DIRECTORIES ACADEMIC INFORMATION Office Directory 2 Academic Integrity 28 Administrative Directory 4 Code of Conduct 28 Faculty Directory 5 College to University Articulation Agreement 28 Developmental Education 28 GENERAL INFORMATION Military Service School Credit 29 About the College 11 Outcomes Assessment 29 Accreditation and Certification �� 12 Barton County Campus 12 PROGRAMS OF STUDY Camp Aldrich Conference Center 12 Overview 30 BARTonline �� 13 Graduation Requirements 31 Fort Riley Campus 13 General Education Courses 35 Fort Leavenworth Campus 13 Programs of Study 40 Hazardous Materials and Emergency Services Training Inst. �� 14 Program Descriptions Barton Community College Foundation 14 Career Technical Education Programs 43 Transfer Programs 52 GETTING STARTED Admissions 15 DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Enrollment Procedure: Barton County Campus �� 18 BARTonline �� 70 Online Learning �� 19 North Central Distance Learning Network �� 74 Enrollment Procedure: Fort Riley Campus �� 19 EduKan �� 74 Testing and Placement 19 Residency Statement �� 20 OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Financial Aid 20 Center for Adult Education 75 Student Housing 22 Workforce Training & Community Education Programs 75 Cost 23 Upward Bound Programs 75 Educational Opportunity Center ��75 STUDENT SERVICES Silver Cougar Club ��76 Activities 24 Hazardous Materials Emergency Services Training Institute ��76 Advisement 24 Midwest OSHA Education Center 77 Testing and Placement 24 Military On-Site Training (MOST) ��84 Bookstore 25 University Partnerships and Local Opportunities 87 Career Center 25 K-State at Barton ��87 Child Development Center 25 Counseling 25 Course Descriptions 88 Computer Lab 25 Disability Services 25 The material in this catalog is provided for informational purposes and Health Services 26 does not constitute a contract. For example, courses, curricula, and degree requirements, fees and policies are subject to constant review and change Library 26 without notice . Please consult our website at bartonccc.edu for the most Campus Safety 26 current information. TRIO Programs 26 Tutoring 27 Veterans Services 27

Barton Community College is located in Barton County Kansas. Any controversy or claim of any nature, arising out of or relating or referring in any way to business done with Barton Community College, which controversy or claim cannot be amicably resolved, shall be settled in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Kansas. By doing business with Barton, each party consents and agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of said court and that Barton County Kansas shall be designated as the venue for the resolution of any claim.

Non-Discrimination Notice: To provide equal employment, advancement and learning opportunities to all individuals, employment and student admission decisions at Barton will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Barton County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any characteristic protected by law in all aspects of employment and admission in its education programs or activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Barton County Community College’s non-discrimination compliance policy, including the application of Equal Opportunity Employment, Titles IV, VI, VII, IX, Section 504 and the implementing regulations, is directed to contact the College’s Compliance Officer, Barton County Community College, Room A-123, Great Bend, Kansas 67530 (620) 792-9234. Any person may also contact the Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20201.

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U-Building SHIPPING & RECEIVING 1 Union

C-Building TENNIS 2 COURTS Classroom P-Building 15 3 Physical Education

PARKING Kirkman Student 4 Activity Center PARKING PARKING BASEBALL PARKING 13 FIELD A-Building 5 Administration 14 13 6 Planetarium

P SPORTS ARK TRAINING S-Building G ING 7 IN FACILITY SOFTBALL NE 20 Ave RK Science & Math PA FIELD T-Building PARKING 1 8 Technical Education PARKING

PARKING 10 F-30 9 9 11 2 Seminar Room F-Building TENNIS 10 Fine Arts COURTS 3 11 Shafer Gallery WATER TOWER 8 12 L-Building SOCCER 12 Learning Resources PARKING 4 PARKING FIELD S Center 7 13 Student Housing 6 E W 5 Child Development TRACK COMPLEX 14 Center PARKING PARKING N Midwest Utility 15 Pipeline Training to US 56 NE 30 Road to US 281 Center

245 NE 30 RD Great Bend, KS 67530 Switchboard: (620) 792-2701 bartonccc.edu (800) 722-6842 Campus Safety: (620) 792-9217

OFFICE DIRECTORY Alumni Affairs Business Office Student Union, Rm. 208, 786-1136 P-Bldg., Rm. 107A, 792-9321 ■■ Barton County Campus [email protected] [email protected] 245 NE 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530 792-2701 or (800) 748-7594 Assessment Center Business, Technology Learning Resources Center, Rm. 130 & Community Education Administration 792-9344 T-Bldg., Rm. 137 P-Bldg., Rm. 116A, 792-9235 [email protected] (866) 813-2460 or 792-9358 [email protected] [email protected] Athletics Admissions P-Bldg., Rm. 13I Cafeteria (Great Western Dining) P-Bldg., Rm. 107A (800) 574-8153 or 792-9377 Student Union, Rm. 126, 792-9259 (800) 722-6842 or 792-9241 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bookstore Camp Aldrich Conference Center Advisement Center Student Union, Rm. 215, 792-9229 884 NE 110 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 Learning Resources Center, Rm. 134, 792-9225 [email protected] 786-7457 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Campus Nurse Human Resources Printing Services Student Union, Rm. 206, 792-9233 P-Bldg., Rm. 107A, 792-9237 T-Bldg., Rm. 109, 792-9343 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Campus Safety Information Public Relations & Marketing T-Bldg., Rm. 154, 792-9217 A-Bldg., Rm. 101 C-Bldg., Rm. 140, 792-9307 [email protected] On campus dial 0 for information/college operator [email protected] (800) 748-7594 or 792-2701 Career Center Retired Senior Volunteer Program Learning Resources Center, Rm. 133 Information Services 1025 Main, Great Bend, KS 67530 792-9349 A-Bldg., Rm. 128NE 792-1614, [email protected] [email protected] (866) 928-2253 or 786-1146 [email protected] Shafer Gallery Center for Adult Basic Education F-Bldg., Rm. 25, 792-9342 1025 Main, Great Bend, KS 67530 Institutional Advancement [email protected] 793-5794 Student Union, Rm. 209, 792-9308 [email protected] [email protected] Sports Information P-Bldg., Rm. 25, 792-9310 Child Development Center Instruction and Student Services [email protected] South Campus, 792-9360 A-Bldg., Rm. 124, 792-9312 [email protected] Student Activities Instructional/Institutional Research Student Union, Rm. 126, 792-9271 Counseling A-Bldg., Rm. 115A, 792-9386 [email protected] Learning Resources Center, Rm. 139 [email protected] 792-9295 [email protected] Student Housing [email protected] [email protected] Student Union, Rm. 102, 792-9281 or 792-9285 Disabled Student Services Intramural Sports [email protected] Learning Resources Center, Rm. 110, 792-9240 Student Union, Rm. 102, 792-9285 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Student Government Association Educational Opportunity Center Learning Resources Student Union, Rm. 127, 792-9227 1025 Main, Great Bend, 786-7550 Learning Resources Center, Circulation Desk [email protected] [email protected] (888) 403-1900 or 792-9365 [email protected] Student Services Enrollment Services Learning Resources Center, Rm. 135 P-Bldg., Rm. 107A, 792-9252 Liberal Arts & Sciences (866) 254-1421 or 792-9282 [email protected] F-Bldg., Rm. 142, 792-9391 [email protected] [email protected] Facility Management Student Support Services T-Bldg., Rm. 154, 792-9340 Mathematics, English and Learning Resources Center, Rm. 110, 792-9240 [email protected] Essential Skills & Sciences [email protected] C-Bldg., Rm. 115, 792-9200 Financial Aid [email protected] Upward Bound (Barton County) P-Bldg., Rm. 107A Learning Resources Center, Rm. 110, 792-9219 (866) 257-2574 or 792-9270 Nursing and Healthcare Education [email protected] [email protected] S-Bldg., Rm. 127, (800) 732-6842 or 792-9357 [email protected] Upward Bound (Central Kansas) Grants Learning Resources Center, Rm. 110, 786-1181 A-Bldg., Rm. 123, 792-9234 President [email protected] [email protected] A-Bldg., Rm. 122, 792-9302 [email protected]

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Veteran Services Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth Campus Training Institute Training Institute [email protected] 100 Continental Avenue Grandview Plaza, (785) 238-8550 Great Bend Campus Grandview Plaza, KS 66441 [email protected] Learning Resources Center, Rm. 134, 792-9363 [email protected] Educational Opportunity Center LSEC/BSEP/FAST 1012 A West Sixth Fort Riley Programs Office Workforce Training and Community Education Junction City, KS 66441 (785) 784-6606 S-Bldg., Rm. 147, (866) 813-2465 or 792-9324 [email protected] [email protected] Fort Riley Campus, Grandview Plaza & Junction City Offices Military Programs Workforce Training & Economic Development Advisement Fort Riley Programs Office T-Bldg., Rm. 198, (866) 813-2462 or 792-9255 Fort Riley Programs Office (785) 239-9769 [email protected] (785) 784-6606, Ext. 709 [email protected] [email protected] ■■ Fort Leavenworth Location OSHA Business Office Grandview Plaza Fort Leavenworth Programs Office Fort Riley Programs Office (785) 238-8550 120 Dickman Avenue (785) 784-6606, Ext. 712 [email protected] P.O. Box 3396 [email protected] Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 Tutoring Phone number: (855) 509-3374 Distance Learning Fort Riley Programs Office Fort Riley Programs Office (785) 784-6606 ■■ Fort Leavenworth Office Directory (785) 784-6606 [email protected] [email protected] Leanne Miller ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORY Director College Programs (785) 784-6606, Ext. 771 (785) 784-6606, Ext. 762 ■■ Board of Trustees [email protected] [email protected] Leonard Bunselmeyer, Great Bend Melissa Carolus Educational Opportunity Center Mike Johnson, Great Bend Customer Service Representative Junction City, (785) 238-5200 Brett Middleton, Great Bend IS Help Desk [email protected] Mike Minton, Great Bend (785) 784-6606, Ext. 772 John Moshier, Hoisington [email protected] Emergency Management & Hazardous Materials Don Learned, Great Bend Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Advisement Training Institute ■■ Administration Fort Leavenworth Programs Office Grandview Plaza, (785) 238-8550 Fort Leavenworth, (785) 784-6606, Ext. 770 [email protected] Dr. Carl Heilman [email protected] President Emergency Medical Services Education A-Bldg., Rm. 120, 792-9301 OSHA Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services [email protected] Grandview Plaza, (785) 238-8550 Training Institute [email protected] Grandview Plaza, (785) 238-8550 Amye Schneider Fort Riley Campus, Grandview Plaza & [email protected] Assistant to the President Junction City locations A-Bldg., Rm. 122, 792-9302 Fort Riley Support [email protected] Fort Riley Programs Office Fort Riley Programs Office, Fort Riley P.O. Box 2463 (785) 784-6606 Mark Dean Fort Riley, KS 66442 [email protected] Dean of Administration P-Bldg., Rm. 116A, 792-9235 [email protected]

