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PRESIDENT’S CORNER to improve processes within the College and thus enhance the quality of the entire organization. This is reflective of a new expectation of accountability that permeates all sectors of higher education. As an example, the Kansas Board of Regents has established criteria for Performance Based funding that is linked directly to the six goals of the Board of Regents. There must be satisfactory progress on College performance measures to receive any new funding from the State.

“ The quality process, after all, is not a destination but a goal for continuous improvement that is reflective of accountability expected from the College various stakeholders.”

Dr. Edward Berger

In an environment of increased accountability of all public entities, Hutchinson Community College/Area Vocational School has been engaged in the Academic Quality Improvement Program through the Higher Learning Commission since 2001. This accreditation process is fluid and forward looking rather than historically referenced like previous accrediting models.

The Academic Quality Improvement Program is an accrediting model that uses data informed decisions, striving

The Kansas Board of Regents goals addressed by Hutchinson Community College include: • Efficiency, Effectiveness and Seamlessness • Learner Outcomes • Workforce Development • Targeted Participation/Access The performance measures that Hutchinson Community College developed in support of these goals include increasing enrollment of targeted populations; expanding participation in technical, stackable credit programs; and increasing the percent of students achieving academic success.

Hutchinson Community College’s Academic Quality Improvement Process projects include implementing a system to assess student learning at course, program, and institutional levels; encouraging community service, improving the process for collection and presentation of information on the HCC public website; developing a process for tracing students from prospect to registered students; restructuring professional development for part-time faculty; and promoting student retention and success. A one hundred page systems portfolio was submitted to the

Higher Learning Commission in June 2010. Feedback was provided by HLC evaluators and now a representative delegation will meet with the HLC in a “Strategy Forum” to further address proposals for institutional improvement.

Interfacing with the performance agreements from the Kansas Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission accreditation guidelines are Strategic Initiatives. These initiatives--Access, Learning and Collaboration--are central to what Hutchinson Community College desires to achieve. The expanded strategic planning goals support the initiatives through community and civic engagement; organizational alignment of policy, process, and practice; organizational learning and service; and data referenced decision making.

The Strategy Forum, required by the Higher Learning Commission, will allow the College to focus on areas that are in need of development, including strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.

All of these measures allow Hutchinson Community College to fulfill its vision as the premier, two-year educational institution in Kansas delivering accessible opportunities for learning, growth and improved quality of life.”

The quality process, after all, is not a destination but a goal for continuous improvement that is reflective of accountability expected from the College various stakeholders.

Quoting Winston Churchill, “Continuous Effort-not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking our potential.”

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Professional news

Stringer Fine Arts Rededication Since its completion in 1989, the Stringer Fine Arts Center has served the arts and music community of Reno County tirelessly. The Center has hosted numerous events, from concerts, to musicals, to speakers, and four Kansas governors.

But, after more than 20 years, the facility was beginning to show the wear and tear of continuous use.

The facility received several upgrades over the summer, primarily to the B.J. Warner Recital Hall.

Work begun on the project in mid-May, and was completed before classes started in August.

The improvements included new seating, paint, additional lighting in both the stage and seating areas, and improvements to the handicapped seating areas.

“We needed to make some improvements and repairs,” said Dr. Edward Berger, President of HCC. “Over time, the seats had become worn, and we needed additional space for our handicapped patrons. We also added additional lighting in the upper levels, and a brass hand rail to aid people in

navigating to their seats in the balcony area.”

The facility was officially rededicated on Thursday, September 29. Members of the current Board of Trustees and members of the Board who worked who were responsible for the Fine Arts Center were invited. Also in attendance was Dr. James Stringer, former President of HCC, for whom the Stringer Fine Arts Center is named.

The BJ Warner Gallery Theatre, recently remodeled, includes new chairs, carpet & paint.

(Inset)Dr. Charlene WIdener, the D.V. Smith Endowed Chair of Fine Arts at HCC, welcomes the crowd to the rededication.

New Website for Mobile & Athletics In response to student and public requests, the HCC Marketing and Information Technology offices worked over the summer to implement a variety of new features to the HCC website.

