Frank Phillips College, formerly Borger Junior College District, is a public community college in Borger, Texas. The college also manages the Allen Campus in Perryton in Ochiltree County, the Dalhart Center in Hartley County, and the Cosmetology Center in Hereford in Deaf Smith County.
 Frank Phillips College Allen Campus building in Perryton | |
Former names | Borger City Junior College[1] |
|---|---|
| Motto | Start Here. Go Anywhere. |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1948 |
| President | Glendon Forgey[2] |
| Students | 1,540[3] |
| Location | , , United States 35°39′18″N 101°24′22″W / 35.655°N 101.406°W |
| Mascot | Plainsmen |
| Website | fpctx |
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Frank Phillips College includes:
- the territory within the Borger Independent School District
- the territory within the Spring Creek Independent School District that is also within the junior college district's taxing district; and
- the territory within Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hartley, Hutchinson, Roberts, and Hemphill counties.[4]
History
editIn 1968, the college was censured by the American Association of University Professors for "not observing the generally recognized principles of academic freedom and tenure."[5]
References
edit- ^ T. Brooks, Thomas; Cornelius, Kathleen Ann; Kasch, Julia Ann. "Frank Phillips College". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "Message From The President". Frank Phillips College. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Texas Public Higher Education Almanac". Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "Borger Junior College District Service Area". Texas Education Code. Retrieved September 17, 2023. - The code refers to the district as "Borger Junior College District".
- ^ "Academic Freedom and Tenure: Frank Phillips College". AAUP. February 23, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
External links
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