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Trevor Rolfs ■■ Mathematics, English Carol Murphy Director of Athletics and Essential Skills & Sciences Coordinator, Developmental Education P-Bldg., Rm. P13D, 792-9378 C-Bldg., Rm. 123, 786-1170 [email protected] Mathematics [email protected] Sarah Bretches B.S. Kansas State University Cathie Oshiro Instructor M.S. Kansas State University Director of Grants C-Bldg., Rm. 122, 792-9218 A-Bldg., Rm. 123, 792-9234 [email protected] Nolan Esfeld [email protected] B.A. Wichita State University Developmental Lab Coordinator C-Bldg., Rm. 107, 786-1189 Charles Perkins Joseph Harrington [email protected] Dean of Information Services Instructor A.S. Barton Community College A-Bldg., Rm. 106, 792-9245 C-Bldg., Rm. 118, 792-9334 [email protected] [email protected] Jaime Oss A.S. Central Community College Instructor Nancy Wiebe B.S. Wayne State College C-Bldg., Rm. 117, 792-9269 Executive Director of Institutional Advancement M.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln [email protected] Student Union, Rm. 207, 792-9367 B.S. Emporia State University [email protected] Kristen Hathcock M.A. Emporia State University Instructor Dr. Penny Quinn C-Bldg., Rm. 121, 792-9348 English Vice President of Instruction and Student Services [email protected] Stephannie Goerl A-Bldg., Rm. 115B, 792-9303 B.S. John Carroll University Instructor [email protected] M.E. Georgia State C-Bldg., Rm. 119, 792-9261 Ph.D. Capella University [email protected] FACULTY DIRECTORY B.A. Fort Hays State University Brian Howe M.S. Fort Hays State University ■■ Instruction & Student Services Instructor C-Bldg., Rm. 116, 792-9254 Teresa Johnson Robin Garrett [email protected] Instructor Vice President of Instruction and Student Services B.S. Pittsburgh State University C-Bldg., Rm. 120, 792-9277 A-Bldg., Rm. 115B, 792-9303 M.S. Fort Hays State University [email protected] [email protected] A.A. Barton County Community College B.S. Bellevue University Developmental Education B.S. Emporia State University Educational Specialist Degree. Nova Southeastern Nellene Kenyon M.S. Fort Hays State University University Instructor M.S. Nova Southeastern University C-Bldg., Rm. 125, 792-9202 Stephanie Joiner Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University [email protected] Instructor and Athletic Mentor B.S. Kansas State University C-Bldg., Rm. 124, 792-9238 Academics M.S. Kansas State University [email protected] Dr. Richard Abel B.A. Oklahoma State University Dean of Academics Abby Howe M.A. Pittsburg State University F-Bldg., Rm. 139, 792-9333 Instructor [email protected] C-Bldg., Rm. 106, 792-9300 Biology B.A. Morris Harvey College [email protected] Colleen Hampton M.S. Emerson College A.A. Coffeyville Community College Instructor Ed.D. University of Central Florida B.A. Emporia State University S-Bldg., Rm. 130, 792-9331 M.A. Emporia State University [email protected] B.S. Kansas Newman College B.S. Kansas State University M.S. Fort Hays State University M.S. Kansas State University

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Chemistry Communications Steven Lueth Amanda Alliband William Sheffield Instructor (Instrumental) Instructor Instructor (Communications) & Debate Coach F-Bldg., Rm. 08, 792-9396 S-Bldg., Rm. 132, 792-9330 F-Bldg., Rm. 129A, 786-1153 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] B.M. Fort Hays State University B.S. Wichita State University M.A. Eastern New Mexico University M.M. Fort Hays State University M.S. Wichita State University Ph.D. Wichita State University Kay Robinson Psychology Instructor (Communication & Speech) Randy Allen Life Sciences F-Bldg., Rm. 133, 792-9385 Instructor Oleg Ravitskiy [email protected] F-Bldg., Rm. 136, 792-9284 Instructor B.A. Fort Hays State University [email protected] S-Bldg., Rm. 131, 792-9335 M.S. Fort Hays State University B.A. University of Oklahoma [email protected] M.S. University of Oklahoma D.V.M. Moldova State Agrarian University Communications & Journalism Peter Solie Rick Bealer Physics/Physical Sciences/Astronomy Instructor Instructor Timothy Folkerts Student Union, Rm. 131, 792-9239 F-Bldg., Rm. 134, 792-9205 Instructor [email protected] [email protected] S-Bldg., Rm. 103, 792-9320 B.A. University of St. Thomas B.A. George Mason University [email protected] M.A. DePaul University M.S. Central Missouri State University B.A. Central College M.P.A. Drake University Ph.D. University of California, Davis Sociology History Ed Johnson ■■ Liberal Arts & Sciences Linda McCaffery Instructor Instructor F-Bldg., Rm. 135, 792-9389 Dance F-Bldg., Rm. 132, 792-9251 [email protected] Amanda Schnoebelen [email protected] B.S. Union College - Lincoln Nebraska Head Coach (Dance Line & Cheer) B.S. University of Southern Colorado M.A. The University of Texas at Arlington P-Bldg., Rm. 116, 786-1139 M.A. University of Northern Colorado [email protected] Theatre B.A. Wichita State University Music Erin Renard Vern Fryberger Instructor Art Instructor (Vocal) F-Bldg., Rm. 138, 786-1187 Steve Dudek F-Bldg., Rm. 02, 792-9395 [email protected] Instructor [email protected] B.S. Fort Hays State University T-Bldg., Rm. 181, 792-9260 A.A. Barton County Community College M.S. Fort Hays State University [email protected] B.M. Fort Hays State University B.F.A. Northern Illinois University M.M. Fort Hays State University M.A. Northern Illinois University M.F.A. Northern Illinois University Karole Erikson Instructor (Keyboard) (PT) Bill Forst F-Bldg., Rm. 156, 792-9384 Instructor [email protected] F-Bldg., Rm. 137, 792-9387 B.M. The University of Kansas [email protected] M.L.S. Fort Hays State University B.F.A. The Cleveland Institute of Art M.F.A. Wichita State University Glenna Gaunt Instructor (Private Voice) (PT) F-Bldg., Rm. 03, 792-9289 [email protected] B.M.E. Wichita State University

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■■ Workforce Training (Vacant) Nursing & Healthcare Education & Community Education Instructor & Coordinator Kathy Kottas T-Bldg., Rm. 127, 792-9398 Executive Director of Nursing & Healthcare Education Elaine Simmons [email protected] T-Bldg., Rm. 88, 792-9355 Dean of Workforce Training & B.S. Brigham Young University [email protected] Community Education M.S. UNLV B.S.N. Bethel College S-Bldg., Rm. 143, 792-9214 M.S.N. Wichita State University [email protected] Business Computer Management D.N.P. Wichita State University B.S. Fort Hays State University Deanna Heier M.S. Fort Hays State University Instructor Dietary Manager T-Bldg., Rm. 133, 786-1118 Marsha Finley Business, Technology & Community Education [email protected] Coordinator of Dietary Manager Program (PT) Jane Howard B.B.A. Fort Hays State University [email protected] Executive Director of Business, Technology M.S. Fort Hays State University Associate’s Barton County Community College & Community Education B.S. Kansas State University T-Bldg., Rm. 134, 792-9208 Criminal Justice [email protected] Melissa Stevens Emergency Medical Services Education B.S. University of Kansas Instructor & Coordinator Karyl White C.P.A. T-Bldg., Rm. 100, 792-9299 Director of Emergency Medical Services Education [email protected] T-Bldg., Rm. 142, 792-9347 Karly Little [email protected] Coordinator of Community Education Information Technology A.A.S. Hutchinson Community College and Area T-Bldg., Rm. 130, 792-9294 Cristi Gale Vocational School [email protected] Instructor & Coordinator B.S. Emporia State University A.A. Collins College T-Bldg., Rm. 132, 786-1183 M.S. Emporia State University A.A. Yavapai College [email protected] B.S. Old Dominion University B.S. Buena Vista University Terry Kiser M.F.A. Antioch University M.S. Western Illinois University Emergency Medical Services Education Junction City M.S. Kansas State University Site Coordinator William Rains Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Training Administration of Justice Programs Coordinator of Networking Institute, Grandview Plaza Correctional Education Services (Vacant) (866) 453-3890 T-Bldg., Rm. 101, 792-9244 Instructor [email protected] [email protected] T-Bldg., Rm. 116, 792-9393 A.A.S. Barton County Community College A.S. Barton County Community College [email protected] B.S. Kansas Wesleyan University Jennifer Ladd Carla Klein M.S. Dakota State University EMS Programming Specialist Administration of Justice Programs Assistant T-Bldg., Rm. 182, 786-1110 T-Bldg., Rm 102, 792-9287 Medical Support Programs [email protected] [email protected] (Medical Assistant, Medical Transcription, A.A.S. Hutchinson Community College and Area & Medical Coding) Vocational School Business/Accounting Kimberly Brennan Kathy Boeger Instructor & Coordinator Thomas Shuler Instructor & Coordinator T-Bldg., Rm. 131, 792-9326 Clinical Coordinator of Emergency Medical T-Bldg., Rm. 126, 792-9203 [email protected] Services Education [email protected] B.S.N. Newman University T-Bldg., Rm. 123, 792-9341 A.S. Barton County Community College M.S.E. Newman University [email protected] B.B.A. Fort Hays State University M.S. Fort Hays State University

