February 26, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College has continued to defy shrinking enrollment trends experienced by other Kansas community colleges, and by no small margin. Barton grew by more than 20 percent since 2010.
May 6, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert
Nancy Wiebe resigned from the position of Executive Director of Institutional Advancement on Wednesday. The resignation is effective June 30, though cessation of duties is immediate.
Barton Community College offices and the Shafer Gallery will close for holiday break Dec. 19. through Jan. 1. All offices will reopen on Jan. 2.
Barton Community College will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Those interested can sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu through Jan. 31.
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Jan. 6-9 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Jan. 13 or 14, depending on which class sessions are signed up for.
Leadership from Barton Community College and Medicalodges, Inc. gathered Nov. 20 at Medicalodges Great Bend to honor students participating in the Medicalodges Academy: Pathway to Learning and Earning Apprenticeship Academy.
Barton Community College presented a check to Fort Riley soldiers last month for $3,250 raised through the September Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble fundraiser.
Barton Community College and Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) honored the achievements of LSCF residents at their annual learning celebration on Nov. 6.
Barton student Courtney Dillon spent time caring for some of her older family members as she approached her college years, and the fulfillment she felt from doing that made the decision to pursue nursing easy for her.
The Barton Theatre Department will present a free holiday play, “Christmas at the Old Toy Store,” by Lyndall Burrow at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at The Crest Theatre 1905 Lakin Ave., Great Bend.