Jacksonville College
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Jacksonville College has the distinction of being one of only two private junior colleges in the state of Texas. Jacksonville College is fully accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
, providing Associates Degrees in Science and Arts providing core-curriculum classes for almost any college major.
Te college is owned by the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas and Affiliated with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
Jacksonville College can house up to 100 on-campus residents in on-site dorms.
Mission Team is a group of students with a desire to go out and preach the Word and practice their spiritual gifts and talents by preaching, teaching Sunday school, leading worship and special music at BMA and SBTC churches throughout East Texas.
Phi Theta Kappa
is the International Honor Society of Junior Colleges which invites students to become members based upon good moral character, recognized qualities of leadership and academic excellence. Many colleges offer significant scholarships for members of this elite group of students as they transfer to complete their education. The Alpha Beta Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa meets every month for activities including socials and community service projects.
Cross Act Company is an organization for students interested in drama
. The club is involved in several major JBC productions each year from musicals to dinner theatre. Cross Act is a group of students who like to use their talents for the arts, involving not just acting but stage production, set and costume design.
Choir & Ensembles represent the college at various conferences, churches and community events along with their annual Super Tour each Spring, bringing praise to God wherever they are.
Student Government Association is the executive group of sophomores that are elected by the students at the end of their freshman year. They are responsible for planning social, spiritual, educational and intramural events for students. Events include campus-wide games, spirit events, mixers, and "Marvelous Mondays". SGA is also responsible for planning the end-of-year Spring Banquet. Members also serve on several committees on campus.
Cheerleaders
are chosen by tryouts. They are responsible for promoting Jaguar spirit and pride. Cheerleaders practice about six hours per week to be prepared to cheer at basketball games, plan pep rallies and create fun ways to pump up students and fans. Like all other student organizations, they are very involved in community service.
Board of Presidents – Students elected by a recognized clubs as president are automatically members of the Board of Presidents. This group meets about once a month to report on the status of their various organizations and relay information to their respective clubs. This body is headed up by the SGA President.
Webb Historical Society gives students that are interested in history a chance to experience and learn. This group takes weekend field trips to places like the Texas State Capitol, city hall and other museums and historical destinations.
Delta Psi Omega is the National Honor Society for Junior college theater students. These students work very hard with practice and dedication to the theater department, gaining a number of points through various community service and theater activities to earn membership.
Class Officers are a group of sophomores and freshman who are elected by their peers to serve along side Student Government. They help with planning and carrying out the various campus events. They attend all SGA/ Officer Meetings and give ideas for events and fundraisers.
s are open to all students. Theater Performance and Theater Technician scholarships are available and are based on separate auditions before the start of the school year begins.
The Journalism Department is responsible for creating "The Guiding Light", the JBC Yearbook, and for maintaining the school's electronic newspaper The Mirror. Journalism scholarships are available for participants.
Intramurals are team sports played between Jacksonville College students. These sports include a range of activities from flag football and softball to dodgeball and tennis. Form up a team and join the fun.
Collegiate basketball
for men and women is a team sport that takes on other colleges in the NJCAA Region XIV
.
Legislative Action Days occur every two years as students head to Austin
to lobby with Senators and Representatives on the grants that students receive to help make college affordable. Be a part of the political process and enjoy a road trip.
Spiritual Emphasis Week is a time of spiritual renewal and rededication on campus with special speakers, concerts and activities.
Student Union Building or "S.U.B." serves as JBC's student hang-out facility and center of activity between classes and in the evenings with pool tables, pink-pong and air hockey tables, TV lounge, foosball, video games and snack bar.
, March, 1899. They formed a permanent organization known as, “The East Texas Educational Society.” The following officers were elected: A. W. Ewing, president; D. L. Scarborough and R. B. Longmire, vice presidents; C. A. Lawler, secretary; and W. J. Foscue, treasurer. They realized East Texas must educate its youth if it rose to the heights of its possibilities. With this in mind they proceeded in their plans to establish an institution which would provide academic and cultural training under religious influence. Jacksonville became their choice for the location of the college.
The East Texas Educational Society applied for a charter for Jacksonville College on June 10, 1899. The procedure was executed by A. P. Schofield, W. J. Foscue, R. B. Longmire and J. M. Newburn, then acting in the capacity of a corporation
. The charter was approved and signed by the Secretary of State of Texas
, July 26, 1899, and was renewed in 1957.
On July 20, 1899, a building site consisting of 18 acres was bought for Jacksonville College. The trustees gave a contract for a three-story brick building in May, 1899. This building was not completed for the opening session of 1899-1900. The upper story of the Templeton building on South Bolton Street was rented and school opened in September with an enrollment of 34 students and before the end of the opening session, the enrollment increased to 85 students. Before the Christmas holidays the three-story brick building was completed and classes were moved to that location. Since that date all activities of the college have been at the present site.
In the original organization the college was organized on the senior college level, awarding the Bachelor of Arts Degree to its graduates. The college functioned as a senior college until 1918, when it was reorganized on the junior college level. The college has continued to function on the junior college level since 1918, awarding its graduates the Associate in Arts degree and the Associate in Science degree.
