Panola College
May 7, 2018 - On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Panola College held a retirement ceremony to honor two longtime employees, Mr. David Godwin and Mrs. Carolyn Lawson. Together these retirees accumulated 47 years of experience. Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College, presented each retiree with a token of appreciation and thanked them for their many years of dedicated service.
David Godwin honored for 18 years of service with Panola College.
Carolyn Lawson honored for 29 years of service with Panola College.
May 4, 2018 - The Center for Digital Education’s Digital Community Colleges Survey Awards honor community colleges utilizing technology to engage students, collaborate with K-12 and other educational institutions, and improve learning.
Panola College earned a spot in the top 10 ranking of Digital Community Colleges in the most recent survey and competition. Panola College was the only college in Texas to be awarded in the small college category of schools with under 5,000 students and placed seventh in the top ten. Allen West, Panola College Director of Information Technology, made the announcement on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
Now in its thirteenth year, the Digital Community Colleges Survey analyzes how community colleges use a range of technologies to improve services to students, faculty, staff, and the community at large.
Award winners demonstrated innovative uses of technology, including online courses and mobile environments, mobile apps, secure platforms, and wireless networks.
The survey also revealed insights about community colleges’ technology priorities. Colleges surveyed indicated that mobility devices/app support is their top priority for the coming year, followed by cyber security tools and testing, website redesign/updates, upgrading classroom technologies, digital content and curriculum, and disaster recovery/business continuity. The survey revealed that 34% of colleges have a strategy in place for the use of mobile devices; 35% have a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or similar full-time staff in charge of cybersecurity; 71% of the colleges’ websites have responsive web design; and 88% of colleges have off-site data storage redundancies in place.
All accredited U.S. community colleges are eligible to participate in the Digital Community Colleges Survey within three classifications based on enrollment size.
About the Center for Digital Education
The Center for Digital Education (CDE) is a national research and advisory institute specializing in K-12 and higher education technology trends, policy and funding. CDE provides education and industry leaders with decision support and actionable insights to help effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century. Learn more at: www.centerdigitaled.com
CDE is a division of e.Republic, the nation’s only media and research company focused exclusively on state and local government and education.
From left: Coach Grant McMillan, Alex Holcombe, Marlon Taylor, Adam Blaylock
May 4, 2018 Carthage – The Panola College men’s basketball program announces the signing of two sophomores, Alex Holcombe and Marlon Taylor. Holcombe signed his National Letter of Intent to Youngstown State University while Taylor inked with Louisiana State University. This makes six division one signees for the 2017-18 Panola College Men’s basketball team.
“I am so proud of these two men. They came to work every single day this year and deserve this moment.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “It will be hard to see these guys move on but it’s the reason why they came to our program. We feel they will be more than ready to contribute at their division one schools. Also, to have six players sign division one is a major accomplishment for our program.”
Other Panola College signees include: Shandon Goldman to Northern Iowa, TJ Killings to Portland State, Jeremy Roscoe to Akron and Juwan Williams to Portland State.
McMillan is in his third year as head coach and has won 70 games while producing 17 division one basketball players. He is assisted by Adam Blaylock.
April 25, 2018 - Panola College signed an articulation agreement with the University of Texas at Tyler on Thursday, April 19, in the Health and Natural Sciences Building on the campus of Panola College.
UT Tyler’s president, Dr. Michael Tidwell, and Panola College’s president, Dr. Gregory Powell, signed the agreement that offers students at Panola College and UT Tyler access to enhanced educational experiences for students attending both institutions. This agreement will assist in providing a clear pathway for students with technical or applied degrees to progress towards a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences. The agreement will work to maximize the coursework students have completed for the associate degree that may be applied towards the baccalaureate degree.
“We are pleased to begin this partnership with Panola College,” said Dr. Tidwell. “We feel that Panola College’s commitment to their students is inline with our new strategic plan and that this partnership will be beneficial to both Panola College and UT Tyler students.”
Panola College’s partnership with the University of Texas at Tyler marks Panola’s fourth articulation agreement with institutions in the region. Part of the prominent University of Texas system, the University of Texas at Tyler is one of 14 institutions located throughout the State. UT Tyler offers students more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs on their 259-acre Tyler campus, or on one of their regional campuses in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
“Panola College is delighted to enter into this agreement with UT Tyler,” said Dr. Powell. “Establishing this clear pathway with UT Tyler is part of Panola College’s commitment to provide our students with continued access to higher education beyond an associate degree.”
Located in Carthage, Texas, Panola College is an award-winning community college. Panola College first opened its doors to students seventy years ago with just two temporary buildings. Now, the institution stands with 19 permanent buildings and serves around 2,700 students in the counties of Marion, Panola, Shelby, and Harrison.
April 24, 2018 - Panola College signed an articulation agreement with the University of North Texas on Thursday, April 19, in the M.P. Baker Library on the campus of Panola College.
anola College’s president, Dr. Gregory Powell, and the University of North Texas (UNT) B.A.A.S. program faculty director, Dr. Peggy Shadduck, signed the agreement that will offer students at Panola College and UNT clear pathways for an enhanced educational experience for students attending both institutions. This agreement will assist students with technical or applied degrees to progress towards a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences. The agreement will work to maximize the coursework students have completed for the associate degree and apply those credits towards the baccalaureate degree. This will allow students to complete their degree with as few as 30 hours from the UNT.
