ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ welcomes Rene McCracken as Director of Agriculture
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ has a new face on campus this month as Rene McCracken began her role as the new Director of Agriculture.
McCracken has worked in agriculture for more than 20 years in various capacities. Most recently, she served as an Extension Agent in Cherokee County for Prairie View A&M University. In this role, she focused heavily on small farm education.
"I'm a born and raised country girl, so I've really been working in ag my whole life.
Full slate of fall courses offered at Pittsburg center
Hanson Sewell Center ? Pittsburg ? Fall Course Offerings
Eric Posey named Fittest Employee for July
Michelle Morris†(right) presents the Eric Posey with a fruit and†vegetable gift basket for being named ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ?s Fittest Employee†of the Month for July.
Ten students complete CNA program
Ten students recently completed the 80-hour Certified Nurse Aide program offered at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.†Pictured in the back row are Ashton Rush of Mt. Pleasant, April Fergurson of Mt. Pleasant, Britney Turner of Mt. Vernon, Yasmine Smith of Daingerfield, Ashley Bridges of Mt. Pleasant, Kendall Sharp of Jefferson, Michelle Justice of Mt. Pleasant, Angelica Garcia of Mt. Pleasant, and Instructor Donna Butler.†Pictured in front are Angela Hackler of Pittsburg, and Sherry Davis of Mt.
Fast track police academy begins August 20
†††Did you know that you can become a police officer in just 17.5 weeks?†If you are over 21 years of age, have a clear criminal history, posses†good physical stamina and can devote all of your time to learning, then†the police academy may be the right program for you.
†††The Northeast Police Academy at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will†offer a "fast track" academy beginning August 20, 2012. This day†academy includes physical fitness training and meets from 6:30 a.m. to†5:00 p.m.
Continuing Education announces new courses for July
The Continuing Education Department at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce these new courses starting in in July:
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 101 night scheduled for June 28
†††ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will host an ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 101 college readiness †night on Thursday, June 28 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Representatives from advising, financial aid, admissions, the business office, testing and other areas will be available to assist students.
†††The event is free and open to the public. Both current and prospective students are encouraged to attend.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ opens disc golf course
Pictured: ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Advisor, Troy White, makes a putt at the first hole on the new ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ disc golf course.â€
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ recently completed construction on a new nine-hole disc golf course on the main campus. It is free to use and open to the general public.
The course is located on the east side of the campus and the first tee box is located between the new Student Housing East building and the back of the Eagles Softball field.
Upward Bound team named Fittest Employees for June
Rico Willis†(center) presents the Upward Bound Team with fruit and†vegetable gift baskets for being named ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ?s Fittest Employees†of the Month for June. Winners included (from left) Kelsey Flores, Keziah Eckstrom, Elisa Henninger and Laura Lambert.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Evening Police Academy holds commencement
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Police Academy held a commencement ceremony for the evening police academy on Friday, June 8. Graduates are pictured. Front row (from left) is Brandy Elliott of Mount Pleasant, Brian McLendon of Hawkins, Hollie Cantu of Pittsburg and Colby Sharp of Mount Pleasant.
