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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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Members of the 2009-2010 Paris Junior College Dragons softball team:

	CHEYENNE STEWART No. 1 Wichita, KS Freshman, OF/P
	KASEY CARLOCK No. 2 Aubrey, TX Freshman, P
	MATTIEMAE MILLIGAN No. 3 Wichita, KS Freshman, INF
	MEGAN BRIGANCE No. 4 Flower Mound, TX Sophomore, IF
	LAUREN SMITH No. 5 Waxahachie, TX Freshman, OF
	KODIE GARNER No. 6 Garland, TX Freshman, C
	SARAH LONG No. 7 Rockwall, TX Freshman, INF
	TIFFANY KENNEY No. 10 Garland, TX Freshman, OF
	JESSICA VIRAMONTEZ No. 11 Wichita, KS Freshman, OF
	KEELIE MIMS No. 12 Salado, TX Freshman, OF
	ASHLEY ENDSLEY No. 21 Paris, TX Freshman, INF
	RACHEL DAMIRIS No. 22 Wichita, KS Sophomore, INF
	KAYLA SEARS No. 25 Augusta, KS Freshman, C
	TAYLOR RUSSELL No. 27 Whitehouse, TX Sophomore, INF/P

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Head Coach Tom Schuberth

Tom Schuberth brings a wealth of experience to Paris Junior College as he begins his first year as Dragons basketball coach. Over his coaching career, Schuberth has been a part of 15 Division I conference championships and participated in 11 NCAA tournaments.

He comes to PJC after serving as head coach for the University of Texas — Pan America from 2006-2009. During this time he was named the 2007-08 NCAA Division I Independent Coach of the Year after finishing with an 18-13 record, and the best in NCAA Division I independent basketball for that year. It was also UTPA’s first winning season since 2001-02. In his first season there the team achieved the top season turnaround among 20 Texas Division I independent teams. In last year’s season, he finished with the best winning percentage for a UTPA coach since 1982.

In 2006, Schuberth was one of six NCAA Division I coaches that traveled to the Middle East as part of Operation Hardwood V for the United Service Organization (USO). He visited Camp Victory outside of Baghdad and led an undefeated team of 12 players to the gold medal and trophy.

Prior to UTPA, Schuberth served as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Central Florida in Orlando under Head Coach Kirk Speraw. During his tenure there the UCF Knights were 2004-05 A-Sun Conference Champions and Tournament champions, 2003-04 A-Sun Conference Tournament champions and appeared in the NCAA tournament both years.

Schuberth served as assistant basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2001-02, Southeast Missouri State University from 1997-2001, University of Memphis from 1992-1997 and University of Louisiana at Monroe from 1983-1992. He also was a part-time assistant basketball coach from 1983-84. He was assistant basketball coach at the University of North Alabama from 1982-83.

In 1981-82, Schuberth toured with the Harlem Globetrotters as a player on the opposition team, the California Chiefs. He was a three-year basketball letterman at Mississippi State and a two-year starter from 1978-81, and lettered for the University of Nevada — Las Vegas Final Four team in 1977. He was third in Southeastern Conference in assists in 1979.

Schuberth received his bachelor’s and master’s of science in physical education from Mississippi State University and studied liberal arts at the University of Nevada — Las Vegas.

Assistant Coach Logan Lee

Assistant Basketball Coach Logan Lee comes to PJC from the basketball powerhouse University of Kentucky.

The San Antonio, Texas, native finished his collegiate playing career at Texas A&M University under Coach Billy Gillispie, during which time the Aggies tallied a 70-19 record.

After graduating from John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Lee attended South Plains College where he started 33 of 34 games his freshman season. He was named team offensive Player of the Year and team MVP while leading the Texans to the WJCAC Conference Championship as well as the NJCAA Region V Championship.

Logan transferred to Hawaii for his sophomore season where he started 26 games and led the team in assists while helping the Warriors to a third round appearance in the 2004 NIT.

Lee then returned to the Lone Star State where he played for the Texas A&M Aggies. After graduating with a degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development in 2006, Lee stayed on with the Texas A&M basketball program, where he worked as an administrative assistant for the 2007-2008 season.

He earned a Master of Science degree from A&M in 2008 and then made the trek north to Lexington, Ky. As a member of the Kentucky basketball staff, Lee assisted with administrative responsibilities, academic achievements for the players and off-court player development.

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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 2009-2010 PJC Dragons baseball team.

	JON MARK ABBEY No. 19 Paris, TX Freshman, RHP/3B, R/R
	DEVIN AVERY No. 21 Lewisville, TX Sophomore, C/RHP, R/R
	JORDAN BADARACK No. 7 Frisco, TX Freshman, RHP R/R
	JORDAN BAKER No. 13 Frisco, TX Sophomore, LHP, L/L
	MATT BUCKMASTER No. 17 Lakeside City, TX Freshman, LHP, L/L
	MICHAEL CHOVANEC No. 9 Arlington, TX Sophomore, OF/LHP, L/L
	PHIL DELISLE No. 8 Quebec, Canada Freshman, 3B, R/R
	JARED DUNCAN No. 10 Pittsburg, TX Freshman, LHP/OF, L/L
	COREY FARRELL No. 30 Athens, TX Sophomore, RHP, 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
	AUSTIN JACKSON No. 12 Spring, TX Freshman, SS/2B, R/R
	TAYLOR JOCKERS No. 11 Grand Prairie, TX Sophomore, OF, L/R
	ANDY LALUMANDIER No. 27 McKinney, TX Sophomore, C, R/R
	BRAYDEN LITTLE No. 2 Lakeside City, TX Freshman, SS, R/R
	COLIN MOORE No. 5 Tyler, TX Freshman, C, R/R
	BRAD PICHA No. 4 Stephenville, TX Freshman, RHP/3B, L/R
	TAYLOR ROBICHAU No. 26 Vidor, TX Sophomore, RHP
	JUSTIN SCHARF No. 14 McKinney, TX Freshman, RHP, R/R
	JAMES WALLACE No. 22 Corpus Christi, TX Sophomore, 1B/3B, R/R
	COLE WHITAKER No. 28 Van Alstyne, TX Sophomore, LHP, L/L
	CRAIG WHITESIDE No. 23 Vernon, TX Freshman, RHP, R/R
	BRIAN WUEST No. 25 Prosper, TX Sophomore, OF/1B, L/L
	MATT ZAPATA No. 1 Stillwater, OK Sophomore, OF, R/R

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Dragons Baseball Camp

The annual Dragons Baseball Camp is schedule for Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hub Hollis Field on the PJC campus.

This one-day instructional camp will be an intense ses- sion of informative baseball skills and knowledge.

Hitting, fielding, throwing, bunting and pitching will be covered during the session, as well as individual posi- tion instruction.

Our coaching staff, along with members of the PJC baseball team, will assist your young player in learn- ing skills which will help him fulfill his potential.

The fee is $40 with early registration by March 5. Campers can register the day of the camp for $40, but will not receive a T-Shirt.

Each camper will be responsible for bringing a glove, bat, tennis shoes and a lunch.

Come experience the Drag- on Baseball Camp. It will improve your game.

» Download the registration form

Dragons News

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:

• 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

Game Photography

Wayne Jockers, father of Dragons baseball player Taylor Jockers, has created a Picasa Web album of photos he takes during PJC Dragons games. Click here to view.

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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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Spring Break. All campuses close. Offices open and students return to class Monday, March 22.

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Food service closes.

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Paris Junior College will give the GED test at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 27. Registration will be available on a drop-in basis at the PJC Testing Center until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24.

The cost for taking the test is $60 for those taking it for the first time and $12 per section for students retaking the test.

Examinees must provide a photo ID at the time of registration. This can include a valid driver’s license, a Texas identification card, a military ID or a valid passport.

Seventeen-year-olds must have an official Withdrawal From School Form and a Parental Consent Form. These forms are available at the testing center. Sixteen-year-olds are only eligible to take the GED with an original court order.

Registration takes 45 minutes to one hour to complete. No child care is provided, and not children are allowed in the registration or testing room. The test is typically over between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

For further information, call the PJC Testing Center at 903-782-0446.

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Ten members of the Paris Junior College Chorale were selected recently to the prestigious 2010 Texas Two-Year College All State Choir, according to Patricia Fowzer, PJC choral director.

