Dear Editor,
This letter is in response to the March 2, 2016 letter to the editor titled, “Criminals shouldn’t get a free ride.”
The most important point of clarity is that there is no free ride. Inmate students pay tuition and fees like any other student, and those who take advantage of the courses in correctional settings are among the most motivated students I have encountered.
March 3, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2015.
Abilene
Paul Bohnert, A.G.S.
Amanda Larson, Military Leadership Certificate
Bushton
Weston Price, Beef Cattle Production Certificate
Chapman
Nita Wright, A.S.
Chase
Jenna Applebee, A.G.S.
March 3, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College has named 213 students to the President’s List for the fall 2015 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.
Abilene
Kathryn Hinkle
Caysen Smith
Albert
Coryell Deege
Basehor
Caleb Brown
Bison
Jenny Shaw
March 3, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College has named 293 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.
Abilene
Aileen Bacon
Trevor McKee
Arkansas City
Madeline Buckbee
Augusta
Mason Hiser
Basehor
Chellcy Miller
March 1, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon be starting its nine-week GED Preparation Class.
The orientation session, which is a prerequisite for the course, will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on March 21, 22 and 24 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. Registration is recommended and the deadline is March 11.
Great Bend Tribune
Published on February 28, 2016
February 24, 2016
Story and photos by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College’s music department will present “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy” at 7:30 p.m. March 4 and 5 and at 2 p.m. March 6 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
The show is being directed by Barton’s Director of Chorale Activities Vern Fryberger. He has participated in 47 musicals over a span of 35 years.
February 24, 2016
Story by Rave Guardian App personnel and Brandon Steinert
As part of Barton Community College’s ongoing commitment to campus safety, the college’s Campus Safety Office has announced the launch of Rave Guardian, a free mobile app that turns any smartphone into a personal safety device. By downloading this free safety app, students and faculty can enhance their personal safety both on and off campus.
CTE Month 2016: This feature is the second of four stories to be released by Barton Community College in February in celebration of Career Technical Education (CTE) Month.
February 22, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
The Barton Community College Foundation will kick off its Annual Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign titled “Education Changes Everything” on March 1. Judy and Earl Fox will serve as honorary co-chairs for the month-long fundraising drive.
Designed to raise funds for academic scholarships and enhancements, this unique campaign allows donors to specialize their gift by choosing what department or fund they would like their donation to benefit.