The first feature was an upgrade to the HCC Athletic website.

The new site has a total graphic redesign, to allow for more photography and for easier navigation. The site also moved to a new address: www.bluedragonsports.com.

In addition, a new mobile-friendly website was launched for the entire college. The new site allows those users accessing the College via a smartphone or other mobile device, a faster loading and easier to navigate site.

The site loads automatically for those using a mobile browser, but other users can access the site via m.hutchcc.edu.

The updated HCC Athletics website, as is seen in the above screenshots, includes features such as scrolling game day updates, more photographs and easier navigation tools. The HCC mobile website, launched in August 2011, is one of the first mobile websites for a community college in the state.

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student news

African Artists Come to HCC Art instructors from across the country traveled to HCC this summer for a once-ina-lifetime learning experience as part of the African Art Institute.

Each student was able to work with and learn from four West African artisans who traveled to the United States to share traditional African methods of weaving, pottery, bead making and bronze casting.

More than 25 participants came to campus, with some traveling from as far away as North Carolina and California.

The Stringer Fine Arts Center became a home away from home for the group, as they set up classrooms to function as traditional Ghanaian studios.

HCC was the site of one of the two week-long courses offered in the United States. The other course was held in Kentucky.

The institute was made possible by a National Endowment for the Arts grant, and the courses were led by Teresa Preston, Hutchinson Community College art instructor, and MaryCarol Hopkins,

an anthropologist at Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights.

Above: One of the artists demonstrates jewelry making techniques.

While here, the students learned to make traditional Kente cloth weavings, bronze and ground glass beads, pottery fired in a traditional wood-burning outdoor brick kiln, and to also understand more about African art and culture.

Inset: Students perfect their skills on authentic looms.

D ragon’s Landing Opens to Students

The newest residence halls opened this fall, with the addition of the Dragon’s Landing to the HCC campus.

The former apartments located to the East of the Ade-Wifco RCIC, were purchased by the College last spring and renovated over the summer. The apartments feature modern amenities with traditional charm, including beautiful wood floors and antique moldings and tile. Each apartment can house two or three students and is reserved for sophomore-level students.

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Financial update Where our students come from

What our students look like

What our employees look like

Other stats

$60,000,000

4,500

80 $1,724,634

Economic impact on the area Number of classes offered every year Number of class locations Academic scholarships last year

expenditures

revenues

total college fund

377 Full-time 992 Part-time (including student workers) 118 Full-time instructors 372 Part-time and adjunct instructors 71% Instructors with master’s degrees 8% Instructors with doctorates 16:1 Student/Faculty ratio

Other Revenue 3% Property Taxes 30%

Auxiliary, Enterprise, and Activity Funds 14%

Student Tuition and Fees 13%

Auxiliary Enterprises 12% Instruction 34%

Scholarships and Grants 11%

Maintenance & Operations 14%

Federal Grants & Contracts 20%

State & Local Grants and Contracts 20%

Public Services 4% Institutional Support 9%

Other Sources 1% Property Taxes 40%

Student Services 10%

Academic Support 5%

expenditures

revenues

general & vocational Fund

15,699 Total students 6,056 Noncredit students 9,643 Credit Students 58% Women 27 Average age 80% Working students 500 Dorm students 12.5 Average credits load 821 Graduates last year 47% Graduates in transfer programs 53% Graduates in career and technical programs 162 GED students

Tuition and Fees 29%

Maintenance & Operations 13%

Transfers 6%

Institutional Support 14%

State Sources 30%

Instruction 45%

Student Services 15% Academic Support 7%

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In July 2011, Hutchinson Community College welcomed new Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Cindy Hoss.

Dr. Hoss Highlights Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska, but grew up in Ellinwood, Kansas.

Years in Higher Education: 36 years Favorite Aspect of HCC: The stability of the campus leadership Moved to Hutchinson From: Grantham University

Dr. Cindy Hoss joined the HCC administrative staff in July. She replaced Dr. Sue Darby, who retired in June. Hoss comes to Hutchinson from Grantham University in Kansas City, where she was the Provost and Chief Academic Officer, along with serving as the interim President.

