TO: Board of Trustees

DATE: February 12, 2024

PREPARED & SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Kirmer

SUBJECT: Student Services and Academic Affairs

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Student Services: Wrangler Rally recruiting events are being held throughout January and February. High school students are able to attend a division of their choice and visit all of the programs within that division. En Esto Juntos is a recruiting event presented entirely in Spanish. With underwriting support from United Way of the Flint Hills, the 2nd annual event was held February 1. The majority of students have been enrolled for the spring 2024 semester. Some high school and OSHA enrollments are still being entered. Spring financial aid disbursement is February 15. Institutional Effectiveness: The Higher Learning Commission Interim Report was approved and there are no further reports are required. FHTC's Mid-Cycle Review is scheduled for 2026-2027. FHTC's next reaffirmation of accreditation is scheduled for 2031-2032. Denise Gilligan wrote this report and did an excellent job. Academic Affairs: Kim Dhority completed the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA). A committee comprised of FHTC staff, area high school staff and business and industry review data to determine regional needs. This assessment helps determine programming and courses at the higher education and high school levels. The Kansas Board of Regents also relies on the assessment data to determine the justification for any new programming at higher education institutions. The Altrusa Group visited FHTC and received tours and presentations from Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene faculty. Kim Dhority continues to lead the discussions related to a new Precision Ag program and is working on creating a Program Advisory Committee. Academic and Student Services representatives visited KSU Olathe. KSU Olathe has a mix of programs that would align with FHTC's Industrial Engineering program. FHTC is exploring options for a 2+2. Welding faculty and academic leadership visited Burlington High School to continue discussions regarding FHTC offering the welding program at the high school. Burlington has grant money to support this effort.

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TO: Board of Trustees

DATE: February 12, 2024

PREPARED & SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Kirmer

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Student Services: Wrangler Rally recruiting events are being held throughout January and February. High school students are able to attend a division of their choice and visit all of the programs within that division. En Esto Juntos is a recruiting event presented entirely in Spanish. With underwriting support from United Way of the Flint Hills, the 2nd annual event was held February 1. The majority of students have been enrolled for the spring 2024 semester. Some high school and OSHA enrollments are still being entered. Spring financial aid disbursement is February 15. Institutional Effectiveness: The Higher Learning Commission Interim Report was approved and there are no further reports are required. FHTC's Mid-Cycle Review is scheduled for 2026-2027. FHTC's next reaffirmation of accreditation is scheduled for 2031-2032. Denise Gilligan wrote this report and did an excellent job. Academic Affairs: Kim Dhority completed the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA). A committee comprised of FHTC staff, area high school staff and business and industry review data to determine regional needs. This assessment helps determine programming and courses at the higher education and high school levels. The Kansas Board of Regents also relies on the assessment data to determine the justification for any new programming at higher education institutions. The Altrusa Group visited FHTC and received tours and presentations from Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene faculty. Kim Dhority continues to lead the discussions related to a new Precision Ag program and is working on creating a Program Advisory Committee. Academic and Student Services representatives visited KSU Olathe. KSU Olathe has a mix of programs that would align with FHTC's Industrial Engineering program. FHTC is exploring options for a 2+2. Welding faculty and academic leadership visited Burlington High School to continue discussions regarding FHTC offering the welding program at the high school. Burlington has grant money to support this effort.

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