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Section: News Articles

A message from the PJC president about flu

Dear students, faculty, staff:

As you may know, flu can be spread easily from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to prevent the spread of flu at Paris Junior College for as long as possible, but, we need your help to accomplish this.

We are working closely with the State of Texas and Lamar County health department to monitor flu conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take concerning our institution. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available to us.

For now, we are doing everything we can to keep our institution operating as usual. Here are a few things you can do to help:

• Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
• Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are spread this way.
• Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for possible signs of fever: if the person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering.
• Stay home if you have flu or flu-like illness for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Don’t go to class or work.
• Talk with your health care providers about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal flu. Also if you are at higher risk for flu complications from 2009 H1N1 flu, you should consider getting the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm.

If this year’s flu season becomes more severe, we may take the following additional steps to prevent the spread of the virus:

• Allow students, faculty, and staff at higher risk for complications to stay home. These students, faculty, and staff should make this decision in consultation with their health care provider.
• Find ways to increase social distances (the space between people) in classrooms such as moving desks farther apart, leaving empty seats between students, holding outdoor classes, and using distance learning methods.
• Extend the time sick students, faculty, or staff stay home or in their residence. During severe flu conditions sick people should stay home for at least 7 days, even if they feel better sooner. Those who are still sick after 7 days should continue to stay home until at least 24 hours after symptoms have gone away. Symptoms of flu include fever or chills and cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting.
• Suspend classes. This decision will be made together with local and state public health officials. The length of time classes should be suspended will depend on the goal of suspending classes as well as the severity and extent of illness.

For the most up-to-date information on flu, visit http://www.flu.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).

Any additional changes to our institution’s strategy to prevent the spread of flu on our campus will be posted on the college’s Web site.

Sincerely,

Pamela D. Anglin, Ed.D.

Section: General

The PJC Library

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

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

Learning Center Hours

Fall & Spring Semesters

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

Summer Hours (Non-Semester)

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

Beginning June 9 Through July 10 (Summer I)

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

The Virtual Reference Desk

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

Hours for the Virtual Reference Desk are:

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

Section: Champions

The Championship Season

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

Section: Cheerleading

The Cheer Squad

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

Section: Men's Basketball

The 2009-2010 Dragons

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

Section: Softball

The Softball Coaching Staff

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.”

Section: Women's Basketball

The 2009-10 Lady Dragons

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

Section: Campuses

PJC - Sulphur Springs Center

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

Section: Campuses

PJC - Greenville Center

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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Section: Men's Basketball Archive

Dragons 2006-07 Season

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

Section: General

About PJC Athletics

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.

Section: Softball Archive

Dragons Softball 2006-2007 Season

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

Section: Softball

The Dragons Softball Team

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

Section: Men's Basketball

Basketball Coaching Staff

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.

Section: Men's Basketball

Men’s Basketball Program

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

Section: Baseball

2009-2010 Baseball Dragons

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

Section: Baseball

PJC Baseball Program

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.

Section: Baseball Archive

2006-2007 Schedule & Scores

» Dragons Season Archive

Spring Record: 29-26
Conference: 18-10

Fall 2006

Spring 2007

Regional Playoff Tournament, May 12-16, 2007

Section: Employment Information

Application Procedures

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.

Section: Employment Information

Adjunct Faculty Qualifications

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.

Section: Student Records

How To Register Online

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.

Section: Student Records

The Student Records Office

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.

Section: Basketball

2010 Region XIV Final

Section: Men's Basketball

The Dragons Drive For Regional Title

Section: About

PJC’s Department of Public Safety

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:

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

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)

Section: Current

PJC’s Internet Use Policy

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.

Section: Women's Basketball

Driving To The Basket

Section: Women's Basketball

The Lady Dragons at Region 14

Section: About

Investment Disclosure Reports

• 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

Section: All Day

Graduation Application Deadline

Spring 2010 graduation application deadline.

Section: Golf Results

Tyler Junior College Spring Invitational

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

Section: Women's Basketball

Ready For The Tourney

Section: Women's Basketball

The Lady Dragons In High Spirits

Section: Basketball

Sorry, No More Room

Section: Men's Basketball

Off To The Region XIV Tournament

Section: Support Staff

Section: Administration

Helliwell, Debbie

Section: Employment Opportunities

Associate Dean, Workforce Training and Continuing Education

The responsibilities of this position are for the overall planning, development, organization, operation, coordination, and evaluation of credit-free adult workforce and non-job related training programs and classes.  This position reports to the Vice President of Workforce Training & Continuing Education.  Master’s degree in related field is required.  The successful candidate should have five years experience in workforce training and continuing education in an institution of higher education, preferably a community college.  Supervisory experience, knowledge of community workforce training needs, and the ability to work and communicate with industry is required.  This position requires positive organizational skills and computer literacy skills.