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Dean Dexter Karla Johnston ■■ Workforce Training Instructor (MICT & EMT) Instructor (Nursing) & Economic Development Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Training T-Bldg., Rm. 82, 792-9351 Institute, Grandview Plaza [email protected] Mary Foley (785) 238-8550 B.S. Wichita State University Executive Director of Workforce Training & [email protected] Economic Development B.S. Friends University Kara Brauer T-Bldg., Rm. 194, 792-9278 Instructor (Nursing) [email protected] Medical Laboratory Technician T-Bldg., Rm. 79, 792-9353 B.S. Kansas State University Cheryl Lippert [email protected] Director of Medical Laboratory Technician Program B.A. Luther College Agriculture S-Bldg., Rm. 129, 786-1133 M.S. Chamberlain College of Nursing Victor Martin [email protected] Instructor & Coordinator B.S. Pittsburg State University Renae Skelton T-Bldg., Rm. 190, 792-9207 B.S.M.T. Pittsburg State University Instructor (Nursing) [email protected] M.B.A. William Woods University T-Bldg., Rm. 81, 792-9353 M.S. Ohio State University [email protected] Ph.D. Ohio State University Dana Weber B.S. Fort Hays State University Instructor Automotive S-Bldg., Rm. 133, 786-1113 Jill Lawson Ron Kirmer [email protected] Instructor (Nursing) Instructor & Coordinator A.A. Barton County Community College T-Bldg., Rm. 90, 792-9350 T-Bldg., Rm. 180, 792-9338 [email protected] [email protected] Nursing B.S.N. Fort Hays State University Auto Mechanics Program, Salina Area Sara Hoff M.S.N. Fort Hays State University Vocational-Technical School Nursing Remediation & Healthcare Programs Associate Barton County Community College Coordinator Shannon Schreiner B.S. Friends University S-Bldg., Rm. 134, 792-9298 Instructor (Nursing) [email protected] T-Bldg., Rm. 81, 792-9292 Case New-Holland (CNH) [email protected] Mark Bogner Andra Alderson A.A.S. Barton County Community College CNH Trainer (Instructor) Instructor (CNA) B.S.N. University of Kansas T-Bldg., Rm. 189, 792-9337 S-Bldg., Rm. 142, 786-1152 [email protected] [email protected] Pharmacy Technician A.A.S. North Central Kansas Technical College R.N. Asbury Hospital School of Nursing LaToya Hill B.S. Technical Studies Fort Hays State University Coordinator of Pharmacy Technician Program (PT) B.S. Education Fort Hays State University Jane Youngers [email protected] Instructor (Nursing) B.A. Ashford University Early Childhood Education T-Bldg., Rm. 84, 792-9220 M.A. Ashford University Rhonda Wertz [email protected] Instructor & Coordinator Associate Barton County Community College T-Bldg., Rm. 196, 786-1130 B.S.N. University of Phoenix [email protected] M.S.N. University of Phoenix A.S. Pratt Community College B.S. Fort Hays State University Brenda Glendenning M.S. Fort Hays State University Instructor (Nursing) T-Bldg., Rm. 91, 792-9264 [email protected] R.N. B.S.N. Mid-America Nazarene College M.N. Wichita State University

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Natural Gas Transmission Emily Cowles Lindsay Holmes & Distribution Technician Instructional Specialist (PT) HZMT & EMHS Program Coordinator Tina Grillot Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend, KS Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Training Coordinator of Industrial Technology Programs 786-7561, [email protected] Institute, Grandview Plaza T-Bldg., Rm. 197, 792-9325 B.S. University of Maine (866) 452-1108, [email protected] [email protected] M.S. Mississippi University for Women A.A.S. Hutchinson Community College and Area A.A.S. Monroe County Community College Vocational School B.G.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Doris Reile M.D.E. University of Maryland University College Instructional Specialist (PT) Terri Mebane M.B.A. University of Maryland University College Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend Director of Military Programs 786-7565, [email protected] Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 Vincent Orth M.S. Fort Hays State University [email protected] Instructor (Gas Program) B.S. Upper Iowa University T-Bldg., Rm. 195, 786-1191 Susanne Yarmer [email protected] Test Proctor (PT) Evamaria Lamprecht Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend Enrollment Specialist Adult Education 786-7566, [email protected] Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 Chris Lemon [email protected] Coordinator of Adult Education ■■ Environmental Technology A.A.S. Barton County Community College Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend, KS & Military Programs 793-5794, [email protected] Brandon Maxwell B.S. Kansas State University Bill Nash Military Programs Coordinator M.A. Kansas State University Dean of Fort Riley Technical Education & Military Fort Riley Programs Office Outreach Training (785) 239-9769, (866) 266-3963 Jamie Buehler Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Training [email protected] Instructional Specialist Institute, Grandview Plaza B.S. Kansas State University Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend (866) 457-2828 786-7564, [email protected] [email protected] Walter Brown A.G.S. Barton County Community College Instructor Koul Jackson M.S. Fort Hays State University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 Instructional Specialist [email protected] Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend Jason Eaves A.A.S. Barton County Community College 786-7564, [email protected] OSHA Program Coordinator B.A. University of Northern Colorado Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Training Eric Bundy Institute, Grandview Plaza Instructor Luke Seitz (866) 779-7621 Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 Instructional Specialist [email protected] [email protected] Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend B.S. Kansas State University A.A.S. Central Texas College 786-7562, [email protected] B.S. Upper Iowa University B.A. Bethany College John Truitt M.B.A. University of Mary Executive Director of Technical & Military Programs (Vacant) Hazardous Materials & Emergency Services Training Eugene Compton Instructional Specialist (PT) Institute, Grandview Plaza Instructor Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend (866) 452-3724 Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 786-7562 [email protected] [email protected] B.S. Upper Iowa University A.G.S. Barton County Community College (Vacant) M.S. Fort Hays State University B.S. Upper Iowa University Instructional Specialist (PT) M.S. Central Michigan University Learning Resources Center, Rm. 115, 792-9249 Adult Education, 1025 Main, Great Bend 786-7560

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Dennis King ■■ Fort Riley Learning Services Gilbert Cloud Instructor & Military Operations Instructor Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 [email protected] Ashley Arnold [email protected] A.A.S. Central Texas College Dean of Military Academic Services A.A. Frederick Community College B.S. Upper Iowa University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 B.A. Seattle Pacific University [email protected] M.A. George Fox University Locadio Perez B.S. Assumption College Master of Divinity Covenant Bible Seminary Instructor M.B.A. University of Hartford Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 M.A. University of New Hampshire Michael Cox [email protected] Instructor A.G.S. Pikes Peak Community College Jim Turner Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 B.S. Upper Iowa University Tutor (Fort Riley) coxm@bartonccc. edu Fort Riley Programs Office M.A. State University of New York, College at Brockport Courtenay Self (785) 784-6606 Instructor [email protected] Dr. Charles Davis Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 B.A. Sterling College Instructor [email protected] B.S. Kansas State University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 M.S.A. Central Michigan University [email protected] Christian Smith M.A. Kansas State University Instructor Laura Turner Ph.D. Duke University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 Tutor (Fort Riley) (PT) [email protected] Fort Riley Programs Office Alissa Duncan A.A.S. Barton County Community College (785) 784-6606 Instructor [email protected] Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 Christopher Vanderlinde B.S. Sterling College [email protected] Instructor (PT) B.A. Kansas State University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 Kim Bradney M.A. Kansas State University [email protected] Instructor A.G.S. Barton County Community College Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 Mark Shipman [email protected] Instructor Roger Vanderlinde B.S. Kansas State University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 Instructor M.S. Kansas State University [email protected] Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 B.A. Kearney State College [email protected] Jerry Butler M.S. Central Michigan University B.S. Upper Iowa University Instructor B.S. Kansas State University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 Brenda Siebold M.L.S. Fort Hays State University [email protected] Instructor B.A. Kansas State University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 Shawn Wood B.S. Kansas State University [email protected] Instructor M.A. Kansas State University B.S. Kansas State University Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 239-9769 [email protected] Wynn Butler ■■ Fort Leavenworth Instructor Fort Riley Programs Office, (785) 784-6606 Leanne Miller [email protected] Director of Fort Leavenworth Learning Services B.A. Richmond College - University of Richmond Fort Leavenworth Programs Office M.S. Kansas State University (855) 509-3375 Graduate United States Army Command and MIL: (913) 684-9384 General Staff College Barton: (785) 784-6606, Ext 771