They include Lynsey Boss, Gloria Cooper, Alex Fowzer, Justin Frazier, Trent Little, Josh Mooneyham, Glenn Pruitt, Katie McCormack, Sattriona Nyachwaya, all of Paris, and Val Schmidt from Rivercrest.

Fowzer, Frazier, Little, Mooneyham, Pruitt, Nyachwaya and Schmidt all made the choir for the second consecutive year. Several of these students have received acceptance and scholarship notifications from music schools in Texas and Oklahoma.

Twenty-seven community colleges from across Texas brought students to the Texas Music Educators Convention in San Antonio to make up the 151-voice All State Choir. PJC is proud to have a record 10 singers in the choir again this year.

The students spent 10 hours per day in rehearsal and performed to a large crowd in the San Antonio Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 14. During the convention Mrs. Fowzer attended meetings of the Texas Two-Year College Choral Directors Association where she serves as Region III Representative.

This year’s All State Choir was conducted by Dr. Peter Bagby of the University of Connecticut, one of the leading nation’s choral directors.

“He imparted some very valuable musical expertise that these students will carry with them for the rest of their lives,” said Mrs. Fowzer. “I have never seen community college students hang upon every word, story, and suggestion that this man shared, and the concert was the very best I have ever heard students in this age range present,” she said.

Paris Junior College also had a student in the Texas Two-Year College All State Symphonic Band. Elizabeth Silva, a former member of the Paris High School Band program, made the All State Band in the trumpet section. Elizabeth’s achievement marks the second time in three years that a PJC student has made the All State Band. Dr. Gary Garner, retired director of bands from West Texas A&M University, directed the band concert. Chris Kornegay, PJC adjunct music instructor, is Silva’s instructor.

Paris Junior College music students will present spring concerts with the Chamber Singers performing on April 6, the Chorale concert on April 13, and the Encore Show, “Encore Evolution” April 30 through May 2. For more information, call PJC at 903-782-0343.

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The Continuing Education Department at Paris Junior College will offer a selection of classes during the month of April.

Paris Campus

• The How to Start Your Own Business free seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 2. Topics to be covered include legal requirements, feasibility studies, forms of business ownership and their advantages and disadvantages, the business plan, finding the money, what lenders want to know, SBA loans, and other loan sources.
• A QuickBooks business accounting class will meet from 8 a.m. to noon, each Tuesday and Friday, April 6-16. This course details all the steps needed for proper setup and includes troubleshooting tips and solutions for common problems and mistakes.
• Government Contracting 101 is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 20. Learn about government contracting at the federal, state and local level including regulations, uniform contract format, contract types, electronic commerce (EC) and more.
• Free counseling to start or expand a small business in Paris is offered by appointment, Monday through Friday at the Paris Small Business Development Center, 1405 S. Collegiate. Call 903-782-0224 to make an appointment.
• An eight-hour child care pre-service is required of all new employees in regulated child care facilities. This training is offered on an individual basis. Call 903-782-0447 for information.
• A workshop “Fireproof Your Child: Match Your Parenting With Your Child’s Personality,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 23. This workshop will help you discover how your child’s unique personality influences every aspect of his or her life, and you will enhance your parenting skills as you learn.
• The Kids Hurt Too seminar is designed to help parents understand their children’s needs throughout the process of divorce. The seminar will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. Target population for this session includes parents of minor children undergoing a divorce or other family law proceedings.
• The Basic Microsoft Word 2007 word processing class is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon, each Friday, April 2-16. Participants will learn to create, save and open documents, edit documents, use the cut, copy, paste and find and replace functions, format text and paragraphs, format documents, and create and format tables.
• An Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint will offer instruction to help students create and modify professional slide show presentations. The class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday, April 5-14. Students should have experience in using Windows before taking this class.
• An Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 class will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Tuesday and Thursday, April 6-15. This class will teach advanced techniques to analyze data, enhance charts and automate worksheet tasks.
• A Basic Microsoft Excel 2007 class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., each Friday, April 23-May 7. This class teaches electronic spreadsheet applications used to perform numeric calculations, graph data, develop reports, and much more.
• Surfin’ the Web will introduce senior adults to the Internet, including e-mail, Web pages and how to perform basic research to address company and business needs. The class meets from 9 a.m. to noon, each Monday, April 12-26, and will be held at the PrimeTime Center.
• The Driver’s Education class is approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This class is open to students at least 15 years of age. The TEA form showing attendance, a social security card and birth certificate will be required. The class meets from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, April 5-29.
• The Defensive Driving course is offered in accordance with standards established by the National Traffic Safety Institute of Texas, Inc, and consists of six hours of classroom instruction. The class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, April 19-20.
• The Basic Life Support class will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, April 5-6. This class provides instruction in lifesaving skills for respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. The class will be repeated from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 10; from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, April 14-15; from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 23; and from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, April 26-27.
• The Nurse Aide class will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, April 5-21. This class offers preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. A photo ID, social security card and criminal background release is required at registration.
• An ACLS Provider class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 6-7. This class is designed in accordance with the American Heart Association standards to teach the skills necessary to provide advanced cardiac life support.
• The Physical Therapy Technician class is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Wednesday, April 7 - July 28. Students must have a high school diploma or GED. This class introduces students to the physical therapy profession and trains them for an entry-level position as a physical therapy technician.
• The Basic Life Support (CPR) Re-certification will meet from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 9. It will be repeated from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 12; and from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20. This class is an update and review for current CPR cardholders. Written examination and successful demonstration of skills is required. The American Heart Association certifies this course.
• The Medication Administration class will give instruction in the preparation and administration of designated medications by non-licensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies including the responsibilities associated with such administration. The class will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 - June 30.
• Come join the ballroom dancing class and learn the basics of swing, cha-cha, salsa and more. The class will meet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Monday, April 5-26.
• A Digital Camera class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15-29. Students will learn to take digital photographs and upload them to their personal computer. Tips for improving photos, understanding the mechanics of downloading photos to the computer, saving images and building files, and sending your photos over the Internet will be included in this class.
• A stress management workshop, “Saber Tooth Tiger — Stress and You,” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 23. Topics will address stress caused by too many choices, insecurity, worry, juggling blended families, loss of trust in institutions, the sandwich generation, parenting and more.
• The OSHA General Industry Safety course will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7-8. This 16-hour general course provides an awareness of industry safety and health concerns. Required topics include an introduction to OSHA, walking and working surfaces, exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans and fire protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and hazard communication. Elective topics include fall protection, lock out-tag out, machine guarding, and confined space.
• The OSHA 16-hour Construction Safety course will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, April 14-15. This course provides an awareness of safety and health concerns in the construction industry. Required topics include an introduction to OSHA, OSHA focus four hazards including fall protection, electrical, struck by, caught in between, personal protective and life-saving equipment, and health hazards in construction including hazard communication and silica. Elective topics include materials handling, storage, use and disposal, tools-hand and power, excavations, and stairways and ladders.

