For students, finals week can be a particularly stressful time. But students at Collin College experienced a special finals experience as they were able to interact with therapy dogs at the Spring Creek Campus. “Students appeared to really enjoy the event,” said Collin College psychology professor Jennifer…
VETERAN NURSING PROGRAM
Student veterans who have received a medic certification or its equivalent can get on the fast track to an associate degree in nursing through Collin College. Now, students can use the credits they earned in the military and can receive an associate degree in nursing in as little as three semesters. “Collin College is so…
COMING SOON: COUGARQ
Available in July, CougarQ, a new online wait system, will eliminate the need for Collin College students to stand in lengthy physical lines. CougarQ creates virtual lines and alerts students when it’s time for their appointment. Students who need to see an advisor, check on financial aid or turn in a transcript can maximize time, doing…
COLLEGE NEWS | JUNE 2014
Professor of History Kyle Wilkison was selected as a 2014 Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. Piper Professors are recognized for superior teaching at a Texas college or university. Dr. Wilkison is one of 10 professors statewide to be honored and one of only two community college professors. Collin College’s largest participating class…
COLLIN COLLEGE TO CORNELL: ONE STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE CHANGE
Cristian Pena with Psi Beta Honor Society colleagues Headed to Cornell next fall on a nearly full tuition scholarship ($42,000 a year), Collin College alumnus Cristian Pena says his experience at Collin College was unexpected in the best of ways. After deciding not to play baseball in college, Pena enrolled at Collin College as…
IHCE GAINS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION
Foodservice leaders from seven countries enjoyed lunch at The Red Room, toured the culinary facilities and attended presentations at the Preston Ridge Campus last month. Partnering with the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association, the International Trade Association hosted a trip to the U.S. for industry leaders in Eastern Europe. Participants travelled to Dallas, Austin and Chicago.…