The Panola College Office of Workforce and Economic Development announces course offerings for 2008-2009.  To view course offerings for each campus, click on the links below.  All course offerings are subject to a minimum enrollment and classes may be added upon request.  Please feel free to call us or check back on this site for changes and updates.

We offer several types of courses in the Continuing Education Department.  Students do not have to go through the admission process to register for our classes and can gain Continuing Education Unit Credits or take classes for Personal Enrichment.  Our courses are available to enhance lifelong learning and make new learning opportunities available. 

Schedule     Online Courses     Business and Economic Development     Kids' College    

 

What's new in Workforce & Economic Development?

Personal Enrichment          Professional Development          Computer Classes
        CNA Classes          Cooking Classes          Food Service Classes
Healthcare Classes
          Dental Assisting          Pharmacy Tech
Professional Classes
       
Center Campus Classes
         Marshall Campus Classes

 

Continuing Education Units

While academic credit is not awarded for Continuing Education Courses, many classes do carry Continuing Education Units (CEU's).  The CEU is a nationally recognized means of recording and accounting for Continuing Education activities.  One unit is awarded for completion of 10 hours of organized Continuing Education training.  We offer certified CEUs for numerous professional fields including nursing, social workers, law enforcement, and mental health.

          

 

Personal Enrichment Courses

These courses are available to enhance life-long learning and make new learning opportunities available.  No CEU's are awarded for these classes.  Some are offered as short courses while others are co-enrollment courses.

     

Co-Enrollment Courses

A Co-Enrollment Course is a Continuing Education course which meets at the same time and place as an existing college credit course.  Enrollment is based upon space availability and where applicable, completion of appropriate assessment and counseling.  Co-Enrollment students earn CEU's when applicable, not college credit.  The advantage of a CEU course is that you don't have to go through the admission process to take a co-enrollment class.  If you want college credit, you must seek admission to Panola College as a credit student.  Students taking Co-Enrollment courses do not apply for formal admission to Panola College, nor are they required to take the THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment, formally the TASP Test).  Attendance at all class sessions and participation in classroom lecture/discussion and evaluation is expected.  To register for a Co-Enrollment Continuing Education course: determine the course and section that you would like to attend, register for the course at the Workforce Office in Carthage or at the site where the course is offered, tuition is charged at the in-district rate and lab fees are added, proceed to the schedule class meeting, and enjoy!

How to Register

(Continuing Education and Community Service Courses only)

You may register using one of the following methods:

  • In person at the Workforce Office located in the Merle Glass Building on the Carthage Campus (on the corner of W. Holland and Bird Dr.)

  • By mail when paying by either check or credit card

  • By fax or phone when paying by credit card.  (903) 693-2067

Payments

Tuition may be paid by cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.  Checks should be made payable to Panola College.

Registration by Mail

Complete the registration form and attach your check or money order for the appropriate amount.  DO NOT SEND CASH.  Mail registration to the campus where the course is being offered.  Registration and payment should be received at least 5 days prior to the beginning of the course.

Class Cancellation

Panola College reserves the right to cancel any course if enrollment is insufficient.  However, the college will make every attempt to prevent undue hardship on students.  The decision to conduct or cancel a class is made immediately prior to the first day of class.  This provides every opportunity for sufficient enrollment.  Please call before driving to make certain your class has made.

Class Withdrawal

 

To withdraw formally from a Continuing Education class, a student must contact the campus where the course is offered either by phone or in person during working hours. Mailed notification will be accepted and the postmark date will be the effective date for refunding. 

 

For classes with fewer than 30 contact hours, refunds, less a $15 processing fee, are given for withdrawal from noncredit courses, workshops, and special programs if written withdrawals are made at least five business days prior to the program.  However, you may be liable for charges for special arrangements such as meals, housing, materials, etc. made in your name.   If a refund is due, a check will be mailed within four to six weeks of request.

 

For classes with more than 30 contact hours, refunds follow current college guidelines.  See the Drop and Withdrawal Refund Schedule for more details. 

Drop and Withdrawal Refund Schedule

 

Length of Class

Last day for 100%

Last day for 70%

Last day for 25%

2 weeks Prior to 1st class date 2 N/A
3 weeks Prior to 1st class date 3 4
4 weeks Prior to 1st class date 4 5
5 weeks Prior to 1st class date 5 6
6 weeks Prior to 1st class date 5 7
7 weeks Prior to 1st class date 7 9
8 weeks Prior to 1st class date 8 10
9 weeks Prior to 1st class date 9 11
10 weeks Prior to 1st class date 9 12
11 weeks Prior to 1st class date 10 14
12 weeks Prior to 1st class date 12 15
13 weeks Prior to 1st class date 13 16
14 weeks Prior to 1st class date 13 17
15 weeks Prior to 1st class date 14 19
16 weeks or longer Prior to 1st class date 15 20

Contact Information

    Carthage

1109 W. Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
903-693-2067
903-693-1196 (fax)
M-Th 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
F 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Interim Director:  Linda Barlow,
lbarlow@panola.edu

Shelby College Center

678 Roughrider Dr.
Center, TX 75935
936-598-6134
936-598-8079 (fax)
M-Th 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
F 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Director: Joe Shannon,
jshannon@panola.edu

Shelby Regional Training   Center

678 Roughrider Dr.
Center, TX 75935
936-591-9075
936-591-9056 (fax)
M-Th 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
F 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Director: Joe Shannon,
jshannon@panola.edu

      Marshall Center

1300 Pinecrest Dr. E.
Marshall, TX 75672
903-935-5039
903-938-3845 (fax)
M-Th 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
F 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Director: Laura Wood
lwood@panola.edu