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About The Library

The Mike Rheudasil Learning Center is a multi-purpose facility that houses the J.H. Newton Library, the A.M. and Welma Aikin Regional Archives, media services, the Learning Skills program, a classroom for interactive distance learning, a computer lab, and facilities for the GED program and adult education.

The learning center concept at Paris Junior College recognizes that higher education has the responsibility to provide an education for each while offering an educational opportunity to all. This was the concept behind the building of this facility that houses a centralized staff of learning and instructional support specialists serving both students and faculty.

Learning Center Hours

Fall & Spring Semesters

Sunday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - Noon
Saturday: Closed

Summer Hours (Non-Semester)

Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - Noon

Beginning June 9 Through July 10 (Summer I)

Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - Noon

The Virtual Reference Desk

Get your answers after the library closes through Live Reference Desk from the access point on the left side of each library Web page. Reference librarians are available online to help you with your questions ranging from the general (“How do I get a library card?”) to the very specific (“How do I format a running header using the APA format?”).

Hours for the Virtual Reference Desk are:

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Head Coach Bill Foy and his 2004-2005 Dragons basketball team surprised everyone but themselves by taking the NJCAA national championship in Hutchinson, Kan., on March 26.

“These guys had a goal, had confidence and played well as a team,” Foy said. “They are a great group of guys who became the best they could be at the end of the season and through the tournament run.”

“These young men showed 8,000 basketball fans in Hutchinson, Kansas, what teamwork is all about,” PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin said during a celebration in PJC’s Hunt Center, welcoming home the new national champions. “This is the greatest team and greatest coach in the United States.”

The Dragons defeated the nation’s No. 2 team, San Jacinto College, in the finals of the NJCAA Region XIV tournament to earn their first trip to the national finals since 1959.

The unranked Dragons then swept through a four-game schedule in the national tournament that included sixth-ranked College of Southern Idaho and 16th-ranked Moberly (Mo.) Area Community College, which they defeated 70-61 in the tournament finals to win the NJCAA title.

The national title is the first for the PJC Dragons in basketball. PJC made it to the nationals in 1959 and came home with the fourth-place trophy.

Foy, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., has compiled a 203-118 record during his 10-year tenure at Paris Junior College. The last seven years at PJC have been exceptional. His teams have advanced to the finals of the NJCAA Region XIV state tournament five times while compiling a 162-69 record.

This year’s sophomore-laden team that won the NJCAA national title has compiled a 54-16 record over the last two seasons.

Dragon Rod Earls, from Little Rock, Ark., was named MVP of the tournament, while teammate Alexander Starr received the Charles Fesher Sportsmanship Award. Foy was named Coach of the Tournament. Earls, Starr and teammate Michael Battle were named to the All-Tournament team.

The National Association of Basketball Coaches named Foy Junior College Coach of the Year.

“It feels great, because very few coaches get to end their season by winning a national championship,” Foy said.

Related articles:

Coach Bill Foy named NABC Coach of the Year

PJC celebrates the new national champions

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The Paris Junior College cheer program is in the midst of another exciting year of cheerleading. Cheerleaders cheer at home basketball games and several away games, as well as play-off games.

The 2009-2010 Paris Junior College Cheer Squad

TAYLOR POTEET Head Cheerleader Paris, Texas	TRENT WOLF Paris, Texas
BROOK ALLEN Detroit, Texas	KAYLA BOAZ Paris, Texas
COLBY EVANS Paris, Texas	BRITTANY VIEHE Paris, Texas
GINA GONZALES Paris, Texas	KIARA LADELL Paris, Texas
DANYELL HOLT Paris, Texas	DAE REYNOLDS Paris, Texas
CAROLYN ROBINSON Honey Grove, Texas
GAY MORRIS Sponsor

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Members of the 2009-2010 Paris Junior College Dragons basketball team.

	DEMARKUS WILSON No. 04 Carrollton, TX Sophomore, 6-4, 185
	CALVIN BROWN No. 05 Portsmouth, VA Sophomore, 6-2, 180
	JEREMY HOLMES No. 11 Memphis, TN Freshman, 5-10, 161
	JEREMY HOARD No. 20 Russellville, AR Freshman, 6-2, 176
	TONYE SMITH No. 21 Memphis, TN Sophomore, 6-2, 225
	BRYCE CARTWRIGHT No. 22 Compton, CA Sophomore, 6-1, 184
	GENERRA VARMALL No. 23 White Castle, LA Freshman, 5-11, 180
	LATAY DARDEN No. 24 Virginia Beach, VA Sophomore, 6-8, 190
	TERRENCE BOWMAN No. 30 Cairo, GA Sophomore, 6-5.5, 190
	DERICK ECHOLS No. 31 Brooklyn, NY Sophomore, 6-5.5, 210
	JUSTYNN HAMMOND No. 32 Seattle, WA Sophomore, 6-6, 210
	DESMOND KING No. 44 Alexandria, LA Sophomore, 6-6.5, 235
	SEDRIC McBOUNDS No. 50 Minneapolis, MN Sophomore, 6-7, 225
	JUSTIN COLLARD R/S Paris, TX Sophomore, 6-3, 185
	ISIAH COLLIER R/S Austin, TX Freshman, 6-4, 211
	CHASE FRANKLIN R/S Dallas, TX Freshman, 6-3, 190
	IRENEO SANCHEZ R/S McAllen, TX Freshman, 6-1, 176
	MARKIEST SMITH R/S Dallas, TX Freshman, 6-4, 182
	JERRICK THOMAS R/S Baton Rouge, LA Freshman, 5-10, 160
	DESMOND THOMAS R/S Memphis, TN Freshman, 6-1, 190
	PATRICK PADELFORD Manager

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Head Coach Corey Lyon

It will be hard to top what Corey Lyon and the PJC Lady Dragons softball team accomplished during Lyon’s first year as the head coach. The Lady Dragons went 44-15 on the season and won the Region XIV Eastern Division Conference Title. This was the first conference championship in the history of softball at Paris Junior College.

And 2008 was a record-setting year the Lady Dragons. The softball team set school records for wins (44), home runs (74) and runs scored (384). Two PJC players also set school records: Shay Ristau broke the home run record, hitting 18 round-trippers, while Kaci Crawford set the school record for most wins by a pitcher with 32.

“In our first year, I felt it was very important to establish a foundation for us to build a program that competes for league championships and regional tournament championships every year,” said Lyon. “I am very pleased with what we were able to accomplish last season, and I am very excited about taking the next step with this year’s group.

Lyon came to PJC from Wichita Independent High School in Wichita, Kan., where he was dean of students, head softball coach and head football coach.

Lyon took over the school’s softball program following a winless first two seasons, and led them to 65 wins over the next four years, including a 42-5 run his last two seasons. Those seasons included two league championships, two regional championships and two trips to the Class 3A State Tournament, finishing fourth and second.

His team went 25-1 during his last season there and outscored opponents 304-51, setting a new state record for most runs in a season.

Lyon also was head coach of the U16 Wichita Mustangs in summers of 2006 and 2007, leading the team to an ASA state title, a USSSA state title, two AFA state titles, a second place finish in the 2006 Colorado Fireworks Tournament, a top 25 finish in the 2007 Colorado Fireworks U18 Gold Tournament, and a top 12 finish at the 2007 U16 ASA A National Tournament.

He also instructed and assisted the Mustang Gold Team, consisting of players from institutions such as Baylor, Stanford, Utah, Purdue, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Louisiana Monroe, Arkansas, Albany, Emporia State, Nebraska - Omaha and Jacksonville State University.

Lyon himself was a student athlete, playing football at Hutchinson Community College before moving the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. He finished his athletic career playing baseball at Kansas State University.

Lyon holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kansas Newman University and a master’s degree in school leadership from Baker University in Topeka, Kan.

He and his wife Bridget have three daughters, Cheyanne, Carson and Ciarra.

Assistant Coach Tawnya Guthrie

Tawnya Guthrie enters her first season as the assistant softball coach with the Lady Dragons. Guthrie comes to Paris from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., where she spent the 2008-09 season as an assistant softball coach after graduating from Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wichita State in 2008 with a double major in sociology and criminal justice and also earned the MVC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award all four seasons as a member of WSU’s softball team. Before coaching at Washburn University, she served as an assistant coach and private instructor in the Wichita Mustang Softball Academy from 2006-08.

Guthrie was a catcher and designated-hitter for Wichita State, as well as a four-year member of the Missouri Valley Conference’s Honor Roll.

As a sophomore, she set the Shockers single-game RBI record with seven against Missouri State in the MVC Postseason Championship Tournament with a pinch-hit grandslam, and is also second on the Shockers career hit-by-pitch list.

Athletically, she was unable to finish her senior year and transitioned into a team mentor position due to career-ending back injuries she battled throughout the duration of her softball career at WSU.

Guthrie attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn, Wash. She is the daughter of Jodie and Ken Miller, with two younger sisters Andrea (14) and Taylor (12)

“I feel extremely blessed to not only become a part of the Lady Dragons softball program, but the entire PJC family as well,” she said.

Volunteer Assistant Jack Butler

Jack Butler (“Mr. Jack”) is a volunteer assistant with responsibilities that include field maintenance, working with the outfield.

He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he played softball.

While in the military, he coached baseball and was recreation officer for the 16th Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division, “The Big Red One.”

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Members of the 2009-2010 Dragons women's basketball team:

	PARRIS PRICE No. 05 Arlington, TX Freshman, 5-3
	BRITNEY GAINES No. 10 Mesquite, TX Freshman, 5-8
	DESTINY SMITH No. 14 Mount Pleasant, TX Freshman, 5-8
	RANDI WHITE No. 15 Euless, TX Sophomore, 5-8
	MEOSHI BRADLEY No. 22 Pine Bluff, AR Sophomore, 5-8
	LaKRISHA PENNON No. 23 Eagletown, OK Freshman, 5-9
	TAYLOR AMMONS No. 24 Vickburg, MS Sophomore, 6-1
	SEKEYA ROBERSON No. 32 Mansfield, TX Freshman, 5-8
	SHANTEL DAVIS-JENKINS No. 34 Pittsburg, TX Freshman, 5-10
	BRIANNAH MATTHEWS No. 40 Avondale, AZ Freshman, 5-10
	ASHLEY WASHINGTON Manager
	BRIAN TEMPLE Manager

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The Sulphur Springs Center is located at 1202 W. Houston St. in Sulphur Springs (Map / Satellite). A wide variety of technical, vocational and academic courses are offered, both days and evenings, at this center that prepare students for the workforce and lead to an associate’s degree.

