Phlebotomy Technician Program starts October 22nd
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Continuing Education Department is getting read
Choctaw Nation visits ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ to share tribal stories through social dances
On Monday October 7, at 12:30 the Choctaw Nation’s Cultural Outreach program will be coming to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ campus. Tribal members will share stories and the dances that tell those stories in the Whatley’s large foyer. Some of those dances will be interactive, and the entire presentation is sure to be engaging and entertaining.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be hosting the performers as part of their exploration of regional folklore and stories. The event is free to attend and the public is welcome.
Two graduate from Professional Driving Academy
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Two new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training), graduates Justain Norman, Zachary Miller, and Aaron Farley (Instructor).
Backyard Bash planned for September 17th
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is excited to announce that the Annual Backyard Bash Cookout is just around the corner, and it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss! It will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Athletic Complex. All student, faculty and staff are invited to this fun, free party.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ adds new assistant soccer coaches
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
Abbie Rutledge and Dillon Williams joined Coach Jon Evan's staff at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ in August of 2024.
Rutledge came to Mount Pleasant after serving as a student assistant at her Alma Mater LSUS in the spring of 2024 as well as a club role coaching with CABOSA. Rutledge will serve as assistant to both the men's and women's programs and will play a significant role in strength and conditioning and will be involved in all aspects of both teams.
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- Provide academic advising, coaching, mentoring and support to high-need, at risk students.
- Maintain a caseload of assigned students and deliver consistent monitoring, evaluating and reporting on students' academic progress.
- Engage and support high-need students with a casemanagement model based on holistic interventions.
- Collect information from faculty and staff regarding student academic concerns in real-time.
- Work proactively with students to direct them to interventions.
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
- Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
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CIS Mentor
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Will assist full time CIS Site Coordinator with duties assigned at specified campus.
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Background in social work, education, or related field preferred.
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
- Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
- Resume
- At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)
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Phi Theta Kappa members attend District 3 meeting in Tyler
Alison Majors becomes ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s fourth, James and Elizabeth Whatley Scholar
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Sign up now for fall 2nd 8-week classes
It's not too late to sign up for the fall semester at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ! New eight-week classes start October 21st. This is a great time to pick up an extra class or get started on your degree. Online and in-person options are available. What are you waiting for? Sign up today at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.edu/registernow or stop by to see an advisor.