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE workforce have matched the success of QUICK FACTS aboutbarton.bartonccc.edu their university peers. Founding of the College �� April 6, 1965 The idea to create a community college Governing Body ��Six-member elected in Barton County was introduced in the The local citizenry and the college’s board of trustees early 1960s at the Mayflower Café, a faculty, staff and students put the “com- First Fall Enrollment (1969) �� 935 students popular Great Bend restaurant on Forest munity” in Barton Community College Students Served Annually �� 13,000 plus Avenue where businessmen gathered and have spread its influence across the Average Student Age �� 29.4 for coffee and conversation. Those early state and nation. The college has earned Colors �� Royal Blue and Light Gold proponents were dedicated to the prop- a reputation for its responsiveness to Mascot �� Cougar osition that everyone hcas the right to community needs, its adaptability to the Fight Song �� “Great to be a Cougar” higher education. changing environment, and its commit- NJCAA Championships �� 55 ment to learning as a lifelong process. Former Great Bend Tribune editor Paul BARTON COUNTY CAMPUS Conrad, the Great Bend Jaycees and MISSION Site �� East of Bissells Point later the entire community was involved The Mission of Barton Community Size �� 160 acres in bringing a community college to College is to provide quality educa- Buildings �� 8 Barton County. Beginning with a feasi- tional opportunities that are accessible, Students Served Annually �� 7,000 plus bility study in 1960 and overcoming a affordable, continuously improving Average Class Size �� 12 1962 election defeat, Barton Community and student focused. Barton is driven Student Accessible PCs �� 300 plus College was founded in 1965. to provide an educational system that Student Housing Capacity �� 340 is learning-centered, innovative, meets FORT RILEY CAMPUS J.A. Mermis chaired the original Board workforce needs, and strengthens Started �� 1984 of Trustees. With the trustees at work communities. Students Served Annually �� 6,400 plus long before the first students arrived, Average Class Size �� 14.5 the college exceeded all expectations We will seek to achieve our mission from the beginning. through five interrelated themes that FORT LEAVENWORTH CAMPUS define our commitment to excellence in Started �� October 2012 When the college opened in the fall of education: Students Served Annually ��458 1969, more than 1,000 students enrolled Average Class Size �� 9 in the first classes when only 525 were Empowerment expected. Today, the college serves more We strive to empower all students to COLLEGE PRESIDENTS than 13,000 students annually, averaging formulate and realize educational goals 1969 - 1972 ...... Dr. Otis Robinson more than 6,000 headcount and more which will promote their personal 1972 - 1975 ...... Dr. Paul Hines than 1,000 full-time equivalency each growth and facilitate their full participa- 1975 - 1996 ...... Dr. Jimmie Downing semester. tion in a rapidly changing world. 1996 - 2005 ...... Dr. Veldon Law 2005 - 2006 ...... Dr. Stephen Maier (Interim) Throughout its history, the college Learning 2006 - Present ...... Dr. Carl Heilman has been dedicated to the philosophy We invite and assist all students to that the individual is society’s greatest master a core of knowledge and skills resource and has relied on its greatest needed for advanced learning, employ- Discovery strength, its employees. From the care ment, personal growth, and responsible Because we are a force for innovation, given to the physical plant to the indi- citizenship. we continually strive to discover better vidual attention given in its classrooms, ways to empower all students to learn the staff and faculty have successfully Evaluation and grow. Barton is a learning insti- attracted students from all over the state We evaluate the relevant skills and tution in both its means and its ends; of Kansas, the nation and beyond. knowledge acquired by all students we facilitate our students’ discovery of so as to enhance their meaningful and what they need and want to know. Barton graduates who transfer have productive educational experiences. performed as well or better than the Similarly, Barton evaluates its perfor- Growth university students who started at mance in terms of its contribution to We strive to grow each year in our abil- their respective colleges, according to student learning and success. ity to accomplish our mission through the universities’ reports. Community purposeful enrollment and a commit- college students who have entered the ment to quality.

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BARTON COUNTY CAMPUS Accreditation and Certification numerous computer labs and technical bartonccc.edu/accreditation The Barton County campus is located on program labs. The Planetarium offers Barton Community College is accredited 160 acres, three miles northeast of Great programs free of charge as a public by the Higher Learning Commission Bend, across the road from Bissell’s service. A 40-foot dome theater with 66 and is a member of the North Central Point. The campus includes nine build- seats, the Planetarium is equipped to Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, ings in the main section of campus with recreate the night sky in amazing detail. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, four buildings of student housing and 800-621-7440, www.ncacihe.org. Also, the Cougar Athletics Fields located on Barton Community College is accred- the outskirts. ited under the provisions of the Kansas Community Junior College Act of Students find it easy to get around cam- 1965 and is a member of the American pus with the Learning Resource Center Association of Community Colleges as at the hub and the Science and Math well as the Council of North Central Building, Technical Building, Fine Arts Junior Colleges. Building, Student Union, Classroom Building, Physical Education Building, Automotive Technology and Administration Building forming a auto.bartonccc.edu circle around the LRC. Cultural facilities include an 840-seat The Automotive Technology Program auditorium and the Shafer Art Gallery. is certified by the National Automotive Learning facilities include numerous sci- Named for Hoisington, Kan., native and Technicians Education Foundation. ence labs, some of which are equipped internationally known artist Gus Shafer (NATEF). for specific programs. The College’s and his wife, Eva, the gallery schedules Website: natef.org attention to technology can be found shows of local, regional and national in its ITV rooms, 35 smart classrooms, interest. Barton’s Permanent Art Emergency Medical Services Collection features more than 800 pieces ems.bartonccc.edu in its collection, including more than 25 Barton’s program is structured Shafer bronzes and more than 100 works around the current Department of by Great Bend native Charles B. Rogers. Transportation curriculum and is nationally recognized and accredited Recreational facilities include an all- by the Commission on Accreditation weather track; tennis courts; baseball, of Allied Health Education Programs softball and soccer fields; a basketball and (CAAHEP) volleyball arena; an indoor swimming Website: caahep.org pool; the Windy Hill Disc Golf Course; and the Kirkman Student Activity Center, Medical Laboratory Technician As more college instructors use which houses indoor practice facilities; a mlt.bartonccc.edu the web to support their classes, fitness center, spring floor and the Thelma The MLT Program is accredited by access to a computer becomes Harms Wellness Center. the National Accrediting Agency for even more necessary. A computer Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). not only helps you do your course work, it’s often Barton offers on-campus housing for Website: naacls.org/search/programs.asp needed to get your course work in the first place as 340 students in a comfortable and fun well as to turn it in, to take tests and to communicate setting for both men and women. Living Nursing with your instructor. on campus enhances students’ oppor- nursing.bartonccc.edu tunities to meet other students and The Nursing Program is approved If you do not have computer access at your residence, adapt to college life easier and quicker. by the Kansas State Board of Nursing the Barton County Campus has computer labs and Conveniences like free cable and free and accredited by the Accrediting wireless access points across campus and in Student Internet are available in each room. Commission of Education in Nursing, Housing. Additionally, there may be other access CAMP ALDRICH 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, points available to you in your community through CONFERENCE CENTER Atlanta, GA 30326 public libraries or schools. You do have to be on Phone: (404) 975-5000, campus to use our computers so convenience makes it campaldrich.bartonccc.edu Fax: (404) 975-5020 worth considering the purchase of your own. The Camp Aldrich Conference Center, Website: acenursing.org situated on 290 acres of rolling sand hills

12 General Information Barton Community College GENERAL INFORMATION northeast of the ollege, features a class- Students can take a single class or pur- the U.S. Army Command and General room facility, cabins, a swimming pool, sue and earn a variety of degree and Staff College (CGSC), which currently tennis courts, and much more. certificate programs. Students may also resides at Fort Leavenworth. Today, Fort take classes for the purpose of transfer Leavenworth covers 5,634 acres and Located approximately two miles north to other institutions. houses over 3,600 permanent party sol- of Highway 156 between Claflin, Kan., diers. Many of these soldiers stationed and Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge, Courses are offered in nine and at Fort Leavenworth support the United the camp features 40 heavily-wooded seventeen-week formats. Fall and States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) acres preserved as a wilderness area. spring semesters each contain two which is the only maximum security Buildings of rough cedar and unique nine-week and one seventeen-week correctional facility in the Department of roof- lines blend into the rolling sand hills. session. The summer session is nine Defense and the oldest penal institution Approximately 70 species of wild flow- weeks long. Each of the courses listed in continuous operation in the Federal ers and grasses and 57 different species in the BARTonline catalog is offered at prison system. In addition to the sol- of birds have been identified by camp- least once each semester. There are no diers “permanently” stationed at Fort ers. Some of the birds are on the endan- minimum class size limits so classes are Leavenworth, 1,400 students and their gered species list. never canceled because of low enroll- families also reside on the installation ment or capped due to high enrollment. during their nine-month assignment to CGSC (Command and General Staff The college’s accreditation by The College.) Higher Learning Commission (ncahigh- erlearningcommission.org) has been The Barton Fort Leavenworth cam- expanded to include offering associate pus provides education and training degrees online. Students may earn an to the total military family. The Fort associate in arts, associate in science, or Leavenworth campus administration associate in general studies degree as office, classrooms, and computer labs well as an associate in applied science are located in Building 62. The campus The camp property is composed of the degree in some career technical educa- also provides instructional services Administration Building, parking lot, tion programs. for Military Schools Program, Basic the Dining Hall, five lodges that can Skill Enhancement Program (BSEP), also be used for seminars and class- FORT LEAVENWORTH CAMPUS and Leaders Skills Education Courses rooms, a pool and a bathhouse. The flmilitary.bartonccc.edu (LSEC) as well as evening and weekend day camp area has five shade shelters, Fort Leavenworth is the oldest military college courses. much like those in recreational parks. installation west of the Mississippi FORT RILEY CAMPUS Latrines and washstands are also River. It was established in 1827 as a located at each shelter. forward operating base to protect the frmilitary.bartonccc.edu Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. Lewis and Fort Riley, the home of “The Big Red For reservations or information, contact Clark explored the area where the fort One,” is known for its excellent training, the Facility Management Office, Barton is located between 26–29 June in 1804. abundant recreational opportunities, Community College, 245 NE 30 RD, Fort Leavenworth is historically known rich history and tremendous relations Great Bend, KS 67530, 792-9340. as the “Intellectual Center of the Army.” with surrounding communities. Barton This tradition began in 1881, when Community College is proud of its BARTONLINE General William T. Sherman established association with Fort Riley and the U.S. BARTonline.org the School of Application for Cavalry Army, which began in 1984 with a single Barton Community College operates and Infantry. The school evolved into training contract and has continued to a virtual campus, BARTonline, using grow in support of the Army, its soldiers a Learning Management System that and their families. puts students in charge of their weekly schedule. The Barton-Fort Riley campus provides Courses education and training to the total mil- utilize itary family as well as selected special- weekly blocks that allow students to ized education and training to the entire determine the best time of day and the state. The campus provides 12 degree best days of the week to attend class. programs. In addition, BARTonline,

Barton Community College General Information 13 GENERAL INFORMATION the college’s site for online courses, is which may lead to certificates and an online or in person with the preference administered at the Fort Riley campus. associate degree. deadline of June 1.