Hoss is not a Kansas native, but she’s about as close as you can be. While she was born in Omaha she moved at a young age to Ellinwood. She graduated from Ellinwood High School. She received her associate’s degree from Barton County, and then attended Fort Hays State, where she earned her baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Hoss did return to her Nebraska roots, to earn her doctorate in education from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Hoss started teaching at Barton while finishing her master’s at Fort Hays. Her career shifted to the high school level when she taught at Holton and Circle High Schools. She then moved to El Dorado to work at Butler Community College from 1980-1996, advancing to the Dean of Learning Resources and Services. Hoss has also worked at Baker University School of Professional and Graduate Studies, Kansas City Kansas Community College and Big Bend (Wash.) Community College and has served as the Director of Federal Initiatives for Technical Education with the Kansas Board of Regents.

Hoss is excited to be at Hutchinson, and back “home”. She has two uncles who still live in the Hutchinson area, and a number of cousins and other relatives living nearby. She is also excited to be working with Dr. Edward Berger and his staff.

“HCC has always been respected,” Hoss added. “Ed and his vision for HCC make it a wonderful place to work. His team

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student news

SkillsUSA takes Top Honors at Nationals Students in the Hutchinson Community College Computer and Industrial Technology programs took home several top honors at the recent SkillsUSA National Championships.

The National SkillsUSA Championships, were held June 20-24, in Kansas City, Missouri. The HCC team brought home one national championship and seven top 10 finishes.

The team of Charlie and Dennis Unsderfer (Hutchinson) won the national championship in Animation and Video Game Development. The team of William Gates (Nickerson) and Thomas Ryan (Mount Hope) placed third in the nation in Website Design.

Each of the students qualified for the national competition by virtue of placing first at the Kansas State SkillsUSA Championships.

SkillsUSA is a student chapter that prepares students for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations (formerly known as Vocational Industrial Clubs of America-VICA).

HCC SkillsUSA Students William Gates, Thomas Ryan, Charlie Unsderfer and Dennis Unsderfer placed at the national championship.

F ield Ops Offers Hands-on Skills for EMS The Emergency Medical Science program held their sixth annual two-day Field Operations exercise on June 14 and 15.

The exercises were centered around the EMS facilities located on the South Campus of Hutchinson Community College near Yoder.

Current HCC paramedic students joined students from other community colleges, rescue personnel, law enforcement and fire departments in the exercises, which are designed to prepare the students for real-life scenarios. Students were required to evaluate and treat mock patients in a variety of scenarios throughout the 48 hour exercise.

HCC paramedic students and emergency communication students worked alongside emergency personnel from Kansas and several other states in the annual Field-Ops exercise. The event culminated in a mock plane crash in a wooded camp area resulting in a mock mass-casualty situation.

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student news

Vehicle Wrap Course with Lowen

Student Focus: Trunk or Treat

The Future Teachers Association at HCC held the first HCC Trunk or Treat on Halloween night. The event, a benefit for the Reno County Food Bank, drew more than 100 costumed trickor-treaters, who enjoyed a variety of games, story hour, and a contest for the best decorated “trunk�.

The Computer and Industrial Technology Department at Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School has announced the creation of a new series of courses in graphics installation and vehicle wrap design.

The courses, which are held in conjunction with the Lowen Corporation of Hutchinson, will help students prepare for work in vehicle graphic design and installation. Students will learn under the guidance of Sean Rhodes, a Lowen Certified Installation Training Manager, and successful completers of both courses may receive an official certification from Lowen as a vehicle installer.

The two courses are IS275 Vehicle Wrap Design and AB208 Vehicle Wrap Installation.

Scholarships are available to qualifying students.

The courses are pass/fail courses, and will provide hands-on experience in both design and installation. Upon completion of the classes students are eligible to receive discounts on installation supplies and tools as a Lowen Certified Installer. The courses are designed primarily for entrepreneurs looking to establish a business in vehicle graphics but are also applicable to other surface wraps such as store fronts, windows, wall and more.