The Jacksonville College Academy was organized in 1918-1919. Its purpose was to offer a four-year course measuring up to the standards of high school work. The academy became affiliated with the State Department of Education in 1919. It maintained affiliation with the State Department until discontinued in 1958.
The Junior College course of study was organized in 1918-1919. It conformed to that offered by standard colleges and universities in their first and second year requirements. In 1923 affiliation was established with the State Department of Education. In 1974, Jacksonville College achieved accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In 1923 the original charter was amended to provide that Articles 7, 8, and 9 be changed to allow the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas to become the owner of Jacksonville College. Since that date the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas has owned and operated the college. In July 2002 the college also became affiliated with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
The college is located in a city of some 14,000 inhabitants, nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of East Texas. The city boasts several industries, a prosperous farming region, friendly people, a fine system of public schools, another junior college, a national seminary and many fine churches.
The student body, the strong faculty, the campus spirit, and the location all combine to make Jacksonville College an ideal place for any student who seeks a sound education which keeps Christ preeminent.
Jacksonville College has been served by several great men of God who were faithful to the cause of Christian Education. The college has ample reason to be intensely proud of her leadership through these many years.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
, providing Associates Degrees in Science and Arts providing core-curriculum classes for almost any college major.
Te college is owned by the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas and Affiliated with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
Jacksonville College can house up to 100 on-campus residents in on-site dorms.
Scholarships
| Award Packages Available | Tuition % | Value/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Award | 100% | up to $6720 |
| Academic Award | 80% | up to $5376 |
| Music Performance Award* | 55-75% | up to $5040 |
| Theater Performance Award* | 55-75% | up to $5040 |
| BMA Lebenske Ministerial Award | 100% | up to $6720 |
| Journalism Award | 75% | up to $5040 |
| Cheerleading Award* | 75% | up to $5040 |
| General Ministerial Award | 50% | up to $3360 |
| Citizen of Texas Award | up to $4416 | |
| SBTC 500 Award | $500 | |
| A.E. & Dorothy Darby Scholarship | up to $9966 | |
| Commuter Discount | starting at $600 | |
| Hope Pierce Tartt Scholarship | up to $4000 | |
| Out of State Award | up to $4416 | |
| Departmental Awards: | 85-100% | up to $6720 |
Student Organizations
B. J. Albrittion Ministerial Alliance is a group of young men who have a desire and are called to preach or serve in the gospel ministry. Meeting about every two weeks, the Ministerial Alliance comes together to have a meal and discuss ministry opportunities and to fellowship and have Bible study.Mission Team is a group of students with a desire to go out and preach the Word and practice their spiritual gifts and talents by preaching, teaching Sunday school, leading worship and special music at BMA and SBTC churches throughout East Texas.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa, also ΦΘΚ or sometimes PTK , is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly community colleges and junior colleges. It also includes Associate's degree-granting programs offered by four-year colleges...
is the International Honor Society of Junior Colleges which invites students to become members based upon good moral character, recognized qualities of leadership and academic excellence. Many colleges offer significant scholarships for members of this elite group of students as they transfer to complete their education. The Alpha Beta Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa meets every month for activities including socials and community service projects.
Cross Act Company is an organization for students interested in drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
. The club is involved in several major JBC productions each year from musicals to dinner theatre. Cross Act is a group of students who like to use their talents for the arts, involving not just acting but stage production, set and costume design.
Choir & Ensembles represent the college at various conferences, churches and community events along with their annual Super Tour each Spring, bringing praise to God wherever they are.
Student Government Association is the executive group of sophomores that are elected by the students at the end of their freshman year. They are responsible for planning social, spiritual, educational and intramural events for students. Events include campus-wide games, spirit events, mixers, and "Marvelous Mondays". SGA is also responsible for planning the end-of-year Spring Banquet. Members also serve on several committees on campus.
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
are chosen by tryouts. They are responsible for promoting Jaguar spirit and pride. Cheerleaders practice about six hours per week to be prepared to cheer at basketball games, plan pep rallies and create fun ways to pump up students and fans. Like all other student organizations, they are very involved in community service.
Board of Presidents – Students elected by a recognized clubs as president are automatically members of the Board of Presidents. This group meets about once a month to report on the status of their various organizations and relay information to their respective clubs. This body is headed up by the SGA President.
Webb Historical Society gives students that are interested in history a chance to experience and learn. This group takes weekend field trips to places like the Texas State Capitol, city hall and other museums and historical destinations.
Delta Psi Omega is the National Honor Society for Junior college theater students. These students work very hard with practice and dedication to the theater department, gaining a number of points through various community service and theater activities to earn membership.
Class Officers are a group of sophomores and freshman who are elected by their peers to serve along side Student Government. They help with planning and carrying out the various campus events. They attend all SGA/ Officer Meetings and give ideas for events and fundraisers.
Student Activities
Jacksonville College Theater Department performs multiple plays each year. AuditionAudition
An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performing artist.Audition may also refer to:* The sense of hearing* Adobe Audition, audio editing software...
s are open to all students. Theater Performance and Theater Technician scholarships are available and are based on separate auditions before the start of the school year begins.