“The faculty and staff at Panola College have all been wonderful to work with to set up this articulation agreement,” said Dr. Shadduck. “We can tell from the students we have already met with today that this is going to be a great partnership.”
Panola College’s partnership with UNT marks Panola’s fifth articulation agreement with institutions in the State. The University of North Texas, located in Denton, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest universities. The University offers 103 bachelor’s, 85 master’s and 38 doctoral degree programs. UNT has a total enrollment of over 38,000 students and 4,900 faculty and staff to focus on helping those students succeed.
“The partnership with the University of North Texas may be one of the best pathways we currently offer our associate of applied science students who wish to continue their college career to complete a Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science,” said Dr. Powell. “Our students will enjoy a seamless transition to pursue a baccalaureate degree with the University of North Texas after completing their associate degree.”
Located in Carthage, Texas, Panola College is an award-winning community college. Panola College first opened its doors to students seventy years ago with just two temporary buildings. Now, the institution stands with 19 permanent buildings and serves around 2,700 students in the counties of Marion, Panola, Shelby, and Harrison.
April 23, 2018 - Three Panola College band students performed with the Texas Community College All State Band in San Antonio as part of the Texas Music Educators Association Convention. They include, from left: Savana Hanaway, flute, Carthage; Urias Quetzala, trombone, Garrison, and Esmeralda Acosta, flute, Center.
Six Panola College vocal music students were selected to perform with the All State Choir in San Antonio as part of the Texas Music Educators Association Convention. They include, front row, from left, Shelby Brown, Tatum; Shannon James, California; and Jame’Cia Taylor, Georgia; back row, from left, Ahmad Casel, Jacksonville; Christion Taylor, Longview, and Hunter Moon, Beckville.
Dr. Gregory Powell, Brenda Giles, Phillip Grimes, and Jodie Reed
April 20, 2018 - On April 11, 2018, the Panola College Foundation held their final board meeting for the academic year where Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College, presented board members who had completed their term with a token of the Foundation’s appreciation. Board members serving their final term included Brenda Giles, Phillip Grimes, and Jodie Reed.
“Panola College and the Panola College Foundation greatly value the generosity and time commitment these board members have contributed over the past several years,” said Dr. Greg Powell, Panola College president.
April 14, 2018 - Still Waters Cowboy Church Dirt Derby (Playday) has been cancelled due to the weather and will be rescheduled at a later date. See y’all on April 28!
April 14, 2018 - Panola Baseball games with Northeast Texas CC has been canceled today, April 13 and moved to 1 pm tomorrow, April 14 at Jim Reeves Memorial Field in Carthage.
April 12, 2018 - On Friday, March 23rd more than 500 friends of Panola College gathered at the Carthage Civic Center to play bingo for a chance to win designer purses and other prizes. The fundraising event, hosted by the Panola College Foundation, was a complete sellout within three days of opening tickets sales this past January. Designer Purse Bingo raised more than $46,000 to support scholarships, faculty grants and other college projects. With the help of these events, during 2017, the Panola College Foundation has been able to give a record number of scholarships and grants totaling more than $125,000.
Don Clinton of Carthage kept the evening lively and entertaining as the emcee for the occasion. Guests enjoyed a photo booth which printed souvenir photos from their evening, sponsored by First State Bank and Trust Company of Carthage.
Couture sponsors for the evening were Lewis H. Pool Foundation and Premium Graphics and Design. Pippen Motor Company sponsored Koozies for the evening, and Kelly’s Auto Collision sponsored souvenir glasses for the guests. Game sponsors included Carthage Economic Development, Carthage Furniture, Carthage Service Center & Tires, Edward Jones in Center, TX with Vicky Hudson, El Rancho Grande, Farmers State Bank, General Shelters of Texas, LTD., LimeLight by Alcone with Brandie Best, Luminant, RCON Heavy Equipment, Sanford & Sons, Inc., and Simply Beautiful Salon with Rachel Davis.
Double Dazzle sponsors included Horne Rota Moos, LLP., Panola National Bank, Rural Water Service, and the Winkler Place. Dazzle sponsors were Berri O’Neal, Core Fitness, Fidelity, Genpak, Kathy Ballard, CPA, and Shelby Savings Bank.
Bingo game purses included 24 different purses including brands such as Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Coach, which were eloquently modelled by volunteers from the Panola College Baseball team. A popular ring raffle also garnered prizes that consisted of donations by Massage by Victoria, Card my Yard Carthage, Goody Goody Liquor, the Panola College Foundation, and Schlitterbahn.
This event would not be possible without all of the amazing volunteers. Panola College Occupational Therapy Assistant students, Panola College Phi Theta Kappa, and Green Jackets were instrumental in keeping the event running smoothly. Additional support for Designer Purse Bingo came from Arnold Graphic Design, Brookshire Brothers, Panola College faculty and staff, Photography by Teresa Cage Beasley, and Whataburger.
“The Designer Purse Bingo has been a wonderful event for the Panola College Foundation,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement at Panola College. “We enjoy seeing everyone from our community come out to have fun and support Panola College students. The support continues to grow each event and can be seen in the increase of scholarships and grants the Foundation has been able to award.”
Questions have already been asked about a date for the fifth Designer Purse Bingo in Carthage. Pace recommends sponsors and bingo players mark their calendar for Saturday, October 20, and watch for ticket sales to open in mid-July.
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