Butler Community College is pleased to announce the names of the four finalists for its ongoing presidential search. In alphabetical order, the finalists are Dr. Samuel “Todd” Brand, Dr. Tamara Daniel, Dr. Marc Malone and Dr. Greg Nichols. Starting March 31, each finalist will be welcomed to campus for a day of tours, official interviews and meetings, including a specific forum for community and…, PRESIDENTIAL FINALISTS, Dr. Samuel “Todd” Brand, has spent twenty-five years working in the field of higher education. Originally from Mendenhall, Mississippi, Dr. Brand currently serves as Interim President and CEO of Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He has completed the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy and the American Association of Community Colleges’ Future Presidents Institute. , Dr. Tamara Daniel, is a first-generation college graduate with more than 25 years of leadership experience in the community college sector. She currently serves as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH). Her experience spans diverse institutions, from large urban community colleges with multiple campuses to midrange and rural colleges., Dr. Marc Malone, has more than 14 years of experience advancing education, student success, and workforce development within the Kansas Community College system. He is the current Vice President for Instructional Services and Chief Academic Officer at Garden City Community College in Garden City, KS, where he leads all instruction, workforce development, and institutional continuous improvement activities…, Dr. Gregory A. Nichols, has been President and CEO of Salina Area Technical College since 2016. During his tenure, Salina Tech initiated various new programs including Early Childhood Education, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Police Science, Fire Science, Industrial Maintenance and Automation and Pharmacy Technician. The college also expanded its relationships with area USDs to provide affordable general and technical…
The Butler Community College Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Jackie Vietti as Interim President. Vietti, who previously served as President of Butler from 1995-2012, will take over for the retiring Dr. Kimberly Krull effective Monday, January 6, 2025. At an event celebrating Dr. Krull’s retirement on Monday, December 9, the current and former Butler leaders discussed their unexpected role…
Butler Community College is pleased to announce Derek Foust has been named Associate Dean of its Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division. His first day in the role was Monday, June 17. A faculty member in Butler’s agriculture department for the past six years, Foust has served as lead instructor for the last four. As the department’s lead instructor Foust has been extremely active,…
The demand for driver services has skyrocketed and employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow five percent from 2018 to 2028. As supply chain demands grow, so will the need for truck drivers. The customized training division of Butler Community College, now known as Career and Workforce Education, has partnered with CSC, Inc. to bring CDL Class A, Class B, and…
At just 18 years old, Barrett Pirtle isn’t your average teenager. While most high school seniors are still deciding on a college or summer job, the Leon, Kansas, native was putting himself in position to land a six-figure job in a competitive industry—all thanks to a welding hood and a relentless drive. A student of Butler’s Early College Academy, Pirtle’s journey kicked off with a spark. Drawn…
Butler Community College gathered with McConnell Air Force Base on April 24 to recognize a half century of educational opportunities provided by Butler on base at McConnell. The celebration took place more than 50 years after Butler's first class at McConnell was taught on January 27, 1975. "Butler Community College has served Airmen from all over the country here at McConnell Air Force Base,”…
Butler Community College is pleased to announce Dr. Marc Malone has been named Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs for the College. His first day will be Thursday, April 2, 2026. Dr. Malone holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas, a Master of Arts in English Literature from Iowa State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English…
This month, Butler Community College is celebrating National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education , by highlighting the programs, partnerships and people preparing its students for high-skill, high-wage and in-demand careers across Kansas. Statewide, CTE continues to produce excellent results for students. More than 55,000…
Written by: Caleb Sanderson, Butler Community College now offers Welding Technology classes at Rose Hill High School taught by Butler Welding alumni and industry-professional Jake Duerksen. Classes begin in August at the new state-of-the-art welding lab. Seats are limited and open to all students, including the Early College Academy (ECA) . Duerksen has collaborated with both Butler’s Facilities Management team and Rose…
When Abby George started Sweetie Pie Bakery in 2023, she traded the comforts of hobby baking for the hustle and precision of running a small business. Now every Saturday you can find her at west Wichita’s Kansas Grown farmers market selling cakes, scones, cookies and protein bars—and dreaming up her next big steps. George’s love for baking began in childhood, practicing family recipes with her…
