Tallant, VanDeaver PJC Distinguished Alumni
Dr. Steven Tallant and State Representative Gary VanDeaver have been selected to receive the coveted Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumni Award during the 2015 Homecoming festivities, November 13-14. It is such a distinct honor to have the opportunity to honor Dr. Tallant and Dr. VanDeaver,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. The two will be presented the College’s highest honor during the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon,...
October Continuing Education Classes at PJC Announced
A variety of continuing education classes will be offered at PJC-Sulphur Springs during the month of October. Training for pharmacy tech and medication aide positions are available from the Continuing Education Department at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center in October. Classes will meet at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus, located at 1202 W. Houston St. Call 903-885-1232 for further information. Other...
PJC Named a National Leader College
Achieving the Dream today announced that Paris Junior College earned Leader College distinction—a national designation awarded to community colleges that commit to improving student success and closing achievement gaps. PJC has shown how data can inform policy and practice to help community college students achieve their goals, resulting in improved skills, better employability, and economic growth for families, communities, and the...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Observed Constitution Day
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center students observed Constitution Day Thursday with a game of Jeopardy featuring questions about the United States Constitution. Emceeing the game was David Larkin, History and Government Instructor. Winning the game was the team of Sean Allemang, Patricia Parks and Joshua Robertson, pictured in front with Larkin. From left in back are second place team winners Destinee Clark, Mattison Medeline...
Welding Program Begins at PJC-Sulphur Springs Workforce Center
The first welding class in the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Workforce Center, located at1137 East Loop 301, began Monday. Above, Instructor John Plemons was briefing the students on the program, including instruction procedures and safety before beginning work at the weldstations. –Paul Bailey
Variety of Continuing Ed Classes Offered at PJC-Sulphur Springs
A variety of classes are available in September from the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center continuing education department. All of the classes will meet at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center located at 1202 West Houston Street. To register, or to get more information, call 903-885-1232 or visit www.parisjc.edu/ce. The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is awarded to individuals that have completed 120 hours of...
Enrollment at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Begins
Registration for the Fall Semester at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center began Wednesday with the first class day set for Monday. Registration continues through Friday. DaMarcus Johnson of Sulphur Springs, left, is preparing for the fall semester at Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center as he goes through registration this week. PJC volleyball coach and instructor Justin Maness is assisting Johnson with his schedule. Fall semester...
PJC Board Approves Tax Rate, New Hires
Following a formal budget and tax hearing at Paris Junior College that brought no comments, the PJC Board of Regents approved the 2015-2016 tax rate of .18.75 cents and adopted an annual operating budget of $35,745,475 for the coming year. The budget is down $4.5 million from one year ago due to $4 million less in federal financial aid dollars. Other reductions were made by eliminating unfilled positions. In other business the...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Prepares for Fall Semester
To prepare for the fall semester, Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center will be closed on Monday morning, August 24 for a meeting of all staff and faculty. Offices will reopen at 1 p.m. Fall registration is already underway, and special on-campus registration day will be held at the PJC – Sulphur Springs Center on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday August 29, all campus locations will be open from 10 a.m....
Welding Shop in Place for Fall at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center’s new welding shop, located on the future campus now under construction, will be complete and ready to teach welding when the fall semester begins on August 31. A student Weldstation is pictured above. In addition to welding, PJC will also be teaching mechatronics and computer aided drafting with 3-D printing this fall at the 1137 East Loop 301 location. To register for any of these classes,...
