August 28, 2024 - The Panola College Foundation awarded 22 faculty and staff grants, totaling $59,163, to support a variety of programs and areas at Panola College this year.
The grants allow employees at Panola College to pursue high-quality, imaginative, and innovative improvement of student success, professional development opportunities, and minor program enhancements such as equipment and supply purchases.
Toni Biggs, the chair of the Panola College Foundation, announced the recipients of the grants at a faculty and staff meeting on Wednesday, August 14, at the College.
“Today, as we award these grants, we recognize the recipient’s passion for high-quality, imaginative, and innovative projects dedicated to improving student success,” said Biggs. “The Foundation applauds your unwavering commitment to nurturing student success. These projects will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on students at Panola College.”
The 2024-2025 grants include funding for the following:
Amanda Clements: Two Traveling Art Exhibits, Digital Sign-in, and Large Display Case for Allison Art Gallery
Angela Lucas: Five Manipulatives and Models for Psychology Students
Antiquene Nichols: Audio System for Lab
Bobbie Smith, Paula Fults, and Patti Redmon: Student Field Trip to Premiere San Antonio Trade Show
Brian Naples: Economic Literacy Forum with Budget Planners
Whitney McBee and Tana Searcy: Dental Manikins for Dental Assistant Simulations
Charde' Salone: Two IV Pumps for Nursing Simulations
Dwaine Hubbard: Bose T4S Tonematch System - 4 Channel Mixer
Dwayne Ferguson: 15 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Haylie Handley: Fall and Spring Museum Student Field Trips
Julie Green and April Kruger: Preparation for Practice: Supporting Community-Based Mental Health Care - Life Lab Certification
Kade Lindsay: DJI Avata 2 Drone
Kevin Rutherford: Physiology Digital Data Collection
Kevin Rutherford: Microscope Slide Cabinet
Kimberly Funderburk: Backstage Monitoring System
Kimberly Funderburk: Construction Supplies and Tools
Kimberly Funderburk: Makeup Supplies and Sanitizers, Airbrushes, and Locker Kit
Kimberly Funderburk: Stage Makeup Workshop
Bobbie Smith: Two Sonesta Electric Facial Tables
Ray McGrede: Student Computer Upgrades
Wendy Green: Two Phlebotomy IV Arm and Pump Sets
Wendy Green and Ashley Parker: Two Blood Pressure and Pulse Simulators