PJC hosts workshop for college, university biology instructors
Dr. Rebecca Orr, one of the presenters at the BioInteractive workshop for college instructors, taught participants on team-based learning skills. Paris Junior College recently hosted a workshop with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive to assist instructors on using their free teaching resources to promote student-centered, active learning. The workshop targeted college and university instructors teaching introductory...
26 PJC Student Athletes Named National Junior College Athletic Association Academic Honors; 17 Named Academic All-American
A total of 26 Paris Junior College student athletes from five teams were recently named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic honors. The Dragon baseball team was second in the nation with a GPA of 3.61 with 17 players receiving Academic All-American honors. “NJCAA Region XIV is one of the toughest in the country, and we are consistently competitive. We are proud of our student athletes and teams, but prouder...
Paris Juniuor College – Sulphur Springs Jewelry Program
PJC JEWELRY PROGRAM: Chuck Koehler of Nashville, Tenn., a 1983 graduate from Paris Junior College’s Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, came back to the campus recently for a tour of the program. Koehler owns Anthony Jewelers in Nashville, Tenn., and CMK Co., a wholesale trade shop that specializes in custom jewelry and repair services to the jewelry industry nationwide. He was accompanied by his current employee Nic Bates,...
Four Lady Cats Sign to Play College Soccer
Four Lady Cats’ soccer players signed letters of intent to attend college and play soccer Thursday morning at a signing event in the Multipurpose Building on the high school campus. Defender Payton Pierce signed to play at four-year school, LeTourneau University in Longview, where her sister, Myranda is a soccer player. Three Lady Cats are headed to nearby Paris Junior College: Goalkeeper Abbi Hale, defensive midfielder Ciarra...
PJC Inducts Over 100 into College Honor Society
Over 100 new members of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society, were recently inducted at Paris Junior College for the fall semester. “We were delighted to have such a good turnout and warm reception at all three induction ceremonies,” said PTK advisor and English instructor Diann Mason. PTK offers students opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and...
PJC Named To Schools.com Top 10 Texas Community Colleges List
Paris Junior College has been named to the Top 10 Texas community colleges in 2016 by Schools.com. Ranked seventh on the list, PJC was included in part because it tied for fifth-highest graduation rate of all Texas community colleges in 2015, and for its status as a Pathways Project institution. The Pathways Project is an American Association of Community Colleges initiative that aims to improve student success both in the classroom...
Changes Coming to College Financial Aid Process
The first step to applying for financial aid to any higher education institution is to fill out a FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is the required first step before applying for Pell Grants and scholarships. Prior to the recent change, applicants had to wait for January to fill out a FAFSA and use the preceding year’s tax returns. Now, those wanting aid for the 2017-2018 school year can fill out a...
PJC Atheletic Director and Baseball Coach Becomes AD at New Mexico Junior College
After two decades at Paris Junior College, baseball coach and athletic director Deron Clark contemplates his next step. He has accepted the position of Athletic Director for New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, N.M. “It’s a combination of excited and sad,” said Clark. “It’s a strange emotion. My wife and I are both looking forward to the change and the new environment but at the same time we’re...
Dr. Pam Anglin, President of PJC, Seeks Expansion of College District
Dr. Pam Anglin has been President of Paris Junior College for 13 years. Her own higher education was begun at a community college in Grayson County, and she testifies to the value of close-to-home options for loan-free education prior to a student’s move to a university. At the university level, and through part-time classes, Pam earned her Masters and then her Doctorate degrees. She has a passion for providing a path to success...
College Honor Society Inducts 22 PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus Students
More than 100 new members of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society, were inducted at Paris Junior College this semester. PTK offers $37 million in transfer scholarships to more than 700 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and online. Members are also eligible to apply for scholarships and award programs to assist them with costs of attending two-year schools....
