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{{Short description|Community college in Grayson County, Texas, U.S.}} |
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{{For|the similarly named defunct college in [[Whitewright, Texas|Whitewright]]|Grayson College (1887–1912)}} |
{{For|the similarly named defunct college in [[Whitewright, Texas|Whitewright]]|Grayson College (1887–1912)}} |
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|name = Grayson College |
|name = Grayson College |
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|image = Grayson College.jpg |
|image = Grayson College.jpg |
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|caption = The Administration Building at the main campus in Denison |
|caption = The Administration Building at the main campus in Denison |
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|logo = Grayson College logo.jpg |
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|established = 1965 |
|established = 1965<ref>[http://www.heralddemocrat.com/news/schools/grayson-college-celebrate-50th-anniversary-week Grayson celebrates 50th anniversary]</ref> |
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|former_names= Grayson County College (1965–2012) <ref>[http://www.heralddemocrat.com/sections/news/local/grayson-college-name-change-made-official.html Grayson College Name Change Made Official]</ref> |
|former_names = Grayson County College (1965–2012) <ref>[http://www.heralddemocrat.com/sections/news/local/grayson-college-name-change-made-official.html Grayson College Name Change Made Official]</ref> |
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|type = [[Public college|Public]] [[community college]] |
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|president = J.P. McMillen |
|president = J. P. McMillen |
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|city = [[Denison, Texas|Denison]] |
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|address = 6101 Grayson Drive |
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|state = [[Texas]] |
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|country = United States |
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|country = [[United States]] |
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⚫ | |students = 5,000+<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/grayson-college-CC03287 Enrollment information Grayson College]</ref> |
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⚫ | |administrative_staff = 270<ref>[http://www.cityofdenison.com/DocumentCenter/View/1592 Denison CAFR report]</ref><ref>[http://vanalstyneedc.com/about-van-alstyne/major-employers/ Major employers in Van Alstyne]</ref> |
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|campus = Rural |
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|sports_nickname = [[Viking]]s |
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⚫ | |athletics_affiliations = [[NJCAA]] – [[North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference|NTJCAC]] (Baseball,Softball,Basketball) |
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|nickname = [[Viking]]s |
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|colors = {{color box|#003E80}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}} Blue & white |
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|website = {{URL|grayson.edu}} |
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|website = [http://grayson.edu/ grayson.edu] |
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'''Grayson College''' is a [[ |
'''Grayson College''' is a [[Public college|public]] [[community college]] in [[Grayson County, Texas]]. The main campus is in [[Denison, Texas|Denison]] and it has branch campuses in Denison (west extension, at the site of the old [[Perrin Air Force Base]]) and [[Van Alstyne, Texas|Van Alstyne]] (south campus). |
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== History == |
== History == |
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== Campus == |
== Campus == |
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[[File:Grayson College South.jpg|thumb|left|Grayson College's south campus in Van Alstyne]] |
[[File:Grayson College South.jpg|thumb|left|Grayson College's south campus in Van Alstyne]] |
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The main campus is located in [[Denison, Texas|Denison]], with a branch campus in [[Van Alstyne, Texas|Van Alstyne]]. The main campus (consisting of the east campus and the west extension) is in a rural setting near [[North Texas Regional Airport]]. The east campus is all new construction and houses the administration; the west extension is composed mainly of buildings left over by the former [[Perrin Air Force Base]], including and vineyards which carry on the work of famed horticulturalist and Denison resident [[Thomas Volney Munson]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grayson.edu/college-info/campuses.aspx|publisher=Grayson.edu|title=Campus Overview}} (previously |
The main campus is located in [[Denison, Texas|Denison]], with a branch campus in [[Van Alstyne, Texas|Van Alstyne]]. The main campus (consisting of the east campus and the west extension) is in a rural setting near [[North Texas Regional Airport]]. The east campus is all new construction and houses the administration; the west extension is composed mainly of buildings left over by the former [[Perrin Air Force Base]], including and vineyards which carry on the work of famed horticulturalist and Denison resident [[Thomas Volney Munson]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grayson.edu/college-info/campuses.aspx|publisher=Grayson.edu|title=Campus Overview|access-date=2014-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821171211/http://grayson.edu/college-info/campuses.aspx|archive-date=2014-08-21|url-status=dead}}</ref> (previously, an 18-hole golf course existed on the campus, but was closed {{as of|2017|lc=y}}). |
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== Organization and administration == |
== Organization and administration == |
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The college president is J.P. McMillen. |
The college president is J.P. McMillen. |
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As defined by the [[Texas Legislature]], the official service area of Grayson includes all of Grayson County and territory within the following school districts in Fannin County:<ref>Texas Education Code, Section 130.180, "Grayson County Junior College District Service Area".</ref> [[Bonham Independent School District]], [[Dodd City Independent School District]], [[Ector Independent School District]], [[Leonard Independent School District]], [[Sam Rayburn Independent School District]], [[Savoy Independent School District]], [[Trenton Independent School District]], [[Whitewright Independent School District]] and [[Wolfe City Independent School District]]. |