Courses in computer information systems, drafting and office technology are available, plus all the supporting learning skills and academic classes. Students can complete all the requirements for associate degrees and certificates at the Sulphur Springs Center.

Financial aid and academic advising are available to aid students in making their educational decisions.

Continuing education programs in health, business occupations and other topics are available to residents of the community. The Sulphur Springs Center also offers free GED preparation courses. The campus also provides truck driver training for the area.

Contact:

1202 W. Houston St.
P.O. Box 191
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483

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Phone: 903.885.1232
FAX: 903.439.6155

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The PJC — Greenville Center is located at 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway in Greenville, Texas. (View photos »)

The new campus is a warm, friendly place where staff and students alike are eager to assist and encourage new students.

The 39,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility opened to students for the fall 2008 semester and offers general academic courses that lead to an associate’s degree in arts or sciences. The Greenville Center campus contains classrooms, a science lab, a computer lab, a library, a large meeting room that can also be used as a classroom, and administrative offices.

More than half of the students enrolled at the Greenville Center complete courses that enable them to transfer to a four-year university.

The college offers a variety of certificate programs in office occupations, computer training, heating and air conditioning and nursing. Counseling and advising are available to students, and learning skills programs are in place to help students progress. Free tutoring for math, English, science and Spanish is available.

The Greenville Center also offers a variety of continuing education classes, including technical training courses.

There is an active chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, a student Honor Society that is involved in many community service programs. Also, Honor Society students may be eligible for scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa membership.

The Greenville Center is committed to, and aggressively pursues academic and social opportunities for its students and community. It works closely with local businesses to develop a workforce for the future.

Contact:

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6500 Monty Stratton Parkway
Greenville, Texas 75402
Phone: 903.454.9333
FAX: 903.454.3380

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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

Record: 26-4
Conference: 19-3
» Region XIV Statistics

Region XIV Men's Basketball Tournament
Smith Gymnasium, Lon Morris College
Jacksonville, Texas

Saturday, March 10, 2007 - Quarterfinals

Sunday, March 11, 2007 - Semifinals

Monday, March 12, 2007 - Final

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Success is a tradition among Paris Junior College athletes, as exemplified by the Dragons men’s basketball team, the 2004-2005 NJCAA Division I National Champions.

Athletic activities at PJC include men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s softball, baseball, golf and cheerleading. PJC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and competes in the Region XIV Athletic Conference, one of the strongest two-year college conferences in the nation.

PJC has been very successful in all its sports, winning numerous conference and state titles, capturing two national titles and winning its way to several NJCAA tournaments in golf, basketball and baseball.

Historically, Paris Junior College athletes perform as well in the classroom as they do in their respective sports.

PJC athletes over the past three years had a transfer/graduation rate of 95.8 percent. That included a 100 percent rate for 2004, a 95 percent rate in 2003 and a 92.5 percent rate in 2002, reflecting PJC’s commitment to the ideal of the scholar/athlete.

The college boasts a lengthy list of athletes who have earned Junior College All-American and Academic All-American status, and many have played and continue to play basketball, baseball and golf in the professional ranks.

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Spring Record: 41-19
Conference: 20-10

NOTE: All playing dates, except tournaments, are double-headers.

Fall 2006 Schedule

Spring 2007 Schedule

Regional Playoff Tournament, May 4-6, 2007

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Individual members of the 2010-2011 Paris Junior College Dragons softball team:

	KASEY CARLOCK No. 2 Aubrey, TX Sophomore, P
	ALYSSA CORONADO No. 4 Frisco, TX Freshman, IF
	LAUREN SMITH No. 5 Waxahachie, TX Sophomore, OF
	KODIE GARNER No. 6 Garland, TX Sophomore, C
	SARAH LONG No. 7 Rockwall, TX Sophomore, INF
	EMILY RACICOT No. 8 Longview, TX Sophomore, C
	DARBY PIERCE No. 9 Paris, TX Sophomore, IF
	TIFFANHY KENNEY No. 10 Garland, TX Sophomore, IF
	JESSICA VIRAMONTEZ No. 11 Wichita, KS Sophomore, OF
	KEELIE MIMS No. 12 Salado, TX Sophomore, OF
	BAYLEE DILLION No. 13 Hurst, TX Freshman, IF
	SARAH DEIMLING No. 14 Rockwall, TX Freshman, INF
	MELANEY ORTEGA No. 20 Mesquite, TX Freshman, P/OF
	ASHLEY ENDSLEY No. 21 Paris, TX Sophomore, INF
	NASTASHIA HALL No. 23 Paris, TX Freshman, OF
	JESSICA BARBEE No. 24 Terrell, TX Freshman, P

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The success of the Paris Junior College men’s basketball program continues: An NJCAA National Championship in 2004-05; a conference title in 2005-06; another conference title in 2006-07; and a Region XIV title and 8th place finish at the NJCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament to wrap up the 2007-08 season. Add to that a school record 30 victories for the 2007-08 season.

For the 2008-2009 season: North Zone co-champions and a fifth straight year winning a post-season or regular season championship (2005, NJCAA; 2005-06, TEAC regular season; 2006-07, TEAC regular season; 2007-08, Region XIV; 2008-09, TEAC North Zone regular season).

Additional highlights of the 2008-09 season include:

» Region XIV Tournament Runner-Up
» 25-6 overall record
» No. 6 national ranking in defensive points allowed
» Ranked in the top 10 for the third straight year
» Kenny Gabriel (Auburn signee), First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Region, Region XIV All-Tournament team
» Raymond Sims, Second Team All-Conference, Second Team All-Region, led conference in assists
» Shannon Shorter (North Texas Signee), All-Conference team, Region XIV All-Tournament team
» Jonathon Simmons, All-Conference team

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Members of the PJC Dragons baseball team.

	JON MARK ABBEY No. 19 Paris, TX Freshman, RHP/3B, R/R
	JORDAN BADARACK No. 7 Frisco, TX Freshman, RHP R/R
	MATT BUCKMASTER No. 17 Lakeside City, TX Freshman, LHP, L/L
	PHIL DELISLE No. 8 Quebec, Canada Freshman, 3B, R/R
	RODNEY GARZA No. 6 Magnolia, TX Freshman, 2B, S/R
	JOVAN GONZALEZ No. 24 Corpus Christi, TX Freshman, RHP, R/R
	GAVIN GRAY No. 18 Fricso, TX Freshman, OF, R/R
	JUSTIN HENDERSON No. 16 Coppell, TX Freshman, RHP/SS, R/R
	NOEL IBARRA No. 3 Dallas, TX Freshman, SS/RHP, R/R
	BRAD PICHA No. 4 Stephenville, TX Freshman, RHP/3B, L/R
	JUSTIN SCHARF No. 14 McKinney, TX Freshman, RHP, R/R
	CRAIG WHITESIDE No. 23 Vernon, TX Freshman, RHP, R/R

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Dragons News

Congratulations to the following players on making the 2010 Region XIV East All Conference Team.

• James Wallace, 3B
• Brad Picha, 1B
• Justin Scharf, RHP

Two former PJC Dragons have been selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft.

Cole White went to the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the draft, and David Carpenter went in the ninth round to the Anaheim Angels.

Joining the PJC Dragons for the 2010-11 season:

• Michael Medina, LHP, Sugar Land Dulles High School
• Brody Justice, LHP, Frisco Wakeland High School
• Jocko Spataro, C, Sulphur Springs High School
• Ross Vance, LHP, Love Joy High School
• Nate Gibbs, Norman (Okla.) High School
• Caleb Spengler, McKinney High School
• Ross Vance, Lovejoy High School
• Jeremy Christian, SS, Mesquite High School
• Jesus Mendoza, RHP, South Grand Prarie High School
• Tanner Connot, Prairiland High School
• Jeff Oracion, Frisco Wakeland High School
• Koby Greene, Bullard High School
• Jeff Oracion, Frisco Wakeland High School
• John Welborn, Sherman High School
• Wes Dorough, C/OF, Red Oak High School
• Garrett Kilgore, 3B/1B, Frisco Centennial High School
• Zach Kothera, P/C, Frisco Centennial High School
• Clint Wallace, C, Corpus Christi Tuloso Midway High School

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» Dragons Season Archive

Spring Record: 29-26
Conference: 18-10

Fall 2006

Spring 2007

Regional Playoff Tournament, May 12-16, 2007

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Professional And Faculty Positions

Applicants for professional positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy (faculty positions only). To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration.

Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty Positions

Applicants for part-time faculty positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy. To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration.

Support Staff Positions

Applicants for support staff positions must submit a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) A letter of application, resume, professional references and college transcripts are encouraged. Any test requirements for announced positions will be listed on the Announcement of Vacancy.

Download the PJC employment application. (PDF/302K)

Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader for PDF files can be downloaded here.

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Paris Junior College continually develops a pool of potential adjunct instructors for current and future employment in a variety of teaching areas. Applications of candidates who meet the current criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) may be retained for future employment opportunities.

If you have a question about the requirements for a particular teaching area, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), director of human resources, 903-782-0483.

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Students register online using Campus Connect. Students can use Campus Connect from within the PJC system or from any computer connected to the Internet. Click on the link below.

» Go to Campus Connect v3.0.

Steps to register online:

1. Enter your PJC assigned STUDENTID. Contact the Admissions Office at 903.782.0425 or the Student Records Office at 903.782.0212 if you need your assigned ID number.

2. Enter your PIN. Contact the Admissions Office at 903.782.0425 or the Student Records Office at 903.782.0212 if you do not remember your PIN.

3. Under REGISTRATION, click on “Add/Drop Courses.”

4. Select the term/campus.

5. Scroll to the course you wish to add to your schedule and click “ADD.” The course you enroll in will appear at the top of the screen. You can drop a course from your schedule by clicking “DROP” next to the corresponding course.

6. Under STUDENT INFORMATION, click on “Review/Pay Account” to complete the registration process.

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The Paris Junior College Student Records Office is located in the Louis B. Williams Administration Building, Room 138, on the Paris campus. Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - noon, except for school holidays.

Phone:
903-782-0212
903-782-0302

Toll Free:
800-232-5804

FAX:
903-782-0309

The Student Records Office houses all official documents for Paris Junior College students. The office also processes class drops and adds, verifies enrollment, posts grades, verifies graduation, clears students for on-line registration and processes transcript requests.

Parents of dependent children are entitled to request certain student data under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. To request such data, parents must submit the Parental Affidavit for Academic Information to the Student Records Office. The form may be faxed to 903-782-0309. The form can be downloaded in PDF (64K) or Word (32K) format.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get a copy of my transcript?

It’s easy. See this page for complete instructions.

