ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ to open at 10 a.m. Wednesday
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ bad weather procedure
In case of bad weather, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ?s decision to close or not will usually be made by 6 a.m. for day classes and by 3 p.m. for evening classes.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will resume regular business hours and spring classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 16. In case of an emergency on campus while we are closed, please contact security at 903-563-1417.
Whatley Employee Enhancement Fund winners announced
Twelve ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ employees received a total of $15,473.86 in Whatley Employee Enhancement Grants for 2018. The Whatley Employee Enhancement Fund was established by James & Elizabeth Whatley specifically for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ employees to fund special projects and enhance educational opportunities that might fall outside the regular budget.
Welcome Back Social planned
The first week of classes can be a stressful time. To help alleviate this stress, and to encourage students to meet new people, we have planned a Welcome Back Social for students, faculty and staff.
Filing for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ board places begins January 17
Filing for Place Three, Place Four and Place Seven on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Board of Trustees will begin on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, and continues through 5 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018. Filing applications are available from elections clerk Maria Razo in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Offices from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays.†The deadline for filing an application will be extended to 5:00 p.m.
A Cappella Choir of Wiley College to perform at the Whatley Center
The Whatley Center for Performing Arts at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will host a concert by the A Cappella Choir of Wiley College Sunday, January 21 at 2:30 p.m.
Wiley College in Marshall is called the ?Home of the Great Debaters? because of its phenomenal, internationally-known debate team.
Wiley College in Marshall is called the ?Home of the Great Debaters? because of its phenomenal, internationally-known debate team.
Joe and Sue Sandlin give $2,000 to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program
Joe and Sue Sandlin recently gave $2,000 to sponsor a student in†the Work Scholarship Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. The gift will be matched by a grant program, doubling the amount to $4,000. The Sandlins are pictured presenting the check to Nita May (center), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Director of Development. To learn more about how you can support local students and have your gift matched, please contact Dr.
Adult Education accepting new GED, ESL students
The Adult Education Department at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is accepting new†and returning†students for its GED (General Educational Development) and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs†should call to make an appointment for registration†and/or testing.†While classes are offered in various convenient locations around the area, all registration will be held at the Community Resource Center (formerly MPISD Administration Building) at†105†N. Riddle Street in Mount Pleasant.
Representative Gary VanDeaver visits Communities In Schools
Tuesday night Communities In Schools (CIS) of Northeast Texas hosted Texas State Representative Dr. Gary VanDeaver. He toured the program?s Believes In Dreams Angel Store in Mount Vernon and met with several CIS volunteers and community†members. He took a special interest in how CIS helps area at-risk high school seniors figure out an after-graduation plan through the CAPPED program. Pictured (from left) is Laura Lambert, CIS Director; Amy Ford CIS MV Coordinator; Rep. VanDeaver; and Heather Hughes, CIS MV Coordinator.
