Upcoming Cougar Pause Radio Programs:

March 22, 2010
Topic: Prairie Ink Magazine
Speakers: Teresa Johnson and Jaime Oss, editors of Prairie Ink and Barton English instructors
www.prairieink.bartonccc.edu

March 29, 2010
Topic: Barton Foundation Clay Shoot
Speakers: Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Gary Burke and Ron Smith, major sponsors
http://www.bartonccc.edu/community/foundation/fundraising/sportingclayshoot.html

April 5, 2010
Topic: College Involvement in Relay for Life
Speaker: Shanna Legleiter, Business Technology instructor and team captain
http://bartonccc.edu/administration/facultystaff/relayforlife/index.html

April 12, 2010 - Repeat Show
Topic: Barton Foundation Clay Shoot
Speakers: Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Gary Burke and Ron Smith, major sponsors
http://www.bartonccc.edu/community/foundation/fundraising/sportingclayshoot.html

Listen to Previous Shows

March 8, 2010
Topic: Athletic Training Month
Speaker: Ken Henderson, Barton Head Athletic Trainer
http://bartonccc.edu/instruction/programs/athletictraining.html

March 1, 2010
Topic: AEF Campaign
Speakers: Rob and Trisha Dove, AEF Co-Chairs; Darnell Holopirek, Barton Execuitive Director Insititutional Advancement
http://bartonccc.edu/community/foundation/aef/index.html
Track 1: AEF Campaign Overview, It's Important to Give, Rob's and Trisha's Barton Experiences
Track 2: W-I-N in 2010, Give a Little or a Lot, Contact Information, How to Donate, Business Involvement a Key
Track 3: AEF Helps Non-Traditional and Traditonal Students, Doves Challenge to Businesses

Feb. 22, 2010
Topic: CPI Qualified Plan Consultants Inc-Barton Partnership
Speakers: Jane Howard, Executive Director of Business, Technology & Community Education; Brenda Kaiser, Assistant HR Director CPI
http://bartonccc.edu/instruction/programs/businessmanagementleadership.html
Track 1: Overview of Pension Administration Education, Qualified 401K Administrator Certification, Importance of ASPA Designation, CPI is HIRING NOW, Initial Steps for being Hired, Basic Computer Skills an Asset to CPI
Track 2: CPI, More than 460 Strong, Barton Staying Current in Pension Administration Education, From Ground Floor to a Caeer at CPI, Pension Administration Degree Options at CPI, Hedging Career Bets in Pension Administration
Track 3: Training Incentives: Cost Sharing and Bonues, 10 Hours to Career Advancement, CPI Application Process, Growing a Qualified Workforce, An Evolving Partnership, College Improving Quality of Life for Employees

Feb. 15, 2010
Topic: Medical Laboratory Technician
Speaker: Cheryl Lippert, MLT Director/Instructor
http://bartonccc.edu/instruction/programs/medicallabtech.html
Track1: Program Update, Diagnostic Detectives, MLT Characteristics, Fast Track Coursework, Varied Programs
Track 2: Cooperatives, MLT a Catalyst for Online Education, Growing Partnerships, Bringing MLT to Students and Rural Communities
Track 3: MLTs in High Demand, Nationwide Opportunity, Earning Power, Promoting Careers in MLT, Contact Information, The Future for MLTs

Feb. 8, 2010
Topic: Natural Gas Distribution and Transmission
Speaker: Mike Baugh, Program Coordinator/Instructor
http://bartonccc.edu/instruction/programs/naturalgas.html
Track1: Unique Program, Update of the Program, Opportunities for Displaced Workers, Accelerated Learning and Earning, Growth Projection
Track 2: Barton's Role in Grant for Green Jobs, Opportunities in Related Fields, 25th Annual NACE Corrosion Control Seminar Feb. 3-4
Track 3: Earning Power, Matching Workforce Skills and Interests, Course Rigor, Regional Program Interest, Program Evalation, Contact Information 

Feb. 1, 2010
Topic: Barton's New VP
Speaker: Dr. Penny Quinn, Barton Vice President of Instruction and Student Services
Track 1: Adjusting to Barton, Familiar Role 
Track 2: Decision to Come to Barton, Opportunities with Limitations 
Track 3: First Generation Connection, Being Involved and Supportive

 Jan. 11, 2010
Topic: Barton Community College: The Year Ahead
Speaker: Dr. Carl Heilman, Barton President
Track 1: Perspective for 2010, Handling Anticipated Recissions
Track 2: Welcome Dr. Penny Quinn, Why Barton is "Great" Track 3: 40th Anniversary Celebration, Update on Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority Progress   

Dec. 21, 2009
Topic: Criminal Justice Program
Speaker: Randy Smith, Criminal Justice Instructor
Track 1: Overview of the Program, Degree of Importance, Practical Experience, Instructor's Expereience, Learning from Professionals
Track 2: Instructor on Reserves, Shoot-Don't-Shoot Simulator Fund-Raiser
Track 3: Simulator Review, Real World Experience for Students, Combined Training with Field Ops