How much does it cost to get a transcript?

Official transcripts are available at no charge.

How can I get my transcript from another institution evaluated for transfer credit?

Students not currently enrolled must submit a written request for transcript evaluation (PDF). Please print this form and mail or FAX to the Student Records Office. Only official transcripts will be evaluated.

How do I get my grades at the end of the semester?

Students use Campus Connect, the student computer system, to retrieve their grades. Complete instructions can be found here.

Who can register online?

To use Campus Connect to register online, you must meet the following criteria:

1. You must have satisfied all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements or be exempt from TSI.

2. You must be in good standing.

3. You must have no holds or blocks.

4. If you have not attended PJC in the past year, you must complete a new Resident Status form (PDF/23K).

How do I register for classes online?

Students register online using Campus Connect. Complete instructions can be found by clicking here.

How do I drop/add a class after I’ve registered?

Complete instructions can be found here.

How can I get proof that I’m enrolled in classes?

Paris Junior College can provide verification of enrollment. Click here for more information.

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The responsibilities of this position is to teach clinical courses in the associate degree nursing program.  This position requires 19-hours per week including 16 hours of clinical instruction two days per week from 6:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a current Texas R.N. license.  Master’s degree preferred.  Must have demonstrated clinical competence in the practice of nursing with a minimum of two years experience in professional nursing. 

The salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience. 

Nominations and applications will be accepted until filled.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date.  A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, letter of application, resume, copies of college transcripts and a list of references are required.  This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire investigative consumer report on the successful candidate.  Contact Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460, 903.782.0483, fax 903.782.0288, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Authorization for Investigative Report or for more information on Paris Junior College, please visit our web site at http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/hr.

Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, creed or religion, color, age, or national origin.  Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Coordinator of Human Resources.

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Individual members of the 2010-2011 Paris Junior College Dragons softball team:

	KASEY CARLOCK No. 2 Aubrey, TX Sophomore, P
	ALYSSA CORONADO No. 4 Frisco, TX Freshman, IF
	LAUREN SMITH No. 5 Waxahachie, TX Sophomore, OF
	KODIE GARNER No. 6 Garland, TX Sophomore, C
	SARAH LONG No. 7 Rockwall, TX Sophomore, INF
	EMILY RACICOT No. 8 Longview, TX Sophomore, C
	DARBY PIERCE No. 9 Paris, TX Sophomore, IF
	TIFFANHY KENNEY No. 10 Garland, TX Sophomore, IF
	JESSICA VIRAMONTEZ No. 11 Wichita, KS Sophomore, OF
	KEELIE MIMS No. 12 Salado, TX Sophomore, OF
	BAYLEE DILLION No. 13 Hurst, TX Freshman, IF
	SARAH DEIMLING No. 14 Rockwall, TX Freshman, INF
	MELANEY ORTEGA No. 20 Mesquite, TX Freshman, P/OF
	ASHLEY ENDSLEY No. 21 Paris, TX Sophomore, INF
	NASTASHIA HALL No. 23 Paris, TX Freshman, OF
	JESSICA BARBEE No. 24 Terrell, TX Freshman, P

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Members of the 2010 Paris Junior College volleyball team.

	LAUREN PYKA No. 1 Fredericksburg, TX Freshman, Lib, 5-7
	LAUREN HUTCHINSON No. 2 Forey, TX Freshman, OH/DS, 5-7
	CORI BRUCE No. 3 Austin, TX Freshman, OH, 5-9
	AMY KLEYPAS No. 4 Crawford, TX Sophomore, OH, 5-10
	STEPHANIE BROCK No. 5 Arlington, TX Freshman, Setter, 5-9
	AMY GUNTER No. 6 Carrollton, TX Sophomore, Lib, 5-4
	HEATHER RIGBY No. 7 Rowlette, TX Sophomore, Mid, 5-9
	BEAU BEAMISH No. 8 Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada Sophomore, Setter, 5-8
	KAILA JOHNSON No. 9 Kountze, TX Sophomore, RS, 5-11
	RACHEL MASLOWSKI No. 10 Wylie, TX Freshman, RS/OH, 5-11
	CODI SCHEPP No. 11 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Sophomore, Mid, 6-0
	MELANIE WILLIAMS No. 12 Lone Oak, TX Sophomore, RS, 5-10
	BRIDGETTE CAMPBELL No. 13 Paris, TX Freshman, Utility, 5-9
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Back To School Bingo, sponsored by the Student Activities Office.

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The responsibilities of this position are to provide academic and financial aid advising as well as program/application assistance to student applicants and families at the Greenville Center.  Reports directly to the Director of the Greenville Center; and works closely with the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Counseling.  Master’s degree and experience in financial aid and academic advising is required.  Successful applicant should also be fluent in word processing programs, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Program, relate well to students in need of financial assistance, have the ability to make public presentations, and work independently.

The salary for this 12-month position is $3,208.33 per month.  This position is eligible for health, life, and optional insurance coverage including dental, long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, three personal business leave days per year, and an employee/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 90-day employment period.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until September 16, 2010.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date.  A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, letter of application, resume, references, and transcripts are required.  This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire investigative consumer report on the successful candidate.  Contact Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460 903.782.0483, fax 903.782.0288, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Authorization for Investigative Report or for more information on Paris Junior College, please visit our web site at http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/hr.

Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, creed or religion, color, age, or national origin.  Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Coordinator of Human Resources.

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Two former Paris Junior College students, Elmer G. Ellis and Jack E. Carter, have been selected as PJC’s 2010 Distinguished Alumni. They will be feted at the 86th Annual Homecoming Luncheon Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.

“These two gentlemen are well known in their respective professional circles and have brought recognition to PJC throughout their careers,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “Justice Carter serves as a member of the Sixth Court of Appeals based in Texarkana, and Mr. Ellis is president and chief executive officer of East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System, Tyler.”

Justice Carter was elected to his current position as justice, Sixth District Court of Appeals, in 2002 and took office in 2003. A native of Detroit and graduate of Clarksville High School, he attended PJC 1961-62 and 1962-63. While at PJC, he took English, debate, and history and was convinced the legal profession was the direction for him. He went on to graduate from the University of Texas in 1965 and the UT School of Law in 1967 and began practicing law in Texarkana that same year. Carter remained in private practice until 1981, when Gov. William P. (Bill) Clements appointed him as district judge. He went on to be re-elected to serve in that capacity for almost 22 years as the district judge of the Fifth Judicial District Court in Bowie and Cass counties.

Other justices who serve with Carter are Chief Justice Josh R. Morriss III and Justice Bailey C. Moseley. In recent years, the justices have conducted sessions of the Sixth District Court on the campus of PJC as a courtesy to both plaintiffs and defendants and have made themselves available to students and faculty following the sessions to better educate them on the judicial system. The Sixth District Court of Appeals serves a 19-county area in Northeast Texas. Normally, court sessions are held in Texarkana.

During his tenure as judge Carter played a key role in creating of the Northeast Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates for children program. Additionally, he developed a seminar for divorcing parents in his two primary counties called, “Let’s Talk About Kids — Seminar on D.I.V.O.R.C.E. — The Children’s Perspective.” He also helped institute the Northeast Texas Restitution Center, enabling those convicted of crimes to work and repay the victims of their crimes.

He is active in the Central Christian Church, serving as board moderator, and has been on the advisory boards of the YWCA Kid’s Exchange, Texarkana Independent School Board’s Community Board, Federal Correction Institute Community Board and the Caddo Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America.

Carter actively supports the work of his wife Joan, who has served as the development coordinator for Opportunities Inc., a charitable organization which serves developmentally disabled children and adults.

He is married to his childhood sweetheart, Joan Varley of Clarksville. The couple has three grown children: Sondra, an educator in Texarkana, and sons Clay and Justin who are involved in business endeavors in Tulsa, Okla., and Fort Worth, respectively. They are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren.

Mr. Ellis attended PJC from 1958-59, 1959-60, and the summer semesters in 1960 and 1962. He was called to active duty in 1961 as a member of the Texas National Guard/Army. He served one year of active duty and continued for five years as a member of the Texas National Guard Reserves, returning to PJC in the summer of 1962 to continue his education.

Following his time at PJC, he completed his BBA and MBA at East Texas State University and began a career in healthcare administration at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paris. He joined ETMC in 1968 and his career has thus far spanned 46 years.

Under Ellis’ leadership, ETMC has grown into one of the State’s preeminent not-for-profit health systems and is recognized as one of the “Top 5” East Texas companies in size with gross annual revenues of $3.3 billion and with over 15 hospitals throughout East Texas, in addition to medical clinics, emergency medical services, specialty services hospital, home health, rehabilitation center, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health center, regional trauma network and additional patient-minded services.

ETMC creates over 9,000 jobs and treats more than 1.1 million patients annually. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and former chairman of the Texas Hospital Association and was selected as the Earl M. Collier Award winner for Distinguished Healthcare Administration from the Texas Hospital Association.

He has received numerous honors from throughout East Texas and has been honored by the Boy Scouts of America with their “Good Turn” Award, inducted into the Junior Achievement of Tyler’s “Business Hall of Fame,” American College of Healthcare Executives receiving both the Regent’s Award and Senior Level Healthcare Executive Award, and is a Paul Harris Fellow presented by the Tyler Rotary Club. He was appointed by then-Gov. George W. Bush to the Texas Board of Vocational Nursing and was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University — Commerce/East Texas State University.

Tickets for the luncheon are $15 per person and can be purchased from the office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs located in the Rheudasil Learning Center. For more information, call 903-782-0291. Underwriting for the luncheon is also available. All funds generated from the underwriting will be used to create endowed scholarships in the names of Carter and Ellis.

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Pre-Requisite: 18 months of practical experience with procedures, materials & tools on either airframe or powerplant or 30 months combined practical experience on both airframe and powerplant to receive both certifications.

This course will be set up to instruct aircraft technicians who have the required time spent on the aircraft but still lack some of the knowledge to complete the written, oral, and practical test. This course will have 30 percent hands on training and 70 percent classroom/lecture training.

Cost: $110 (20 Hours)

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Pre-Requisite: 18 months of practical experience with procedures, materials and tools on either airframe or powerplant or 30 months of combined practical experience on both airframe and powerplant to receive both certifications.

This course will be set up to instruct aircraft technicians who have the required time spent on the aircraft but still lack some of the knowledge to complete the written, oral and practical test. The course will be 30 percent hands on training and 70 percent classroom/lecture training.

Cost: $110 (20 Hours)

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Former Paris Junior College Assistant Basketball Coach Chuck Taylor is returning to PJC to lead the Dragons men’s basketball team for the 2010-2011 season.

