San Jacinto College HVACR students such as Cesar Garcia will have enhanced training options thanks to new courses that will launch at the start of the fall 2016 semester. Photo credit: Rob Vanya, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs department.   At your service New HVACR courses will enhance training for students   By: Rob...

San Jacinto College graduate Geri Niess, foreground, works with client Janie Nieto during a class session. Niess works as a fitness trainer for Camp Gladiator. Photo credit: Rob Vanya, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs department.   Off to a fast start First graduate of personal trainer program hits the ground running   By: Rob...

Photo credit: Andrea Vasquez, San Jacinto College Young girls in the SuperGirls Shine program participate in a hands-on chemistry demonstration at a STEM luncheon event hosted at the San Jacinto College South Campus. Photo credit: Andrea Vasquez, San Jacinto College Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College chancellor (left) and Loretta Williams Gurnell, SuperGirls Shine Foundation...

Weekend College offers flexible degree plan for working students By: Andrea Vasquez For many college students, going to school full-time is no longer an option. Campuses are finding ways to adapt their course offerings to the “new traditional” student who works full-time, has family responsibilities and other personal obligations. In fall 2014, San Jacinto College launched its Weekend...

[caption id="attachment_43" align="alignleft" width="199"] Occupational therapist assistants are directly involved in providing therapy to patients and work under the direction of an occupational therapist. Photo credit: Jeannie Peng Mansyur, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs department.[/caption] Helping people get back on track through occupational...

[caption id="attachment_52" align="alignleft" width="300"] College prep at San Jacinto College includes a range of programs to prepare students for college-level coursework. These programs also include additional experiences like job fairs. Photo credit: Jeannie Peng Mansyur, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs department.[/caption] Offering a multifaceted...

San Jacinto College CNC training is designed to introduce students to computerized shaping and cutting of material. Photo credit: Jeannie Peng Mansyur, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs department. [caption id="attachment_49" align="alignright" width="199"] The robotics courses offered through the advanced manufacturing program introduces students...

Kerri Hines returns to her alma mater to become nursing educator   [caption id="attachment_53" align="alignleft" width="199"] Kerri Hines is a nursing department chair at San Jacinto College. Photo credit: Jeannie Peng Mansyur, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs department.[/caption] Faculty spotlight: Kerri Hines, San Jac Certified, comes full...

Coming up next year! San Jacinto College will soon offer the invasive cardiovascular technology program. Invasive cardiovascular technologists assist physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures. They also prepare patients for cardiac catheterization and interventions as well as monitor blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) equipment during procedures and...

Gala raises nearly $250,000 for scholarships The 2016 San Jacinto College Foundation Sailing to Success Gala raised nearly $250,000 in support of student scholarships. The event, held this year at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, was co-hosted by John and Tookie McMahan, and Rear Admiral William and Nancy Pickavance, USN (Ret.). San Jacinto College Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Larry Wilson...

With student success at the core of the San Jacinto College mission the College is one of 30 community colleges nationwide selected to participate in the Pathways Project, furthering the important work already in place in support of the national Success Agenda. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is coordinating a national partnership to build capacity for community...

By: Amanda Fenwick   There is a common misconception that scholarships are for valedictorians or star athletes only. In reality, there are numerous scholarships available to San Jacinto College students pursuing various programs, majors and career tracks. Applying for scholarships is a fiscally responsible way to fund your education. Yet many students lose educational funding...

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