Posts by Dr. Glendon Forgey
Plainsmen Partners
It’s almost fall, and students are returning to the Frank Phillips College campuses. In record numbers!! We are welcoming students from across the U.S.A. from the west coast to the east coast and points in between. There are students from South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and East Asia. Therefore, many of…
Read MoreFrank Phillips College – With Plainsmen Pride
Jackie Brand, Frank Phillips College Vice President of Administration and CFO, concludes many of her emails with the phrase “With Plainsmen Pride.†As Frank Phillips College concludes its 75th year of operation, the college has many accomplishments for which it can be proud. College enrollment again set record highs as the number of students enrolled…
Read MoreThankfulness for Frank Phillips’ Founders
As Frank Phillips College celebrates its 75th year of operation, the college is honoring, remembering, and giving thanks for its history and the founders of the college who made academic and workforce opportunities available to so many residents in the Texas panhandle. In 1946, through the leadership, foresight and vision of the Borger ISD Board…
Read MoreCelebrating Success at Frank Phillips College
Famous IndyCar race-car driver Bobby Unser once described success as “…where preparation and opportunity meet.†That certainly describes the case at Frank Phillips College. Due to the significant preparation of the exceptional faculty and staff at FPC, the college has been providing excellent educational opportunities for students to succeed for 75 years. When students graduate…
Read MoreA Frank Phillips Freeze
The word “freeze†has several different meanings. Some good, some bad. A freeze is often associated with weather. Those with allergies welcome the first freeze of fall. Those with gardens worry about a late freeze in the spring or early freeze in the fall. A freeze can pertain to economic conditions. Businesses and some governmental…
Read MoreA Frank Phillips Forecast
Weather forecasters always seem to receive criticism when the forecast predicted does not occur. We make many decisions based on the weather forecast. What clothes to wear. Travel plans. Farming decisions. The list of weather-related decisions is lengthy. Community colleges also rely on forecasts. Forecasting enrollment is a significant factor in a college budget and…
Read MoreThanks and Giving at FPC
Thanks and giving are two separate words. The word “thanks†is used frequently for a variety of reasons. However, when put together the words have a wonderful meaning. Many people think thanksgiving, a time to give thanks to God for His blessings, originated with the pilgrims and was created as a national holiday by President…
Read MoreCollege: Is It Really Worth It?
Many people ask whether college is worth the cost? They rightfully point out the increasing prices of tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and other factors in order to earn a degree or certificate. No doubt, with 40-year high inflation, just about every component of taking college classes has increased. Frank Phillips College (FPC) is no…
Read MoreHOPE at FPC
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines hope as: (1) a desire accompanied by expectation of belief in fulfillment. The Borger community has numerous businesses and organizations who help to give hope to area residents. Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips, Nutrien, Solvay, United Supermarkets, Rotary, United Way, just to name a few. One very helpful organization that is often…
Read MoreThe Importance of FPC
This article is not about Frank Phillips College per se. No, this commentary is regarding the importance of Foresight, Priorities, and Commitment. There should be no disagreement that foresight, priorities, and commitment are essential attributes to the success of any organization or community. Recently the City of Perryton, the Perryton Community Development Corporation, the Perryton…
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