Taylor worked as assistant coach under Bill Foy at PJC from 2000 to 2002, and returns to Paris from his most recent job as associate head coach at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala.

“We had to move quickly to find a replacement for Coach Schuberth to provide stability to the 2010-11 team,” said PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “Coach Taylor understands Paris and was thought of highly by PJC employees during his time at the college, and he has proven success as a head coach while at Richland College.”

Tom Schuberth submitted his resignation as Paris Junior College’s men’s basketball coach early Monday morning, after accepting a position as an assistant coach at Jacksonville State University, a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I school in Alabama. His resignation at PJC was accepted, effective Aug. 31.

“It is very important that our young men, who were just recruited, have a coach in place for them,” Dr. Anglin added, “and we are very appreciative of Coach Taylor for accepting this challenge on such short notice.”

Taylor was promoted to associate head coach of the Jaguars in August 2009. In his third season with the university, he helped USA go 26-7, including wins over Florida and Arkansas, and gain an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. In 2008-2009, the team was Sun Belt Conference tourney runners-up, and in 2007-2009 they were Sun Belt Conference champions.

While Taylor was an assistant coach at the University of North Texas, the Mean Green won the 2006-2007 Sun Belt Tournament and was seeded 15th in the NCAA Tournament. He served as head basketball coach of Richland College of the Dallas County Community College District in 2005-2006, leading his team to a 24-8 record and the Metro Conference Championship. The team ranked third in the final National Junior College Athletic Association poll and were Region V Tournament runners-up.

In 2002-2005, Taylor served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. In 2004-2005 the team had its first 20-win season in school history, and in 2003-2004 the first winning season.

While serving under Bill Foy at PJC as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, Taylor helped the team to a 2001-02 Texas Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament and back-to-back seasons with 20 wins.

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The Paris Small Business Development Center at Paris Junior College will offer training sessions during September, according to Director Pat Bell.

Paris

A free Live the Dream! seminar will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, at the Bobby Walters Workforce Training Center on the PJC campus. Participants will find out what it takes to start a business and be their own boss. Topics will include the legal requirements of starting a business including the different forms of business organization and their advantages and disadvantages. Other topics will cover conducting a feasibility study, writing a business plan, types of financing available for a start-up business and what lenders want to know as well as information on SBA guaranteed loan programs, getting a sales tax permit and more.

The Government Contracting seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 16. Participants will learn the basics of government contracting at the federal, state and local level. Topics will cover regulations, uniform contract format, contract types, electronic commerce, and more. This seminar will also be held in the Bobby Walters Workforce Training Center.

To register, call 903-782-0445 or 903-782-0447.

Free counseling to start or expand a small business in Paris is offered Monday through Friday by the Paris Small Business Development Center. To make an appointment, call 903-782-0224.

Greenville

A Patent, Trademark and Copyright Laws seminar will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 10, at the PJC — Greenville Center, 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway. Your creative products may be entitled to copyright or patent protection. The name under which creative products are sold may be entitled to trademark protection. Learn how to register a copyright, select and register a trademark, and how to evaluate products for patent protection. Information will also be presented regarding patent, copyright, and trademark resources on the Internet as well as how to avoid infringements when using the Internet.

A free Live the Dream! seminar will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. Participants will find out what it takes to start a business and be their own boss. Topics will include the legal requirements of starting a business including the different forms of business organization and their advantages and disadvantages. Other topics will cover conducting a feasibility study, writing a business plan, types of financing available for a start-up business and what lenders want to know as well as information on SBA guaranteed loan programs, getting a sales tax permit and more. The class will meet at the PJC Greenville Center.

A QuickBooks business accounting class will meet from noon to 4 p.m. each Wednesday from Sept. 29 through Oct. 20. Participants will learn to set up and maintain a chart of accounts; reconcile a checking account; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; and generate reports. QuickBooks software can be used to process payroll quickly and easily. This class details all the steps needed for proper setup and even includes troubleshooting tips and solutions for common problems and mistakes. This class is held at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 2713 Stonewall St.

Free counseling to start or expand a small business is offered in Greenville every Wednesday and Friday at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. To make an appointment for free counseling, call the Greenville Chamber at 903-455-1510.

Sulphur Springs

A free Live the Dream! seminar will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, at the PJC — Sulphur Springs Center, 1202 W. Houston St. Participants will find out what it takes to start a business and be their own boss. Topics will include the legal requirements of starting a business including the different forms of business organization and their advantages and disadvantages. Other topics will cover conducting a feasibility study, writing a business plan, types of financing available for a start-up business and what lenders want to know as well as information on SBA guaranteed loan programs, getting a sales tax permit and more. To register, call 903-885-1232.

Free counseling to start or expand a small business in Sulphur Springs is offered every Friday at the PJC — Sulphur Springs Center. To make an appointment, call 903-885-1232.

Commerce

A free Live the Dream! seminar will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Commerce Chamber of Commerce, 1114 N. Main St. Participants will find out what it takes to start a business and be their own boss. Topics will include the legal requirements of starting a business including the different forms of business organization and their advantages and disadvantages. Other topics will cover conducting a feasibility study, writing a business plan, types of financing available for a start-up business and what lenders want to know as well as information on SBA guaranteed loan programs, getting a sales tax permit and more. To register for the seminar, call the Chamber Office at 903-886-3950.

Free counseling to start or expand a small business is offered in Commerce each Thursday. To make an appointment for free counseling, call 903-886-3950.

Clarksville

The Live the Dream! seminar will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Historic Red River Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Locust St. Participants will find out what it takes to start a business and be their own boss. Topics will include the legal requirements of starting a business including the different forms of business organization and their advantages and disadvantages. Other topics will cover conducting a feasibility study, writing a business plan, types of financing available for a start-up business and what lenders want to know as well as information on SBA guaranteed loan programs, getting a sales tax permit and more. To register for the seminar, call the Chamber office at 903-427-2645.

Free counseling to start or expand a small business is offered in Clarksville the first Tuesday of each month at the Chamber office. To make an appointment, call 903-427-2645.

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The responsibilities of this position are to assist in the planning and implementation of programs to attract and matriculate students to achieve the strategic enrollment objectives of Paris Junior College.  Bachelor’s degree required as well as experience in student services, admissions, financial aid, counseling, or recruitment highly desirable.  Successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills and as well as ability to make presentations to different target groups.  Computer experience and the ability to work independently are essential.  This position requires a valid driver’s license and the willingness to travel and will require day and evening hours and the ability to lift and carry boxes of materials (25-50 lbs.).

The salary for this 12 month position is $2,666.67 per month.  This position is eligible for health, life, and optional insurance coverage including dental, long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, three personal business leave days per year, and an employee/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 90-day employment period.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on September 8, 2010.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date.  A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, letter of application, resume, and a list of references are required.  This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire investigative consumer report on the successful candidate.  Contact Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460 903.782.0483, 903.782.0288 (fax), or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Authorization for Investigative Report or for more information on Paris Junior College, please visit our web site at http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/hr.

Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, creed or religion, color, age, or national origin.  Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Coordinator of Human Resources.

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Paris Junior College’s Continuing Education Department has scheduled a variety of classes for September.

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• Welcome to the World of Computers will be offered from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 13-16. This class is designed for the person who has limited, if any, computer training.
• A Microsoft Word 2007 Basic class will meet from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Sept. 20-23. This word processing program makes it easy to create a variety of professional looking documents.
• The Microsoft Excel 2007 Basic class will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 27-30. This electronic spreadsheet class will offer instruction to perform numeric calculations, graph data, develop reports and much more.
• Understanding Personal Computers will be offered fro 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Sept. 9-23. This class is designed for the novice and uses a hands-on approach that prepares participants to take other computer courses. Basic touch typing skills are helpful for taking this class. This class will be held at the PrimeTime Center.
• The Defensive Driving class is offered by Paris Junior College #067 in accordance with the standards established by the National Traffic Safety Institute of Texas, Inc., under license #C0297, and consists of six hours of classroom instruction. The class will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 20-21.
• The Driver’s Education class is approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety and is open to students at least 15 years of age. A birth certificate, Verification of Enrollment form (VOE) and social security care must be provided. The class is held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 27 through Oct. 21.
• The American Heart Association approves the Basic Life Support (CPR) class that will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 14-15.  It will be repeated from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. This class covers instruction in lifesaving skills or respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
• A Basic and Clinical Phlebotomy class is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 14 through Nov. 30. No uniform is required. A criminal background and drug screen must be completed before the class begins. A high school diploma or GED is required. This must be completed by the conclusion of the program and prior to the exam.
• An Aseptic Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians course begins on Sept. 20 with an at-home study and a post test. The class continues with an extensive two-day class and hands-on training and final. The class training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23-24. This course will prepare the pharmacy technician to work in pharmacy compounding sterile IV preparations by placing focus on quality assurance of the environment and end product. Students will become familiar with USP 797, a sterile technique and equipment used in the preparation of a sterile IV product. Pre-requisite for this course is either the Pharmacy Technician program completed or currently working in a pharmacy.
• The Basic Life Support (CPR) Re-certification for Health Professionals will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27. This is an update and review course for current CPR certified cardholders. Written examination and successful demonstration of skills is required. The American Heart Association certified this course.
• The Medication Aide Update fulfills the annual renewal requirements for certified medication aides according to specifications of the Texas Department of Health. The class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. Med aides should take this class one month prior to the expiration of their certification card.
• A Nurse Aide class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 27 through Oct. 13. This class offers preparation for entry level assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities.
• A Beginning American Sign Language class is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., each Tuesday, Sept. 28 through Nov. 16. Students will learn the ABCs to fingerspell words that they don’t know signs for as well as words and phrases. They will also learn conversation signing and increasing American Sign Language communication in the work environment.
• The Kids Hurt Too seminar will be held fro 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 11. This seminar is designed to help parents understand the needs of their children throughout the process of divorce.

To register for these classes, or for more information, call 903-782-0447 or 903-782-0445, or stop by the Continuing Education Department located at the west entrance of the Bobby Walters Workforce Training Center on the north side of the PJC campus.

