Legislative updates: This budget breakdown is what the College is anticipating from the state based on the legislative session actions. We await final submission and approval by the Governor. Base operating grant. $1.5 million Business and Industry outreach and development. $201,536 Cybersecurity/IT Infrastructure. $250,000 Capital outlay. $374,871 Student Success Initiative. $246,635 Facilities and maintenance. $100,000 (each year for 6 years starting FY26)

Interest-Based Bargaining. IBB discussions will start in late April per the faculty establishing their Professional Employees' Association. Michael Black has agreed to represent the Board on the Administration team. A negotiation training is in process of being scheduled.

Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid videos and College promotions. A year in the making, the video promo is accessible on the Viewpoint web site and for the College's circulation. The Marketing Department has three assets -- 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute videos -- we can use for marketing and promotions efforts.

Appointments and Graduation - Board members. Please communicate with Brenda Carmichael if you plan to attend graduation and help distribute diplomas during the Saturday, May 18, event. We will also be seeking a Board representative for Lyon County with Pat Wiederholt approaching his eight years of service to the College.

Strategic Area 1: Student Success National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day! Watch social media channels for student signing events related to Technical College National Signing Day as sponsored by NC3. Ashley Johnson, Director of Admissions, led the College's efforts to ensure our students and programs were part of National Signing Day 2024 (April 18). Learn more about this CTE recognition and initiative here, which includes the College as a participating member. Graduation Fair. A photo booth and refreshments will be served to all students at the fair, which allows graduating students to grab graduation regalia, ask questions, and prepare for the day of celebration May 18. Proud to be a Kansan luncheon. The Hospitality and Culinary Arts program, under the guidance of Chef Bri Bess, presented a "Proud to be a Kansan" fundraiser lunch on Thursday, March 21, which was open to the community. This lunch raised funds for students competing in Skills USA events in Kansas City. Menu entree items included Rocky Mountain oysters, bierocks, chili, catfish, and mushroom stroganoff as well as classic Kansas sides and desserts. Skills USA Competition. Chefs Gina Lyon and Bri Bess escorted culinary program student, Susana Sanchez, to Kansas City for competition Friday, April 5. Susana placed 2nd! Rotary GPA Recognition. Twenty-three graduating Technical Certificate and AAS students were eligible for recognition at the Rotary International meeting on Tuesday, April 2, for achieving a 3.75 or higher GPA. Six students were able to attend for this recognition: James Abraham, Business Administration Technology; Gavin Hinrichs, Multimedia Design; Dalton Iseman, Industrial Engineering Technology; Ava Kemmerly, Hospitality and Culinary Arts (former Skills USA competitor -- placed at state in 2023); Dulce Nevarez, Network Technology and Computer Program Design; and Roxana Vasquez, Business Administration Technology.

Strategic Area 2: Employee Development and Support Conference Season. Faculty attended conferences to support their programs in March--CTE and Business, Multimedia Design/Adobe, and a Department of Energy-sponsored one were a few of the conferences. HLC Annual Conference and FHTC Representation. Lisa Kirmer and Mike Crouch represent the College at the HLC conference April 14 when they present their session, "Campus Planning with Limited Resources" in the "Leading and Managing for the Future" track of the conference.

Strategic Area 3: Optimized Programs and Facilities Fleet upgrades. More utilitarian vehicles are being added to the College's fleet to support maintenance needs and transport students to industry tours. Once the new fleet is settled, some older vehicles will be posted for sale.
Program Reviews. As part of its accreditation requirements, programs will undergo regular program review. This spring, six programs went through their reviews so identify curriculum successes and challenges, student success opportunities, equipment and resource needs, and personnel structures. These programs included Nursing, Computer Program Design, Network Technology, Automotive Technology, and Computerized Machine Tool Engineering. Recommendations for improvements are already being reviewed and considered.

