For the second year in a row, Butler Community College graduation features family members graduating together, as Edward (Eddie), Tabitha and Madisen (Madi) Ciesielski of Valley Center walked together at the 2024 Commencement. After some prompting from their older daughter, Cadence, Eddie and Tabitha decided to enroll alongside Music Education major Madi. “Attending school with my wife and…
Butler Community College celebrated graduation exercises for the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 10. Events included the 76th Annual Honors and Awards Recognition Ceremony, held in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center’s Clifford/Stone Room, and the 97th Annual Commencement Ceremony, held at the BG Products Veterans Sports Complex in El Dorado. The Class of 2024 boasted more than 600 graduates, including…, Commencement scholarship winners:, Haley Mouser of Tenstrike, MN, received the Hubbard Award of Excellence, a $15,000 transfer scholarship established in 1985 which is the highest honor a graduating Butler student can receive. Mouser served as President of Butler CRU, vice president of the Butler chapter of Collegiate Farm Bureau and earned a 4.0 GPA. She plans to attend South Dakota State University, where she will major in…, Honors and Awards scholarship winners:, Kaden Warner received the Winnie L. Broers Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded by the Butler Foundation to a graduating sophomore to attend the University of Kansas or Kansas State University for four semesters. Calley Stubbs of Wallace, KS, received the Jim & Susie Edwards Scholarship. Funded by two Butler Community College retirees, this new transfer scholarship recognizes the top…
To view the photo album, visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBoTR3 After a decade of awarding high school students with college credits, Butler Community College’s Early College Academy (ECA) honored more than one hundred students at their 2024 ceremony with academic cords to wear to the college’s May 10th graduation. On May 4, the ECA recognized current high school students who successfully…, The 2024 Early College Academy graduate candidates are grouped below by hometown (high school and pathway denoted):, * Designates Order of the Gold, 4.0 Cumulative GPA , + Designates Order of the Purple, 3.75 or higher Cumulative GPA , Andover, +Ryan Armstrong – Andover Central High School – Health Science *Isabella Ayesh – Augusta high School – Health Science Carson Collinsworth – Andover Central High School – Business Katelynn Engle – Andover eCademy – Education Logan Forge – Andover Central High School – Health Science KC Grimes – Homeschool – Cyber Security *Rylan Hermann – Andover Central High School – Business Gavin Holder…, Augusta, Katie Anderson – Augusta High School – Health Science Reagan Base – Augusta High School – Cyber Security Patrick Dieter – Augusta High School – Health Science Cavin Dresher – Augusta High School – Engineering Ava Hebb – Augusta High School – Liberal Arts Ethan Jones – Augusta High School – Cyber Security Abby King – Circle High School – Education *Trinity McMichael – Augusta High School…, Benton, Kira Sawyer – Circle High School – Health Science Tolli Unger – Circle High School – Liberal Arts , Derby, Bridget Adams – Derby High School – Liberal Arts Mason Anderson – Derby High School – Health Science Cael Asmann – Derby High School – Health Science Emma Baldwin – Derby High School – Liberal Arts John Brasfield – Derby High School – Liberal Arts +Stephanie Brock – Home School – Engineering Aneesa Carrillo – Derby High School – Liberal Arts +Stormy Dietz – Derby High School – Game and Sim…, Douglass, Peyton Branine – Douglass High School – Welding Shane Damron – Douglass High School – Cyber Security Monica McCosh – Douglass High School – Agriculture Jaxon Spradling – Douglass High School – Agriculture , El Dorado, Beau Barnes – Bluestem High School - Welding Cheyenne Berzeny – El Dorado High School – Health Science +Annie Chen – Circle High School – Health Science Weston Clements – Circle High School – Welding Colby Dole – El Dorado High School – Welding Preston Flurry – El Dorado High School – Welding +Cheyenne Jones – El Dorado High School – Health Science Eric Krug – El Dorado High School –…, Goddard, Colton Cassell – Eisenhower High School – Liberal Arts , Haysville, Bailey Downer – Douglass High School – Liberal Arts , Kechi, Madeline Turvey – Northeast Magnet High School – Health Science , Leon, Aaron Levi Jurgens – Bluestem High School – Construction , Mulvane, Ashlyn Alumbaugh – Mulvane High School – Health Science Karis Bais – Mulvane High School – Liberal Arts +Skye Berry – Andover eCademy –Liberal Arts Macey Billingslea – Mulvane High School – Health Science Justice Blake – Mulvane High School – Health Science Kameron Blevins – Mulvane High School – Engineering Haydyn Boor – Mulvane High School – Health Science Colton Fleming – Mulvane High…, Rose Hill, Kaden Achatz – Rose Hill High School – Engineering +Dalton Bryer – Rose Hill High School – Liberal Arts Kayley Herbert – Rose Hill High School – Health Science +Loryn Johnson – Rose Hill High School – Cyber Security Kylie Uhlik – Rose Hill High School – Education , Wichita, Kelsey Bigelow – Andover High School – Liberal Arts Adrian Campos – Derby High School – Engineering Justin Cluff – Andover Central High School – Cyber Security Jakia Cook – Derby High School – Liberal Arts Carter Duff – Andover Central High School – Cyber Security Blake Gunnarson – Rose Hill High School – Education Madison Laubach – Rose Hill High School – Health Science *Danae Loomis –…