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

Greenville Campus

• Finding Money to Start A Business will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 9. Guest speakers from banks, microloan lenders, federal, and state lending programs will present information on how to get a small business loan through their program. Call the Small Business Development Center at 903-782-0224 for the schedule of guest speakers.
• Overcoming Objections and Nailing the Sale will be presented from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 16. This workshop will help you plan, prepare, and execute presentations that address customer concerns, reduce the number of objections you encounter and improve your batting average at closing the sale. Participants will learn how to build credibility, identify areas that need more attention, develop appropriate responses when prospects throw you a curve, disarm objections with proven rebuttals, recognize when a prospect is ready to buy, be prepared to present options, and be willing to negotiate.
• How to Start Your Own Business will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 23. Topics to be covered include legal requirements, feasibility studies, forms of business ownership and their advantages and disadvantages, the business plan, finding the money, what lenders want to know, SBA loans, and other loan sources.
• The Patent, Trademark and Copyright Laws seminar will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 23. Participants will learn how to register a copyright, select and register a trademark, and how to evaluate creative products for patent protection. Resources on the Internet regarding patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and how to avoid infringements when using the Internet will be discussed.
• Free counseling to start or expand a small business is offered every Wednesday and Friday at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 2713 Stonewall Street. Contact the Greenville Chamber at 903-455-1510 to schedule an appointment.
• An Aircraft Electrical Mechanic class will be held from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Friday, April 9 - June 11. Course curriculum is designed to prepare students to be able to enter the job market as an entry-level aircraft electrician. This program is taught at the Paris Junior College Aviation Training Center at Majors Field in Greenville.
• The Aircraft Structural Mechanic class will meet from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Friday, April 19 - July 9. This course prepares students for entry-level jobs as an aircraft structural mechanic. This class is taught at the PJC Aviation Training Center at Majors Field in Greenville.
• An Electrician, Journeymen, Wireman and Masters update will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 2. This course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations and meets the continuing education requirements for electricians to renew their license. The course #212 is given under provider #1078.
• An Air Conditioning Mandatory CE for License Renewal class is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 3. This course includes intensive training in HVAC to update knowledge and skills in code, classifications of refrigerant systems, human comfort, refrigeration and machinery room, refrigerant piping containers and valves, erection of refrigerant piping, refrigerant control valves, and pressure relief devices.
• An Introduction to Computers - Part II will be held from 1-4 p.m., each Friday, April 30-May 21. Students will learn how to browse the internet, explore Web pages, search for Web sites,  send and receive e-mail, and send and receive attachments.
• A Basic Life Support (CPR) class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 2. This class provides instruction in lifesaving skills for respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants.
• A Nurse Aide class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, April 12-28. This class prepares students for entry level nursing assistants to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. A photo ID, social security card and criminal background release is required at registration.
• A Medication Aide update will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. This course fulfills the annual education renewal requirements for certified medication aides. Topics include review and update of the medication aide rules, medication administration, and related responsibilities.
• A Forensic Nursing seminar is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 30. This course is designed to heighten the awareness of the RN role in responding to the bio-social care of all patients including those that are victims or suspects of violent crimes.

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

Sulphur Springs Campus

The Small Business Development Center at Paris Junior College will offer a seminar and a business accounting class in Sulphur Springs during April.

• How to Start Your Own Business will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 9. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a business, this free seminar is for you. Topics to be covered include legal requirements, feasibility studies, forms of business ownership and their advantages and disadvantages, the business plan, finding the money, what lenders want to know,SBA loans, and other loan sources. Handouts for take-home review and study are provided as well as a pre-venture feasibility questionnaire to help you determine the viability of your idea.
• A Quickbooks business accounting class will meet from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., each Thursday, April 22 - May 13. This class will be held at the Sulphur Springs EDC located at 1200 Enterprise Lane. This course details all the steps needed for proper setup and includes troubleshooting tips and solutions for common problems and mistakes. Quickbooks software can be used to process payroll quickly and easily. You will learn to set up and maintain a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts and statements, track your payables, inventory and receivables, create estimates, and generate reports.
• Free counseling to start or expand a small business is offered every Thursday at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, 300 Connally Street. To make an appointment, contact the Chamber at 903-885-6515.

To register for small business seminars and courses, call Paris Junior College — Sulphur Springs Center at 903-885-1232.

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Paris Junior College students may obtain an IRS Form 1098-T online through ACS, an electronic service, using the link below.

Form 1098-T provides pertinent information relating to tax deductions via the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits and the Tuition and Fees Deduction for Higher Education Expenses.

PJC students should go online and visit https://www.1098t.com/access/login.asp, and follow the instructions.

Additional information regarding 1098T forms can be found at http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.html.

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Paying for the rising costs of a college education is a concern for nearly every student and family. The fact is, few of us have the resources to simply write a check for the full cost of tuition each semester. So how are you meeting your costs? What's your plan? Do you have one?

Having a solid plan for covering the cost of college is an important step toward graduation. Paris Junior College is pleased to enlist the services of FACTS to make the process easier for you.

This page outlines payment solutions brought to you by FACTS Management Co., the leading tuition payment plan provider in the industry. Working together, Paris Junior College and FACTS will provide you with sensible strategies for covering the rising costs of college.

FACTS Has A Plan For You

To help you meet your educational expenses, Paris Junior Collegeis proud to offer FACTS as a convenient budget plan. This is not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget your interest-free monthly payment plan is a $25 per semester nonrefundable FACTS Enrollment Fee. You may budget your tuition and fees in the following ways:

• Automatic Bank Payment (ACH): ACH payments are those payments you have authorized FACTS to process directly with your financial institution. It is simply a bank-to-bank transfer of funds that you have preapproved for your expenses at Paris Junior College. Payments may be made from either your checking or savings account. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
• Credit Card Option: Paying with your credit card gives you the option of taking advantage of any bonus programs that may be offered by your credit card company. Your monthly payment will be automatically charged to the credit card you designate. Payments will be charged on the 5th of each month until the balance is paid in full.

Convenient Online Enrollment

Enroll in the FACTS Payment Plan online at http://www.parisjc.edu. First, you must register online through Campus Connect. Next, within Campus Connect, select the "Review/Pay Account" option. Review your schedule and statement for accuracy then click on the "Pay by FACTS" button. You will be taken to FACTS' eCashier payment portal, and e-Cashier will lead you through the process of creating a FACTS agreement.

Be sure to have the following information:

• Student Social Security number.
• The name, address, and e-mail address of the person responsible for making the payments.
• To protect your privacy, you will need to create your own unique FACTS Access Code. Please be sure it is something you can easily remember.
• Account information for the person responsible for payment.
• If paying by automatic bank payments, you will need the bank name, telephone number, account number, and the bank routing number. Most of this information is located on your check.
• If paying by credit card, you will need the credit card number and expiration date.

Enrolling online is simple, secure, and easy. Connect to the e-Cashier Web site through http://www.parisjc.edu. The payment plan can accommodate down payments and monthly payments.

Before you click the Submit button, please carefully read through the Final Review and the Terms and Conditions. An immediate e-mail will be sent (if an e-mail address was provided for the person responsible for payment) confirming enrollment through e-Cashier.

Down and full payment options

Down or full payments are deducted immediatelyfrom the account provided on the agreement. If the payment fails for any reason, the agreement is terminated and notification is sent to the person responsible for payment. A $2 nonrefundable FACTS Enrollment Fee will be assessed for full payments.

FACTS Enrollment Deadlines

Spring 2010

Enrollment on e-Cashier is available beginning Oct. 31, 2009.

Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through Feb. 1, 2010.

Summer I 2010

Enrollment on e-Cashier is available beginning April 11, 2010. Payment for Summer I will be processed on the 20th of the month.

Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through June 1, 2010.

Summer II 2010

Enrollment on e-Cashier is available beginning April 11, 2010.

Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through July 9, 2010.

Spring 2010 Jewelry Kit Payment Plan

Enrollment on e-Cashier is available beginning Nov. 1, 2009.

Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through Jan. 19, 2010.

Summer Long Term 2010 Jewelry Kit Payment Plan

Enrollment on e-Cashier is available beginning April 1, 2010.

Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through May 17, 2010.

Spring 2010 Housing Payment Plan

Enrollment on e-Cashier is available beginning Jan. 11, 2010.

Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through Feb. 2, 2010.

NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately. All enrollment fees are deducted automatically from your account within 14 days of your agreement being posted to the system.

All payments are processed on the 5th of each month unless otherwise noted.

e-Cashier availability

Availability of e-Cashier is determined by Paris Junior College. Please be aware Paris Junior College may elect not to have e-Cashier available during specific times and dates during registration.

IMPORTANT: Call FACTS at 1-800-609-8056 to make any changes to your address, phone, or banking information. If you have questions regarding your FACTS agreement, please contact FACTS directly or view your agreement online through My FACTS Account. To access My FACTS Account, follow the instructions located on the FACTS Confirmation Notification or e-mail. If you have questions regarding your financial aid award or tuition balance, please call the Paris Junior College Business Office at 903-782-0232.

Please do not assume your balance will automatically be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online through My FACTS Account or call the Paris Junior College Business Office a 903-782-0232 to confirm the change.

Returned payments

Should an automatic bank payment or credit card payment be returned, a $25 FACTS Returned Payment Fee will be automatically assessed to your account. You will be notified by FACTS of the returned payment via mail or e-mail.

Frequently asked questions

When and what time will the funds be withdrawn from my bank account?

FACTS specifies the date each payment will occur, but it is your financial institution that determines the time of day the payment is debited. FACTS recommends you check with your financial institution to determine how far in advance funds should be deposited into your account to ensure the automatic payment clears. If a payment date falls on a weekend or banking holiday, the payment will be attempted the following business day.

How will I be notified of my payment information?