As defined by the [[Texas Legislature]], the official service area of Grayson includes all of Grayson County and territory within the following school districts in Fannin County:<ref>Texas Education Code, Section 130.180, "Grayson County Junior College District Service Area".</ref> [[Bonham Independent School District|Bonham]], [[Dodd City Independent School District|Dodd City]], [[Ector Independent School District|Ector]], [[Leonard Independent School District|Leonard]], [[Sam Rayburn Independent School District|Sam Rayburn]], [[Savoy Independent School District|Savoy]], [[Trenton Independent School District|Trenton]], [[Whitewright Independent School District|Whitewright]] and [[Wolfe City Independent School District|Wolfe City]]. |
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== Academics == |
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Grayson offers [[associate degree]]s in over 25 areas of study, and operates in partnership with [[West Texas A&M University]] to offer selected bachelor's degrees online, with student counseling provided by GC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grayson.edu/programs-classes.aspx|publisher=Grayson.edu|title=Programs & Classes Page}}</ref> |
Grayson offers [[associate degree]]s in over 25 areas of study, and operates in partnership with [[West Texas A&M University]] to offer selected bachelor's degrees online, with student counseling provided by GC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grayson.edu/programs-classes.aspx|publisher=Grayson.edu|title=Programs & Classes Page|access-date=2014-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821170235/http://www.grayson.edu/programs-classes.aspx|archive-date=2014-08-21|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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One of Grayson's unique offerings is in [[viticulture]] and [[enology]], housed on the west campus which also houses the work of Denison resident T.V. Munson, whose work in viticulture saved the French |
One of Grayson's unique offerings is in [[viticulture]] and [[enology]], housed on the west campus which also houses the work of Denison resident [[Thomas Volney Munson|T.V. Munson]], whose work in viticulture saved France's wine industry during the [[Great French Wine Blight]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://grayson.edu/programs-and-majors/viticulture-and-enology/index.html |title=Viticulture and Enology |access-date=2016-03-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308234912/http://grayson.edu/programs-and-majors/viticulture-and-enology/index.html |archive-date=2016-03-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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== Athletics == |
== Athletics == |
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== Notable people == |
== Notable people == |
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{{main list|:Category:Grayson College alumni}} |
{{main list|:Category:Grayson College alumni}} |
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*[[Andy LaRoche]] |
*[[Andy LaRoche]], [[third baseman]] with the [[Sugar Land Skeeters]]. |
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*[[John Lackey]] |
*[[John Lackey]], former [[pitcher]] for the [[Chicago Cubs]]. |
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*[[Steven Okert]], baseball pitcher |
*[[Steven Okert]], baseball pitcher |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{reflist |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://grayson.edu/ |
* [http://grayson.edu/ Official website] |
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[[Category:Community colleges in Texas]] |
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[[Category:Education in Fannin County, Texas]] |
[[Category:Education in Fannin County, Texas]] |
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[[Category:Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]] |
[[Category:Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]] |
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[[Category:Education in Grayson County, Texas]] |
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[[Category:Bibliographic Association of the Red River]] |
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Former names | Grayson County College (1965–2012) [1] |
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Type | Public community college |
Established | 1965[2] |
President | J. P. McMillen |
Administrative staff | 270[3][4] |
Students | 5,000+[5] |
Location |
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Campus | Rural |
Colors | Blue & white |
Nickname | Vikings |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA – NTJCAC (Baseball,Softball,Basketball) |
Website | grayson |
Grayson College is a public community collegeinGrayson County, Texas. The main campus is in Denison and it has branch campuses in Denison (west extension, at the site of the old Perrin Air Force Base) and Van Alstyne (south campus).
In February 2007, Grayson's board of trustees called for a $44,790,000 bond election to expand and improve the existing campus, which was held in May and the referendum passed.[6] This was Grayson's first bond election since the one called to create the campus in the 1960s. Among other things, $25.7 million was devoted to a new career and technical center on the east campus, moving these facilities from their current west campus location.
The main campus is located in Denison, with a branch campus in Van Alstyne. The main campus (consisting of the east campus and the west extension) is in a rural setting near North Texas Regional Airport. The east campus is all new construction and houses the administration; the west extension is composed mainly of buildings left over by the former Perrin Air Force Base, including and vineyards which carry on the work of famed horticulturalist and Denison resident Thomas Volney Munson[7] (previously, an 18-hole golf course existed on the campus, but was closed as of 2017[update]).
The college president is J.P. McMillen.
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Grayson includes all of Grayson County and territory within the following school districts in Fannin County:[8] Bonham, Dodd City, Ector, Leonard, Sam Rayburn, Savoy, Trenton, Whitewright and Wolfe City.
Grayson offers associate degrees in over 25 areas of study, and operates in partnership with West Texas A&M University to offer selected bachelor's degrees online, with student counseling provided by GC.[9]
One of Grayson's unique offerings is in viticulture and enology, housed on the west campus which also houses the work of Denison resident T.V. Munson, whose work in viticulture saved France's wine industry during the Great French Wine Blight.[10]
The college athletics teams are nicknamed the Vikings. Grayson competes in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference of the NJCAA, and offers athletic scholarships in baseball and softball.
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