January 10, 2024
Story by Maggie Harris
The final two candidates in the search for Barton Community College's next president will be visiting the Barton County area, as well as Barton’s other campuses from Jan. 16-19. The community is invited to attend public forums to meet the candidates and ask questions. College faculty and staff will have dedicated opportunities to meet the candidates as well.
Dr. Marcus Garstecki’s public forum will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Fine Arts building, room F-30, or virtually via Zoom: https://bartonccc-edu.zoom.us/j/96565508780. Dr. Seth Carter’s will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 in F-30 or via Zoom: https://bartonccc-edu.zoom.us/j/93585869626.
Complete schedules for both candidate's visits are as follows:
Dr. Marcus Garstecki
Tuesday, Jan. 16
- Tour of Barton County campus
- Meet with the search committee
- Meet with the Board of Trustees
- Meet with the community
- Meet with faculty/staff
Wednesday, Jan. 17
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Meetings at Ellsworth Correction Facility, Grandview Plaza, and Fort Riley
Dr. Seth Carter
Thursday, Jan. 18
- Meet with the search committee
- Lunch with the Board of Trustees
- Meet with the community
- Meet with faculty/staff
Friday, Jan. 19
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Meetings at Ellsworth Correction Facility, Grandview Plaza, and Fort Riley
A special Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 30 for approval of Barton’s sixth president. For bios of both candidates and additional information on the search, visit bartonccc.edu/presidentsearch.