Strategic Area 4: Dynamic Partnerships Caterpillar Women in Manufacturing Day. Vicki Morse, HR with Caterpillar, hosted this Women in Manufacturing Day event for the region. Corryn Connet, Welding faculty, took three women in the Welding Technology program to Waumego for this event. Superintendents' Breakfast. The College hosted a breakfast and tour for area superintendents Friday, March 22, to discuss planning efforts and identify their needs related to College programming. Gala Sponsorship and Appreciation. The College appreciates Modern Air's support for the Gala as well as the many partners who serve in these various levels of sponsorships: Silent Auction, Bar, Premiere, Cash Drawing, Champion, Photobooth, Out of Sight, Far Out, and Groovy. Fill Your Bucket Event May 8. The Early Childhood Education program is hosting "Fill Your Bucket: A Child Care Providers Appreciation Event" Wednesday, May 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Trusler Conference Center. This event offers participants opportunities to visit booths of area businesses and support services for early childcare and preschool providers. Fifteen state and local organizations signed up to host booths.

Legislative updates: This budget breakdown is what the College is anticipating from the state based on the legislative session actions. We await final submission and approval by the Governor. Base operating grant. $1.5 million Business and Industry outreach and development. $201,536 Cybersecurity/IT Infrastructure. $250,000 Capital outlay. $374,871 Student Success Initiative. $246,635 Facilities and maintenance. $100,000 (each year for 6 years starting FY26)

Interest-Based Bargaining. IBB discussions will start in late April per the faculty establishing their Professional Employees' Association. Michael Black has agreed to represent the Board on the Administration team. A negotiation training is in process of being scheduled.

Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid videos and College promotions. A year in the making, the video promo is accessible on the Viewpoint web site and for the College's circulation. The Marketing Department has three assets -- 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute videos -- we can use for marketing and promotions efforts.

Appointments and Graduation - Board members. Please communicate with Brenda Carmichael if you plan to attend graduation and help distribute diplomas during the Saturday, May 18, event. We will also be seeking a Board representative for Lyon County with Pat Wiederholt approaching his eight years of service to the College.

Strategic Area 1: Student Success National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day! Watch social media channels for student signing events related to Technical College National Signing Day as sponsored by NC3. Ashley Johnson, Director of Admissions, led the College's efforts to ensure our students and programs were part of National Signing Day 2024 (April 18). Learn more about this CTE recognition and initiative here, which includes the College as a participating member. Graduation Fair. A photo booth and refreshments will be served to all students at the fair, which allows graduating students to grab graduation regalia, ask questions, and prepare for the day of celebration May 18. Proud to be a Kansan luncheon. The Hospitality and Culinary Arts program, under the guidance of Chef Bri Bess, presented a "Proud to be a Kansan" fundraiser lunch on Thursday, March 21, which was open to the community. This lunch raised funds for students competing in Skills USA events in Kansas City. Menu entree items included Rocky Mountain oysters, bierocks, chili, catfish, and mushroom stroganoff as well as classic Kansas sides and desserts. Skills USA Competition. Chefs Gina Lyon and Bri Bess escorted culinary program student, Susana Sanchez, to Kansas City for competition Friday, April 5. Susana placed 2nd! Rotary GPA Recognition. Twenty-three graduating Technical Certificate and AAS students were eligible for recognition at the Rotary International meeting on Tuesday, April 2, for achieving a 3.75 or higher GPA. Six students were able to attend for this recognition: James Abraham, Business Administration Technology; Gavin Hinrichs, Multimedia Design; Dalton Iseman, Industrial Engineering Technology; Ava Kemmerly, Hospitality and Culinary Arts (former Skills USA competitor -- placed at state in 2023); Dulce Nevarez, Network Technology and Computer Program Design; and Roxana Vasquez, Business Administration Technology.

Strategic Area 2: Employee Development and Support Conference Season. Faculty attended conferences to support their programs in March--CTE and Business, Multimedia Design/Adobe, and a Department of Energy-sponsored one were a few of the conferences. HLC Annual Conference and FHTC Representation. Lisa Kirmer and Mike Crouch represent the College at the HLC conference April 14 when they present their session, "Campus Planning with Limited Resources" in the "Leading and Managing for the Future" track of the conference.

Strategic Area 3: Optimized Programs and Facilities Fleet upgrades. More utilitarian vehicles are being added to the College's fleet to support maintenance needs and transport students to industry tours. Once the new fleet is settled, some older vehicles will be posted for sale.

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