Greenville Campus

• The Airframe and Powerplant preparatory courses will enhance the fundamental technical procedures in the required subject matter areas necessary to pass the written, oral and practical certification as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant technician. Students must have 18 hours of practical experience with procedures, materials and tools on either airframe or powerplant, or they must have 30 months of combined experience on both airframe and powerplant to receive both certifications. Documentation of this experience specifying FAR 65.77 must be presented to the local FAA office.
• The Airframe and Powerplant General Knowledge class will meet from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 13-16. General curriculum subjects include basic electricity, aircraft drawings, weight and balance, fluid lines and fittings, material and processes, ground operations and servicing, cleaning and corrosion control, mathematics, maintenance forms and records, basic physics, maintenance publications, and mechanic privileges and limitations.
• The A&P Airframe Systems class will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 20-23. This course will be set up to instruct aircraft technicians who have the required time spent on the aircraft but still lack some of the knowledge to complete the written and the oral and practical test. The course will have 30 percent hands-on training and 70 percent classroom/lecture training.
• The A&P Powerplant Systems class will be offered from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 27-30. This course will offer instruction for aircraft technicians who have the required time spent on the aircraft but still lack some of the knowledge to complete the written and the oral and practical test. The class consists of 30 percent hands-on training and 70 percent classroom/lecture training.
• The Nurse Aide class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 7-22. This class offers preparation for entry level assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities.
• The American Heart Association approves the Basic Life Support (CPR) class that will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17. This class covers instruction in lifesaving skills or respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

To register for these classes, call 903-454-9333, or stop by the Center located at 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway.

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The Vice President of Student Services is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all programs related to student services.  The Vice President of Student Services assists the President in general administration and implementation of the policies of Paris Junior College.  The Vice President of Student Services represents Paris Junior College in a variety of official capacities in the community.  Master degree in related field required, doctorate preferred.  Five or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a community college required.  Five years experience in student services.  Extensive knowledge of student services and student development and the principles and practices of budgeting required.  Candidate must possess high ethical values and the ability to use technology to access data, maintains records, generate reports and communicate with others.  Oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in a wide variety of environments required.

The salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience.  This position is eligible for health, life, and optional insurance coverage including dental, long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or the Optional Retirement Program, sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, three personal business leave occurrences per year, and an employee/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 90-day employment period.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until filled; however the search committee may begin reviewing applications on September 13, 2010.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date.  A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, letter of application, resume, and a list of references are required.  This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire investigative consumer report on the successful candidate.  Contact Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460, 903.782.0483, or fax 903.782.0288 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Authorization for Investigative Report or for more information on Paris Junior College, please visit our web site at http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/hr.

Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, creed or religion, color, age, or national origin.  Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Coordinator of Human Resources.

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First day of class for the fall 2010 semester.

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The Paris Junior College Music Department has a new instructor of music and director of choirs, Philip Briggs, who comes to Paris from Tarrant County College in Fort Worth.

“My total focus is to continue the excellence that’s been here,” said Briggs. “Pat Fowzer did a tremendous job in building this program and support for it in the community. I want to expand our offerings and bring even more opportunities and experiences to our students. I would like to see our student groups represented at state and national musical conventions. The most important thing we can do is build on our established traditions and provide our students with a quality musical experience.”

Briggs has a master’s degree in choral conducting from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M University) in Canyon, and his bachelor’s degree in voice and music education from William Jewel College in Kansas City, Mo. He has been a choral music educator and church musician for more than 25 years and has taught and directed choirs in Texas, Arkansas and Missouri.

Briggs has appeared professionally as a soloist and actor with Texas Musical Drama, Mackinac Island Playhouse, Schola Cantorum of Texas, Casa Manana Theater and Playhouse, and as a soloist for the Durufle Requiem with the Kansas City Symphony. He has served frequently as a clinician and presenter in the field of choral music and voice. He has been a National Association of Teachers of Singing regional semi-finalist, and had vocals studies with Dean Wilder, Jane Middleton, Jack Coldiron and master classes with Sherrill Milnes. He studied conducting with Hugh Sanders, Paul Salamunovich, Charlene Archibeck and Howard Swan.

The PJC Choral Program has three sections:

• Chorale is the largest choral organization and is open to all PJC students. This choir performs one major concert each semester.
• The PJC Chamber Singers are an auditioned choral group, performing a higher standard of classical choral literature representing all musical periods and genres. This choir performs regularly during the year, and groundwork is being laid for this ensemble to tour in the future.
• Members of the previous two groups are eligible to audition for the show choir Encore! and/or the Texas Two-Year College Choral Directors Association All-State Choir. Encore! Is the “ambassador” ensemble, with an auditioned vocal organization performing show choir literature. Enrollment is limited and the choir performs a variety of popular music, Broadway show tunes, and music of the Jazz and Swing era. Choreography and vocal solos are also featured with this group. Students must also participate in the musical presented by the PJC Theatre and Music Departments.

Competitive scholarships are available. Returning music students who had a PJC scholarship in the spring will automatically have one for fall. New students will need to schedule an appointment with Briggs. He will be flagging new music students at on-campus registration in Paris on Thursday, and scheduling appointments for Friday to hold scholarship auditions. Those auditions will continue Monday, Sept. 30, as needed. For further information, contact the PJC Music Department at 903-782-0343.

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On-campus registration for the fall 2010 semester at PJC’s main Paris campus. Continues until 6 p.m.

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On-campus registration for the fall 2010 semester at PJC — Sulphur Springs Center. Continues until 6 p.m.

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The responsibilities of this position are to provide campus security to the college as well as enforce rules and regulations.  Applicant must have high school diploma or equivalent as well as excellent communication skills and the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties.  Good moral character with no felony convictions and no Class B Misdemeanor convictions within the last 10 year.  Current TECLOSE licensure.

The salary for this position is $2666.67 per month.  This position is eligible for health, life, and optional insurance coverage including dental, long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, three personal business leave days per year, and an employee/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 90-day employment period.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on September 8, 2010.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date.  A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, letter of application, resume, and a list of references are required.  This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire investigative consumer report on the successful candidate.  Contact Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460 903.782.0483, 903.782.0288 (fax), or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Authorization for Investigative Report or for more information on Paris Junior College, please visit our web site at http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/hr.

Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, creed or religion, color, age, or national origin.  Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Coordinator of Human Resources.

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After receiving no comments on the proposed 2010-11 budget for Paris Junior College, the Board of Regents began its regularly scheduled meeting with the commendation of Cathie Tyler, instructor of art, upon her retirement. PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin presented her with a plaque in appreciation of her service. Vice Chairman Rachel Braswell congratulated Tyler on the high quality of the art program under her leadership.

The regents approved the 2010-11 budget, which includes $11.9 million in federal student financial aid, totaling $34,871,443.

Next, the regents heard a report from Achieving the Dream Data Coaches Dr. Kent Farnsworth and Dr. Rhonda Glover on PJC’s progress after completing three of the five years in the program. Dr. Farnsworth said Achieving the Dream was created to address three issues: a widening gap in the skills levels of American workers versus what employers needed, rapid globalization of the economy, and the growth in immigrant and minority populations that are also the least educated in this country. Analysts identified community colleges as providing solutions.

“Paris was selected to participate in this program because of a very good application,” said Dr. Farnsworth, “and they are one of the colleges engaged in a series of experiments to improve student success.”

According to Dr. Glover, studies now show that students were coming in the front door, but not finishing with degrees or certificates to give them skills needed for the workforce. PJC is one of many community colleges now taking the data identifying student stumbling blocks and making improvements. She commended Dr. Anglin for her strong support for student success.

In addition, the Regents:

• Received a good financial report from Vice President of Business Services John Eastman.
• Renewed a general property deposit of zero as the existing policy of blocking transcripts or registration until a damage bill is paid is working well. Setting the amount is required.
• Approved the Certified Tax Rolls from the Tax Appraisal Office with a total taxable value of $1,525,241,191.
• Approved an effective tax rate of 0.18974 for 2010-11 to generate the same amount of revenue as the current tax rate of 0.1850.
• Authorized contracting with SHW Architects to design the new Science and Technology Center to continue with the facility master plan for all three campuses. This is the company that designed the new Greenville building.
• Approved a right-of-way transfer to the City of Greenville, which is ready to begin construction on Monty Stratton Parkway connecting I-30 to the PJC — Greenville Center once right of way approval is obtained from all property owners.
• Approved transfer of up to $2 million unrestricted funds to the plant fund, Renewals & Replacements. These funds may later be applied to the new Science and Technology Center construction.
• Received the President’s Report, in which Dr. Anglin reported that no sealed bids were received for the 256 acres of college land last month. The law mandates that the land may not be sold below appraised value. The Achieving the Dream Strategy Institute will be March 24-26 and selection of regents to attend will occur at the September meeting.
• Accepted the reassignment of Jeff Norris as instructor of mathematics in Greenville; the hiring of new employees Shane Boatwright as chief of security, Philip Briggs Jr. as instructor of music, Marian Ellis as instructor of learning skills, Yvonna Goldsmith as coordinator of nursing home training, Misty Long and Jill Reynolds as Educational Talent Search high school advisors, Lana Steich as instructor of mathematics, Albert Talley as assistant men’s basketball coach, and Anne Marie Ward as instructor of mathematics; and the resignation or retirement of instructor of mathematics Heather Allen, college readiness advisor Brad Gifford, Director of Upward Bound Carole Pickering, Small Business Development Center counselor Rudy Slusher, Educational Talent Search high school advisor Catherine Smith, and instructor of learning skills Crystal Torti.

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On-campus registration for the fall 2010 semester at PJC — Greenville Center. Continues until 6 p.m.

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Staff Development.

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Residence Halls Open.

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A large crowd joined the Paris Junior College Board of Regents to celebrate the opening of the new South Campus Residence Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon followed by a tour of the new facility.

“The opening of this residence hall is the first step in a multi-year Facilities Master Plan which will ultimately renew the entire campus with both new construction and renovation of existing buildings”, said PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “We hope this new residence hall will encourage additional students to attend PJC and live on campus.”

The new residence hall will house female students with 30 student rooms with suite bathrooms, a capacity of 60 student beds, plus a head resident’s apartment. In addition to the common area at the entrance, there are laundry facilities and study areas.

Total project cost of the new dorm, which was started last Sept. 17, was $4.2 million. Charter Builders was the construction manager at risk and brought the building in on time and under budget. Denney Architects was the project architect. The South Campus Residence Hall was financed through five local banks, and local subcontractors handled 30 percent of the construction work.

Earlier this month the Regents authorized Phase II of the residence hall to begin with acceptance of a guaranteed maximum price of $3,242,932 from Charter Builders. That is slated for completion next July, and will house male students. The two wings will share the common area.

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To Margaret Ruff, Information Services, on the death of her step-father, Robert Ellis Umphrey of Orlando, Fla. Mr. Umphrey died on Aug. 13. Services were held Aug. 17.

