday
Paris Junior College has three days of activities planned for the 2017 Homecoming Thursday through Saturday. The weekend will be highlighted by the awarding of the College’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and three alumni and one former coach will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Name to be awarded the College’s highest honor, Distinguished Alumni Award, is Ronald F. Dodson, PhD, Class of 1962, from Tyler....
PJC Has Implemented Reforms Being Embraced Nationally
Many higher education initiatives touted at the recent American Association of Community Colleges annual meeting have already been implemented or are underway at Paris Junior College, according to three regents who attended the meeting. Beginning with participation in Achieving the Dream over a decade ago to PJC’s current participation in the national Pathways Project, PJC has been using data to improve student success to allow...
PJC Will Offer Conversational Spanish at Greenville Campus
Paris Junior College Public Information Services 903-951-7594 Conversational Spanish offered at the PJC-Greenville campus Get a practical and functional use of Spanish in a short period of time with Conversational Spanish that will be offered by the Paris Junior College-Greenville Center Continuing Education Department later this month. Taught by PJC Spanish Instructor Mayra Cummings, the class allows for relaxed and enjoyable...
PJC SS-Child Care Workshop offered Saturday Oct 7th, 2017
The Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center is offering a Child Care Workshop this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The keynote address will be given by Paulette Allard, who will speak on Active Supervision. This is an effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. It transforms supervision from a passive approach to an active skill. Active Supervision ensures...
PJC Announces Homecoming, 2017 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Ron Dodson
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.H.A. of Tyler, Texas has been selected as the 2017 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. He will be recognized during the 93rd Homecoming festivities Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4. “Dr. Ron Dodson is a member of the PJC Class of 1962,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “He is a renowned specialist in the field of research and...