The Journalism Department is responsible for creating "The Guiding Light", the JBC Yearbook, and for maintaining the school's electronic newspaper The Mirror. Journalism scholarships are available for participants.
Intramurals are team sports played between Jacksonville College students. These sports include a range of activities from flag football and softball to dodgeball and tennis. Form up a team and join the fun.
Collegiate basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
for men and women is a team sport that takes on other colleges in the NJCAA Region XIV
National Junior College Athletic Association
The National Junior College Athletic Association , founded in 1938, is an association of community college and junior college athletic departments throughout the United States. It is held as Divisions and Regions. The current NJCAA holds 24 separate regions.-History:The idea for the NJCAA was...
.
Legislative Action Days occur every two years as students head to Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
to lobby with Senators and Representatives on the grants that students receive to help make college affordable. Be a part of the political process and enjoy a road trip.
Spiritual Emphasis Week is a time of spiritual renewal and rededication on campus with special speakers, concerts and activities.
Student Union Building or "S.U.B." serves as JBC's student hang-out facility and center of activity between classes and in the evenings with pool tables, pink-pong and air hockey tables, TV lounge, foosball, video games and snack bar.
History
Moved by the need for a college in East Texas, a group of Baptists met in Palestine, TexasPalestine, Texas
Palestine is a city in Anderson County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 17,598, and 18,458 in the 2009 estimate. It is the county seat of Anderson County and is situated in East Texas...
, March, 1899. They formed a permanent organization known as, “The East Texas Educational Society.” The following officers were elected: A. W. Ewing, president; D. L. Scarborough and R. B. Longmire, vice presidents; C. A. Lawler, secretary; and W. J. Foscue, treasurer. They realized East Texas must educate its youth if it rose to the heights of its possibilities. With this in mind they proceeded in their plans to establish an institution which would provide academic and cultural training under religious influence. Jacksonville became their choice for the location of the college.
The East Texas Educational Society applied for a charter for Jacksonville College on June 10, 1899. The procedure was executed by A. P. Schofield, W. J. Foscue, R. B. Longmire and J. M. Newburn, then acting in the capacity of a corporation
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
. The charter was approved and signed by the Secretary of State of Texas
Secretary of State of Texas
The Secretary of State of Texas is one of six state officials designated by the Texas Constitution to form the executive department of that U.S. state...
, July 26, 1899, and was renewed in 1957.
On July 20, 1899, a building site consisting of 18 acres was bought for Jacksonville College. The trustees gave a contract for a three-story brick building in May, 1899. This building was not completed for the opening session of 1899-1900. The upper story of the Templeton building on South Bolton Street was rented and school opened in September with an enrollment of 34 students and before the end of the opening session, the enrollment increased to 85 students. Before the Christmas holidays the three-story brick building was completed and classes were moved to that location. Since that date all activities of the college have been at the present site.
In the original organization the college was organized on the senior college level, awarding the Bachelor of Arts Degree to its graduates. The college functioned as a senior college until 1918, when it was reorganized on the junior college level. The college has continued to function on the junior college level since 1918, awarding its graduates the Associate in Arts degree and the Associate in Science degree.
The Jacksonville College Academy was organized in 1918-1919. Its purpose was to offer a four-year course measuring up to the standards of high school work. The academy became affiliated with the State Department of Education in 1919. It maintained affiliation with the State Department until discontinued in 1958.
The Junior College course of study was organized in 1918-1919. It conformed to that offered by standard colleges and universities in their first and second year requirements. In 1923 affiliation was established with the State Department of Education. In 1974, Jacksonville College achieved accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In 1923 the original charter was amended to provide that Articles 7, 8, and 9 be changed to allow the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas to become the owner of Jacksonville College. Since that date the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas has owned and operated the college. In July 2002 the college also became affiliated with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
The college is located in a city of some 14,000 inhabitants, nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of East Texas. The city boasts several industries, a prosperous farming region, friendly people, a fine system of public schools, another junior college, a national seminary and many fine churches.
The student body, the strong faculty, the campus spirit, and the location all combine to make Jacksonville College an ideal place for any student who seeks a sound education which keeps Christ preeminent.
Jacksonville College has been served by several great men of God who were faithful to the cause of Christian Education. The college has ample reason to be intensely proud of her leadership through these many years.
List of presidents of the college
- J. V. Vermillion 1899–1903
- B. J. Albritton 1903–1905
- J. M. Newburn 1905–1906
- B. J. Albritton 1906–1908
- J. V. Vermillion 1908–1911
- F. D. Graves 1911–1912
- H. R. Chapman 1912–1913
- J. W. Hoppe 1913–1914
- D. C. Dove 1914–1915
- J. V. Vermillion 1915–1918
- B. J. Albritton 1918–1937
- J. W. Overall 1937–1941
- C. R. Meadows 1941–1944
- Gerald D. Kellar 1944–1956
- Douglas L. Laird 1956–1961
- Curtis M. Carroll 1961–1986
- F. Donald Collins 1986–1988
- H. Edwin Crank 1988- ongoing