December 9, 2024 – In the midst of celebrating its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is asking the community to help determine the College’s direction over the next 10 years. The first step is a community survey, which will be followed by listening sessions in the community in early 2025.
“We are excited for the future of the college and we need your help with our strategic planning,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC president. “That plan will set the goals and vision for the future of the college and what that will look like in 10 years.”
The survey seeks to learn more about what the community things of programs that should be offered, facilities needed to house those programs, and services that students need. Responses will feed into a larger strategic plan that includes facility planning, instructional planning, and finances needed to implement it.
Input is sought from all service area communities in Delta, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Red River counties, and the Fannindel and Honey Grove school districts in Fannin County.
The survey is available online at https://www.parisjc.edu/strategic-plan-survey.html. It takes only a few minutes to complete and responses are confidential. The survey will closed on January 10, 2025.
“Since arriving at Paris Junior College,” said Benson. “I have used the phrase ‘Together We Can’ and have explained that for us to continue and build on the success of PJC it will take all of us… that includes sharing your honest thoughts and opinions.”
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
