The Development Foundation & Alumni Services Office raises private donations to support Pearl River Community College and its students. Those gifts help provide scholarships, fund campus projects, support faculty and staff, strengthen academic programs, and keep alumni connected to PRCC.
The service most students know us for is Foundation Scholarships.
Foundation Scholarships are available through your RiverGuide account. Once you submit your application, it will disappear from your list of available applications—that simply means your application has been received.
Foundation Scholarships are very competitive. Each year, we award approximately 300 scholarships, but we receive more than 2,000 applications.
One of the things that makes Foundation Scholarships unique is that they are funded by generous alumni, businesses, organizations, and friends of PRCC. Because of that, each donor establishes the criteria for their scholarship. Some scholarships are based on your major, hometown, career interests, financial need, academic achievement, or other qualifications that are important to the donor.
Our advice is simple: Always apply! It’s completely free, takes just a little time, and you may be the only student who meets the qualifications for a particular scholarship. Every dollar you receive can help cover tuition, books, fees, or other college expenses. You do need to submit a new and updated application each year that you are a student at PRCC.
When should students contact our office?
We’re here to help if you:
- Have questions about Foundation Scholarships or Foundation support.
- Need assistance completing your Foundation Scholarship application.
- Have questions after being selected for a Foundation Scholarship.
- Need information about the required Scholarship Luncheon.
- Want to know what to expect when meeting the donor who made your scholarship possible.
One of the most meaningful parts of receiving a Foundation Scholarship is having the opportunity to personally thank and meet the individual or organization that invested in your education.
Contact Information
Development Foundation & Alumni Services
Verlene Cole Alumni House
210 Highway 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone: (601) 403-1183
Email:
- Delana Harris – dharris@prcc.edu
- Mary Alice Chandler – mchandler@prcc.edu
- Shana Breerwood – sbreerwood@prcc.edu
What can eLearning do for you?
The eLearning Team is available to help you navigate the world of online learning. Whether you are taking a hybrid course, online course, or your on-campus instructor is using Canvas, your instructor is available to assist you with their course, but if you need additional assistance eLearning is available to help.
If you need a quiet place to study by yourself, study with a group, or participate in a club meeting, eLearning has a space for you. You can check out (either in-person or online) one of our collaboration rooms (with occupancy of 4, 6, and 24 people) that are available for you to use. Students can reserve a space through the Wildcat Academy in RiverGuide.
If you are taking an online class, you will take your proctored exam in the eLearning office’s testing center. You will only bring a government-issued or student photo ID to the testing center. We are located in the back of the Garvin H. Johnston Library building. If you need assistance from eLearning, please email us at elearning@prcc.edu.
The Enrollment Center is in the Ted J. Alexander Administration building on the front of campus (the big long counter)!
Our office can assist you with your admissions file (like your high school or PRCC transcripts), your student bill, financial aid, parking decals, and student IDs!
If you have a question, just come ask us!
We are a great place to start when you just do not know where to go! Contact Info: enrollment@prcc.edu or (601) 403-1400.
We’re the team that helps you find your place at The River!
From social media, videos, and campus events to campus tours, recruiting, and connecting you with the right people and programs, we’re here to help you discover everything PRCC has to offer.
Whether you’re thinking about becoming a Wildcat, already on campus, or getting ready to graduate, the Office of Marketing & Recruitment is here to keep you connected, help you find opportunities, and make sure you know what’s happening at PRCC.
Basically, if it involves telling the Wildcat story, connecting students, and showing off everything that makes PRCC special, we’re probably behind it! We’re the team who will make sure the entire Wildcat Family shines while #LivingMyLegacy!
Our office is located in Crosby Hall, and you can email us at Recruitment@prcc.edu or call (601) 403-1197 if you ever need anything!
Meet Dr. Katerria Grice
Hi! I’m Dr. Katerria Grice, Director of Student Services. My office is here to support students by helping them access resources, navigate challenges, and succeed both academically and personally.
Whether you need academic accommodations, support for a mental health concern, assistance with a Title IX matter, or simply aren’t sure where to start, I’m here to help.
How Can I Help
- Disability academic accommodations
- Mental health support and referrals
- Connecting students with ReachOut, our 24/7 live mental health counseling service
- Questions or concerns involving sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, discrimination, stalking, dating or domestic violence, and pregnancy-related support
- Connecting you with campus and community resources
- Helping you find the right office if you’re unsure where to go
Not sure where to start? Reach out! If I can’t help directly, I’ll make sure you get connected with the right person.
No matter what you’re facing, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to listen, support you, and connect you with the resources you need to be successful at PRCC.
Contact Information
Dr. Katerria Grice
Director of Student Services
Office: Student Services Building – Poplarville Campus
Phone: (601) 403-1215
Email: Kgrice@prcc.edu
Student Support Services/TRIO provides a variety of services to first-generation college students, students who qualify for Pell grants, and individuals with disabilities to support their academic success. We offer advisement, peer tutoring in a variety of classes, workshops on various academic and career-related topics, career guidance, transfer assistance, and trips to universities to help with transfer decisions. Once you join the program, TRIO is committed to supporting you until you successfully complete your degree at the River.
Joining is easy! Scan the QR code to access the application. Once your application is received, an advisor from our department will contact you about the next steps. If you have questions about joining or the program itself, you can come by Jefferson Davis Hall. We are located on the bottom floor.
Contact Us!
Jennifer Cottrell at jcottrell@prcc.edu
Haley Amacker at hamacker@prcc.edu
Jessica Walker at jmwalker@prcc.edu
Carlette Bonnette at cbonnette@prcc.edu.
What We Do
Looking for a place to stay active, reduce stress, and work toward your fitness goals? The PRCC Wellness Center is here for you!
Students have access to a wide variety of fitness and wellness opportunities, including:
- Indoor walking/running track
- Treadmills
- Stair steppers
- Stationary bikes and rowing machines
- Elliptical machines
- Stationary wall climber
- Strength-training equipment
- Group fitness classes, including:
- Indoor Spin
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Kung Fu
- Martial Arts
- Pickleball
- Archery
- And more!
All students must add General PE to their schedule to access the Wellness Center. All students are invited to participate in Welcome Week, wellness activities, tournaments, fun runs, and other special events throughout the year.
When Should Students Contact the Wellness Center?
Stop by or contact us if you:
- Want help getting started with a fitness routine
- Need guidance reaching your fitness goals
- Have questions about Wellness Center access
- Want information about fitness classes, activities, or events
- Are looking for ways to improve your overall health and well-being
Meet the Team
The Wellness Center team is committed to helping students develop healthy habits and make wellness a part of their PRCC experience.
Dr. Tara Rouse
Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Wellness Center Director
Jamie Dickson
Instructor of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Wellness Center Assistant Director
Shannon Smith
Administrative Assistant & Wellness Center Fitness Instructor
Contact Information
📍 Location: Wellness Center
📞 Phone: 601-403-1341
📧 Email: wellness@prcc.edu
Come check us out and discover all the ways the Wellness Center can support your health, fitness, and success at The River!