Partnership with KState 2+2 Community Focus: Playhouse Donation

The Child Care Center of Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School recently received a gift of a playhouse from the Associated General Contractors of Kansas, Inc.

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The playhouse, constructed by AGC members and students of the Child Care Center during the 2011 Kansas State Fair, will be used as a play area for the children at the center.

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Representatives from HCC and Kansas State University recently signed a series of memorandums of agreement for 2+2 transfer programs between the two institutions.

The agreements will provide more transfer options for HCC students in the areas of fire science, business, management, emergency medical science, and various other online programs at the college.

Thrower Wins Two Titles

Already with one national crown notched away, Blue Dragon sophomore John Talbert captured a second championship on the final day of the National Track Championships, winning the men’s discus.

“Nobody is more deserving than John,” Coach Pat Becher said. “Nobody has worked harder. That’s the kind of kid you want to have this kind of success. He deserves it, but I think coaches Terry Masterson and Rex Mathias deserve praise too. They coach the throwers, and they got nine throwers here to the national meet.”

On day one of the championships, Talbert used his final attempt to win the national hammer throw championship and set a school record for the fourth time in the season.

Talbert wraps up his sophomore season with a pair of national titles to go with two Region VI titles, A Region VI Field Athlete of the Meet award, a team Jayhawk West championship and a pair of school records in the hammer and javelin.

Talbert is the first HCC athlete to win two national titles at the same meet. Talbert scored 20 of HCC’s 22 points at the national championships, helping the Blue Dragons to a 14thplace finish at the meet.

Coach Gets 250th Win

Hutchinson Community College head coach Kyle Crookes won his 250th game as the Blue Dragons head coach on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Since taking over as head coach at HCC, Crookes has led the Blue Dragons to 252 wins, two Jayhawk West championships, two Region VI championships and two appearances in the NJCAA World Series (the only two appearances in program history).

In 2011 the Blue Dragons posted a 33-23 overall record.

athletic news

Men’s Basketball Schedule Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 25 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 Feb. 4 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 Feb. 29 March 3

State Fair CC NE Neb Allen CC W. Oklahoma State Dodge City Garden City (Garden City) Butler Barton (Great Bend) Colby Pratt (Pratt) Cloud County Seward County (Liberal) Dodge City (Dodge City) Garden City Butler (El Dorado) Barton Colby (Colby) Pratt Cloud County (Concordia) Seward

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Women’s Basketball Schedule Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 30 Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 25 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 Feb. 4 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 Feb. 29 March 3

State Fair CC 5:30pm Barclay 5:30pm NE Oklahoma A&M 5:30pm Brown Mackie 5:30pm Lon Morris (Jacksonville, TX) 1:00pm Dodge City 5:30pm Garden City (Garden City) 5:30pm Butler 5:30pm Barton (Great Bend) 6:00pm Colby 5:30pm Pratt (Pratt) 6:00pm Cloud County 5:30pm Seward County (Liberal) 6:00pm Dodge City (Dodge City) 5:30pm Garden City 5:30pm Butler (El Dorado) 5:30pm Barton 5:30pm Colby (Colby) 8:00pm Pratt 7:30pm Cloud County (Concordia) 8:00pm Seward 7:30pm HCC Now! Fall 2011

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community outreach

Geothermal Drilling at HCC

The Renewable Energy Technology program at Hutchinson Community College completed drilling for a closed-loop geothermal system to be used in the instruction of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Renewable Energy Technology (RET) courses this October.

Wheels for the World

The HCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa conducted a Wheels for the World collection event as the 2011 Honors in Action Project.

The bicycles that were in good shape were taken to the Ellsworth Correctional Facility in Ellsworth, where they are refurbished and repaired. The bicycles will then be redistributed to Kansas children in need, while the wheelchairs are sent overseas to countries for their use in the medical field. Items that are beyond repair will be recycled for scrap metal and used to offset program costs.