Once your agreement is posted to the FACTS system, you will receive a confirmation notification of your payment amount by e-mail or letter. Payments will be processed until the total balance is paid in full. The notification has important information you must have to log on to My FACTS Account. The notification also serves as a reminder that a $25 per semester nonrefundable FACTS Enrollment Fee will be processed from the account indicated on the agreement.

Can I pay by phone with FACTS?

In accordance with the Terms & Conditions of your FACTS agreement, payments are processed electronically. FACTS does not accept payments by phone.

What is the FACTS Access Code?

To help protect your privacy, FACTS asks the person responsible for the payments to create an access code. If you should call into FACTS inquiring about your FACTS agreement or inquire online through My FACTS Account, you will be required to verify your FACTS Access Code. If you do not create an access code on your FACTS agreement, one will be randomly assigned to you. Your FACTS Access Code will be identified on your FACTS Confirmation Notification. Please remember to keep a copy of your confirmation notification.

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Welcome to Paris Junior College. We appreciate your choice of PJC as your institution of higher education. Although your primary focus will be your academic endeavors, other student-life activities will be a significant part of your total educational experience. Paris Junior College and its Department of Public Safety want all these experiences to be meaningful and safe. Paris Junior College has programs that support security measures to provide a safe environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

For police, fire and ambulance emergencies, call the following numbers:

• On Campus: 9 - 911/399
• Off Campus: 911

The Department of Public Safety and Security is responsible for the police service for the college. The DPS reports to the vice president of student services. The officers are commissioned Texas police officers and graduates of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standard and Education training academy with full arrest power. There is an officer on duty 24 hours each day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. All reported criminal incidents and vehicle accidents on the campus are investigated by the Department.

The Department has a close working relationship with the City of Paris Police Department, Lamar County Sheriff’s Department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (State Police). The department conducts foot and vehicular patrol of the campus. The department enforces all regulations, rules and laws, both of the college and the state of Texas. Officers also assist other law enforcement agencies when requested. The department assist other agencies with warrants and subpoena that are required to be served on campus.

It is essential that students assume responsibility for their own personal safety, the safety of others, and the security other personal property by taking simple, common-sense precautions. Safety is everybody’s business. Students, staff and faculty are partners with the college in creating an atmosphere that is safe and encourages learning.

To that end, it is highly recommended that you download and read carefully our Crime Awareness report (PDF/72K).

Officers in the PJC Department of Public Safety include:

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We also recommend that students, faculty and staff download and familiarize themselves with following reports:

• Emergency Response Plan (169K)
• Evacuation Plan For Students With Disabilities (79K)
• Emergency Medical Accident Report (40K)
• Hazard Communications Plan (12K)
• Building Keys Check-Out Procedures (12K)
• PJC Crime Statistics 2007 (72K)
• PJC Crime Statistics 2008 (75K)
• PJC Crime Statistics 2009 (68K)
• City of Paris Crime Statistics 2007 (58K)
• City of Paris Crime Statistics 2008 (60K)
• City of Paris Crime Statistics 2009 (57K)
• About Sexual Harassment (32K)
• Sexual Assault Procedures (54K)
• Traffic and Parking Rules (Word/86K)
• Vehicle Operating Procedures (28K)
• Sever Weather Plan (12K)
• Texas Sex Offender Database

Other downloadable files include:

• Driver’s Form (24K)

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Violation of these procedures may result in suspension of privileges, initiation of formal Paris Junior College (hereafter referred to as “college”) disciplinary procedures or, in extreme cases, criminal prosecution under federal or state law.

Under normal circumstances, college officials will not examine personal information transmitted over the network or stored on college-owned computers. However, the college reserves the right to monitor the system when it has good cause to believe that laws are being violated.

• All users of the college’s Internet services (whether on the internal college network or on the Internet) must abide by the terms and conditions of these procedures.
• The Internet services should be used for purposes that directly, or indirectly, relate to the activities of the college. If a user wishes to make use of these services for other purposes, written permission should be obtained from the college’s senior management.
• Users of the Internet should respect the college’s equal opportunities policy. The college is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all regardless of race, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or learning difficulty.
• Users are not allowed to use the Internet for illegal or offensive activities.
• Information used, or presented, on the Internet should not violate the terms and conditions of the Data Protection Act, or those of copyright law.
• The Internet services should not be used to obtain unauthorized information, or information that is personal or private to another individual or organization. If such material is accidentally received, or obtained, its content should not be discussed or disseminated to any other person or organization, other than the intended recipient.
• If information is downloaded from the Internet, any associated terms and conditions specified by the supplier of that information must be adhered to.
• If views or opinions are openly expressed on the Internet, it should be clearly stated that these do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the college.
• Our electronic mail and World Wide Web services are not secure (private) from, for instance, hackers. Secure packages and encryption systems do exist on the Internet, but they are not currently used by the college. Therefore, users are advised not to submit personal details or other information that could potentially be misused.
• Care should always be taken on the Internet: the Internet is an international service, so national and international laws may be applicable.
• Information destined for a particular individual or organization should not be deliberately prevented from reaching its intended destination, nor should its content be modified by an unauthorized individual or organization.
• Use of the Internet to transmit threatening, obscene or harassing materials is prohibited.
• Use of the Internet to interfere with or disrupt network users, services, or equipment is prohibited. (Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms and viruses, chain mail and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the network.)
• The following activities are specifically prohibited:
  • Tampering with the physical network (wires, hubs, etc.).
  • Defining and/or changing IP addresses on any machine.
  • Intercepting or attempting to intercept e-mail and file transfers.
  • Originating or attempting to originate mail from someone else and attempting to log on to machines without an account.
• Use of the net for profit-making activities and or the resale of network access is prohibited.
• Do not identify, imply or infer gang affiliation.
• Do clearly and correctly identify yourself in all electronic communications.
• Do not use pseudonyms or anonymous sign-ons (unless that is the protocol, “ftp” for example).
• Respect and adhere to the laws concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights.
• When asked to do so by a faculty or staff member, you must immediately “sign off” from the system.
• Seek assistance from authorized and trained personnel. If there is a problem, never try to “fix,” alter or reconfigure either hardware or software without trained, authorized assistance.
• “Open” labs are for the use of all students in support of their curriculum course content. “Restricted” labs are for use by students with curricular needs specific to the discipline. Users may refer to the Academic Computing Lab Guidelines or check with lab assistants for listings of Open and Restricted labs.
• Use copy machines to make multiple copies; printers are not copiers and should not be used as such.
• Be courteous. Noise is often distracting to others working around you.
• All use of the system must be in support of education and research and consistent with the mission of the college. The college reserves the right to prioritize use and access to the system.

Use of the Internet is a privilege, and all users are expected to act responsibly and to follow the college’s guidelines, policies and procedures in utilizing information technology and electronic networks accessed by such technology. The college’s information technology acceptable use procedures require that each user (anyone using these resources):

• Accept responsibility for learning how to use information technology. The college provides training on the use of information technology. All users are encouraged to learn the proper use of information technology by individual learning, attending training sessions or attending classes. Access to Internet and other resources may be limited to those demonstrating an appropriate skill level. Each user is responsible for checking any software he/she introduces to any computer or the college network for computer viruses.
• Use resources efficiently. Accept limitations or restrictions on computing resources, such as storage space, time limits or amount of resources consumed, when so instructed by the college. Each e-mail user is responsible for managing his/her message storage. Such restrictions are designed to ensure fair access for all users.
• Respect proprietary information of others. A user may, subject to college policies and authorization, upload software files or otherwise distribute to on-line networks only information, software, photographs, videos, graphics, music, sound and other material.

Individual departments/divisions may have additional rules. Please check with each department concerning proper use of equipment.

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• Download PJC’s Investment Policy Statement

Quarterly Investment Reports

• Summary of Investments Q1 2009-10
• Summary of Investments Q4 2008-09
• Summary of Investments Q3 2008-09
• Summary of Investments Q2 2008-09
• Summary of Investments Q1 2008-09
• Summary of Investments Q4 2007-08
• Summary of Investments Q3 2007-08
• Summary of Investments Q2 2007-08
• Summary of Investments Q1 2007-08
• Summary of Investments Q4 2006-07
• Summary of Investments Q3 2006-07
• Summary of Investments Q2 2006-07
• Summary of Investments Q1 2006-07

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Spring 2010 graduation application deadline.

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The Paris Dragons teed off the Spring season March 1 in the Tyler Junior College Invitational at Eagles Bluff Golf Club in Bullard, Texas.