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• 1: Lisa Johnson
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• 2: Doris Helm
• 4: Julia Sugg
• 5: Deron Clark
• 10: Cathy McManus
• 11: Marcia Putnam
• 13: Tonya Jackson
• 15: Jeff Norris
• 16: Mike Ormsbee
• 17: Cheryl Anderson
• 20: Corey Lyon
• 22: John Shasteen
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• 25: Billie Hippensteel
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Starting with yourself and working back in time you will learn where you came from. Learn the basics of census records, obituary research, creating a family tree and more. Bring a flash drive if you want to save all of your valuable research.

Fee: $45 (6 Hours)

» Monday and Thursday, Oct. 4 and 7, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PJC
» Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 2 and 4, 2010, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., PJC

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The Adult Education and Family Literacy Department at Paris Junior College will offer general education development (GED) classes and English as a Second Language classes during the fall.

Sulphur Springs

The GED day classes will meet from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., each Tuesday and Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Friday, Aug. 24 through Oct. 7, at the PJC — Sulphur Springs Center. The evening class will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 23 through Oct. 7. This class also meets at the PJC — Sulphur Springs Center. The second session of GED will begin in October and run into December.

A morning ESL class will meet at Our Savior Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall from 8:30 a.m. to noon each Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 8 through Nov. 18. The evening ESL class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each Monday and Thursday, Sept. 13 through Nov. 18. This class also meets at Our Savior Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

The evening ESL class at Como-Pickton High School will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 7 through Dec. 9. Childcare will be provided for this class.

Cooper

General education development (GED) evening classes at the Cooper First Baptist Church. The class will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 13 through Dec. 7.

All students must complete a baseline and progress test and adhere to attendance policy rules and department requirements. Sixteen-year-olds must be court ordered and submit a copy of this document on the first day of class. Seventeen-year-olds must bring a school withdrawal form from the last school attended. This document must be presented on the first class day. Seventeen-year-olds may also be court ordered.

Parents or guardians of 16- or 17-year-old students must be present the first class day to complete release form information prior to class admittance.

For more information call Adult Education at 903-782-0424, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit http://www.parisjc.edu and select Adult Education under the “Informative” tab.

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Final exams continue.

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Final exams. Continue Thursday, Aug. 12.

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The Campus Connect and WebCT online services are not available to first-semester students until they have registered.

Use Campus Connect v3.0 to register, check grades, print schedules, obtain transcripts and more.

WebCT is the portal for those registered for online instruction and Internet classes. NOTE: Students may not login to WebCT until the first class day of the semester.

Both WebCT and Campus Connect require your PJC-issued student ID number.

For help with connecting to WebCT, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

WebCT Instructions

For WebCT, your user ID is your PJC-issued student ID number (no dashes). Your password is your birthday: month, day, four-digit year. Example: 02/04/1985 is 02041985. (This can be changed after you login the first time.)

The video below demonstrates how to access and use WebCT.

Hint: Don’t be afraid click around in WebCT the first few times you log in. Feel free to explore its many capabilities. You won’t break anything, and you’ll feel much more comfortable using the system.

Campus Connect Instructions

The video below demonstrates how to access and use Campus Connect.

E-mail your questions or comments about WebCT and Campus Connect to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 903.782.0311. You may also contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 903.782.0489.

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The staff of the Paris Junior College Computer Center is responsible for supporting the hundreds of computers on PJC’s three campuses, as well as the college’s complex networking systems. The Center also supports the technology used in college’s ITV, distance learning and Virtual College of Texas (VCT) programs.

The most public face of the Computer Center’s work are the Internet-connected computers in the Mike Rheudasil Learning Center for use by both students and the public. The Center also maintains two computers in the McLemore Student Center for student and public use.

PJC — Greenville Center and PJC — Sulphur Springs Center offer more computers for use by students.

Dozens of computers in campus labs are available for student use when not being used for classroom purposes.

The Center also maintains wireless network connections in the Rheudasil Learning Center, the administration building, dormitories on the Paris campus and the B.E. Masters Student Apartments.

Campus Connect, the system used by students to register, pay tuition, check grades and obtain transcripts, is also maintained by the Center, as well as the WebCT system, used for online instruction, and the video and networking technologies used for ITV and VCT courses.

PJC’s Internet connectivity is provided by NETNET, a consortium of 15 East Texas higher education institutions. Member institutions include:

• Angelina College (Lufkin)
• Kilgore College (Kilgore)
• Northeast Texas Community College (Mount Pleasant)
• Panola College:  Carthage, Marshall, Center (Carthage)
• Paris Junior College (Paris)
• Sam Houston State University (Huntsville)
• Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches)
• Texarkana College (Texarkana)
• Texas A&M University — Commerce (Commerce)
• Texas A&M University — Texarkana (Texarkana)
• Texas State Technical College (Marshall)
• Trinity Valley Community College (Athens)
• Tyler Junior College (Tyler)
• The University of Texas at Tyler (Tyler)
• The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler (Tyler)

NETNET also serves dozens of Texas public school districts, as well as many of the area’s health care centers.

Paris Junior College’s Web site and the Web site of the A.M. and Welma Aikin Jr. Regional Archives are maintained by the PJC Office of Information Services.

Computer Center personnel include:

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.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Programmer

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Here you will find answers to questions we often get concerning distance education courses. If you do not find your answer here, you can also e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), PJC's Distance Learning coordinator.

What is an Internet course?

An Internet course is a course which is delivered by means of the Internet. We use WebCT to deliver our courses. This usually means that the student will not attend class for instruction, although some Internet classes do have orientation sessions at the campus.

Is there an additional fee for Internet courses?

Yes, we currently have a $30 per course fee for Internet delivery. This helps to pay for the delivery system software.

How is a hybrid course different?

A hybrid course will be a combination of traditional instruction in the classroom and Internet delivery. This option is best for courses which require some active performance aspect, such as a speech class. The number of meetings on campus can vary, but in general instruction tends to be about half in the classroom and half by the Internet.

When will I be able to access my online course?

Our online courses follow the same schedule as the traditional courses, so they will not be available until the first class day of each semester. If you cannot log in on the first day of class, call the hotline or the distance learning office.

How do I get started?

Most courses will provide an orientation either in person or by mail. All students should contact the instructor of the course right away if there are any problems getting started. E-mail addresses of instructors are provided in the printed schedule. Students may also call the distance learning office or our hotline.

Will I still need books?

Yes, the courses will still require textbooks.

How can I register?

Registration for distance education courses is the same as for all other courses at the college. Most returning students can register online. New students must make application to the college. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) in the PJC Admissions Office.

Will I be able to get some technical support for the course?

Yes. We have several people with our technical support staff who can help you if you. The main contact is .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 903-782-0489.

How can I find which classes are offered?

The distance education classes are listed in their own section of the printed schedule. They also appear under the subject areas. A schedule also appears online.

Will the class teach me how to use a computer?

No. The online classes teach the subject matter content. You should already be familiar with a computer before enrolling in an online course.

Do I need my own computer and internet service?

Yes. While it is possible to work on an online course from any computer with an internet connection, we have seen that it is very difficult to complete the course if the student does not have easy access at home. You really need your own computer with internet access.

Will I have to visit the campus?

This will depend on the course, but most courses will require campus visits for testing. Some may require a visit for orientation as the course begins. You will need to check with the instructor for the course.

Will I have to travel to Paris to take exams?

Usually not. Most exams can be taken at Greenville or Sulphur Springs as well as in Paris. We can also have exams administered at other colleges if needed. Check with the instructor if you have special concerns.

Will the course cover the same material as a course in the traditional classroom?

Yes. The course should cover essentially the same material whether it is offered in the classroom, online or ITV.

What is ITV?

Interactive Television. We broadcast some classes to other locations. Students are able to ask questions through the interactive television connection.

Should I contact the instructor or wait to be contacted?

Always go ahead and contact the instructor. You can do this by e-mail, by phone or with an office visit. Contact information is listed on this site.

Will all online classes at PJC use WebCT?

No. Most will, but the instructor has the option of using other platforms to deliver courses. If this might be a problem, contact the instructor to check.

What is WebCT?

WebCT is a delivery platform that allows us a way to present class content. It is a template that can be filled in with presentation materials. It provides features like chat and discussion for interaction. It has nothing to do with the actual content of the course.

Is an online course easier than a traditional class?

No. In fact, the reverse is more likely true. While we do try and provide student/teacher interaction in the courses, you still may find that you have to do a bit more work on your own.

What is dual credit?

Qualified students in high schools may now take courses that give them credit for both the high school and college courses at the same time. The student will still need to register at the college each semester.

What is VCT?

Virtual College of Texas. This is a consortium of colleges in Texas offering courses both online and ITV. A student might register at PJC but take an online course from Tyler. The student is still considered to be a PJC student.

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Last day to drop a course with a “W” for Summer I Extended and Long, and Summer II semesters.

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Upward Bound is a total learning experience. The program involves the home, community resources, innovative methods and materials used to enliven traditional subjects, and academic and social incentives designed to “turn on” the tuned-out students.

Upward Bound at Paris Junior College consists of two components: a full-time residential phase, when 60 students live on the PJC campus for six weeks during the summer, and follow-up tutoring, counseling and group activities throughout the school year.

Upward Bound provides individual instruction in small classes, as well as personal and group counseling. The teaching staff includes college and high school faculty, plus experts in specific fields. The tutor-advisors who live in the dorms with the Upward Bounders are college men and women selected because of their proven moral, academic and leadership qualifications. They offer tutoring, counseling and chaperoning services to students throughout the summer’s activities.

The on-campus summer program emphasizes reading and writing skills, math, science, humanities, foreign language, and computer programming. Also art, drama, debate, and cultural appreciation courses may be offered in addition to a recreational program which may include weight lifting, swimming, and other sports. All experiences are designed to broaden the student’s perspective and self-understanding.

Upward Bound begins at the time of the student’s selection into the program and continues through the end of the Bridge Program. The Bridge Program is conducted the final summer after high school graduation. The student will be enrolled in six hours of college credit to help bridge the gap between high school and college and prepare him or her for independent college study.

There is no cost to the student concerning tuition, room, board, books, transportation, etc. The only expense to the student is for clothing, personal items and laundry. Each student has opportunities to earn stipends to offset the expense of personal items.

Paris Junior College Upward Bound project staff selects students from the 10th and 11th grade in our nine target schools who may need academic enrichment to pursue post-secondary education. Recommendations of high school counselors, teachers, social service agencies and others are also used in selecting students.

Upward Bound does not seek the straight-A student who will probably go to college. Rather, Upward Bound seeks students whose potential abilities may be lost to society unless they can be motivated to apply their talents and energies constructively. From the large number of applications received, project staff will strive to choose the students who are genuinely interested in improving their chances for success in college by working hard in Upward Bound.