This project is the first in a series of three projects which will provide laboratory settings in renewable energy technology education at HCC. The additional projects will include the installation of solar panels and the installation of wind turbine engine simulators at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy (HCTEA). The project, a partnership between HCC and HCTEA, will provide education in a variety of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills for students interested in pursuing careers in renewable technologies. The additional installations are scheduled to be completed in November and December.

The project has been funded by a State Energy Sector Partnership Training Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce. The funding for the grant was provided by the U.S. government as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The first renewable energy maintenance class will start in January at Hutchinson Community College.

United Way Fashion Show SkillsUSA Painting Red Cross

Matt Malone, a sponsor of the HCC SkillsUSA team, finishes painting on the renovation project the organization has recently completed at the Reno County Red Cross building.

The project, funded by a grant from the Lowe’s Charitable Foundation, provided new office space and additional storage for the Red Cross.

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Members of the HCC administration and staff put on a fashion show for a good cause, as part of the annual United Way campaign on campus. Dr. Edward Berger, president of HCC, led a group that paraded their grace and beauty during the annual Homecoming assembly. More than 120 employees participated in the drive and events, raising more than $17,000.

Community Outreach

Swipe Out Hunger Event with Numana The Honors Student Council and Phi Theta Kappa at Hutchinson Community College, teamed up with Numana to “Swipe Out Hunger� on October 16.

Volunteers work to package rice, beans and other vitamins and nutrients to meals for quake victims in Haiti.

More than 70 volunteers from HCC students, staff and faculty, along with several members of the community, combined to package more than 20,000 meals for the needy in Haiti.

Numana packages easy-to-prepare complete meals for processing in Haiti, where thousands are still suffering from the devastating effects of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the region on January 12, 2010.

The Honors Program at Hutchinson Community College began in 1993. To graduate from the program, students must earn a minimum of 18 honors units with a grade point average of at least 3.50, with a high honors designation available to those students with a 3.75 grade point average or better.

The Kappa Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society promotes scholarship, develops leadership abilities, serves the community, and cultivates fellowship among community college students. They are also active leaders on campus and participate in a variety of service projects.

C harlie Brown Remembered

Hutchinson Community College lost a member of the True Blue family, with the passing of Charlie Brown this past October. Brown, who was the 2007 HCC Alumnus of the Year, passed away at the age of 74, following a bout with cancer.

Brown, a 1956 graduate of the College, served on the Board for the HCC Endowment Association for more than 30 years on the Finance & Scholarship Committee. He and his wife, Suzanne, also established the Charles & Suzanne Brown Endowed Scholarship in 2008, to aid future teachers in pursuing their degree at HCC. Brown was active in the Hutchinson community, as a member and President of the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, the Civitan Club, The Reno County American Red Cross, Ducks Unlimited, in addition to serving on many boards and associations for other non-profit organizations.

He was the owner and president of Reno County Abstract and Title, Inc. (RCAT) in Hutchinson.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, his daughter, Heather Holland, son, Todd Brown and six grandchildren.

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is progressive here. They don’t say No, they say how can we make this work. The community support here is outstanding, people love HCC and are proud to be a part of it, support it and celebrate it.”

Hoss has several goals she would like to work toward at HCC. She hopes to work on unifying part-time and full-time faculty, including starting a combined professional development series for both groups in January. In addition, she would like to see further growth in online education and look at new models to grow and improve the student experience at the outreach locations in McPherson, Newton and Salina.

“I’m here to learn and listen well, and to be a part of the culture here at HCC,” Hoss added. “It is all about the student experience. Our job is always to work to help students to get to where they want to be, whether they want to be a welder and join the job force, or transfer. We can help them write, read and think better.

We have a dedicated faculty here who are in the same mindset, and that is an exciting prospect.”

Alumnus of the Year Nominations HCC Alumni and Friends is seeking nominations for the 2012 Alumnus of the Year.

To be eligible, alumni must have excelled in their fields of endeavor, been involved in significant ways with the college, community, state or county, and have attended HCC for at least two semesters.

The award can be given posthumously.

