News

Jun 11, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED Preparation Class. Orientation classes are the first step to obtaining the Kansas State High School Diploma through the GED Prep Program. Students must attend all orientation classes on July 22-25, and the first day of actual classes is July 29. Failure to attend all sessions will result in the removal of the student from the program. The center is located at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.

May 28, 2019

They say necessity is the mother of invention. That was certainly the driving force behind Melissa Huff’s decision to reinvent herself and study early childhood education.

While Huff was serving in the National Guard and working full time, there wasn’t a daycare option available in her community. When her service term with the Guard ended, she decided to start her own daycare. Years later, she wanted to study early childhood education to advance her career.

May 23, 2019
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Fort Riley Soldier James Re has been deployed since January, but he traveled thousands of miles to share just a few seconds of joy with his wife, Jennifer, as she crossed the stage Thursday afternoon at the Fort Riley Education Consortium’s annual commencement ceremony at the Marriott in Junction City. She received her associate degree in liberal studies with an emphasis in pre-nursing.

May 20, 2019
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Sill Soldiers, Veterans and family members with DOD ID cards, a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants.

The Hazardous Waste Worker Training (HWWT) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from June 17-28 at the Truman Education Center B3281.

May 21, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska and Julie Munden
Photo by Julie Munden

Barton Community College’s Community Service Organization and business student entrepreneur group The SPARK raised $5,000 to donate to Camp Hope.

The group used a variety of fundraisers including a silent auction, parents’ night out, Sonic drink deliveries and t-shirt sales to reach their goal.

Barton Instructor and Coordinator of Business and Accounting Kathy Boeger is the sponsor for the group and said the students surpassed their initial goal by $1,000.

May 15, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. 

The college is now on summer hours. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  The college will be closed on Fridays through July 26. 

May 13, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted

The Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for the Kansas Educators: In the Collection exhibit at 6 p.m. May 16 and will feature works from Birger Sandzen, Harry Krug and Mick Jilg. Gallery director remarks and artist talks will begin at 6:45. Refreshments will be served.

Great Bend Tribune
Published April 28, 2019

May 10, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Four Barton instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award for the 2018-2019 school year for their efforts in the classroom.

The winners are:

Ange Davied – BARTonline

Mark Shipman – Fort Riley Campus

Lawrence Weber – Grandview Plaza Campus  

Stephanie Joiner – Barton County Campus

May 10, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Kieora Nichols of Jacksonville, N.C. and Nolan Riley of Augusta were named Barton Community College’s 2019 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy introduced them and presented their awards during the college’s 49th commencement ceremony Friday.