Program Enhancements
The Foundation does so much more than just offer scholarships - we look at the need of the different instructional departments and financially assist in making improvements to the student's learning experience while at Barton. Below are just a few examples of the variety of gifts that the Foundation has been able to give to the College.
A link to the forms necessary for Barton Community College employees to apply for grants or funding requests is provided in the right side bar. There is also the fundraising approval form, which is required prior to college fundraising endeavors conducted outside of the Barton Community College Foundation.
2011-2012 Faculty Mini-Grants Awarded
Sporting Clay Shoot Proceeds Fund Faculty Mini-Grants
Each academic year when a college instructor starts their class preparations and looks at their own department budget, they start a wish list of what they could do if they just had a piece of equipment or the opportunity to use a new innovative technique for a better teaching and learning experience. The Foundation allows the instructor to apply for a mini-grant to purchase that special item which can make a difference in their teaching efforts.
In the 2011/12 academic year, several faculty mini grants totaling over $9,000 were fully or partially funded for that purpose from the proceeds of the Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot event.
They include:
Shanna Legleiter, Business Department – Ten-Key Computer Pads
Bill Forst, Art Department – Ward Burner System
Vern Fryberger, Vocal Music Department – Emcee Pro Software
Guy Causey, Chemistry Department – Spectrometers & Cuvettes
Evelyn Parker, Nursing Department – Nursing Books
Erin Renard, Drama/Theatre Department – DVD's, Play Scripts, & Books
Kathy Boeger, Business Department – Accounting iTune Cards
Louise Masden, Nursing Department – Temporal Scan Thermometers
Darcy Wedel, Automotive Department – TV, Camera, Mount, Cables, & Hardware
Dana Weber, MLT Department – LCD Television
Colleen Hampton, Biology Department – Amino Acid Starter Kit & Building Block Models
Karole Erikson, Keyboard/Music Department – Piano Moving Dolly
Amanda Schnoebelen, Dance Coach – DVD's
Steve Dudek, Art Department – Easels
Ken Henderson, Athletic Training Department – Joint Specific Anatomical Models
Jason Parks, Athletic Training Department – Junior & Baby Anne CPR Manikins
New Equipment for Performing Arts Stage
As most of the public is aware, Barton Community College is soliciting funds to renovate and update our Performing Arts Auditorium which includes updating the stage area. However, there was an immediate need for equipment just to be able to function on a daily basis. For this coming year we have planned a minimum of 11 college performances (concerts, plays, etc.) with an average of at least 5 more community performances.
The Barton Music Department and the Foundation have joined together to purchase an electric lift to allow stage technicians to safely hang curtains, hang and adjust lights, and paint scenery, etc. The Genie AWP-30S Aerial Work Platform will allow the music, theatre and dance performers to have the type of staging necessary for each particular performance. Barton Community College has been very fortunate that no one has been hurt in the past by not having the correct equipment, but we definitely want to utilize safety in all aspects of building the correct setting for each performance. The college currently has a scissor lift; however, it is too heavy to use on the stage floor.
We explored several options, even asking a local business to gift the college the necessary equipment, but without success. Our public along with our students really benefit from our cultural performances and to make things as realistic as possible we have to be able to create the staging; with this new piece of equipment all involved will be able to do their job better.
The Foundation Board of Directors felt that the request for assistance to purchase the lift falls under our mission and will enhance the student’s learning experience. We are all looking forward to the continued success of each performance.
Library Renovation Project
"Changing Lives - Changing Communities"
As most of our constituents, donors and community citizens know, the College has taken on the huge task of renovating the library on campus. The Foundation board is the catalyst for the fund raising efforts on behalf of the College supporters. In the past we have conducted several private fund raising efforts, personal conversations and solicited support for this necessary endeavor. Our motto, "Changing Lives - Changing Communities" reflects our pledge to provide area students with the most relevant and innovative opportunities to assist them in achieving their educational goals. To help in that effort we know the importance of "showing appreciation" to our wonderful donors. We have received many wonderful gifts and utilized naming opportunities. To recognize the monetary gifts we have a "Tree of Knowledge", which is a beautiful sculpture with inscriptions of donors who have been so kind to support the importance of education.
The Dove Family graciously purchased this sculpture from an excellent Artist, Sanford Werfel. The inscription on the book that lies beside the Tree of Knowledge says it all........the philanthropist understands it so well and feels it in their hearts...."The gift of knowledge is a legacy from present to future generations". Our genuine goal is to restore the library and its resources to the state-of-art level that is required to meet the diversified educational requirements of today's students. The library is the academic heart of the college and is the most critical element for the future of the college.
The fundraising efforts are still very prominent and important. We continue to receive donations, still have naming opportunities, and would love to fill our tree with leaves from individuals or businesses that share in our belief of making our communities better by educating our citizens of tomorrow.
Please come to the library to see our donor wall, it speaks so well for our faculty, staff, and community society. Please take a moment to read our brochure, which gives additional information about this renovation project.
Name Recognition Opportunities:
Gold Leaves - $500 - $999
Bronze Leaves - $1,000-$2,999
Crown Acorns - $3,000 - $5,999
Golden Acorns - $6,000 - $8,999
Donor Stones - $9,000 - $15,999
Contributor Stones - $16,000-$22,999
Benefactor Stones - $23,000-$29,999
We also have special room recognition plaques to compliment the tree sculpture.
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