To submit a nomination, send a letter to HCC Alumni and Friends, 1300 N. Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501 or email keastc@hutchcc.edu.

Include the following: • The nominee’s name, phone number, address or email address • Your name and phone number • And reasons for the nomination

Please submit the nominations

by Friday February 10, 2012.

K ansas Small Mines Hosts Training Event The Kansas Small Mine Safety Training Center of Kansas, located at HCC’s South Campus, houses one of only two mine simulation labs located West of the Mississippi. The Center recently held a Mine Emergency Response Development (MERD) exercise, complete with simulated mine rescue situations, obstacle course and a team competition. Teams from throughout the state came to Hutchinson to participate in the two-day event on October 19-20.

KSMS helps facilitate a variety of training for mine emergency personnel, along with OSHA training for other safety workers and emergency responders.

The Kansas Small Mine Safety Training Center utilizes many campus resources to provide more realistic training experiences in their mine safety lab in Wagner Hall. KSMS utilized props from HCC Theatre and from HCC Fire Science to add realism to their training scenarios.

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student News

alumni Spotlight: Kylee Naccarato Current Hometown: Hutchinson, KS Family: father Dan (an instructor at HCC), mom Jean and brother Luke Career: Intern with Sporting Kansas City, a Major League Soccer team.

Naccarato served as the escort for seven-time Tour De France champion Lance Armstrong during the dedication of Livestrong Stadium, named after Armstrong’s foundation. She also got to meet Cincinnati Bengal wide receiver Chad Ochocinco during the event. She was featured in a story on the front page of the Kansas City Star on June 9.

Years Attended HCC: Fall 2007-Spring 2009 Graduated from at HCC: Broadcast & Media Technology, May 2009 HCC Activities you were involved in: HCC Women’s Basketball team; 2009 Central Bank and Trust Young Kansan of the Year at HCC. What makes HCC special to you? HCC opened the doors for me, and helped me realize what I wanted to do and what I wanted to be. I’m always going to have a soft spot for HCC. It was the best time of my life, and I feel closest to my friends there. The professors helped me to feel special, and helped me in my future. It was an experience I’ll never forget.

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Blue Dragon Notes

blue dragon notes Robert Harvey has been appointed to the Kansas Citizens Utility Ratepayers Board (CURB). Harvey, a lawyer, lives in Topeka. He will serve a fouryear term on the board.

Roger Buller is the owner of the Wichita branch of Benjamin F. Edwards Financial Services.

A 25-year veteran of financial services, he started the business in 2010.

Kirsten Horton has been named assistant softball coach at Bethel College. She played for the Lady Dragon softball team before completing her career at Friends.

Mike Connell was named the Kansas Healthcare Engineers Association Outstanding Engineer of the Year for 2011.

He is the director of plant operations and environmental services for Russell Regional Hospital.

Dr. Steven Howe (‘73) is one of five finalists for a World Technology Summit Award.

Howe is the Director of the Center for Space Nuclear Research in Idaho Falls.

Darby Rich has been named the strength and conditioning coach for the Texas A&M men’s basketball team. Rich was a member of the coaching staff at HCC during the 1994 national championship season.

Brad McGrane has returned home to Haven after spending a year serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. McGrane served with the 4-320 Field Artillery Battalion as a medic.

Sherrie Roach is an administrative assistant with T&C Manufacturing and Operating. She was previously an administrative assistant at Larned State Hospital.

Debra McConaghy has been named a classification administrator at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. She began her career at HCF in 1989.

Lindsey Rose received her master’s degree in special education from Emporia State University in May. She teaches in the USD308 schools.

Terry McGuire is the new pastor at United Methodist Church in Anthony. He and his wife, Linda, reside in Anthony.

Christine Standard was selected to serve on the Kansas Firefighters Memorial Advisory Committee. She lives in Kismet.

Gladys Mosier was selected as the Volunteer of the Year by the Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. Mosier, a volunteer at Wesley Towers, resides in Hutchinson.

Scott Tilley (‘03) is the head football coach at Bucklin High School. He and his wife, Cassandra, have a four-year old son, Kaden.