PJC finished in sixth place as a team with scores of 335 and 324.

Thomas Bourne led the Dragons with scores of 78 and 81. Preston Spoonemore had rounds of 78 and 84. Other Dragons that played were Cody Crim, 87-81; Alex McKee, 86-83; Kevin Giesbrecht, 92-84; and Zac Browder, 99-78.

"The weather played a big role in the scores being high on the first day, with a high of 40 degrees and a steady rain over the last six holes," said PJC Golf Coach David Johnson. "The second day was as cold, but there was no rain. We have to learn how to take on the challenges and deal with any weather conditions or course conditions that are given to us."

Final Standings

Individual Dragons

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Paris Junior College offers an attractive benefits package to employees based on employment status. If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility, please contact the Human Resources office.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Paris Junior College offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees. For details about these benefits, please refer to the Employee Procedures Handbook, Benefits section.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Programs (TRS or ORP)
• Tax Sheltered Annuity/Mutual Funds Program
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Dependent Tuition Remission Program
• Social Security Benefits
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Leaves of Absence, including sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave
• Holidays
• Tax-Saving Flexible Benefits Program

Benefits For Part-Time Employees

Part-Ttime employees of Paris Junior College are eligible for the following benefits. Please consult the Employee Procedures Handbook, Benefits section, for more details.

• Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program/Mutual Funds Program (non-matching)
• Worker’s Compensation Program
• Social Security Program
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (based on eligibility)
• Employee Wellness Programs

Employee Wellness Programs

Paris Junior College, through the efforts of the Staff Development Committee and the Support Staff Development Committee, sponsors several employee wellness programs. The Support Staff Development Committee generally sponsors two annual fitness incentive programs for the employees of the College. Monthly brown bag meetings offer a variety of topics for personal wellness as well as professional growth throughout the academic year. For more information on these programs or other wellness activities, please contact the committee chairpersons or the Human Resources Office.

• Exercise Incentives, including Walkyerbunzoph and Spring Forward

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General Forms

Financial Forms

Budget Change Request

Cash Payment Requisition

Request For Purchase

Receiving Report

Asset Purchase, Disposition or Transfer Form

Travel Form

Employment Forms (For Supervisors)

Payroll Forms

Other Forms

Master Syllabus Checklist

Request For Taxpayer Identification Number (W-9)

Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Certificate

Vehicle Authorization Form

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Admissions Committee

Commencement Committee

Curriculum and Instruction Committee

Financial Aid Committee

Fringe Benefits Committee

Instructional Distance Education Committee

Lifelong Learning Committee

Publications and Marketing Committee

Quality Assurance/Institutional Effectiveness Committee

Strategic Enrollment Management Steering Committee

Student Services Committee

Support Staff Development Committee

Technology Committee

University Interscholastic League (UIL) Committee

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Resident hall payments are due.

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• 1: Diann Mason
• 5: Deanna Young
• 6: Kelley Townsend
• 9: Sharon Mitchell
• 9: Brenda Cockrell
• 11: Ed McCraw
• 14: Jon Rutherford
• 14: Teri Bowers
• 16: Ray Evans
• 18: Gail Dixon
• 20: Cynthia Steward
• 20: Patti Allison
• 21: Tim Shelton
• 27: Santos Garcia
• 29: Chastity Woodson
• 29: Carlton Grant (Regent)

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Hispanic Club International Film Festival presents “Heart Under Blade” in the Student Lounge. Snacks and coffee bar available.

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Hispanic Club International Film Festival presents “Wings of Desire” in the Student Lounge. Snacks and coffee bar available.

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Spring semester enrollment at Paris Junior College totaled 5,504 students, nearly as many as in the fall semester, according to PJC Institutional Research Director Jerry Hammack. The spring enrollment figure reflects a 33.37 percent increase from the 2008 spring semester and 18.04 percent over last spring’s enrollment.

“I think we’ve done a fantastic job this year,” said Dr. Hammack. “There’s a lot of work being put in by staff to let students know they need to pay to avoid being dropped from their classes.”

The Board of Regents also set elections for May 8 for Place 3 (currently held by Carlton Grant), Place 4 (currently held by Gerald Powell), and the At-Large seat (currently held by Thomas Hunt III). The last day to file for one of these positions is March 8. The Board also approved contracting with the Lamar County election administrator to run the election.

PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin presented a draft mission statement for the regents’ approval. She reported on the involvement of faculty and staff in revising it, and after discussion the regents adopted the new version: “Paris Junior College is a dynamic, comprehensive community college advancing the education of students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.”

In her report, Dr. Anglin stated that the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Academy skills development grant was ending in February, and the three colleges involved – PJC, Texarkana College, and Northeast Texas Community College — had agreed to apply for a second grant to continue RAMA. PJC is also receiving skills development grants to do training for Cytec for training workers at their Greenville facility for composite materials for the aviation industry, and Nationwide Providers for training in medical records coding.

In other action, Regents:

• Heard that 65 percent of current students are receiving some form of financial aid this semester, according to Business Services Vice President John Eastman during his financial report.
• Received a report of the Achieving the Dream Strategy Institute and heard quotes from staff and faculty who attended on how inspirational it was and how it will improve their teaching and outreach to students.
• Were updated on the 5 percent report that was due recently explaining how PJC would make that cut to its budget. Dr. Anglin distributed a follow-up letter she is sending that explains how those cuts would affect PJC.

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Difficulties of parenting and being a baby and child are at the heart of a dark comedy presented by the Paris Junior College Drama Department.

“Baby with the Bathwater,” written by Christoper Durang, will be presented in the Ray Karrer Theatre in the Administration Building at PJC.  Show times are 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 and 27 and March 5 and 6, with an additional matinee performance at 2 p.m. on March 7.

“Christopher Durang is one of the most influential and funniest playwrights alive today,” said PJC drama instructor William Walker. “I invite everyone to come out and enjoy a laugh during this comedy performance.”

A boy named Daisy is at the center of the play. Durang, a playwright sharing a bleak view of humanity with Jonathan Swift, combines farce, satire, and general goofiness in this modern comedy of manners.

Unprepared parents Helen and John believe their baby’s sex can be decided later, then name and dress the boy as a girl. They hire a nanny with abrupt mood swings, and the child’s life plays out as the young man has years and years of therapy and eventually takes a bride.

The cast includes Aaron Rogers as Daisy, Callie Henderson as Helen, Chad Duval as the school principal, Jason Hayes as John, Michael Crabtree as The Nanny, and Erin Murphy, Kathrine Schweers and Kaitlan Armstrong in supporting roles. All of the students except Hayes are veteran performers and sophomores at PJC.

General admission is $5 for the pubic and free for PJC students with I.D.  Parental discretion is advised due to adult language and situations.

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The 2008-20010 Paris Junior College Catalog is available for download in PDF format. It has been broken into sections for your convenience. Programs of instruction also have been broken into separate files.

Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader for PDF files can be downloaded here should your computer system require it.

General Information

• Introduction: Includes table of contents and index.
• General Information: PJC History, Affiliations, Missions & Goals, Extension Campuses, Quick Reference Phone Numbers, PJC Divisions.
• Admission & Registration: How To Register, Transfer Students, Concurrent Enrollment, Credit For ACT/SAT, Early Admission, International Students, Placement, Transfer Credit, Tuition and Fees, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Veteran Affairs, Academic Policies, Graduation Information.
• Educational Services & Activities: Assessment, Planning Counseling, Distance Learning, Testing, Virtual College of Texas, Continuing Education, Student Activities.

Programs of Study

• Core Curriculum
• Accounting & Business Administration
• Agriculture
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Art
• BA Business Administration / BA Applied Sciences
• Biology
• Biomedical Science
• Business Management (Hospitality Option)
• Chemistry
• Computer Information Systems
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Drafting & Computer Aided Design
• Drama
• Education
• Electromechanical Technology
• Electronics
• Emergency Medical Services
• Engineering
• English
• French
• Gemology
• Geology
• German
• Government
• History
• Horology
• Humanities
• Jewelry
• Journalism
• Kinesiology
• Learning Skills
• Mathematics
• Medical Records Coding
• Music
• Nursing
• Office Technology
• Physics
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Psychology
• Radiology Technology
• Radiology Technology
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Speech
• Surgical Technology
• Teacher Education
• Welding

Faculty And Staff Listing

• Faculty And Staff: A listing of PJC’s faculty and staff members.