PJC Upward Bound Target Schools

• Avery High School, Avery, Texas
• Paris High School, Paris, Texas
• Chisum High School, Paris, Texas
• Prairiland High School, Pattonville, Texas
• Clarksville High School, Clarksville, Texas
• Rivercrest High School, Bogata, Texas
• Detroit High School, Detroit, Texas
• Roxton High School, Roxton, Texas
• North Lamar High School, Paris, Texas

A Record Of Success

A study found that, nationally, more than 85 percent of Upward Bound graduates enter institutions of higher learning and are more than twice as likely to enroll in post-secondary institutions as students with similar backgrounds. Four years after high school graduation, Upward Bound graduates were four times as likely to have earned an undergraduate degree as students with similar backgrounds who did not participate in the program. Over 50,000 students participate in more than 700 Upward Bound programs nationwide each year.

Upward Bound Staff Members

Carole Pickering
Director
903.782.0280
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Gay Morris
Advisor
903.782.0405
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Trent Price
Advisor
903.782.0407
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Judy Spann
Secretary
903.782.0355
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Robert Spain
Computer Specialist
903.782.0428
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Upward Bound is funded by the U.S. Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Paris Junior College Upward Bound is 100 percent federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Paris Junior College Upward Bound gives equal consideration to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Assistance is provided to students with limited English speaking abilities, disabilities, or academic deficiencies.

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Are you an adult who has thought about returning to college or perhaps enrolling in college or vocational training for the first time? Are you at a loss about where to go or how to begin? The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) has been developed to respond to the increasing educational needs of adults. Advisors are available to provide individuals with help in three basic areas: financial aid, admissions, and career planning.

The EOC is your guide to:

• College/vocational training opportunities.
• Admissions requirements for college/vocational training.
• Admissions application assistance.
• Financial aid application assistance.
• Enrollment in GED classes and completion of GED tests.
• Career planning and goal setting.

The Educational Opportunity Center provides adults with information about educational and career opportunities. The Center also provides information on admissions requirements to educational programs, including vocational programs, and available financial aid. EOC advisors assist with the preparation of college admissions and financial aid applications.

Advisors also assist program participants to define career goals and plan specific ways to carry out these goals. Advisors provide up-to-date information on available careers, earning potential, and educational requirements.

Services offered include:

• Information on educational programs including two-year and four-year colleges and universities, technical or vocational training programs and institutions, non-traditional training programs, and other educational opportunities to fit the needs of adult students.
• Assistance in enrolling in G.E.D. (General Educational Development) study, Adult Education or ESL.
• Assistance to dropouts who wish to resume their education.
• Referrals to other supporting agencies.
• Fee payments for required entrance tests.

EOC is located at:

Paris Junior College
2400 Clarksville Street
Paris, Texas 75460

Phone: 903-782-0353 / 1-800-232-5804, Extension 7
Fax: 903-782-0239
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

EOC offices are also located at:

Paris Junior College
Greenville Center
9315 Jack Finney Blvd.
Greenville, Texas 75402
Phone: 903-454-2518
Monday & Tuesday

Paris Junior College
Sulphur Springs Center
1202 West Houston
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
Phone: 903-885-3638
Wednesday & Thursday

EOC Staff Members

Gayla Jeffery
Director
903-782-0352

Karen Ballard
Educational Advisor
903-782-0416 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
903-885-3638 (Thursday)

Jacquelyn Mitchell
Educational Advisor
903-782-0453 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
903-885-3638 (Wednesday)

Daniel Parham
Educational Advisor
903-454-2518 (Monday - Friday)

Sophia Noiel
Educational Advisor
903-782-406 (Monday - Friday)
Amy Spann
Office Information Specialist
903-782-0353

Robert Spain
TRIO Computer Information Specialist
903-782-0428

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Filler Copy: You are pursuing a college education to better yourself, to make a difference, to make your mark. PJC is here to help. The links below are your jumping-off point to finding what you need.

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To apply for one or more types of federal financial aid, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Online Form) and other required documents. For maximum consideration, students should apply as early as possible. Contact the Financial Aid Office for applications, information and assistance. Students must apply annually on or after February 1 to be considered for financial aid for the next academic year.

Caution should be exercised when completing financial aid applications and forms. Students must read and follow all instructions carefully. Applications that are incomplete or that contain errors or false and misleading information will not be processed.

Required Documentation

Students are required to submit written documentation to the Financial Aid Office verifying the information reported on their applications. Types of required documentation include, but are not limited to, Student Aid Reports, institutional verification forms, signed copies of federal income tax returns, financial aid transcripts, marriage licenses, proof of separation, child support and untaxed income.

Students reporting no prior year income or exceptionally low incomes may be required to prove how normal living expenses were met. Eligibility cannot be determined until verification is complete.

Transfer Students

All applicants who have attended other colleges and/or universities during the same academic year are required to submit a valid Student Aid Report and add Paris Junior College’s school code (003601) to the application. The amount of aid awarded at the other school must be verified before an award can be processed.

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Attempted Hours

If students have ATTEMPTED less than 90 semester hours of college credit course work at the beginning of a given semester/term, they may receive an award for that semester/term. Students who have ATTEMPTED more than 90 semester hours of college credit course work and who enroll at the college may not be eligible to receive federal or state financial aid funds.

Mini-Terms

Financial aid will not be available to pay for any mini-terms in advance. Therefore, students should be prepared to pay for any mini-term classes with their own money. The hours earned during a mini-term can be calculated in with the next semester for enrollment status purposes.

Example: A student could take 3 hours during the spring mini-term (December/January), enroll in 9 hours during the regular spring semester and be considered full-time, and receive full-time money for the spring semester.

Withdrawals

Withdrawing or dropping courses during the school year may result in the student being requested to repay his or her financial aid. Withdrawal during the fall semester will result in the cancellation of financial aid designated for the spring semester. All students receiving financial aid or veterans’ benefits must report to the Financial Aid Office before submitting their drop slips to the Records Office and Business Office.

Refund Policy

When students withdraw from the college or drop a portion of their semester hour enrollment, a refund of tuition and fees will be made according to the refund schedule printed in the current semester schedule.

Policy for Refund of Title IV Programs: Title IV programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All refunds due to the Title IV programs will be refunded to the program charged in the following order: SEOG, and Pell Grant. No refund to a Title IV program will exceed the award from that program. The Financial Aid Office will calculate a prorated refund and establish the amount of aid that must be repaid and returned to the Title IV Programs for students that completely withdraw from all classes.

Changing Schools

Financial aid does not automatically transfer with students when changing schools. Students planning to change schools should contact the Financial Aid Office at the new school for applications and information.

Status Change and Financial Aid

During any semester or summer term, a student’s financial aid status can change. Therefore, information such as address change, course load change and financial gains or losses must be reported immediately to the Financial Aid Office.

Defaulted Loans/Grant Repayments

Students that are currently in default or owe a grant overpayment from any previous school will not be eligible for any type of financial aid. To re-establish eligibility, students must provide written proof of eligibility from a lender or the organization currently holding the loan.

Discrimination Prohibited

No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, or be so treated on the basis of sex under most education programs or activities receiving Federal assistance.

Information and Assistance

Contact the Financial Aid Office for applications, financial aid publications and detailed information about financial aid programs, federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures. Financial aid policies and procedures are subject to change without notice in order to comply with federal regulations or institutional policies and procedures. Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mailing Address: Financial Aid Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville St., Paris, TX 75460.

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Paris Junior College is approved for veterans training under the provisions of various federal and state laws. Veteran affairs are administered through the Office of Student Financial Aid located in the Administration Building. Veterans who are applying for VA educational benefits are advised to call VA to inquire and verify VA eligibility. The telephone number of the VA Regional Office is 1-888-442-4551.

Also required are a completed Application for Education Benefits (Form 22-1990) and an official copy of the DD-214.

Academic Progress

To be eligible to receive educational benefits, veterans must be making satisfactory academic progress. For VA purposes, satisfactory academic progress is defined as a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

Veteran’s Probation

A veteran will be placed on Veteran’s Probation when his/her cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0.

Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

A veteran who remains on Veteran’s Probation for two (2) consecutive semesters must be reported to the Veterans Administration Regional Office as making unsatisfactory academic progress and is subject to having all educational benefits terminated.

Reinstatement of Benefits

A veteran’s benefits terminated because of unsatisfactory academic progress will be reinstated when the veteran’s cumulative grade point average is at least a 2.0.

Supplemental Information

The college does not participate in the VA advance payment program or pre-certification.

Students receiving VA benefits must promptly notify the Financial Aid Office regarding any course(s) dropped.

VA will require students to repay any benefits received for courses that are dropped.

VA students may not repeat a course for which they have received a passing grade (D or higher).

The Veterans Administration will only pay for courses that are required for graduation and are listed on the VA student’s official degree plan.

Eligibility will be lost if the cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.

VA will only pay for remedial course work that is required for graduation.

A copy of marriage license, if married, and a Declaration of Marital Status, Form 21-686c (obtained from VA Regional Office), are required.

Copies of dependent children’s birth records are required.

Students attending under Chapter 35 must submit a completed application for Survivor’s and Dependents Educational Assistance, Form 22-5490 (obtainable from Financial Aid Office), and other documentation as required by the VA Regional Office.

Additional procedures are explained in the Financial Aid Office. Eligibility to receive Veterans educational benefits is determined by the Veterans Administration.

Hazlewood Act

Certain veterans who have served on active military duty, who were residents of Texas at the time of entry into the service, who have resided in Texas during the 12-month period before the date of registration and whose entitlement to educational benefits under federal legislation has been exhausted are eligible for exemption from the payment of tuition and fees (excluding activity fees) at Paris Junior College. These exemptions also apply to children of members of the Armed Forces killed in action or who died while in the service and to children of members of the Texas National Guard and Texas Air National Guard killed since January 1, 1946, while on active duty.

To determine eligibility the following documents must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office:

• A copy of the veteran’s DD-214.
• A notarized affidavit certifying that the veteran was a resident of the State of Texas at the time of entry into the armed forces. The affidavit must be signed by a person other than the veteran.
• Additional documentation as required.

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Paris Junior College provides scholarships to qualifying students in two ways: the Paris Junior College Memorial Foundation, established by the PJC Alumni and Friends Association, has endowed several scholarships, and the college provides many other scholarships from within its budget. Additionally, federal programs such as Pell Grants offer substantial financial assistance to qualifying applicants.

All scholarship applicants must fill out the PJC General Scholarship Application and the federal Pell Grant application. All scholarship recipients must enroll for a full course load. Other requirements will be listed under the specific scholarships.

