Story by Brandon Steinert
July 28, 2017
Mike Johnson, local business owner and 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Chair, has been recognized with the Western Regional Trustee Leadership Award via the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), a national organization.
Johnson was nominated by his fellow board members and contended with nominees from 10 other states and a large portion of Canada to receive the Western Region honor.
July 19, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze
The 91勛圖厙 Theatre Department will present The Contrast, a musical comedy, at 8 p.m. July 25 at the Great Bend Downtown Bandshell in Jack Kilby Square. The play is free but donations are welcome.
July 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Tickets for the 91勛圖厙 Foundations 39th Annual Big Benefit Auction themed Under the Sea on Aug.泭26 are available July 17 until Aug. 14. Tickets are $45 each or $360 per table of eight. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Great Bend Columbus Club with bidding on the silent auction and complimentary beer available until 8 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m. No one under 21 admitted.
June 29, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙 and Fort Hays State University (FHSU) have partnered to bring students a fast track program for Elementary Education starting in the 2017-2018 academic year.
June 28, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙 will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Classes will resume and offices will reopen Wednesday, July 5.
June 27, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
The 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday evening for its regular meeting and discussed one of its eight overarching goals, known as ENDs. This months focus was on Strategic Planning, which deals primarily with ensuring the college operations and budget are in line with the priorities identified by the board, which are to Drive Student Success, Cultivate Community Engagement, Optimize Employee Experience and Emphasize Institutional Effectiveness.
June 21, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙 will offer transitioning Fort Carson Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.
The next course is set from July 10-21 at 1638 Elwell Street, Building 6236, Fort Carson, Colo.
June 15, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙 welding instructor Allan Collins, who works with inmates at Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) via the Building Academic Skills In Correctional Settings (BASICS) program, was named the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) Outstanding Contract Employee of the Year for the Ellsworth facility. He received a certificate and shook Gov. Sam Brownbacks hand Wednesday morning at the Capitol Building in Topeka.
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There are different pathways to become a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and the best one depends on individual needs. Below are the most popular options.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) Approved Program
This is the most popular pathway which involves graduating from an Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) approved foodservice manager training program.
June 8, 2017
Story and photo by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙 at Fort Leavenworth celebrated the graduation of 27 students on Wednesday, June 7 at the Lewis and Clark Center at Fort Leavenworth. The ceremony was in conjunction with other schools who are members of the consortium in the Fort Leavenworth Education Center.
One of those graduates was Josef Leo, a recent high school graduate who also earned an Associate of Arts through 91勛圖厙 at the young age of 17.