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Educational Opportunity Center

Published or Revised November 28, 2011

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

The EOC is your guide to:

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

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

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

Services offered include:

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

EOC is located at:

Paris Junior College
2400 Clarksville Street
Paris, Texas 75460

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

EOC offices are also located at:

Paris Junior College
Greenville Center
6500 Monty Stratton Parkway
Greenville, Texas 75402
Phone: 903-454-2518
Monday & Tuesday

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

EOC Staff Members

Gayla Jeffery
Director
903-782-0352

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

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

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

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

Robert Spain
TRIO Computer Information Specialist
903-782-0428