PJC’s general scholarship application can be downloaded by clicking here. (PDF) The Pell Grant application - the Free Application For Federal Student Aid - is available online here. Applications also may be obtained from the PJC Office of Admissions. Completed applications should be returned to the PJC Office of Admissions, 2400 Clarksville St., Paris, Texas 75460.

A PDF file also is available listing many other scholarship opportunities available to students and prospective students. These scholarships are not offered directly by Paris Junior College and do not constitute a complete listing of all scholarships available. Students are urged to seek out other scholarship opportunities that may be available.

Scholarships are listed by the month during which the scholarships’ application deadline falls.

Click here to download a list of these available scholarships at PJC.

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Whether you are graduating, leaving school, or no longer enrolled at least half-time, you will soon be facing an important responsibility: repaying your student loans.

Repaying your student loans on time will be one of the smartest decisions you will ever make; it will help you establish a good credit history and put you on track to securing a sound financial future.

Mapping Your Future provides information that will help you manage your student loan debt and repay your loans on time. You will be reminded of your rights and responsibilities as a Federal Stafford Loan borrower and offered tips on budgeting and selecting a repayment plan. A special emphasis will be placed on staying in touch with your lender/servicer in order to avoid the terrible consequences of default.

You’ll be able to test your knowledge as you progress through the session. You’ll need to answer each question correctly before you can continue.

Click here to get started.

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Revised Jan. 1, 2008

Paris Junior College requires students who receive financial aid to maintain the following standards of satisfactory academic progress (SAP). These measurements shall be used to determine your eligibility for all federal Title IV aid and for other need- based financial assistance, unless the terms of a particular grant or funding source state otherwise.

Qualitative Progress Measurement: Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average

To continue receiving financial aid payments, you are expected to successfully complete all your classes with good grades. You must have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA (Grade of C average) at the end of the spring semester each year, or you will be placed on financial aid (FA) suspension at the start of the following fall semester. See the section on FA suspension below for more information on how FA suspension may affect your ability to receive aid.

Quantitative Progress Measurement No. 1: Number of Credit Hours Required to Complete

When you enroll in classes and receive financial aid to pay for them, you are expected to complete those classes. If you do not complete at least 67 percent of the credit hours that you started during the year (Fall and Spring), you will be placed on FA suspension at the start of the following fall semester. Only passing grades count as successful completions. Incomplete or other grades that do not result in earned credits will not count as completions.

To use the chart below, add the hours for which you enrolled in the fall and spring semesters. You must complete, at a minimum, the corresponding number of hours listed in the right column with a grade of A, B, C or D in order to meet this requirement for continuing your financial aid eligibility.

• Hours Attempted: 24 | Hours Required To Complete: 17
• Hours Attempted: 23 | Hours Required To Complete: 16
• Hours Attempted: 22 | Hours Required To Complete: 15
• Hours Attempted: 21 | Hours Required To Complete: 15
• Hours Attempted: 20 | Hours Required To Complete: 14
• Hours Attempted: 19 | Hours Required To Complete: 13
• Hours Attempted: 18 | Hours Required To Complete: 13
• Hours Attempted: 17 | Hours Required To Complete: 12
• Hours Attempted: 16 | Hours Required To Complete: 11
• Hours Attempted: 15 | Hours Required To Complete: 11
• Hours Attempted: 14 | Hours Required To Complete: 10
• Hours Attempted: 13 | Hours Required To Complete: 9
• Hours Attempted: 12 | Hours Required To Complete: 9
• Hours Attempted: 11 | Hours Required To Complete: 8
• Hours Attempted: 10 | Hours Required To Complete: 7
• Hours Attempted: 9 | Hours Required To Complete: 7
• Hours Attempted: 8 | Hours Required To Complete: 6
• Hours Attempted: 7 | Hours Required To Complete: 5
• Hours Attempted: 6 | Hours Required To Complete: 5
• Hours Attempted: 1-5 | Hours Required To Complete: ALL

Quantitative Progress Measurement No. 2: Maximum Time to Complete a Degree/Program

When you receive financial aid to help pay for a program of study, you are expected to complete that program without wasting a lot of money and time. You must select a program of study before you can receive financial aid.

To make sure that you complete your program in a reasonable amount of time, a limit set by law has been placed on the number of hours that you can attempt in order to complete your program. That limit is 150 percent of the minimum number of hours required to complete your program. Paris Junior College will allow funding for 150 percent of 67 hours (average number of hours required for a degree) or 100 hours. With an exception made for the Registered Nursing program after a student is accepted to the program and that maximum will be 168 hours. Once you reach the 150 percent limit, you will no longer be able to receive additional financial aid payments.

There are a lot of variables that go into calculating that limit, including, but not limited to:

• All attempted credit hours are counted regardless of whether or not you received aid to pay for them.
• Any transfer hours that are accepted from other colleges toward completion of your program are counted. If you are a transfer student, you must submit transcripts from all previous colleges before the end of your first semester or second semester aid will be canceled.
• If you repeat a course, both attempts are counted.
• If you withdraw from a course, it is still counted as an attempt.

Note: If you cannot complete your program within the 150 percent limit, you will be placed on financial aid suspension when that determination is calculated.

Financial Aid Suspension

If you fail to meet any one of the SAP measurements described above, you will be placed on financial aid suspension for at least one award year. (Once you exceed the 150 percent limit, you cannot regain satisfactory progress. However, in extreme circumstances you may appeal to extend your eligibility to complete a program.) During the period of suspension, you will not be eligible to receive financial aid.

To regain financial aid eligibility, you must pay the expenses related to at least half-time enrollment (six hours at a time) and satisfy all SAP requirements. After meeting all SAP requirements, you must request reinstatement of eligibility in writing to the Financial Aid Office by completing a reinstatement form for evaluation.

Appeal Process

If you are placed on financial aid suspension, you may petition the Financial Aid Office (FAO) to consider mitigating (special) circumstances that resulted in your inability to meet the SAP requirements. The Appeal Form must be completed and must include supporting documentation regarding the circumstances (i.e., medical statements, divorce documents, letters of unemployment, etc.).

You will be notified by the FAO within five days after a decision has been made regarding the appeal. If the FAO denies the petition, you may follow the same written procedure to appeal to the college Financial aid Committee for review.

WARNING: Repayment of Federal Funds

If you receive federal financial aid and withdraw from all courses at or before the time when 60 percent of the term is completed, you will be required to repay a portion of the federal aid received.

If you receive a grade of F in all courses for a semester, you will be required to repay a portion of financial aid received unless an instructor documents that you participated in at least one class through the 60 percent point of the term.

Financial aid will not pay for:

• Any credit hours in excess of the 150 percent maximum program limit (see discussion of Quantitative Measurement No. 2 above)
• Credit hours earned by placement tests
• Courses you register for after the official certification date of the semester
• Courses taken by transfer (transient) students attending for summer only

Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Restrictions

In accordance with federal regulations, a school must verify that a loan recipient is meeting SAP each time funds are released to the student. If you have been awarded money under the FFELP, all or part of your loan will be canceled if you are not meeting SAP at the time loan funds are available for disbursement (distribution).

You then will not be considered for future loans until the SAP requirements have been met. Other restrictions related to your college’s default management plan may limit how much you may borrow and when you will receive your loan payments.

Summer Enrollment and the SAP

When calculating the SAP status, summer hours attempted will be counted toward the 150 percent maximum, and summer grade points earned will be calculated as part of the cumulative grade point average. The rule pertaining to completion of a minimum number of attempted credit hours will not be calculated for summer enrollment.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Student Financial Assistance Programs Disclosure of Social Security Account Number Section 7(a) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5U.S.C.552a) requires that when any federal, state, or local government agency requests an individual to disclose his or her Social Security Account number, that individual must also be advised whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by what statutory or other authority the number is solicited, and what use will be made of it.

Accordingly, applicants are advised that disclosure of the applicant’s Social Security Account number (SSAN) is required as a condition for participation in student financial assistance programs sponsored by the federal government, state of Texas, or the local government, in view of the practical administrative difficulties that would be encountered in maintaining adequate program records without the continued use of the SSAN.

The SSAN will be used to verify the identity of the applicant and as an account number (identifier) throughout the life of the loan or other type of assistance in order to report necessary data accurately. As an identifier, the SSAN is used in such program activities as determining program eligibility, certifying school attendance and student status, determining eligibility for deferment or repayment of student loans, and for tracing and collecting in cases of defaulted loans.

Authority for requiring the disclosure of an applicant’s SSAN is grounded on Section 7(a)(2) of the Privacy Act, which provides that an agency may continue to require disclosure of an individual’s SSAN as a condition for the granting of a right, benefit, or privilege provided by law where the agency required this disclosure under statute or regulation prior to Jan. 1, 1975, in order to verify the identity of an individual.

The state of Texas has for several years consistently required the disclosure of the SSAN on application forms and other necessary program documents use pursuant to statutes passed by the Texas Legislature and regulations adopted by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System. October 12, 2007.

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This is a service of the PJC Financial Aid Office providing information to prospective students about attending PJC. The links below help inform prospective students, parents and enrolled students of financial aid resources and requirements.

These links will also provide you information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, campus safety, data on athletic participation at PJC, and graduation and completion rates (Student Right-to-Know).

If you have further questions about this information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 903-782-0429.

• Financial aid information
• General information about the school
• Graduation & completion rates on IPEDS (Student Right-to-Know)
• Athletic Participation data (Equity in Athletics)
• Athletic Graduation Rates
• Loan counseling
• Drug & alcohol abuse prevention
• Misrepresentation
• Campus Security (Clery Act)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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A maximum guaranteed price for Phase II of the new residence hall was approved at a special meeting of the Paris Junior College Board of Regents Monday afternoon.

“Charter Builders has just completed the first phase of the new residence hall on time and under budget,” reported PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin.

The Board of Regents voted to accept the guaranteed maximum price of $3,242,932, with the project scheduled for completion next July. Dr. Anglin told the board that there would be an open house at the new South Campus Residence Hall on Aug. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Responding to a question about Phase II of the residence hall project, a spokesman for Charter Builders said there were 138 bids received with good local participation, and he estimated that 35-40 percent of the construction dollars would go to local subcontractors.

In other business, the Regents:

• Approved the 0.2649 acres for the easement and right-of-way requested by the City of Paris for the South Collegiate Drive reconstruction and straightening project at the appraised value.
• Denied a request from Oncor for an easement of 0.0043 acres at the corner of Jefferson and Collegiate.

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To Alex Riggs, Technical Services Librarian, and husband Cade on the birth of their son Charles Haynes. He was born on July 21 and weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. He was welcomed home by big brother Jim.