Board of
Trustees
Officers
H.J. Shands III, President
Paul Perez, Vice President
Ellen Clark Temple, Secretary
Members of the Board
Joe Byrd
Trey Henderson
Billy Kistler, M.D.
Robert Poland, Jr.
General Administration
Larry M. Phillips, Ed.D.
President
Tel: 936-633-5201
phillips angelina.edu
Patricia M. McKenzie, Ed.D.
Vice President and
Dean of Instruction and Admissions
Tel: 936-633-5201
mckenzieangelina.edu
Steve Watters
Vice President of Business Services
Tel: 936-633-5216
swattersangelina.edu
Frederick W. Kanke, Jr., Ph. D.
Vice President of Community Services
Tel: 936-633-5204
fkankeangelina.edu
James N. Twohig
Dean of Student Services
Tel: 936-633-5293
jtwohigangelina.edu
Willie C. Rogers
Director of Management Information Systems
Tel: 936-633-5207
wrogersangelina.edu
The Angelina County Junior College District was established by an election in September
24, 1966. The Education Committee of the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the
college district. At its regular meeting on December 12, 1966, the Board of Trustees
elected Dr. Jack W. Hudgins, Dean of Grayson County College, as the first president of
Angelina College. Construction of the original seven-building campus started in November
of 1967. Angelina College opened its doors to 600 students in the fall of 1968 in six
instructional buildings.
After Dr. Hudgins retired in 1991, Dr. Larry Phillips became the second president of
Angelina College. He worked to pass a bond election to fund four new buildings and an
addition to the Science and Mathematics Building to meet the needs of more than 4,000
students. The new buildings include the Technology & Workforce Center, the Community
Services Building and Conference Center, the Activity Center, and the Performing Arts
Center.
Angelina College is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award
associate degree levels – Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and
Associate in Applied Science degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for
questions about the accreditation of Angelina College.
Angelina College was established to fulfill an educational need of the community. The
elected board subscribes to excellence in instruction, programs, and services provided to
the college district and the service area. Through educational services, the college is
committed to helping a wide range of individuals prepare for successful living in a
rapidly changing and highly technological world. Angelina College also serves the general,
dynamic needs of the changing community in an open enrollment environment. Involvement and
interaction between the college and the community are essential to ensure relevance and
vitality in educational programs and services and to enhance the economic, cultural, and
social life of the community. This commitment is based on the idea that lifelong learning
is necessary for the maintenance and improvement of a democratic society and that
education helps maximize people's opportunity.
Statement of Mission
Mission
The mission of Angelina College is to provide quality educational
opportunities and services to aid students in reaching their full
potential.
The College mission embodies the following seven institutional goals:
A. ACCESS - Angelina College will deliver and expand educational
opportunities and services. The College will provide physical, economic,
and academic opportunities post-secondary education and lifelong
learning.
B. QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMES - The College will emphasize
quality instruction and success of students transferring to four-year
institutions of higher education, placement in technical-occupational
areas, and personal growth.
C. PARTNERSHIPS - QUALITY OF LIFE - Angelina College will build community partnerships that foster
economic development, promote educational opportunities through
articulation with other educational institutions, and improve quality of
life for East Texans.
D. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - The College will maintain a learning environment designed to enhance
intellectual, social, and physical development.
E. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Resources and fiscal matters of the College will be managed in a
sound and prudent manner while enhancing educational offerings and the
physical environment. Planning and evaluation will yield comparable
productivity measures with state and national standards.
F. PERSONNEL LEADERSHIP - The College will provide leadership for our service area through a
diverse, competent, dedicated faculty and staff who reflect the
educational expectations of our community.
G. IMAGE - The College will succeed in projecting a positive image to its
students and the community.
The College mission is realized in the statutory purpose as follows:
1. Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences leading to
an associate degree and/or transferring to general academic,
professional and applied baccalaureate degree programs.
2. Technical programs leading to associate degrees or certificates.
3. Workforce education programs leading directly to employment.
4. Workforce development programs designed to meet local, regional,
and statewide needs.
5. Academic readiness services designed to fulfill the commitment
of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged
students.
6. A continuing program of services designed to assist students in
achieving their educational goals.
7. Continuing adult education programs for occupational or personal
growth.
8. Literacy and other basic programs for adults.
Other purposes will be added as may be prescribed by the Texas higher
Education Coordinating Board, or the District’s Board, Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, or the District’s Board, Texas Education
Code, 130.003(e).
The College mission is evident in the following philosophy:
Angelina College was established to fulfill an educational need of the
community. The elected board subscribes to excellence in instruction,
programs, and services provided to the college district and to the service
area. The College will assist a diverse student population to prepare for
a rapidly changing and highly technological world through quality
educational programs and services. Angelina College is also committed to
serving the needs of a changing community through an open enrollment
policy. An active relationship between the College and the community is
essential to ensure relevance and vitality in educational programs and
services, and to enhance the economic, cultural, and social life of the
community. This commitment is based on the idea that lifelong learning is
vital to maintain and improve a democratic society and that education
maximizes opportunities for all people.
For further information about Angelina College call 963-639-1301 or e-mail
jtwohigangelina.edu.
Angelina College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex,
age, national origin, or disabilities, and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. |
