Butler Community College nursing students gathered with family and friends at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center for the Fall 2023 Nurses Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Janet Schueller, Associate Dean of Health, Education and Public Services, greeted the graduates saying, “I want you all to know that you’ve met the challenge, you’ve met the standard, and you are ready for…, Fall 2023 Nursing Graduates by Hometown:, Andover, Veronica Castillo Hannah McCurdy Miranda Valdez , Augusta, Destiny Nichols , Cheney, Harper Hedrick (KU BSN Graduate) , Derby, Matthew A. Crowe Miranda Gage (KU BSN Graduate) Caroline Legleiter (KU BSN Graduate) Kayleigh Owens , Douglass, Paula Dulohery Traci Rosendale , El Dorado, Natalie Baker Alyssa Bump Paige Fisher (KU BSN Graduate) Jon Patterson , Kechi, Willow Willingham , Leon, Hannah Emmons , Maize, Kayla Adams , Newton, Jenna Schneider , Park City, Sara Frikken Coraima Gomez , Towanda, Jacquelyn McMichael Ryli Dawn Nguyen , Wellington, Jillian Faye Wiley , Wichita, Dang Khoa Tran (KU BSN Graduate / Class Vice President) Moshawn Amerson Daja Baldorf Samantha Borsdorf-Kirkendoll Jaycie Bruckner (KU BSN Graduate / Daisy Nominee) Lydiah Chepkorir Alice J. Chesiny Latosha Coleman Shannon C. Davis Anne Elliott Alyssa Espinoza Emily Flax Kailey Foxworthy Rebecca Frazier Paden Green Leslie Heird Allison Johnson Justin Johnson (Class…, Winfield, Jessica Golightley , Daisy Award Faculty, Tonya Loveland (Winner) Susan Shelley (Nominee) Charlotte White (Nominee)
Butler Community College was recently named a Top Community College for 2025 by Education Insider magazine, an esteemed periodical that covers higher education on a national level. Below is the article, “Butler Community College: Turning Classrooms Into Successful Careers”, which features an exclusive interview with Butler President Dr. Tamara Daniel. It was published in Education Insider’s…
When Quang “Howie” Cao and his family left southern Vietnam for the United States in 2018, he was already a high school graduate. And while he knew he wanted to go to college, he also knew it would take time for that dream to become a reality in his new home. “The first thing my uncle told me was that education here is very important and it is the door that can lead me to success. [But] I knew I…
Georgina Casanova and her son Miguel Alvarado of Augusta are both graduates of Butler Community College’s Adult Education program and members of the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS). Miguel, his sister, Sarai, and his brother, Luis, all made ties with Butler following Georgina’s many academic accomplishments at the college. “My experience was nice,” Georgina said. “I got a lot of…
Butler Community College’s nursing department celebrated 67 new graduates at their bi-annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Janet Schueller opened the ceremony by listing well-known pioneers from the field of nursing and welcoming the graduates to the profession. “We congratulate you on this…, Andover , Pallas Adams – KU BSN Graduate Ronnie Bui – DAISY Award Nominee Makenah Collinsworth Timothy K. Sogomo – Butler Student Nursing Association (BSNA) Vice President, Augusta, Ashlyn Bowen Selina Nguyen, Bel Aire, Reagan Ralston, Belle Plaine, Elizabeth Kennedy, Council Grove, Kelli Kopf, Derby, Korryn Hackney Kylee Leon Trista Shain Laila Sprayberry, El Dorado, Jada Chabot – KU BSN Graduate Kara Clugston Kinzi Colson Nathan Jacobs Haylee Meiwes Megan Neff Amy Toney, Eureka, Amanda Mouer – KU BSN Graduate, Haysville, Kaylee Lacey – DAISY Award Nominee Natyeli Roman Vasquez – KU BSN Graduate, Leon, Kristofer Laidler – KU BSN Graduate Jenna Valentine – KU BSN Graduate, Maize, Mina Chapman – KU BSN Graduate Kimberly Quintero, Mulvane, Chelsey Swim, Newton, Ellie Hockett, Park City, Nelson Eugene Michael Spaulding, Rose Hill, Francine Harp – DAISY Award Nominee, Valley Center, Arcilia Conrady, Wichita, Brittany Aitken Savon Allen Fernanda Arias Esparza Laynee Cao Rita Carrillo Roman Madison Cooley – Class Vice President Amber Conde Brianna Coss Sara Delmolino Meagan Denton – BSNA Treasurer Katie Doremus – Class President, DAISY Award Nominee Lucy Gatitu Maura Glatczak Melissa Haag Kylee Herman Ethan Ho Tanner Ho – BSNA President Hunter Hoss – DAISY Award Nominee Jennifer Hyatt Berylbeth…, Winfield, Holly Davidson Mattison Hagar Tania Tavarez – DAISY Award Nominee, Faculty Daisy Award Nominees, Lea Atkinson (Winner) Joshua Hardy Michele Ridder Katelyn Sherman-Voge Mitchell Taylor
The international student worker population at Butler Community College benefits from a hidden gem. Jan Stitt, Director of Food Services for Great Western Dining, is more than a supervisor to the dining center student workers, as she often goes above and beyond for them. Countless student workers under Stitt’s supervision have felt the generosities she offers without bias. Several of her student…
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After years of dedicated service to the students, faculty, staff and constituents of Butler Community College, President Dr. Kim Krull has announced her plans to retire. Krull made the announcement following the February meeting of the Board of Trustees. She will finish her contract, which runs through June 30, and has agreed to serve month to month until a replacement and transition plan are…, Campus Accomplishments, She saw the completion of a $3.3 million renovation to the Student Union on the El Dorado campus and was able to announce the successful completion of the Forever Butler campaign which exceeded its $10 million goal to raise funds for student scholarships. When the Andover School District planned the renovation and new construction of Andover High School, Krull led the initiative for Butler to…, Academic Accomplishments, Krull’s commitment to Butler’s mission has been evident in her support of academics, adding programs in Diesel Technology, Construction Technology, and expansion of the Nursing program in partnership with Cowley College. The college has continued to expand online program offerings and articulation agreements with public and private universities like Newman, Friends, Southwestern, Fort Hays State…, Next Chapter, The Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Chair Linda Jolly, are preparing to launch an executive search for the sixth president of the college, who will be the visionary to lead Butler through its 100th anniversary celebration in 2027 and beyond. “I am grateful to Dr. Krull for her leadership and passion for serving our students. Her body of work stands as a testament to her belief in the…