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Educational Talent Search is an educational outreach program designed to provide students with the information and assistance necessary to have a realistic opportunity to select, enter and complete a degree at a college of their choice. ETS has served Northeast Texas students in grades 7-12 since 1991, providing academic advising, tutoring, essay writing workshops, ACT/SAT preparation workshops, Parent Nights, financial aid workshops, scholarship searches, college admissions information, college tours, career exploration, cultural enrichment trip and more.

Talent Search serves 800 students in 27 high schools and six middle schools in Lamar, Fannin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus and Red River counties. Talent Search helps students who have the ability, desire and motivation to continue their education after high school.

ETS students can begin their membership as early as the 7th grade. Until their graduation from high school, participants are continuously involved in a variety of educational enrichment activities.

If you are interested in participating in Talent Search, complete the application and take it to your school counselor for their comments and signature. All information is kept confidential, but must be provided in order for you to be accepted, especially Social Security number and income information.

Educational Talent Search offices are on the Paris Junior College campus on Collegiate Drive between Clarksville Street and the Love Civic Center, and at PJC — Sulphur Springs Center.

Phone: 903.782.0350
Fax: 903.782.0230
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Talent Search Advisors & Schools

Kimberly Kozel, Director: North Lamar.

Jaci Chaney, Junior High Advisor: Stone Middle School, Crockett Middle School, Chisum Middle School, Blossom Middle School, Deport Middle School, Travis Middle School.

Misty Gage, High School Advisor: Avery High School, Bonham High School, Detroit High School, Dodd City High School, Ector High School, Honey Grove High School, Rivercrest High School, Roxton High School, Trenton High School.

Sean Carter, High School Advisor: Como-Pickton High School, Cumby High School, Greenville High School, Miller Grove High School, Mount Vernon High School, North Hopkins High School, Satillo High School, Sulphur Bluff High School, Sulphur Springs High School.

Catherine Smith, High School Advisor: Chisum High School, Clarksville High School, Cooper High School, Fannindel High School, Mount Pleasant High School, Paris High School, Prairiland High School, Wolfe City High School.

Teri Bowers, Database Tracking specialist.

Robert Spain, Computer Specialist.

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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. More than 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 GED (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 through Friday)

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

Robert Spain
TRIO Computer Information Specialist
903-782-0428

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To Carole Pickering, Talent Search, and her family on the death of her mother-in-law Vivian Sue Pickering Dodd of Paris. Mrs. Dodd died Feb. 16. Services were held on Feb. 19.

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Spring 2010 final examinations will begin Monday, May 10, 2010, and will continue through Friday, May 14, 2010. Examination periods will be one hour and 15 minutes in length. Examinations will be given in the classrooms in which the class regularly meets unless the instructor involved gives a change to the students.

Paris Campus Library Hours

Special library hours will be in effect at the Paris campus for finals week, and snacks will be available for students beginning nightly at 9 p.m. See the details »

Monday, May 10, 2010

Exams are to be given for all MONDAY-WEDNESDAY classes regularly meeting at these periods.

• 8:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
• 11:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (All Monday evening classes.)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Exams are to be given for TUESDAY-THURSDAY classes regularly meeting at these periods.

• 8:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
• 11:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (All Tuesday evening classes.)

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Exams are to be given for all MONDAY-WEDNESDAY classes regularly meeting at these periods.

• 9:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
• 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (All Wednesday evening classes.)

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Exams are to be given for all TUESDAY-THURSDAY classes regularly meeting at these periods.

• 9:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
• 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (All Thursday evening classes.)

Friday, May 14, 2010

Exams are to be given for all Friday classes during regular meeting time.

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Hispanic Club International Film Festival presents “Babel” in the Student Lounge. Snacks and coffee bar available.

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First installment payment is due.

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Hispanic Club International Film Festival presents “Slumdog Millionaire” in the Student Lounge. Snacks and coffee bar available.

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Pell Grant disbursements. Continues until 4:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.

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The Office of Admissions at Paris Junior College is eager to assist prospective students with general information about our academic and technical programs. Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Phone: 800-232-5804 / 903-782-0425
Fax: 903-782-0427

You May Find The Following Links And Information Helpful

• PJC’s school code is 003601.
• You also may apply online at the Texas Common Application Web site.

For more information, you can always e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), director of admissions.

All materials required for admission to Paris Junior College should be on file in the Admissions Office prior to registration. A new applicant whose file is incomplete at the time of registration will be allowed to enroll on a conditional basis pending completion of the admissions file. Responsibility rests upon the student applicant for insuring that all necessary documents have been submitted.

Paris Junior College has an “open door” admissions policy which insures that all persons who can profit from post-secondary education have an opportunity to enroll. Under this policy, a student may be admitted to the college according to any one of the conditions listed below.

High School Graduation

Graduates of accredited high schools satisfy minimum requirements. An official high school transcript showing date of graduation and signature of certifying official must be provided.

GED Completion

A person who has completed the General Education Development Test with passing scores. GED scores and/or a copy of GED certificate must be provided.

Non-Accredited or Non-traditional Education

Graduates must provide an official high school transcript showing date of graduation with a signature of a certifying official. Home school graduates must present a notarized record of high school equivalent work completed and the date of successful completion. This work should be consistent with the TEA minimums for high school completion.

Individual Approval

A student who did not graduate from high school (but whose high school class has graduated) or has not passed the GED may be admitted on individual approval. A student must show evidence of the ability to benefit from post-secondary education as demonstrated by the completion of a state-required or local assessment test. All students admitted by individual approval are strongly encouraged to complete the GED.

NOTE: Students who are admitted on the basis of individual approval and wish to apply for financial aid must take and pass (under federal standards) an approved test to be used in determining eligibility to receive federal financial assistance. This test may only be attempted twice.

Early Admission for High School Students/Dual Credit

High school students who have passed sections of THEA or are exempt may be admitted upon written approval from the high school administration.

Paris Junior College, through cooperative agreements with area high school officials, has established a concurrent enrollment program for high school students. Eligible students are enrolled at PJC for a reduced course load not to exceed two college courses per semester while completing high school graduation requirements. These students may enroll in either academic or vocational areas and have the option to study in the college’s day or evening program. Before enrolling at PJC, students must supply a transcript and an official letter of permission from their high school principal or counselor for each year they are enrolled. Dual credit students must meet THEA requirements.

Re-Admission

Students who have attended PJC previously will need to update their application by providing current name, address, telephone number, etc., to the Admissions Office. Students who have attended other colleges since leaving PJC must supply official transcripts from those colleges.

Transient Admission

A transient student is defined as one who is primarily enrolled at another institution. A transient student must provide an official college transcript from the institution in which they are primarily enrolled.

Transfer Students

Students pursuing a degree or certificate at PJC may be accepted on transfer from other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students seeking transfer to PJC must complete all admissions documents and submit transcripts which indicate all post-secondary credits previously earned. Transcripts (official or unofficial) must be available at the time of registration for purposes of advising. Official transcripts must be on file within one semester of initial enrollment or subsequent admission will be denied.

International Students

International students can be accepted to PJC when all requirements have been met. An international student must submit the following:

• Application for Admission.
• Application for Residence Halls with a $100 room deposit if under 21 year of age.
• A certified English translation of grades and credits for the final four years of secondary school showing date completion.
• A medical report which is a part of the admissions application.
• An official transcript from all previous college, universities or intensive English language schools attended in the United States.
• Certified proof of financial support showing source of income and amount available to student while attending PJC.
• Adequate proof of competency in English or a score of at least 500 on the paper-based or 173 on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, N.J. Non-native English speakers will be tested for English proficiency. Students who fail to meet the established standard will be placed in a comprehensive remedial program prior to entering regular classes.
• A $500 admission deposit to be applied toward first semester costs. Students transferring from another institution in the United States are not required to submit this deposit.

After acceptance by the college, and before registration, all international students will be required to take the THEA or Accuplacer tests in the areas of English, reading and mathematics. Results of this test will determine the particular courses for which a student may register.

All international students are required to purchase health and accident insurance coverage specified by the college during their entire stay at PJC. Additional information concerning international admission, registration or college policy may be obtained by e-mailing Barbara Thomas, director of student development and international student advisor, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by calling 903-782-0426.