The Fort Riley campus administration Military Schools Program Contributions to the Foundation increase building is located in Building 217 on Military Schools Program provides the College’s ability to enhance quality the Main Post of Fort Riley, located centralized vocational training to the and extend the range of services pro- across from the Fort Riley Museum soldiers of Fort Riley. The program’s sec- vided to students and to the community. and the Custer House. The campus ondary mission is to provide training to For more information on how you can provides instructional education for U.S. Government employees and other “Advance Academics” through the the on-duty educational programs members of the total Army family. Barton Community College Foundation, for Basic Skill Enhancement Program please contact the Foundation Office, c/o (BSEP) and Leaders Skills Education Military On-Site Training Barton Community College, 245 NE 30 Courses (LSEC), and evening and week- Program (MOST) RD, Great Bend, KS 67530, 792-9367, or end courses, with all courses leading hmesti.bartonccc.edu by email at [email protected]. to a degree. Classrooms are located military-training.html on Main Post and Custer Hill. Barton The Military On-Site Training Program Silver Cougar Club provides the Fort Riley Tutor Center for (MOST) is designed to enhance the read- bartonscc.org the students of the seven consortiums iness posture of U.S. Army Reserve and Silver Cougar Club is a membership school on Fort Riley (Kansas State, National Guard units by delivering cost organization for anyone 55 years of Southwestern, University of Mary, effective and flexible skills-based train- age or older residing within the seven- Central Michigan University, Upper ing at the unit’s location. county Barton Community College Iowa University, and Central Texas service area. College). Barton provides the DANTES test site for CLEP and DSST for Fort Membership benefits Riley and the surrounding area stu- include: special events dents. Courses also are offered at the and activities through- Hazardous Materials and Emergency out the year (some with Services Training Institute located at 100 a minimal cost), reduced Continental Ave., Grandview Plaza, KS fees for classes, admission to sporting events, special Silver Cougar Club socials and a bi-monthly BARTON COMMUNITY newsletter. Dues are currently $15 for a COLLEGE FOUNDATION single or $25 for a couple’s membership. bartonccfoundation.org For more information, contact the Barton Since 1967, the Foundation has provided Community College Foundation Office at Barton with the private resources nec- 786-1136 or 792-9306. essary to fulfill its mission of providing educational, cultural and social opportunities. Among the areas the Foundation supports are academic scholarships, program development, facilities and equip- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ment, Library resources, the L. E. “Gus” AND EMERGENCY SERVICES and Eva Shafer Memorial Art Gallery, TRAINING INSTITUTE Cohen Kansas History Center and the hmesti.bartonccc.edu, bartonsafety.org Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. The Hazardous Materials and Emergency Services Training Institute located at 100 Related to and allied with the College, Continental Avenue in Grandview Plaza, the Foundation operates as a non-profit KS, offers training in hazardous materials corporation coordinating annual friend/ management, emergency management/ fundraising activities and events. homeland security, occupational safety and health and courses in Emergency The Foundations’ academic scholarship Medical Technician and Paramedic, applications can be completed either

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ADMISSIONS changed to a “Special Student” for the next term.

Rights of the College The following degree- or certificate-seeking students will be The College reserves the right to deny a student admission or admitted as Regular Students: readmission if considered detrimental to the best interests of ■■ The student must declare a degree or certificate program of the college community or if the College is unable to provide study, and the services, courses or program(s) needed to assist the student ■■ A graduate of an accredited high school, or in meeting educational objectives. ■■ A graduate of a recognized home school, or ■■ A student who has passed the General Education Admissions Procedure Development (G.E.D.) examination, or Students must apply for admission either electronically or by ■■ A student 18 years of age or older who does not meet one of submitting a paper application. the above three, but who demonstrates an “ability to benefit” through placement testing or educational credentials as In compliance with Kansas Statue KSA 2009 Supp. 65-129, defined by Barton. This may include students who: the College has instituted a tuberculosis prevention and con- ■■ Have graduated from an unaccredited high school, or trol policy for students. All students applying for admission ■■ Have graduated from an international high school, or to Barton with classes in classroom setting, will be required ■■ Have not graduated from high school or do not have a to complete a Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire. VERY GED, or IMPORTANT: A yes response to ANY of the five questions ■■ Have no proof of their high school diploma or GED, or will classify the student in a “high risk” tuberculosis cate- ■■ Have transferred from an accredited technical school, gory as defined by the Kansas Department of Health and community college, college or university Environment guidelines. These students will be required to Students not fulfilling Regular Student requirements may complete a Tuberculosis Assessment at the local health depart- be eligible for Regular Student status by demonstrating an ment, medical clinic or BCC Student Health prior to attendance “Ability To Benefit”. For more information visit: admissions. in a college classroom. Failure to comply will result in holds on bartonccc.edu or call the Barton Admissions Office at 792-9286 further enrollments and the release of permanent transcripts. or (800) 722-6842.

ADMISSIONS POLICY: SPECIAL STUDENT Selective Admissions Policy A person can be admitted to Barton Community College as a Admission to Barton Community College does not guarantee special student if the student: acceptance and/or enrollment in the following programs. ■■ Is not seeking an approved certificate or degree from Barton Additional admission requirements are required. ■■ Is taking classes for personal enrichment ■■ Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic ■■ Is a high school/home school sophomore, junior or senior ■■ Medical Laboratory Technician with written permission from the high school/home school ■■ Nursing administrator ■■ Is a high school/home school student enrolled in an Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Students approved gifted program with written permission from the ems.bartonccc.edu high school/home school administrator Barton is one of only eight accredited paramedic programs in Kansas with faculty and staff having over 100 years of com- *Special students are not eligible for federal financial aid and bined EMS experience. Offering the largest EMS education some institutional aid. Student services such as advisement are service area of any community college in Kansas, Barton’s pro- available at the student’s request. gram makes education convenient and accessible.

ADMISSIONS POLICY: REGULAR STUDENT Barton’s program is structured around the current NHTSA Students admitted to Barton as Regular Students are those curriculum and is nationally recognized and accredited by individuals who the College has deemed as degree- or certif- the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs icate-seeking from Barton and eligible for graduation upon (CAAHEP). Website: caahep.org completion of the degree requirements. A student admitted as a regular student must request official transcripts (secondary, Admission Procedure post-secondary, and/or GED) from all previously attended Students seeking admission to the Paramedic program must institutions to be sent directly to Barton. NOTE: Students not be admitted to the college and must also apply for admission submitting all official transcripts from all previously attended to the Paramedic program. Admission to the college does NOT institutions prior to completion of entering term will be automatically mean admission into the Paramedic program.

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For more information contact the Emergency Medical Services admission to the MLT program. Admission to the college does Office at 792-9341 or [email protected]. NOT automatically mean admission into the MLT program. For more information contact the MLT secretary at (888) 423- Application Process: 1711 or the MLT Program Director, Cheryl Lippert, at Complete Application Form for Barton’s Paramedic Program 786-1133 or [email protected]. 1. Complete student portion of “Barton Allied Health Programs History & Physical Form” Application Process: 2. Schedule a physical exam with your physician. Have your 1. Apply to the college, submitting all college and high school physician complete the appropriate section of the “Barton transcripts Allied Health Programs History & Physical Form.” NOTE: 2. Apply to the MLT program (form 1) and submit references You will be required to provide copies of immunization (form 2) records as well as complete the Barton immunization form. 3. Set up Verified credentials account after notified of MLT 3. Request a “Student Copy Transcript” from any and all edu- application and references. Includes: background check, cation institutions that you have attended. Enclose this tran- health forms, immunization records, current TB test/chest script in your application packet. If you have been a Barton x-ray, proof of current health insurance, current CPR proof. student, or have already sent official transcripts to Barton, 4. Interview (in person or SKYPE) you may call Barton’s Enrollment Services and request that Acceptance is limited by readiness to enter the program, a copy of your transcript is sent to the EMS Department, therefore students are selected based on the following c/o of Karyl White. If you are not sure if you have enough criteria: General Education requirements please see the Paramedic a.) the applicant’s interview “Associate in Applied Science” template. NOTE: You will b.) academic credentials be required to send official college and high school tran- c.) cooperative lab support scripts to Barton’s registrar’s office prior to graduation. d.) general education course completion including phlebot- 4. Enclose a copy of your current Kansas EMT card. omy and the phlebotomy clinical practicum 5. Enclose two (2) professional letters of recommendation e.) references/employers as solicited by applicant from two (2) other people than those you listed as refer- 5. Selected applicants for the Program are notified of ences on your “Paramedic Application Form.” admission 6. Applications must be received in EMS office by July 31 for classes starting in January and April 30 for classes starting The remaining applicants are notified that they are alternates in August. or that they are referred for career counseling. 7. Dates, times, and locations for the written, skills, and oral interview examinations will be scheduled approximately Nursing Students two (2) months prior to the start of classes. You will be noti- nursing.bartonccc.edu fied by either phone or email confirming these dates. Barton’s well-rounded and demanding coursework, along with experienced and dedicated faculty, prepares you with the skills Medical Lab Technician Students needed to face just about any nursing environment. The curric- mlt.bartonccc.edu ulum will educate you on many aspects of nursing care from Barton’s Medical Lab Technician Program combines the value pre-birth to death. of tradition with the enhancements of innovation. Barton’s MLT Program graduates are well respected in the field. Clinical A career in nursing provides a wide variety of job opportuni- partners provide internships, giving students hands-on expe- ties. Nurses practice in many settings (hospitals, long term care rience and access to state-of-the-art equipment. The MLT facilities, community agencies, clinics, schools) and care for all curriculum leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree age groups. and eligibility to take a national certification examination. This Program can also be a bridge to a 4 year Bachelors of Science Barton offers 2 types of programs for people wanting to enter in Clinical Laboratory Science. Barton’s MLT Program is fully the field of nursing: Certificate in Practical Nursing (PN) and accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). Laboratory Sciences, 5600 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, A student completes the first two semesters of the program 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880 to earn a PN certificate and is eligible to take the CLEX-P® to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The graduate then can Admission Procedure decide to continue their education or enter the work force. Students seeking admission to the Medical Lab Technician program must be admitted to the college and must also apply for When the LPN wants to continue their education they may