Andy Dirks finished the 2011 season as a member of the Detroit Tigers organization.

Dirks, an outfielder, batted .208 for the Tigers this season while appearing in 78 games.

Sharon DeShazer is a personal banker with Peoples Bank and Trust in Hutchinson.

She is a certified consumer credit specialist.

Brandon Gregory has been named the Track Coach of the Year by the Missouri State High School Activities Association.

Gregory, who coaches at Maplewood Richmond Heights in St. Louis, was also the Football Coach of the Year in 2010.

Ron Griffith is a trustee for Prairie Land Electric. He and his wife, Pat, live in Smith Center.

He retired in 2008, after 32 years as the general manager of the Smith Center Co-Op. Janet Hamilton has been named the Community Investment Officer for the Hutchinson Community Foundation.

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Tim Rambow recently competed on the ABC show “Wipeout.” He played football for the Blue Dragons in 1999.

Tobey Bergsten is the new cheer and dance coach at Bethany College. She was a captain of the cheer and dance squads at HCC. She lives in Inman.

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Maggie Myers is an adjunct clinical instructor in nursing for Hesston College. She is working towards a certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Fort Hays State.

Dr. Richard Preston retired from his practice at Great Bend Internists. He had been practicing medicine since 1977.

He and his wife Marilyn, reside in Great Bend.

Jackie Rice has been named the new Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Hutchinson. She was previously director of BBBS in Harvey, McPherson and Marion counties.

Jim Tilton was promoted to lieutenant with the Emporia Police Department. He will be in charge of the animal shelter, training, scheduling and other various tasks within the department.

Betty Zeka retired recently after 31 years with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission. She has been on the board of the HCC Alumni and Friends for many years.

Wedding Bells & In Memoriam Weddings & Engagements

Katie Reade/ Jeff Comer

Terran Pack/ Tyler Corwin Apr. 2, 2011

Stephanie Towell/ Dustin Salmans Aug. 5, 2011

Jill Bontrager/ Travis Wasinger May 4, 2011

Teresa Mai Le Hang/ Mark Bolyard Aug. 13, 2011

Delaena Nall/ Tyler Bishop May 14, 2011

Amy Morrison/ Collin Limes Aug. 13, 2011

LeeAnn Long/ Brent Miller May 14, 2011

Kristin Barb/ John Martinez Aug. 20, 2011

Courtney Beasley/ Jordan Anschutz May 21, 2011

Kristi Pletcher/ John Kemp Sept. 2011

Lezlee Schafer/ Levi Scott May 29, 2011

Kristina Clary/ Dustin Crabbs Sept. 11, 2011

Ashley McCoy/ Doug Ricke

June 2011

Sunny Valentine/ Derek Griswold Sept. 17, 2011

June 4, 2011

Tara Dull/ Luke Schneider Sept. 24, 2011

Tiffany Anderson/ Anthony Garcia

July 30, 2011

Courtney Sandoval/ Jimmy Postier Jr. June 4, 2011

Jenny Hunt/ Brandon Blackburn

Rebecca Heaton/ R. Conrad Wagler June 11, 2011

Christine Mann/ Rigo Garcia

Oct. 1, 2011

Jodi Spohn/ Jonathon Reazin

Kimbree Wright/ Anthony Hopkins

Oct. 1, 2011

Cassandra Lytle/ Christopher S. Campbell June 11, 2011

Monica Kelly/ Brandon Otto

Oct. 8, 2011

Crystal Tackett/ Peter Rowley

June 18, 2011

Lacy Stoecklein/ Rick Dowers Nov. 11, 2011

Kaitlyn Brungardt/ Tanner Buller

June 25, 2011

Katie Schmidt/ Matthew Gee Nov. 12, 2011

Chyanne Pattinson/ Brett Newton

June 25, 2011

Dawn Malmstrom/ Cory Westfall

June 11, 2011

October 2011

Oct. 1, 2011

Kelsey Black/ Dean Shackley

July 2, 2011

Shalane Richardson/ Scott Krueger October 2011

Jessica Clark/ Brian Gisick

July 2, 2011

Amy Elliott/ Brandon Deibler Nov. 11, 2011

Samantha Eschliman/ Andrew Carpenter July 4, 2011

Kayci Glass/ Tyler Augustine Dec. 10, 2011

Lacey Kauffman/ Troy Lambert

July 30, 2011

Ashley Gordon/ David Farney

July 30, 2011

Alumni, former students, current students and staff are indicated by italics.

