¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Softball third in the nation for academics
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently announced that the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Eagles Softball team ranked third in the nation for team grade point average. The team held a 3.52 GPA for the 2014-2015 school year.
Head softball coach, Jessica Keith, said that academics are always a priority for her team.
"Our students are here first and foremost to get an education.
Karen Andrews named July Fittest Employee
Sherry Hoppock presents Karen Andrews†with a gift basket†for being named ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý?s Fittest Employee†of the Month†for July.†To receive this award, an employee must†be caught practicing†overt wellness behavior and attitude.â€
The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for an August recipient!
Here's a message from Karen regarding her†personal wellness plan?
Thank you for this recognition.
The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for an August recipient!
Here's a message from Karen regarding her†personal wellness plan?
Thank you for this recognition.
Diane Mohr named June fittest employee
Nita May presents Diane Mohr†with a gift basket†for being named ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý?s Fittest Employee†of the Month†forJune.†To receive this award, an employee must†be caught practicing†overt wellness behavior and attitude.â€
The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a July recipient!
Here's a message from Diane regarding her†personal wellness plan?
Let me say, I am honored to receive this recogn
The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a July recipient!
Here's a message from Diane regarding her†personal wellness plan?
Let me say, I am honored to receive this recogn
Cinco de Mayo on the Square raises $10,000 for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý scholarships
ALAS (Amigos Latinos Al Servicio) of Mount Pleasant recently presented a check for $10,000 to the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Foundation. The funds were used to create a perpetual $500 scholarship to be awarded to a first generation college student attending ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý.
The money for the scholarship was raised at the first annual ALAS Cinco de Mayo on the Square event that was held May 2 downtown Mount Pleasant.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý graduates first class in Community Health Worker program
The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Health Sciences department recently celebrated the first class of students completing the new Community Health Worker certificate program. Graduates are pictured†above (from left):†Bambi Bryant, Demetria Bolden, Carolyn Traylor, Kayla Golden, Kelly Young, Jessica Davis and LaShunda King.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý ranked among top 10 Texas community colleges
†††¿ªÔÆÌåÓý learned last week that it has been named one of the top ten community colleges in Texas by the website schools.com. ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý was ranked number eight on the list, which cited †the college's low student-to-faculty ratio, on-campus housing and availability of an on-campus bachelor's degree partnership with Texas A&M-Texarakana as factors that set it apart from other schools.
†††¿ªÔÆÌåÓý was the only east Texas school included on the list.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý active shooter drill planned for Friday
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý, in cooperation with local emergency officials, will host an active shooter drill Friday, June 19 from 8:30 am. until early afternoon on the main ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý campus. The purpose of the event is to simulate a real-life emergency in order to train both college personnel and first responders.
In addition to the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý campus, Chapel Hill ISD facilities will be used as a staging area during the exercise.
Hanson-Sewell Center offers summer kids camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg will offer several fun learning opportunities this summer for†kids ages 10 and up.
The first option is Keyboarding/typing. This introduction to the fundamentals of typing runs June 23 through July 9 and meets every†Tuesday†and†Thursday†from 11 a.m.†to 12:30 p.m. The course will teach kids proper keyboarding technique and will help them improve their speed and accuracy.
The first option is Keyboarding/typing. This introduction to the fundamentals of typing runs June 23 through July 9 and meets every†Tuesday†and†Thursday†from 11 a.m.†to 12:30 p.m. The course will teach kids proper keyboarding technique and will help them improve their speed and accuracy.
Fast Track Fire Academy accepting applications
††¿ªÔÆÌåÓý is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its new Fast Track Firefighter Academy. The first class begins July 1 and runs through December 19. Students will meet†Monday†throughThursday†evenings at the Central Fire Station in Mount Pleasant and alternating Saturdays.â€
Medical Assisting program extends application deadline
The Medical Assistant program at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý has expanded their program admission deadline. The Medical Assistant Program is a 24-month curriculum designed to prepare individuals to perform the duties of a medical assistant who functions in an acute care clinical setting or physician?s office in the areas of medical office administration, clinical lab procedures, and examining room assisting. Upon completion of the program the graduate will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Come visit us to learn about the program.
Come visit us to learn about the program.
