«Ƶ 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.
Twelve «Ƶ 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 «Ƶ employees to fund special projects and enhance educational opportunities that might fall outside the regular budget.
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 Place Three, Place Four and Place Seven on the «Ƶ 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 «Ƶ 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.
The Whatley Center for Performing Arts at «Ƶ 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.
Joe and Sue Sandlin recently gave $2,000 to sponsor a student in†the Work Scholarship Program at «Ƶ. 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), «Ƶ Director of Development. To learn more about how you can support local students and have your gift matched, please contact Dr.
The Adult Education Department at «Ƶ 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.
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.
«Ƶ offices will be closed from December 25 to January 5 for winter break. We will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 8. Spring classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Students may still apply for admission, register online (if eligible), pay tuition, check financial aid status and more on the during the closure.
In case of an emergency on campus while we are closed, please contact security at 903-563-1417.
Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery recently gave $2,000 to support special projects at «Ƶ. The gift will help Honors Northeast sponsor the 2018 McGraw-Hill Poster Contest and it will also support next year?s Honors film project. All gifts to the «Ƶ Foundation are tax-deductible and directly help local students. Give online today at†.