Richard Morsden, 59, Kansas City, June 5, 2011

Alma L. Fair, 96, Alden, Aug. 15, 2011

Michael McLeod, 53, Haslet, Tx., Apr. 6, 2011

Evelyn Detter, 94, South Hutchinson, June 8, 2011

Wanda P. Klaver, 78, Hutchinson, Aug. 17, 2011

Julie Faye Young, 63, Tulsa, Okla., Apr. 20, 2011

Terri S. Schletzbaum, 60, Hutchinson, June 10, 2011

Jeffery Michael Allen, 37, Stafford, Aug. 18, 2011

Don Winger, 68, Longmont, Colo., April 21, 2011

Major Marvin L. Ragland, 91, Hutchinson, June 11, 2011

Tana Campbell Titus, 49, Halstead, Aug. 21, 2011

J.D. Elwell, 73, Hutchinson, April 23, 2011

Marjorie J. Baumer, 84, Hutchinson, June 13, 2011

Edward Young, 42, Aurora, Colo., Aug. 25, 2011

Maxine Louise Hoyle, 82, South Hutchinson, April 26, 2011

Charles D. Schmucker, 102, Hutchinson, June 16, 2011

Lola Irene (Downen) Patton, 81, Hutchinson, Aug. 25, 2011

Mary Frances Painter, 85, Hutchinson, April 30, 2011

Thelma Smith, 89, Hesston, June 20, 2011

Clarence B. Lowe, 93, Hutchinson, Aug. 29, 2011

William J. “Bill” Giesen, 79, Harper, May 4, 2011

Larry L. Loutzenhiser, 64, Hutchinson, July 23, 2011

Phyllis Y. Greatwood, 88, Hutchinson, Sept. 10, 2011

Dennis W. “Bill” Hayden, 61, Hutchinson, May 6, 2011

Ronald L. Knoefel, 48, Garden City, July 24, 2011

Ariel Ernestine Nygaard Nielsen, Denmark, Kan., Sept. 17, 2011

Clayton W. Schul, 52, Wichita, May 13, 2011

David L. Faulkner, 61, Hutchinson, July 26, 2011

Amanda Dale Brown, 21, Hutchinson, Sept. 21, 2011

Espiririon “Speedy” Aguilar, 25, Goodland, May 22, 2011

John “Johnny” P. Senabulya, 29, Uganda, July 26, 2011

Darlene Scott, 61, Hutchinson, Sept. 30, 2011

Beverly Ann Hiegert, 52, Louisburg, May 25, 2011

Katie N. Stewart, 40, Lyons, July 31, 2011

Phyllis Marie Schardein Wiens, 88, Lyons, Oct. 12, 2011

Doris A. McDaniels, 70, Derby, May 29, 2011

John W. Bennett, 100, Hutchinson, Aug. 4, 2011

Wilbur L. Stotts, 88, Hutchinson, Oct. 12, 2011

Shirley A. Towse, 76, Ponca City, May 7, 2011

Gerad Nicholas Cole, 34, Wamego, Aug. 7, 2011

Susan M. Axtell, 64, Hutchinson, Oct.16, 2011

James Brent (Jim) Helmer Sr., 67, El Dorado, June 2, 2011

Lynn Riley, 61, Harper, Aug. 9, 2011

Belva J. Foote, 81, Hutchinson, Oct. 18, 2011

Mike Bishop, 62, Hutchinson, Aug. 12, 2011

Friends Remembered

Richard Smelser, 74, Topeka, Jan. 31, 2011

HCC Now! Fall 2011

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