Click to view photo album., Butler Community College faculty, staff and students gathered together in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center on the El Dorado campus to celebrate the nominees and winners of the 2024 Student Life Awards. “This is always really a special event toward the end of the semester to recognize outstanding students, faculty and staff,” President Dr. Kim Krull said in her welcome. “Congratulations to all the…, Outstanding Student Worker, Phoebe Roop – El Dorado , Outstanding Instructors, Marjorie Hunter Jeffrey Meyer , Emerging Student Leaders, Ella Boozer - Andover Corinne Lyda - Wichita , Outstanding Staff, Gabrielle Hoffman , Bill Rinkenbaugh Unsung Hero, Michaela Serrioz , Horizon Student Leader, Star Mpama – Kubwa Village, Nigeria , Outstanding Student Advocate, Cassandra Zeiner , Outstanding Student Leader, Kaleb Waller – Valley Center
Butler Community College is excited to announce significant advancements in its Software Development program. Beginning Fall 2024, students can select a track focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new career path is intended for high school graduates and returning adults, with a 7 p.m. class expected to be offered at Butler’s Andover campus. Fall semester classes begin August 19. Kansas…
The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recently announced significant updates to the state's academic curriculum. The changes, aimed at enhancing the transfer process between community college and Kansas universities, places the state in greater alignment with most U.S. states. Butler Community College administration sees the changes positively impacting its students beginning fall 2024. “It has been…
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…
Butler Community College has announced Dr. Peter Linden as the new Dean of its Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division. The start of Dr. Linden’s tenure coincided with the beginning of the Spring 2024 semester. Linden holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from North Park University in Chicago. Dr. Linden comes to Butler having…
Butler Community College has released its President’s and Dean’s Honor Roll lists for the Fall 2023 semester, with more than 1,200 students being recognized for their academic achievements. To be named to the President’s Honor Roll students must earn a 4.0 GPA, while students on the Dean’s Honor Roll must earn a 3.50 - 3.99 GPA. For each of the lists below, students are organized by whether they…, PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL, OUT OF STATE, ARIZONA Jordan Morris (Apache Junction) ILLINOIS Kellen Francis (Princeville) Cole Paulek (Stonington) INDIANA Drew Brown (Rockville) MARYLAND Ryan Parker (Lutherville Timonium) MINNESOTA Matthew Weber (Lake Benton), Haley Mouser (Tenstrike) MISSOURI Mason Forkner (Richards), John Wilson (St. Charles), Rashira Foster (St. Charles), Cora Hoppes (Sheldon) OKLAHOMA Elizabeth Dowden (Sand…, IN STATE, ANDOVER Pallas Adams, Hailey Aeschliman, FNU Ahona Arundhati, Jacob Alexander, Nathan Anderson, Samuel Arias, Isabella Ayesh, Maricel Bates, Hayley Boatright, Lilliana Bohlken-Ocampo, Ella Boozer, Isabel Brock, Gentry Brown, Maura Bruenger, Elizabeth Burchett, Kirstyn Canfield, Mila Capehart Rianna Cockrell, Ricky Collins Jr, Brooke Collinsworth, Allie Conard, Isabella Cruse, Raquel Dean, Thai…, DEAN’S HONOR ROLL, OUT OF STATE, ALABAMA Ivan Schultz (Mobile) COLORADO Bradie Midcap (Wray) FLORIDA Issiah Walker (Miami Gardens), Nolan Chambers (Orange Park), Lin Nichols-Johnson (Winter Haven) GEORGIA Adewunmi Adegbonmire (Fayetteville), Maddie Dean (Vienna) ILLINOIS Alejandro Cerro (Chicago) NORTH CAROLINA Dorien Johnson (Indian Trail) NEBRASKA Tucker Stagemeyer (Page) NEVADA Mercedes Dart (Las Vegas) OHIO…, IN STATE, ANDOVER Anthony Allison, Olivia Armstrong, Rilee Blanchette, Reece Blankenship, Han Bui, Andrew Cook, Brandon Cross, Falon Darden, Zoe Deutscher, Maryam Doukali, Kelly Escue, Madelyn George, Annaliese Grabell, Jacob Graham, Kylee Herman, Samuel Jerauld, Rylie Kaberline, Owen Lang, Savannah Mann, Joseph Martinez, Ella Mattern, Sebastian Nguyen, Elijah Nieves, Madison Page, Matthew Palacio, Dayton…
Butler Community College has announced Shannon Covert as the new Dean of its Science, Engineering and Math (SEM) division. Covert had been serving as Interim Dean since the beginning of the year. Covert earned her Bachelor's degree in Secondary Math Education from Emporia State University and her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University. She also has an ESL…
