COMMUNITY CONNECTION
From the Desk of the President
Dr. Kimberly Krull President
Dr. Thomas Nevill
Vice President of Academics
Butler County Friends, Butler Community College is preparing to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in the fall of 2027. Plans for commemorating important hallmarks have already begun, and these exciting events will be here before we know it.
Bill
Rinkenbaugh Vice President of Student Services
Tom Borrego
Vice President of Advancement/ Special Asst. to the President
Kent Williams
Vice President of Finance
Bill Young
Vice President of Digital Transformation / CIO
As the 10th oldest community college in Kansas, it is an honor to serve the students of Butler, Greenwood, Chase, Marion and Morris counties, our Kansas Board of Regents-designated service area. Students from across the country and around the world also come to Butler, making us the second largest community college in the state.
Community colleges have a distinct mission to help students reach their educational goals in the most affordable way, and we pride ourselves on the quality of education available to every student who comes through our doors. Butler students save an average of $8,000 in tuition compared to students at Kansas four-year public institutions, with college scholarships, program support through industry partnerships and state scholarship funds able to reduce costs even more.
Dr.
Jessica Ohman Associate Vice President of Student Services
Dr. Esam Mohammad
Associate Vice President of Research & Institutional Effectiveness
Shelley Stultz
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Dr. Terry Sader
Professor and President, Butler Community College Education Association
As a forward-thinking and innovative institution, we continue to create great value for Butler County students. One of the best examples of this is our 29% tuition discount for incounty residents. This focus on access and affordability helps keep local talent close to home while they gain industry-recognized credentials and degrees.
We believe in the hope a community college provides to help change students’ lives, and I am grateful to the people of Butler County for the support you show our Butler Grizzlies. As we welcome students back for another school year, your engagement as donors, sports fans, fine arts patrons and educational partners is truly appreciated.
It is a privilege to serve the communities of Butler County and its most important resource—its people. With teamwork and collaboration, Butler will be at the forefront for the people of Butler County for the next 100 years.
Sincerely,
Kelly
Snedden Director of College Relations & Marketing
OUR MISSION
Butler Community College inspires and prepares students for lifetime success through inclusive, innovative, affordable, quality education while advancing community vitality.
Dr. Kimberly Krull President, Butler Community College
News from Butler Community College | Summer 2023
BETA Rebrands as Career & Workforce Education
Butler Community College has changed the name of its business development and training arm, formerly known as Business Education and Training Analysis (BETA), to Career and Workforce Education.
The department will retain its focus on offering classes and apprenticeships to Butler students and members of the community, while continuing to work with businesses to offer important skills training to current and future employees.
El Dorado’s Valmont Industries, which sits just north of Butler’s El Dorado campus on Haverhill Road, recently had several of their employees take a course in Microsoft Office, and Augusta’s Global Parts, Inc. enrolled a few of their employees in a 6-week professional development course with the help of our Career and Workforce team.
The Career and Workforce Education team has access to hundreds of training opportunities both in-person and online, and works with third-party instructors across the country in fields as diverse as fiber optics and human resources to real estate, home inspection and welding.
“We tap into the experts,” said Assistant Director Jon Cressler, “to try to be a value-add for both the school and community.”
“This new name shows we’re a one-stop shop for everyone,” Director of Career and Workforce Education Michelle Ruder said. “’Career’ for individual professionals needing to upskill, and ‘Workforce’ for companies large and small who need customized training for their employees.”
Contact Jon and Michelle at Career & Workforce Education to see how they can help upskill, reskill and add apprenticeships to your business, call (316) 323-6118 or workforce@butlercc.edu
Construction Symposium Introduces Grade Schoolers to the Trades
Earlier this year Butler partnered with Evergy, Wichita Area Builders Association, Professional Women Builders and Higgins Group to host the Trade Skill and Construction Symposium sponsored by Junior Achievement.
More than 120 sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students visited Butler’s Andover location, where they received a first-person introduction to masonry, home building and electrical work.
Butler grad and Augusta native Sophie Johnston shares her story of what Butler means to her. Scan the QR code to watch.
Local Students Take Home 2023 Commencement Honors & Awards
HONORS AND AWARDS
COMMUNITY COOKING CLASSES with Chef Luis Peña Classes held at the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts: 622 E. Cloud Ave | Andover KS, 67002 (316) 323-6152 Register today! Class sizes are limited! COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Reagan Heimgartner of El Dorado received the Hubbard Award of Excellence, the top award given every year at Commencement. The Hubbard Award comes with a $15,000 transfer scholarship.
The David and Shirley Longfellow BEST Scholarship went to Malia Iseman of Augusta.
Noah Stanyer of Towanda received the Butler Community Colleges Board of Trustees award, a $1,000 scholarship given annually to a Butler County student.
The Winnie Broers Estate Scholarship went to McKenna Garman of El Dorado.
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El Dorado, KS 67042
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Walnut River Brewing Co. and Butler Partner on Craft Beer Certificate Program
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Forrest Rhodes - Chair District 3, Position 3 forrest.rhodes@butlercc.edu
Linda Jolly - Vice Chair District 1, Position 4 linda.jolly@butlercc.edu
Mary Martha GoodSecretary / Treasurer At Large mgood2@butlercc.edu
Kim Braungardt District 2, Position 5 kim.braungardt@butlercc.edu
Dave Sherrer District 3, Position 6 david.sherrer@butlercc.edu
Shelby Smith District 2, Position 2 shelby.smith@butlercc.edu
Julie Winslow District 1, Position 1 julie.winslow@butlercc.edu
Career and Workforce Education (formerly BETA) has partnered with Walnut River Brewing Company to launch a new certificate program at Butler—BrewU!
Starting in February 2024, this introductory course will provide hands-on training to aspiring brewers and beer enthusiasts. Over 8 weeks, students will learn about the history of beer as well as different brewing styles and ingredients. They will also have the opportunity to work with industry-standard brewing equipment and learn the science behind brewing beer, including fermentation, temperature control, and recipe formulation.
The new course, the first of its kind in the area, will be limited to 15 participants. All students must be 21 years of age.
Learn more and sign up at ButlerCC.edu/BrewU
NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 36 EL DORADO, KS 67042
Rick Goehring of Walnut River Brewing Company