16 Getting Started Barton Community College GETTING STARTED apply for the second year of the nursing program, graduates transcript from previously attended institutions must be sent will receive the Associate in Applied Science degree and is eli- directly to Barton and on file with the Barton Enrollment gible to take the CLEX-R® to become a Registered Nurse. Services Office. A student transferring from another college Barton Nursing is approved by the Kansas State Board of without sufficient time to provide a complete transcript of Nursing and the Associated Degree Nursing Program is credits, will be admitted as a special student until all previ- accredited by: ously attended institutions transcripts have been evaluated. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Official transfer credit hours that meet graduation require- (ACEN) ments will be determined by your advisor when you and your 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 advisor make up the approved program of courses. Phone: (404) 975-5000 Fax: (404) 975-5020 Barton accepts transfer credit earned at regionally accredited Website: acenursing.org colleges in the United States. Transfer credits will be accepted from colleges and universities starting from the year they are Admission Procedure accredited or hold candidacy status with the North Central Students seeking admission to the nursing program must be Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Association admitted to the college and must also apply for admission to of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Colleges the nursing program. Admission to the college does NOT auto- and Schools, Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools, matically mean admission into the nursing program. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Western Association of Colleges and Schools. For the complete nursing admission procedure go to nursing. bartonccc.edu or contact the nursing office at 792-9357 for an Transfer credit from institutions recognized by CHEA (www. admission packet. chea.org) and/or the US Department of Education are subject for review by the Registrar and the Vice President of Instruction Note: Possession of a misdemeanor or felony conviction may and Student Services. Transfer credit from non-accredited insti- preclude acceptance into the nursing program and/or licen- tutions will not be accepted at Barton unless approved by the sure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Registrar and/or the Vice President of Instruction and Student state of Kansas. (Statute Kansas Nurse Practice Act 65-1120). Services. All transfer hours will be equated on the semester-hour system. All credits and grades including repeated courses will SPECIAL NOTES: be listed on the Barton transcript and calculated into the stu- Former Barton Students dent’s cumulative grade point average. Regular students who have attended Barton and then dropped out/stopped for one year or longer, or who have completed a To be eligible for graduation, students must have completed degree or certificate must submit a new application for admis- at least 15 hours out of the required sixty-four (64) hours from sion. Students must provide official transcripts of all college Barton Community College. Students seeking a certificate credits earned since the last semester of attendance at Barton. from Barton must have completed at least 25% of the required courses from Barton. Home School Students Home school credit evaluations may be submitted in lieu of a When a course taken at another institution is repeated at transcript or diploma from the school administrator. Barton, the College shall accept the most recent grade to calcu- late the student’s grade point average or satisfy course and/or Transfer Students graduation requirements. A transfer student is eligible for admission to Barton Community College if eligible to re-enter the institution last Students seeking a degree from Barton need to provide all offi- attended and in compliance with other requirements of the cial transcripts for previous coursework. College. Non-degree students are not required to submit transcripts Individuals who are on academic probation, suspension or unless it is needed for a course prerequisite. Non-degree seek- dismissal from another college, may apply for admission. ing student’s transcripts will be kept on file and only evaluated If accepted, the student will be admitted according to the as needed and/or as requested by the student. Academic Progress Policy which places the student on a one-semester probation. Army Enlistees The Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP) is a joint pro- If you have received previous college credit, an official gram of the Army Recruiting Command, Servicemembers

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Opportunity Colleges (SOC), and the College. As an eligible Policy, visit bartonccc.edu/admissions, or contact the Barton Army enlistee, individuals will be admitted to the College Admissions Office at 792-9286 or (800) 722-6842. concurrent with enlistment, defer enrollment for classes for up to two years after discharge and matriculate as a veteran after *To determine if student is eligible to receive Federal Financial leaving active duty. Aid visit: financialaid.bartonccc.edu or call the Barton Financial Aid Office at 792-9270 or (866) 257-2574. International Students ■■ International students must adhere to all Barton Community Regular students College admissions policies. A student admitted as a regular student must request official tran- ■■ An international admissions packet must be submitted for scripts (secondary, post-secondary, and/or GED) from all previ- review by May 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the ously attended institutions to be sent directly to Barton. A regular spring semester. student will be assigned an advisor, may be eligible to receive ■■ A TOEFL score of 500-paper/73 computer is required. federal financial aid, will be eligible to earn a certificate or degree, Students from an English speaking country are not required and may be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. to take the TOEFL. A conditional admission may be allowed for a TOEFL score under 500/73. Enrollment will be New Students: restricted under this conditional admission. Students may Contact the Admissions Office in the Kirkman Student be required to enroll in appropriate English as a Second Activity Center at 792-9286 or (800) 722-6842. All new stu- Language course(s) upon arrival in addition to their aca- dents may be required to submit placement scores, college demic program of study. transcripts, or be assessed prior to enrollment. Scores and/ ■■ Proof of graduation from a secondary school or equivalent or college transcripts are used for placement in English, is required. All transcripts from the secondary school or any Reading, and Math courses. Barton’s assessment is free of college/universities attended of prior work must include charge. *For further information, see Academic Placement. certified English translations. Faxed or copies will not be accepted as official. Returning Students: ■■ New international students will be charged a one-time 1. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor nonrefundable application/enrollment fee of $150 after 2. Enroll with your academic advisor completing their initial enrollment at Barton Community 3. Make payment arrangements and receive a copy of College. your schedule from the Business Office in the Kirkman ■■ All admissions criteria must be met before housing applica- Student Activity Center. For more information contact tion forms are approved. The housing deposit fee is required the Business Office at 792-9321. before acceptance is granted to the College. ■■ Each student is required to have adequate medical insurance Special Students ■■ Each student must provide copies of their immuniza- A student admitted as a special student is not required to sub- tion record in English. IMMEDIATELY ON ARRIVAL mit transcripts. A special student is not eligible to receive fed- TO CAMPUS arrangements must be made with Student eral financial aid, is not eligible to earn a certificate or degree Health Services to have a medical assessment, TB screen- from Barton, is not eligible to compete in intercollegiate ath- ing and review of immunizations. These assessments are letics, and will not be assigned an advisor. However, student MANDATORY prior to attending classes. services will be available upon the student’s request. ■■ The minimum academic year expense is $12,000. However, students should plan to bring more than this amount so that *Students may be required to submit placement scores, college they can pay summer expenses, if applicable. Students who transcripts, or be assessed prior to enrollment. Scores and/or choose to attend Barton must do so with the intention of college transcripts are used for placement in English, Reading, paying all expenses from their own financial resources. and Math courses. Barton’s assessment is free of charge. For ■■ Each student desiring transfer from another educational further information, see Academic Placement. institution in the United States will be evaluated on a case- by-case basis by Barton’s International Admissions Office. Barton County Campus: ■■ Barton’s International Admissions Office will review all Complete enrollment form at Enrollment Services in the international applications for acceptance each semester. Kirkman Student Activity Center. By Phone: Call Enrollment Services at 792-9252. ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE: BARTON COUNTY CAMPUS A student is either classified as either a Regular Student or as a Special Student. To determine student status see Admissions

