July 29, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
Barton Community College held its first-ever “Summer Virtual Student Recital” Friday featuring students who took advantage of the brand-new Summer Lessons program.
Summer lessons have not been offered in the past, but in light of the pandemic Barton Music Department administrators and faculty wanted to give music enthusiasts and Barton students the opportunity to take lessons on the instrument of their choice.
Great Bend Tribune
Part I
Published July 26, 2020
Great Bend Tribune
Published July 19, 2020
July 15, 2020
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Barton students pursuing careers in the sciences, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Nursing will have access to a high-tech, “Anatomage Table,” a fully segmented and realistic 3D anatomy system.
Life Sciences Instructor Dr. Oleg Ravitskiy said the table will teach students about human anatomy in a revolutionary way.
July 13, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert
Students who graduate from a nursing program are required to take an exam to receive their nursing license through the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The class of 2020 broke the already impressive previous records with a 100-percent pass rate for both the Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exams.
Great Bend Tribune
Published July 12, 2020
July 9, 2020
Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2020.
Abilene
Paul Rabek, A.A.S.
Arkansas City
Jared Oakley, A.S.
Augusta
Payton Nusz, A.A.
Clay Wesbrooks, A.S.
Baldwin City
Betsy Parmley, A.S.
Bazine
Kerri Bruntz, A.A.S. and Business Management & Leadership Certificate
July 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton’s Information services team is working to organize our institution with the tools and technology improvements needed to be able to serve students successfully, simplify enrollment and provide support remotely. This task requires some scheduled maintenance. Banner, Paws, and Degreeworks will be impacted.
The following dates will be used for scheduled maintenance:
Saturday, July 11, 2020 - midnight to 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2020 - midnight to 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 25, 2020 - midnight to noon
July 2, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week GED Preparation Class. Orientation classes are required and are the first step to obtaining the Kansas State High School Diploma through the GED Prep Program.
July 1, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert
