PJC Partnership Inspires Innovation Nationwide
This summer’s Paris Junior College partnership with Country Music Television’s Empowering Education program was featured at a workshop held during the recent American Association of Community College’s Workforce Development Institute (WDI). The WDI is a pre-eminent opportunity for in-depth exchanges and networking for economic and workforce leaders at community colleges and their partners. This year’s theme was “Inspiring Innovation,”...
PJC Licensed Vocational Nursing Program Ranked 13th
Paris Junior College’s Licensed Vocational Nursing program has been ranked 13 out of the Top 30 by PracticalNursing.org. The company assessed 77 LVN programs in Texas before choosing the final 30. There are 91 vocational nursing programs listed for 2017 with the Texas Board of Nursing. “LVN programs were assessed on several factors which represent how well a program supports students towards licensure and beyond,” said Practical...
PJC Adult Education Program
A new program at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center targets individuals with a high school diploma or GED who are looking to start college to pursue a career. The Adult Education and Family Literacy program is offering the Life Skills Education Advancing People (LEAP) Academy to equip potential students for success beginning Thursday, Feb. 16. The free LEAP Academy will provide information about college and career...
Early Childhood Specialist Leads PJC-Sulphur Springs Workshop
Area child care employees will have an opportunity on March 25 to learn from a well-respected early childhood education specialist in a workshop at Paris Junior College. The workshop meets Texas Department of Family and Protective Services continuing education. Early childhood specialist Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc., will lead the workshop designed for all child care employees. The training provides...
PJC Modifies Workforce Programs
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents has approved the modification of three workforce programs – vocational nursing, networking/CISCO, and mechatronics – to comply with new state requirements and better meet local industry needs. Changes to many programs began when the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board mandated 60-hour degrees. PJC’s associate degree nursing program was already modified. Now the LVN program...
PJC Releases Students on President and Dean’s List
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 186 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the dean’s list must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15 semester hours, and have no grade lower than a...
PJC Earns 2017 Military Friendly School Designation
Paris Junior College has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM, and Military Spouse. First published in 2009, Military Friendly® Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans today. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade...
Community Calendar January 12-17, 2017
Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild will host a Day Circle on Friday January 13 at 9:30am at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Members and persons interested in learning to quilt/sew are welcome to attend. Bring a sack lunch if you wish. No children, please. A Brisket Supper fundraiser is planned for the James and Sarona Brown family on Saturday January 14 at 5pm in the new gym at Sulphur Bluff High School. James is Pastor at Cross Timbers...
All PJC Campuses Offers Seniors Up to Six Hours of Free Tuition
Senior citizens may start the spring semester at Paris Junior College with up to six hours of free tuition. The offer applies to classes with open seats on the first day of the semester. “Multiple studies have shown that education maintains intellectual activity essential to brain health, similar to exercising for heart health,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “We see this as part of PJC’s mission to serve the...
Continuing Ed Courses at PJC-Sulphur Springs in January
Several classes are available from the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center Continuing Education Department in January. To sign up, or for more information, call 903-454-9333. Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the Center at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs. The Initial Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers class on lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies will meet from noon to 5...