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Off Campus Classes: LSEC courses are only offered during on-duty hours, books are 1. Enroll by coming to Enrollment Services in the Kirkman provided at no cost to the student, and tuition is scholarship to Student Activity Center or by phoning Enrollment the student. Cycles are six (6) weeks in length, traditional type Services at 792-9252. classes meet every day for 1½ hours. or 2. Contact Karly Little at 792-9294 for on-site enrollment BSEP (Basic Skills Education Programs) (Active duty information. military, and if space is available, family members of active duty, veterans, DOD employees and retirees) ONLINE LEARNING These are developmental classes for active duty military which Barton Community College offers students two online learning are designed to enhance basic math, reading, and writing skills options: BARTonline (bartonline.org) and Edukan (edukan. for the GT and Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) test- org). Students are encouraged to visit and follow the applica- ing. These developmental classes also help prepare for college tion/registration procedures for each respective online learn- level study. Whether you need to build your basic skills or just ing platform. gain confidence in them again, these courses are designed to help you succeed. These courses do earn college credit but do Other regulations not count toward graduation requirements. For summer school, students may not register for more than nine credit hours per session without approval from the Vice Active Duty Military must enroll in BSEP classes with the President of Instruction and Student Services. Army Education Centers. Family members, veterans, DoD employees and retirees may enroll in BSEP classes based on ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE: space availability in the Barton Office at Building 217 Custer BARTON FORT RILEY CAMPUS Ave, Fort Riley. College Programs (Classes are for all students to include Active duty military, family members of active duty, veter- Enrollment in BSEP classes begin 8 weeks prior to the start of ans, retirees, civilians and community members) classes. Classes meet Monday thru Friday for three (3) weeks, 3 hours each class period. Students can enroll in classes up to 8 weeks prior to the start of TESTING AND PLACEMENT classes by visiting the Barton-Fort Riley office at Building 217 Custer Ave, Fort Riley and meeting with an advisor or enroll Students entering college for the first time without SAT, ACT, in courses by using Genius portal on the BARTonline.org web- Accuplacer, ASSET or Compass test scores may be assessed site . Active duty military must submit tuition assistance (TA) for placement. Students needing assessment at the Barton requests through GoArmyEd. County campus will assess with the Accuplacer or ASSET test. Students needing assessment at the Fort Riley Campus will College Program courses are available during daytime, eve- assess with the Compass test. Students enrolling in a 100% ning and weekend hours. Sessions are eight (8) weeks in online English, math, or science course with BARTonline may length, are traditional or hybrid courses. Hybrid 3-credit class complete an online institutionally developed placement test. meets once each week for 3 hours and 5 credit courses meet twice for 3 hours each week for 8 weeks. Payment for the Students must have placement scores on file if they are pur- courses can be completed online or in the Barton office. suing a certificate or associate’s degree or are enrolling in a general education class requiring specific assessment scores. Books are provided for most of the classes at no cost to the student. Placement scores will be used to place students in the appropriate English, reading or math course. LSEC (Leader Skills Enhancement Courses) (Active duty military, veterans, Kansas National Guard/Reserve, DOD Testing provides both the student and the advisor an effective employees, retirees, and their family members.) tool to position the student for academic success. Through enrollment in proper courses, students are more likely to meet New students enroll in LSEC classes through the Barton Office their academic goals. and the Army Education Center at Building 217 Custer Ave, Fort Riley, or for returning students, they can go online using Other Testing Services the BARTonline.org and GOARMYED.com websites. For information about other testing servies, please see the Student Services section of the catalog on page 25. Enrollment in LSEC classes begin 8 weeks prior to the start of classes for active duty military and 6 weeks prior for all others.

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Residency Statement Waiver Guidelines All applicants must indicate your residency status on the ■■ Dependents include birth child, adopted child, stepchild or application. any child who was actually dependent in whole or in part of a public safety officer and those who are related to the pub- For the purpose of being assessed college tuition, Kansas res- lic safety officer by marriage. idents are persons, who, if adults, have resided, or if minors ■■ The statute is not retroactive and will not provide a vehicle (under 18) whose parents have resided in Kansas for six for recovery of tuition and fees paid prior to July 1, 1996. months immediately preceding the first day of classes. However, the death of the law enforcement officer/fire fighter could have occurred prior to July 1, 1996. In some cases, residency status is subject to interpretation ■■ The fees which are waived are those fees which all students by Barton. Such persons as financially independent students must pay at the time of enrollment. whose parents reside in another state, non-residents who ■■ If you qualify, you must complete a form before the waiver marry residents, military personnel and their dependents sta- is accepted. Forms may be obtained or additional questions tioned in Kansas, and students acquiring an abode, whether answered by the Business Manager, Kirkman Visitor Center, by purchase, renting or otherwise and intending to live in located on the Barton County Campus, 792-9319. it permanently or indefinitely, should consult the Office of Enrollment Services if in doubt about their residency status. Tuition & Fee Waiver for Dependents of Veterans K.S.A. 75-4364 provides an opportunity for dependents and It is the student’s responsibility to enroll under the proper spouses of certain military personnel who died on or after residency classification. If there is any question concerning res- September 11, 2001, while, and as a result of, serving in active idency status, it is the student’s responsibility to raise the ques- military service to enroll in Kansas postsecondary educational tion in the Enrollment Services before the start of the semester. institutions without payment of tuition or fees. Enrollment without payment of tuition and fees means that an eligible student Certain undocumented immigrants and others may be eligible will be allowed to enroll without payment of tuition or any man- for resident tuition. This applies to any student who: datory fees required of all students at the time of enrollment. 1. Has attended an accredited Kansas high school for three or The student will be responsible for other charges associated with more years and the student’s academic program and living costs. 2. either graduated from an accredited Kansas high school or has earned a GED issued in Kansas and FINANCIAL AID 3. a.) in the case of a person without lawful immigration financialaid.bartonccc.edu status; has signed and filed an affidavit with the institution The Financial Aid Office, functioning in a manner that is con- stating that the person or the person’s parents have filed an sistent with the College mission statement, promotes scholar- application to legalize such person’s immigration status, or ship, grant, student loan and employment opportunities for will file such an application as soon as such person is eligi- qualified, deserving students. The fundamental purpose of the ble to do so or Financial Aid Office is to actualize this philosophy through b.) in the case of a person with a legal nonpermanent immi- counseling and facilitation of the financial aid process. gration status, has filed with the postsecondary education institution an affidavit stating that such person has filed an Merit-based Aid application to begin the process for U.S. citizenship or will You must be a Kansas High School graduate (or a Kansas resi- file such application as soon as such person is eligible to do so. dent with a GED) to be eligible for the Academic Scholarship. The award is based upon your high school GPA or ACT score, Students who meet eligibility requirements should request whichever is higher. To be awarded a scholarship, you must an affidavit from the Admissions Office or the Office of complete and submit a Barton Admissions & Scholarship Enrollment Services. Application by May 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester for the 2014-15 aid year. The Barton Bound Tuition & Fee Waiver for will be for a flat amount except for the Elite tier which will be Deceased Safety Officer Dependents tuition & books and awarded based upon a combination of a Effective July 1, 1996, individuals who were dependents of 3.7 or higher GPA plus an ACT score of 28 or above. As with all any Kansas firefighter or law enforcement officer who died as other Barton tuition scholarships, for online classes the tuition a result of injuries suffered in the line of duty will be allowed amount covered is equal to the same amount as that for face to to enroll without charge of tuition or mandatory fees at any face classes. public institution of postsecondary education in the State of Kansas. (Kansas Senate Bill 325)

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Award Amount Annual GPA H.S. Score GED Score ACT Score are eligible for federal aid, but not all certificate programs are Excellence Award $1,000 3.50-4.00 3500+ 26+ eligible. Students will need to contact the Financial Aid Office Honor Award $800 3.00-3.49 3250-3490 24-25 to inquire if a particular certificate program is eligible. Achievement Award $500 2.5-2.99 3000-3240 22-23 Merit Award $250 2.00-2.49 2750-2990 20-21 Federal Pell Grants (PELL) are funded by the federal govern- *Elite Award: Tuition & Books awarded with a 3.7 and above ment and do not need to be repaid. This program is designed Kansas HS GPA and an ACT Score of 28 or above for undergraduates who do not have a bachelor’s degree, and it serves as the foundation, or base, for other forms of aid. Other Institutional Scholarships Eligibility is based on need. The amount of the Pell Grant is Activity Scholarships determined by a federal funding formula, number of credit Activity Scholarships are offered by sponsors from various hours and weeks for which the student is enrolled. The maxi- Barton programs. Selection is made for special skills, abilities mum award for the 2013-14 year is $5,645. or interests. The student is expected to complete specified obligations. The sponsor administering the award determines the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants contract obligations and award amounts. Activity Scholarships (FSEOG) are basic funded by the federal government and do available: Cheer, Drama, Forensics, Graphic Design, HALO, not need to be repaid. Eligibility is based on need and availabil- Journalism, Student Senate, Band, Vocal Music, and Admissions. ity of funds. FSEOG funds are campus-based; and therefore, limited funds are available. Institutions participating in the FSEOG Departmental Scholarships program are responsible for formulating a policy regarding dis- Departmental Scholarships are offered by various programs at tribution of FSEOG. Barton awards FSEOG in amounts of $200 the discretion of instructors. Departments offering scholarships per term during the fall and spring terms to those applicants include: Agriculture, Art, Automotive, Business, Criminal showing the greatest need as long as funds are available. Justice, Early Childhood, EMS, Medical Assistant, MLT, Music and Networking. Federal Work Study (FWS) provides employment opportunities that enable students to earn money to fund their education. Foundation Scholarships Also campus-based, FWS awards are based on documented As part of its mission, the Barton Community College Found need and availability of funds. For additional information, con- ation provides and funds a large number of scholarships to tact the Career Center at 792-9349. traditional or non-traditional students attending Barton for educational opportunities or training. Thanks to the generos- Federal Stafford Loans are low interest loans that are either ity of many donors, endowments and annually funded schol- subsidized or unsubsidized. A subsidized loan is based on arships, with a wide variety of criteria, are available to assist financial need unmet by other aid. The federal government students. Scholarship application priority deadline is June 1st pays interest or (“subsidizes”) the loan as long as the student prior to the academic year. The application can be found at is enrolled in at least six credit hours. On an unsubsidized loan bartonccfoundation.org. the student will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. Service-based Aid Trooper Bill Scholarship Other Need-Based Aid: There are also two other types of An automatic (no application required) scholarship available scholarships for students who show need according to guide- to military dependents taking College Programs who are: lines listed on the scholarship application and who are not eli- Kansas residents, seeking a degree or certificate at Barton and gible to receive other types of aid. have at least a 3.5 or higher overall GPA. The scholarship is worth $100 per term ($300 annually) and is credited directly Barton Boost Scholarship: This scholarship is need-based to the student’s account at one of the te rm payout dates. for high school student not receiving any other type of aid. Based upon the number of credit hours the student is Need-based Aid enrolled in, the student may receive a scholarship up to and Federal Financial Aid including six credit hours of the cost of tuition and fees per To apply for Federal financial aid, a Free Application for term. The scholarship in combination with other resources Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed. Students cannot exceed direct cost of the classes. can complete a FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no charge to have an application processed. If financial aid Barton Incentive Scholarship: This scholarship is for non- is applied for in one school year, the student may be sent a high school students who are not eligible for any other type renewal application the next year. All Barton degree programs of financial aid. Based upon the number of credit hours

