February 14, 2025 – Paris Junior College is committed to serving our community and is holding listening sessions to gather input on what that community thinks the College should be doing in the near future.
In addition to two in-person listening sessions coming up Feb. 18 and 19, PJC has added two online sessions on Feb. 25 and 26. Full details are listed below:
• Tuesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m., PJC – Sulphur Springs Center, 1137 Loop 301 East
• Wednesday, February 19, 7:00 p.m., Math and Science Building, 2400 Clarksville St., Paris
• Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 p.m., Zoom: https://parisjc.zoom.us/j/85185374880?pwd=Xxbuc1v0uecV32LuBpyyxkaX7EAb8t.1, Meeting ID: 851 8537 4880, Passcode: 891040
• Wednesday, February 26, 12:00 p.m., Zoom: https://parisjc.zoom.us/j/83739086018?pwd=xFywJ8X6TNv7ggI3ppJIa42OYAwanh.1, Meeting ID: 837 3908 6018, Passcode: 447109
In addition to the listening sessions, PJC has an online community survey to guide decisions on programs, services, and facilities. Please go to https://www.parisjc.edu/strategic-plan-survey.html and attend a listening session to tell PJC what you think.
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.