Health Occupations

Separate program-specific applications are required for the Nursing, Surgical Technician, Radiology and Medical Records Coding programs. Please contact the Health Occupations Department at 903-782-0734 or e-mail Carla Jones at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for additional information.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information

Many financial aid programs are available for students who qualify. Contact the Student Financial aid office for application and specific program information.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To be eligible for FSA funds, a student must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP). See Financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy.

Enrollment Status Requirements

A student must be enrolled full time to receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and at least half time to receive aid from the Subsidized Stafford Loan . The Pell and Campus-based programs (except for Perkins in the case of a student enrolled in a program for a teaching credential) don’t require half-time enrollment, but the student’s enrollment status does affect the amount of Pell a student receives.

Drug Conviction Can Disqualify for Financial Aid

A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for FSA funds. The student self-certifies in applying for aid that he is eligible; you’re not required to confirm this unless you have conflicting information.

Convictions only count if they were for an offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV aid. They do not count if the offense was not during such a period. Also, a conviction that was reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record does not count, nor does one received when she was a juvenile, unless she was tried as an adult.

Tech Prep / School-To-Work

The mission of the Upper East Texas Tech Prep/School-To-Work partnership is to empower students with a foundation of knowledge, skills and attitudes which will facilitate entry into high-skill, high-wage occupations. Tech Prep/School-To-Work will implement a coherent sequence of competency-based curricula that will link school-based and work-based learning experiences and promote cooperation between education, business, industry, labor, government and community groups.

Scholarships At PJC

The PDF file referenced above lists many scholarship opportunities available to students and prospective students at PJC. The 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.

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Paris Junior College’s Continuing Education Department has scheduled a selection of classes for the month of March.

Paris Campus

• How to Start Your Own Business will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 5. This free seminar will provide valuable information for anyone wanting to start or expand a small business.
• The Workers Comp for Medical Staff seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9. This seminar will offer practical information about rules and processes affecting health care delivery to injured employees, enabling them to effectively participate in the Texas worker compensation system. Topics will include case management and return to work; treatment guidelines; pre-authorization; billing and reimbursement; medical documentation; dispute resolution; maximum medical improvement and impairment rating; and other issues affecting workers’ compensation claims.
• An eight-hour childcare pre-service is required of all new employees in regulated child care facilities. This training is scheduled on an individual basis by calling 903-782-0447.
• The Kids Hurt Too seminar will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 13. This seminar is designed to help parents understand their children’s needs throughout the process of divorce.
• The Basic Microsoft Word 2007 word processing class will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday, March 1-10. Topics include creating, saving and opening documents, editing documents, formatting text and paragraphs, formatting documents, and creating and formatting tables.
• A Basic Microsoft Excel 2007 electronic spreadsheet class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday, March 22-31. Instruction will cover creating a worksheet, working with formulas and functions, formatting a worksheet, working with charts, and analyzing data using formulas.
• An Introduction to Computers Part I teaches students how to enter and edit data, work with files, create, copy and delete files using a word processing program. The class meets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, March 1-10.
• Introduction to Computers Part II teaches students how to browse the Internet, use Web pages, search for Web sites, send and receive e-mail, and how to send and receive attachments. This class meets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, March 22-31.
• Surfin’ the Web is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, March 8-15 at PrimeTime. Students will learn to use the Internet, including e-mail, web pages and how to perform basic research to address company/business needs.
• Understanding Windows will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each Monday, March 22 - April 5. The class meets at PrimeTime. Students will learn to create, save, and find files, manage and manipulate files and directories using Windows Explorer, and open and close multiple documents without fear of file loss.
• The Driver’s Education class is approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety for students at least 15 years of age. The TEA form showing attendance, social security card and birth certificate must be provided. The class meets from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, March 1 - April 1.
• Coaching the Van Driver is designed to help participants understand their primary responsibility for the safe and reliable transport of passengers. The session will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 5.
• Defensive Driving is offered in accordance with standards established by the National Traffic Safety Institute of Texas, Inc. The class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 22-23.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) Re-certification will be offered from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1. It will be repeated from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 10-11, and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 25. This session is an update and review course for current CPR cardholders. Written examination and successful demonstration of skills is required. The American Heart Association certifies this course.
• The Basic Life Support (CPR) class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 on Friday, March 5. This class offers instruction in lifesaving skills for respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. This class will also be offered from 5:30-9 p.m. on March 10-11, and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 25. This class is approved by the American Heart Association.
• The Pharmacy Technician course prepares students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB exam. The course will be held from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, March 1 - April 26.
• The Dental Assistant class will meet from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., each Tuesday and Thursday and on 4 Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,  March 2 - May 13. This program prepares students for entry level positions in dental assisting. This course will familiarize the students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.
• The EKG Technician Certification class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., each Tuesday and Thursday, March 2 - April 27. This comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other national certification exams. Call 1-877-216-7750, extension 145, to receive additional information.
• The Nurse Aide class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, March 8-31. This class offers preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. A photo ID, Social Security card and criminal background release is required at registration.
• The Aseptic Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians class is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 22 - April 18. The schedule will vary. Students will become familiar with US 797, a sterile technique and equipment used in the preparation of a sterile IV product. This class is taught in two parts. Part A is an at-home study course with a post test. Test must be completed by April 9. Part B is an intensive two-day class with hands-on training and includes a hands-on final exam. Pre-requisite for this course is either having completed the Pharmacy Technician Program or be currently working in a Pharmacy. Part B will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18.
• The Medication Aide Update will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. This course is a fulfillment of the annual education renewal requirements for the Certified Medication Aide.
• Working With the Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes - Session I will be presented from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3. Participants will increase their knowledge and become more aware of their attitudes toward the mentally ill residents. Other topics will address recognizing and understanding hallucinations, delusions, depression, withdrawal and suicidal behavior in nursing home residents.
• Building an Environment of Trust is a key ingredient of employee engagement and loyalty. This class builds awareness of traps and strategies, helping leaders create an environment in which people take risks, identify and solve problems, and work together. This seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 5.
• A Basic Lapidary Arts - Cabochon class will meet from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday, March 29 to April 21. Participants will become familiar with and use the equipment to slab saw, trim saw, use diamond abrasives, grind, shape and polish calibrated mineral stock into fashioned gems.
• An American Sign Language class teaches participants the ABCs to finger spell words, and learn words and phrases. The class will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Monday, March 29 - May 17.
• The Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, March 8-11. Special emphasis is placed on using the 39 CFR Part 1926 standards to identify and recommend abatement for the greatest safety and health hazards in construction.

To register for these classes, call 903-782-0447 or 903-782-0445.

Greenville Campus

• The EKG Technician Certification class will be held from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday, March 1 - April 26. This comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other national certification exams. Call 1-877-216-7750, extension 145, to receive additional information.
• The Pharmacy Technician course prepares students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB exam. The course will be held from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, March 1 - April 26.
• The Dental Assistant class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., each Wednesday and Saturday, March 3 - June 2. This program prepares students for entry level positions in dental assisting. This course will familiarize the students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.
• Working With the Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes - Session I will be presented from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5. Participants will increase their knowledge and become more aware of their attitudes toward the mentally ill residents. Other topics will address recognizing and understanding hallucinations, delusions, depression, withdrawal and suicidal behavior in nursing home residents.
• Building an Environment of Trust is a key ingredient of employee engagement and loyalty. This class builds awareness of traps and strategies, helping leaders create an environment in which people take risks, identify and solve problems, and work together. This seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12.
• A Dynamic Sales Presentations workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 5. Topics will include keeping proposals sharp, neat and simple; editing; the finishing touches; then handshake; getting ready for your presentation; elements of a successful presentation; dressing appropriately; and dealing with questions.
• Finding Money to Start A business will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12. Learn what lenders require to make a business loan to start or expand a small business.
• How to Start Your Own Business will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 26. This free seminar will provide valuable information for anyone wanting to start or expand a small business.
• An Introduction to Computers - Part I will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Friday, March 26 - April 16. Students will learn the basics of computer operation while learning to write and edit letters. Other topics include copying, deleting and moving files and cutting copy.

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

Sulphur Springs Campus

• The Basic Life Support (CPR) class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 on Friday, March 5. This class offers instruction in lifesaving skills for respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants.  This class is approved by the American Heart Association.
• The Dental Assistant class will meet from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 22 - May 26. This program prepares students for entry level positions in dental assisting. This course will familiarize the students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.
• The Nurse Aide class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, March 22 - April 7. This class offers preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. A photo ID, social security card and criminal background release is required at registration.
• How to Start Your Own Business will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12. This free seminar will provide valuable information for anyone wanting to start or expand a small business.
• The Patent, Trademark and Copyright Laws seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 26. Learn how to register a copyright, select and register a trademark, and how to evaluate products for patent protection.