The salary for this 12-month position is commensurate with educational attainment and level of experience.  This position is eligible for health, life, and optional insurance coverage including dental, long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program, accrued sick leave, paid holidays, three personal business occurrences per year, and an employee/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 90-day employment period.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however the search committee may begin reviewing applications on March 15, 2010.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date.  A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts, and a list of references are required.  This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire investigative consumer report on the successful candidate.  Contact Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460 903.782.0483 or fax 903.782.0288 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Authorization for Investigative Report or for more information on Paris Junior College, please visit our web site at http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/hr.

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

Section: General

A Returning Graduate

Section: Staff

Employee Benefits At PJC

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

Section: Staff

PJC Employee Forms Library

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

Section: Student Activities

PJC Film Festival

Section: Staff

PJC Institutional Committees

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

Section: All Day

Residence Hall payments due

Resident hall payments are due.

Section: General

March 2010 Employee Birthdays

• 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)

Section: Student Activities

Mr. and Miss PJC 2010

Section: Student Activities

Mr. & Miss Paris Junior College 2010

Section: Basketball

Closing Out The Season

Section: General

International Film Festival

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

Section: General

International Film Festival

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

Section: Softball

The Latest Softball Dragons

Section: General

Ready For H1N1

Section: News Articles

Spring enrollment up by 18% over last year

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.

Section: Theatre

“Baby With The Bathwater”

Section: Arts

“Baby With The Bathwater” set this weekend

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.

Section: Current

The 2008-2010 Catalog

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.

Section: Academic Support

Educational Talent Search At PJC

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.

Section: Academic Support

Upward Bound At PJC

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.

Section: Academic Support

The Educational Opportunity Center

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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Mr. and Miss 2010 Nominees

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Our Sympathies ...

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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End Of An Inning

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Schedule Of Final Examinations

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.

Section: General

International Film Festival

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

Section: All Day

First Installment Payment Due

First installment payment is due.

Section: General

International Film Festival

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

Section: Baseball

A Big Hit

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Pell Disbursements

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

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Tuesday Morning Math

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How Cells Make Energy

Section: Prospective

General Admission Information

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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HARTS Winner

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Snow Of 2010 Leaves Campuses Covered

Section: News Articles

March Continuing Education schedule released

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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February 2010 Employee Birthdays

• 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

Library Games Mario Kart

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

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International Film Festival

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

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International Film Festival

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

Section: Basketball

A Word With The Coach

Section: General

Some Algebra Work

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GED test to be given at PJC Thursday, Feb. 25

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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Activate DragonMail

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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2010 Valentine Basket

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Congratulations ...

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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Our Sympathies ...

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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A Note of Thanks

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

Sincerely,
Kim Kozel

Section: Workforce

Cosmetology

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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Agriculture

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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Section: Workforce

Welding Technology

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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Section: Workforce

Heating And Air Conditioning

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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Section: Workforce

Criminal Justice

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.

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Section: Workforce

Accounting And Business Administration

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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Section: Workforce

Teacher Education

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

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Section: Workforce

Drafting

The Paris Junior College Drafting program features a series of courses designed to familiarize students with the concepts of drafting and design and how they are used in industry. The department consists of three classrooms, two computer labs and a board drafting room.

All course use the latest available AutoCAD software and computer technology. Other software, such as SolidWorks and Chief Architect, can be learned in Special Topics.

Student out on the boards where they learn the basics of drafting and become familiar with drafting concepts. We then move to the computers where students begin to learn AutoCAD software and how it works. Students will become fluent with AutoCAD and will experience the many fields of drafting the industry has to offer.

Our advanced classes include real-world projects that give students the opportunity to see the range of drafting jobs that are available. Students will also be able to study these different fields of drafting to see which is most appealing as a career.

• Engineering Drawing
• CAD
• Architectural Drawing
• Electronic Drawing
• Pipe Drawing
• Machine Drawing
• Technical Illustrations
• Descriptive Geometry
• Topographic Drafting
• Special Topics.

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Section: Workforce

Electromechanical Technology

Paris Junior College offers an associate in applied science degree (AAS) in electromechanical technology. This two-year program readies students to work in industrial maintenance or other related areas, with academic and hands-on emphasis in the areas of electricity, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, computerized automated systems, industrial operations and current industry practices. Instructional emphasis is also placed on understanding and troubleshooting electromechanical systems.

Paris Junior College also offers two levels of certificates that include only technical courses. These certificates will enable a graduate to work in the vast majority of the jobs available to the two-year program graduates.

