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What is a QEP?

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is an integral component of the reaffirmation of accreditation process and is derived from an institution’s ongoing comprehensive planning and evaluation processes. It reflects and affirms a commitment to enhance overall institutional quality and effectiveness by focusing on an issue the institution considers important to improving student learning outcomes and/or student success that is consistent with our mission and strategic plan.

By: Justin Hargrove, �������� Assistant Athletic Director

The �������� Rodeo Team made the long trip to Uvalde, Texas to compete in the Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo October 2-3.

Sophomores Peyton Cooper and Garrett Fields had a nice showing for ��������. Peyton (Ivanhoe, Texas) placed seventh in Goat Tying, while Garrett (Quitman, Texas) placed sixth in the Steer Wrestling event.

�������� recently celebrated the first two students to complete the new Professional Driving Academy. Pictured (from left) is: Antarius Morton, Jimmy Smith (�������� Workforce Developer), Michael Jones (Instructor), and Marcus Allen.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, �������� Honors Director

Do you know someone who could benefit from free GED or ESL classes? The �������� Adult Education Department offers both in a variety of convenient formats. In addition to traditional face-to-face classes at locations around the area, �������� Adult Education also offers live remote and self-paced online options.

Want to learn more? Just contact the Adult Education office at 903-434-8341 or 903-434-8234. Follow them on for frequent updates!

Pictured above: From Left to Right: �������� Vice President for Instruction, Dr. Kevin Rose, Honors Director, Dr. Andrew Yox, �������� President Dr. Ron Clinton, and Andrea Reyes, Phi Theta Kappa-Honors Coordinator

By: Dr. Andrew You, �������� Honors Director

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA/TASFA) form must be resubmitted every academic year. Also, just because you may not have qualified during the previous year, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply this year as well. The FAFSA/TASFA for 2021-2022 opens on Thursday October 1, 2020, so we’re encouraging everyone to get started as soon as possible!  

�������� is proud to announce the release of our  new �������� chatbot! The chatbot is part of ��������'s ongoing effort to provide the best services possible to our community. Ask a question anytime 24/7! Please visit  and click the "Chat Now!" button to start conversating with the bot!

�������� will host its annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rodeo October 16-17 at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Arena.

�������� is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program.