Panola College
School Notes Overview:
Panola College has shaped its mission around the needs of the people within its service area since its inception. As a two-year, public community institution, Panola College is dedicated to providing excellence in education for its constituents. The range of educational offerings includes transfer programs which prepare students to enter universities; one or two-year programs in technical or vocational fields; developmental or remedial courses designed to remedy academic deficiencies; and continuing education for those wishing to enrich their lives and talents through college study. Our aim is to help each student achieve his or her full potential and to contribute to the further development of society....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Panola County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 861 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,010 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,871 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 211 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 100% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,420 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 35% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $989 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 20% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,606 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
- Established in 1947, Panola College has greatly expanded its services to meet community needs and to provide a wide range of educational and training opportunities to citizens of all ages. The College began operating temporary buildings before the first two permanent buildings were erected in 1949. A 35-acre campus at the junction of Texas state Highway 315 and U.S. 79 in Carthage has been the school's home since its inception. There are now sixteen permanent buildings with more than 135 acres available for expansion in the coming century.
- In addition to a comprehensive community college in Carthage, the school offers a variety of instructional opportunities in a four-county service area including Harrison, Marion, and Shelby counties. These three counties became part of the college's official service area by legislative act in 1995.
- Panola College offers quality instructional programs for those interested in academic transfer, vocational/technical fields, developmental studies, workforce training and continuing education. Our excellent faculty provide personal assistance to students in a caring environment. An outstanding array of distance learning courses are also available.
- The degrees offered includes Associate of Science, Associate of Art, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching. Certificates are available in technical areas.
- Panola College is accredited by the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees and certificates of completion.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Unbeaten Ravens hit road tonight (The Pasadena Citizen)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:58:19 am
After coming away unscathed from its busiest week of the young season so far, the San Jacinto men’s basketball team will face a new challenge tonight. - Panola reaches volleyball national tournament (The Longview News-Journal)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:10:21 am
PARIS — Panola College volleyball setter Natalie Craven said in September her team could make it to nationals if it all came together. On Saturday, it all came together. - Area leaders, students discuss government (The Longview News-Journal)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 06:26:53 am
CARTHAGE — Area leaders on Thursday had a town hall meeting of sorts with Panola College and Carthage High School students. - SFA Rodeo kicks off (The Daily Sentinel)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:02:49 am
Students from colleges and universities across southeast Texas saddled up Thursday evening at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center for a weekend of roping and riding at the Stephen F. Austin State University Rodeo. - 'Meet Your Leaders' program at Panola (The Longview News-Journal)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 07:18:06 am
Panola College government students are asking the community to get familiar with its local elected officials.
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