• Industrial Electricity
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Programmable Controllers
• DC and AC Circuits
• Power Transmission
• Electromechanical Systems
• Reliability and Maintainability
• Troubleshooting
• Digital Electronics
• Cooperative Work Experience

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Section: Workforce

Electronics Technology

The electronics industry is always in need of well trained employees. Most employers prefer applicants with formal training in electronics, like the training students receive at Paris Junior College.

Paris Junior College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in electronic technology. This two-year program is designed to prepare students to work in industry in several related areas. The student will study electricity, electronics, mathematics, schematic reading, digital electronics, microprocessor interfacing, integrated circuits, computer operations and programmable controllers. Instructional emphasis is also placed on understanding and troubleshooting various electronic systems.

Core courses include:

• Circuit Analysis DC
• Circuit Analysis AC
• Digital Electronics
• Introduction To Microprocessor
• Solid State Electronics
• Industrial Electronics
• Linear Integrated Circuits
• Electronic Design and Fabrication

In 2005 these skilled jobs paid from $15 to $23 per hour in the Paris area, with some wages going as high as $35. There are about 500 persons working in those skilled jobs locally. Graduates of the Electronics Technology Program at Paris Junior College will have the skills to enter this growing job market.

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Section: Workforce

Cisco/C-Tech

Over the past decade, occupational data gathered at the federal, state and local levels have projected an escalating demand for computer technicians. Network system technician was selected by the Texas Innovation Network System and the State Board of Education as an emerging occupation and regionally targeted by the North Central Texas Quality Workforce Planning Committee for potential growth and demand.

• Develop Web sites using the Web development software Dreamweaver
• Use Database Management Software
• Install, modify, clean, and repair computer software and hardware
• Develop skills for installing, configuring, and operating LAN and WAN access services for home and small office networks
• Eligible for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Examinations, one of the most sought after network certifications
• Includes the following curriculum: The basic history of networking; the OSI reference model and basic network design principles; local- and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs), including Ethernet and VLANs; IP addressing and TCP/IP protocols ARP, RARP, BOOTP, and ICMP; routers and routing protocols, bridges, and switches; Cisco’s Internetwork Operating System (IOS); Network management and security

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Section: Workforce

Computer Information Systems

With the continual development and use of computers in business and industry, the need is increasing for personnel proficient in business programming, software applications and computer operations. The skills acquired in PJC’s Computer Information Systems program enables students to solve problems encountered when working in this ever-changing and growing field.

The Computer Science Department at Paris Junior College offers two associate of applied science workforce degrees (AAS), an associate of science transfer degree (AS) and two workforce certificate programs.

• Includes object-oriented design concepts and programming
• Develop interactive forms using computer programming languages such as Visual Basic and C++
• Opportunity to take Microsoft Office User Specialists Exams
• Using database management software
• Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation, including network protocols, transmission media and networking hardware and software
• Advanced training in Access, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Customizing the Windows Environment

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Section: Workforce

Medical Records Coding

The Paris Junior College Medical Records Coding program trains students for entry-level positions in medical transcription, medical billing, office medical clerk, unit secretary, insurance claims adjusting and other office positions and home-based jobs.

Potential benefits include:

• Working at home, setting your own hours
• Interesting work
• More family time

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Section: Workforce

Radiology Technology

Paris Junior College’s Radiology Technology Program prepares students to function effectively in the field of the diagnostic medical radiography.

Radiography is the application of knowledge using a variety of imaging methods in the examination of the body for structural defects and disease processes.

The radiology program is a two-year program leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Graduates will be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Examination.

The Web site for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology is http://www.jrcert.org.

The mission of the Paris Junior College Radiology Technology Program is to meet the needs of the students by offering innovative and comprehensive educational practices which will enable the student to graduate with competence for the practice of diagnostic radiology technology.

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Section: Workforce

Nursing

Paris Junior College’s program for Nursing is consolidated. It offers a Vocational Nursing (LVN) program and an Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program.

The first year of study is the Vocational Nursing (LVN) program that prepares the student for entry in to the health care industry. After successful completion of this first year, students may continue their education by entering into the Associate Degree Nursing Program, which prepares the student to enter into professional nursing.

The LVN program at PJC may be completed in 12 months. Upon successful completion, the graduate receives a Certificate for Vocational Nursing and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination to become a licensed vocational nurse (NCLEX-PN).

This program is accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3460, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 305-7400, http://www.bne.state.tx.us. The Licensed Vocational Nursing program prepares nurses to provide direct care to patients in acute and long term care facilities, physician’s offices, clinical, and other types of health agencies.

LVNs practice under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

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