To register for these classes, call 903-885-1232, or stop by the PJC Sulphur Springs Center, 1202 W. Houston St.

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• 3: Roy Edmonson
• 5: Suzanne Todd
• 6: Jess Kammer
• 7: Tim Lane
• 8: Robert Spain
• 9: Sharon Dennehy
• 13: Gay Morris
• 15: Daniel Parham
• 18: Paul May
• 20: Flossie Arnold
• 23: Frankie Norwood (Regent)
• 23: Alan Miller
• 26: Anthony Sawyer
• 27: Mayra Cummings

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Library Gaming Tournament, featuring Mario Kart, in the Rheudasil Learning Center. Free and open to PJC students.

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Hispanic Club International Film Festival presents “Molière” in the Student Lounge. Snacks and coffee bar available.

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Hispanic Club International Film Festival presents “Mr. Bean’s Holiday” in the Student Lounge. Snacks and coffee bar available.

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Paris Junior College will give the GED test at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Registration will be available on a drop-in basis at the PJC Testing Center until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.

The cost for taking the test is $60 for those taking it for the first time and $12 per section for students retaking the test.

Examinees must provide a photo ID at the time of registration. These include a valid driver’s license, a Texas identification card, a military ID or a valid passport.

Seventeen-year-olds must have an official Withdrawal From School Form and a Parental Consent Form. These forms are available at the testing center. Sixteen-year-olds are only eligible to take the GED with an original court order.

Registration takes 45 minutes to one hour to complete. No child care is provided and not children are allowed in the registration or testing room. The test is typically over between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

For further information, call the PJC Testing Center at 903-782-0446.

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All Paris Junior College students have a dedicated e-mail address that will serve as a primary method of contact between students and various PJC administrative offices. All PJC students are encouraged to log into their new e-mail account as soon as possible to activate it.

Students’ e-mail addresses are in the form of:

username @ dragons.parisjc.edu (No Spaces)

Your username is your first initial, last name, and the first four digits of your PJC student ID number. For example, student “John Doe” with a student ID number of “123006789” would have the username of “jdoe1230” on the system.

Your initial password is your birth date. For example, Feb. 4, 1989, would be 02041989.

DragonMail is hosted by Microsoft Windows Live. Students should log in at www.hotmail.com and follow the setup instructions in order to activate the new account. Note that your full PJC e-mail address is your Windows Live ID.

If you require assistance with your new e-mail account, contact Roy Edmonson at 903.782.0489, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); or Mary Holbrook at 903.782.0226, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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To Pam Bennett, President’s Secretary, on the birth of a new granddaughter, Avree Grace Bennett, on Feb. 8. Proud parents are Kevin and Sarah.

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To Bobbie Nichols, college book store, and her family on the death of her mother Lorene Thrasher of Paris. Mrs. Thrasher died Feb. 2.

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Thank you for the memorial fund that was given in honor of my sister, Robin Merlo.

Sincerely,
Kim Kozel

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Cosmetology is an exciting career field offering unlimited opportunities to express your creative ability and apply your people skills.

It’s a people-based industry, and you will touch the lives of those with whom your work and upon whom you practice your skill.

Some of the skills you will learn include precision hair cutting, elements and principles of hair design, hair coloring and foiling, manicuring, facials and much more.

The PJC Cosmetology program allows a student to earn a one-year certificate and obtain a license from the Texas Cosmetology Commission to practice in the field. The program consists of 1,500 clock hours required by the Texas Cosmetology Commission and 42 credit hours.

The PJC program is inexpensive compared to other training facilities. Assistance with job placement is provided, and instructors are always available to assist students with salon questions, even after they graduate.

For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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Paris Junior College’s agriculture program prepares students for transfer to programs in farm and ranch management, as well as crop and livestock production. The program teaches skills students need to succeed in a variety of agriculture-related careers.

Animal science studies emphasize the production and use of animals and animal products. The curriculum includes topics such as genetics, nutrition, reproduction, health, management, business and forage production. It stresses biological and economic aspects of animal production and management.

Crop science studies emphasize the production and use of field and forage crops. Important components include soils and soil fertility, tillage, integrated pest management.

PJC also offers certificate programs in agriculture and agricultural production operations.

• The Agricultural Industry
• Computers in Agriculture
• Introductory Dairy Science
• Marketing of Agricultural Products
• Science of Food and Agriculture
• Introduction to Agronomy
• Plant Protection
• Horticulture
• Basic Animal Science
• Introduction to Agricultural Economics
• Livestock Evaluation
• Agricultural Construction

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The Paris Junior College Welding Technology program is an industry-driven curriculum providing the necessary welding skills and technical understanding to obtain entry-level jobs in welding and related fields. The program is particularly strong in the application of basic welding processes.

The welding program includes hands-on training in structural welding, pipe welding, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting, air carbon cutting and gas tungsten arc welding. Students are required to attempt the American Welding Society and ASME structural and pipe certifications.

• Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
• Introduction to SMAW
• Introduction to Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding
• Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• Introduction to Pipe Welding
• Intermediate Layout and Fabrication
• Intermediate SMAW
• Preparation for Welding Inspection
• Advanced SMAW
• Advanced Pipe Welding

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The air conditioning and refrigeration industry covers the comfort systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration that our society depends on year-round. The heating and cooling industry, a $150 billion a year business, employs many people and more and more people that are skilled are needed to fill the increasing demand.

Paris Junior College’s Refrigeration and Heating program provides students with hands-on training on the type of equipment used in homes, factories and retail stores. Students learn to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Students may enter either a one-year certificate or a two-year degree program. Students may attend full-time or part-time, day or night.

Our graduates go to work for air conditioning and refrigeration service companies in entry-level service or installation positions. Many of our graduates now own their own HVACR business.

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The Criminal Justice Program offers an Associate of Science degree to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university as a criminal justice major and adheres to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Field of Study Curriculum for Criminal Justice.

Additionally, the department offers an Associate of Applied Science degree to prepare students for employment within the criminal justice system such as corrections, and the coursework includes elements of juvenile procedures, probation and parole, institutional and community based corrections, criminal law, police systems, court systems, criminal procedure and criminal investigation.

PJC also works in partnership with Texas A&M University - Commerce allowing PJC students to transition into a bachelor of arts applied science (BAAS) in which students complete 85 hours at PJC instead of 65. The 85 hours are transferred to TAMU-C, which only an additional 36 hours required at the university, all of which are offered online.

Additionally, licensed peace officers and correctional officials may receive academic credit for previous training.

• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Court Systems and Practices
• Crime in America
• Fundamentals of Criminal Law
• Juvenile Justice System
• Community Resources in Corrections
• Correctional Systems and Practices
• Criminal Investigation
• Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
• Police Systems and Practices
• Special Topics Courses

Subject to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s approval.

For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at the Sulphur Springs campus; or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at the Greenville campus.

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The Accounting/Business Administration Program prepares students for transfer to a four-year university as a business major and adheres to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Field of Study Curriculum for Business.

The program provides students with a background in basic academic areas such as mathematics and the sciences, as well as introductory work in the business areas of accounting, economics and business computer applications. Graduates from the program will have earned an Associate of Science degree and will be ready for junior and senior level work in such business areas as accounting, finance, management and marketing.

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Does a career in teaching interest you? Paris Junior College’s Teacher Education program offers excellent introductory exposure to the experiences that make up this challenging and rewarding field.

PJC’s Teacher Education program is enhanced by an articulation agreement with nearby Texas A&M University - Commerce confirming the transferability of courses taught at PJC into that institution’s Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies-Elementary Education and Math programs, as well as a Bachelor of Arts or Science leading to teacher certification.

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• Introduction to Special Populations
• Fundamentals of Mathematics
• Family, School and Community
• Educating Young Children
• Wellness of the Young Child
• Child Growth and Development

Details & Information

• Articulation Agreement To Review Courses
• The Course Brochure
• The Catalog Reference

Download The Degree Plans

• AAT 4-8 EC-12
• AAT 8-12 Other EC-12
• AAT-EC-6

For more information, contact Pam Hunt, director of learning skills and teacher education, 903.782.0237, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).