RECOGNITIONS

NBEA (National Business Education Association) Distinguished Service Award - Kim Dhority Kim Dhority received the “National Business Education Association’s (NBEA) 2022 Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to Business Education by an Administrator of Business Education” on Friday, April 15, at NBEA’s Closing Awards Ceremony in Chicago, IL.

Emporia St. Patrick's Day Committee Endowed Scholarship - Mike Crouch Funding to reach the endowed scholarship level ($10,000) has been completed. The Annual Emporia St. Patrick’s Day Auction held at Bruff’s Bar and Grill on the evening of Feb. 25, 2022, raised the final $3,500 for the scholarship. The auction itself raised $15,200, which helped provide funds for 12 other community organizations besides FHTC. This was the 28th year of St. Patrick’s Day activities held in Emporia.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - Steve Loewen Five of the FHTC instructional staff helped to judge the high school FBLA State Conference Competitive Events. The five faculty/administrators who judged individual events on March 31 and April 1 in Topeka were Brenda Carmichael, Kim Dhority, Leann Garcia, Kenda O'Mara, and Steve Loewen. The top placers in each event qualified to go to the National FBLA Conference in Chicago from June 29 - July 2.

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nursing - Kim McNeese 94% pass rate of the Practical Nursing grades on the NCLEX during the 1st quarter (Jan.1 - March 31) of
2022.

Newman Regional Health's Teddy Bear Clinic on May 7, 2022 - Kim McNeese Nursing students volunteered to help at the Teddy Bear Clinic - stuffing the medical kits and handing them out Fully Funded

Cinco De Mayo - HOTT (Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow) scholarships awarded May 7 Students receiving scholarships: Christian Denisse Vera Lopez and Kevin Orellana

Celebrate both Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6) and National Nurses Day, which is May 6 and kicks off National Nurses Week through May 12.

Simmons' and others' support and presence at the Gala April 20.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FUNDING. FHTC is scheduled to receive $500,000 in equipment funding (ARPA funds) from the Office of the Governor toward the automotive partnership with Iola and toward welding expansion in Coffey County. The College is awaiting the details.

BOARD RETREAT--Information Only retreat (suggested time: lunch and afternoon retreat prior to 6/13 Board meeting). Opportunity for the Board and Exec Team to discuss existing initiatives, 2022-2023 goals, status of strategic plan, and other matters related to the College as the academic year closes and the leadership looks to the 2022-2023 academic year. This session includes a discussion related to the College's Organizational Chart and ways to address institutional needs, strategic plan, and strategic enrollment management initiatives.

COMMENCEMENT. Commencement is Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. at White Civic Auditorium. Please let Jacqui know if you plan to attend.

BUDGET, COFFEY COUNTY MOU, ESPORTS, EARLY CHILDHOOD, ORG CHART DISCUSSION. The Board can expect these updates for the June meeting. The College formally received the updated letters with the City of Emporia and the details stating the requirements for funding to advance the Esports ($100,000) initiative and Early Childhood ($63,000) initiative. Those separate MO Us will be included with the June Board meeting.

EMPLOYEE Q&A MAY 10 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feel free to drop in at the Conference Center if the schedule allows.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

RECOGNITIONS

NBEA (National Business Education Association) Distinguished Service Award - Kim Dhority Kim Dhority received the “National Business Education Association’s (NBEA) 2022 Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to Business Education by an Administrator of Business Education” on Friday, April 15, at NBEA’s Closing Awards Ceremony in Chicago, IL.

Emporia St. Patrick's Day Committee Endowed Scholarship - Mike Crouch Funding to reach the endowed scholarship level ($10,000) has been completed. The Annual Emporia St. Patrick’s Day Auction held at Bruff’s Bar and Grill on the evening of Feb. 25, 2022, raised the final $3,500 for the scholarship. The auction itself raised $15,200, which helped provide funds for 12 other community organizations besides FHTC. This was the 28 year of St. Patrick’s Day activities held in Emporia.