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STUDENT HOUSING the student is enrolled in, the student may receive up to and including the six credit hours of the cost of tuition. The housing.bartonccc.edu scholarship in combination with other resources cannot Barton Community College offers on-campus housing for 340 exceed direct cost of the classes. students with single occupancy options in a comfortable and fun setting for both men and women. Living on campus can If you have any questions or concerns about financial aid at enhance your opportunity to meet other students and adapt to Barton please refer to our website or if you do not have access college life more easily and quickly. to a computer call us at 792-9270 or (800) 748-7594. Conveniences include free: cable, internet availability in each Return to Title IV Refunds room, access to newly released movies updated monthly, three Students who withdraw 100% from classes, officially or unof- laundromats, phone service, two Eco-friendly drinking water ficially, may be subject to repaying a portion of their federal stations, large flat screen TV & Wii in the commons areas and aid. Federal funds that may be effected by a withdrawal are access to indoor pool and workout facility. the Federal Pell grant, Federal student loans, Federal SEOG, and the Federal ACG grant. When a student withdraws, Barton The application process is simple and based on a first come must determine the actual amount of federal aid the student first serve basis upon receipt of the reservation/damage earned while attending. If the student drops all classes before deposit. Go online at housing.bartonccc.edu to view the 60% of completion, federal aid will be subject to a return to the student housing options and complete contract online. The Department of Ed. If classes are dropped after completing 60%, housing brochure which includes additional information is the aid is considered earned and will not be subject to recalcu- available online as well as in the Admissions Office located lation or repayment to the Department of Education. in the Kirkman Visitors Center. Barton mandates that all full- time freshman students (those enrolled in 12 or more semester The Department of Education provides a formula for schools to hours with a total of less than 24 successfully passed college determine the actual amount of federal aid that students might credits) are required to live in college residence halls. You may be required to repay. The order of the R2T4 (Return to Title IV) be exempt from being required to live in the college residence funds is Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Subsidized halls if you meet at least one of the following criteria: Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Federal Pell Grant, and ■■ Are married Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. ■■ Are 21 years of age or older, or ■■ Have children or child who reside(s) with you If the student withdraws before federal has been paid, the ■■ Live in Barton County, or bordering county with parents, student might be eligible for a post withdrawal disbursement. legal guardian, or other immediate family member. If that is the case, Financial Aid Office will be notified of the withdrawal and will determine if the student is subject to a Meningitis Health Information Facts PWD (Post Withdrawal Disbursement). Students residing in campus housing are required to review information provided on meningitis and the possible dangers During the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters, the related to the disease. student may drop classes and a 100% refund will be issued. After this point, when a class is dropped, no refund will be They are encouraged to receive the vaccine. Students must pro- issued. It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw vide either documentation of the vaccine or sign the provided from classes. Students may initiate a drop by contacting their waiver indicating declining of vaccine at this time. Students under advisor or the Enrollment Services Office at 792-9252. Non- 18 years of age must have parent or guardian sign the waiver. attendance does not constitute an official drop. A booster vaccine is recommended if student was vaccinated If the student withdraws from classes and it is determined prior to the age of 16. Check with your medical provider. that a refund of federal funds is owed, Barton will contact the This vaccine should not be confused with HIB that is given to student informing them if they owe a repayment. The student young children. will be responsible to repay any funds that are determined to be unearned if you owe a repayment to the Department of Recent studies suggest younger students who live in dorms, Education. Owing a repayment may cause the student to be those who smoke, and those who spend more than four hours ineligible for further federal aid. a week in congested areas are at greater risk for developing this disease. It is rare but severe and frequently fatal. For financial aid disbursement policies, visit the Barton Financial Aid web site.

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2015 - 2016 Cost Information Legal Residence in Kansas - $100 per credit hour Semester (16 credit hours) Yearly (32 credit hours) Tuition $1600 $3200 Books (estimated) $415 $830 Total $2015 $4030

Legal Residence outside Kansas (within the USA) - $131 per credit hour Semester (16 credit hours) Yearly (32 credit hours) Tuition $2096 $4192 Books (estimated) $415 $830 Total $2511 $5022

International Residents - $183 per credit hour Semester (16 credit hours) Yearly (32 credit hours) Tuition $2928 $5856 Books (estimated) $415 $830 Total $3343 $6686

Additional Fee $150 – One time administrative fee

Housing Costs - Housing contract includes 19 meals per week plan Summer 2015 Fall ‘15 and Spring ‘16 Semesters Semester Cost Annual Cost Application Fee $120 19 Meals per week Cost Start at $342 per session with no meal plan Twin Suite, Shared Bath $2,770 $5,540 Single Suite, Shared Bath $3,234 $6,468 NOTES: ●●Application Fee is non-refundable. Application Fee $120 Required to reserve space. Housing ●●No meals are included with the summer housing price. reserved on a first-come first-serve basis. ●●Students who choose to pay the entire semester at the time the first payment is due will receive a 4% discount. Single Room Rate Additional charge for single occupancy or deluxe suite upon availability.

Yearly Cost Estimates *Based on 16 credit hours per semester X 2 semesters Kansas Resident Non-KS Resident International Resident (U.S Citizen) Tuition $3200 $4192 $5856 Books $830 $830 $830 Housing** $5540 $5540 $5540 Total Cost $9,570 $10,562 $12,226 (**Estimated) Additional Notes: Housing Students add $120 Application Fee International Students add $150 Administrative Fee *A scholarship of $7 per credit hour applies to Barton County residents ** Housing cost is based on the double occupancy room rate. *** Cost is estimated based on basic charges and do not include other personal costs or costs associated with various classes nor cost of online courses.

Online Costs BARTonline: $146 EduKan: $147

For more information of an estimated cost of attendance, visit the Barton Financial Aid web site. Prices are subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

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ACTIVITIES Advisement Coordinator when help is complete an institutionally developed Student activity programming sup- needed. online placement test. plements instructional programming by providing experiences designed to Advisors can help with many things. Students must have placement scores increase students’ enjoyment of life and Here are a few: on file if they are pursuing a certificate stimulate their personal growth and ■■ Degree Planning or associate’s degree or are enrolling social development. Student interest ■■ Career Options in a general education class requiring organizations, clubs and activities have ■■ Enrollment specific assessment scores. Placement been created to provide these opportuni- ■■ Dropping/Adding a class scores will be used to place students ties and experiences. Each club or orga- ■■ Changing majors and/or advisors in the appropriate English, reading or nization has one to two faculty or staff ■■ Graduation requirements math course. sponsors who are directly responsible ■■ Advice on courses, schools, and life to and for their respective groups. The issues Testing provides both the student and Director of Student Life oversees these the advisor an effective tool to posi- activities and clubs. Academic advisors will provide a tion the student for academic success. friendly, open environment that will fos- Through enrollment in proper courses, Student Government Association – The ter self-exploration, self-awareness and students are more likely to meet their SGA is the representative body of the self-evaluation thus enhancing a sense academic goals. student population. It is comprised of of personal identity. Additionally, advi- elected student officials who provide a sors assist students in exploring the pos- Other Testing Services “voice” for the student body relevant to sible short and long-range consequences Instructor Assigned Testing: Student their campus experience, and who plan of their choices and facilitate students’ Services may conduct other assessments student activities. Elections are held recognition and acceptance of personal or testing as required by individual for sophomores in the spring semester responsibility for what happens in their instructors or departments. and for freshmen in the fall semester. lives. Advisors will assist their advisees, Contact the Director of Student Life at not only with semester-by-semester Proctoring: Individual instructors 792-9271 or [email protected] for planning, but with college career, work- can arrange to have make-up tests more information. force, and/or transfer plans as well. proctored.

Intercom - a monthly source of infor- Barton County Campus The following nationally-normed mation about student activities taking Advisement Center instruments can be administered: place on campus and other need to Room L134, North end of the Learning DANTES - CLEP & DSST: Testing know information. It is sent via email Resource Center instruments provided by Barton Fort to students’ college (bartoncougars.org) 792-9225 or (800) 748-7594, ext. 225 Riley Testing Center which allows the email address and available on the web [email protected] student to receive credit for informal under Student Life. Contact the Director learning by “testing out” of entry-level of Student Life at 792-9271 or engled@ Barton Fort Riley Advisement Services and upper-level courses. Military sol- bartonccc.edu for more information. Building 217, Fort Riley Campus diers are able to take the test at no cost, (785) 784-6606 or (877) 620-6606 fees apply to all other students. ADVISEMENT [email protected] Barton’s advisement system is a stu- The CLEP test is also offered at the TESTING AND PLACEMENT dent-centered, advisor driven system Barton County Campus. designed to increase student success and Students entering college for the first retention by promoting close and contin- time without SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, Tests Administered Through Other uous contact between students, advisors, ASSET or Compass test scores may be Testing Agencies and the Barton student support structure. assessed for placement. Students need- Automotive Service Excellence Exam Advisors are accessible to all advisees ing assessment at the Barton County (ASE) and exhibit an open-door policy. campus will assess with the Accuplacer or ASSET test. Students needing assess- Please contact the Barton County An Advisement Coordinator will assign ment at the Fort Riley Campus will Campus Testing Center at 792-9344 or an advisor to all degree seeking stu- assess with the Compass test. Students 792-9282 or the Fort Riley Testing Center dents. Non degree seeking students may enrolling in a 100% online English, math at (785) 240-3617 to make an appoint- request an advisor or may contact an or science course with BARTonline may ment or further information.

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BOOKSTORE Transfer Information and assuming personal responsibility. The Bookstore, located in the Student Catalogs and brochures from public Referral services are available for career Union on the Barton County Campus, and private colleges in the state of counseling on campus, as well as for offers Barton apparel and memorabilia, Kansas are available outside of the community resources. You may also visit snacks, sandwiches, muffins, and drinks Career Center Office. Information about our counseling website at counseling. in addition to all the books and supplies transfer equivalency of Barton courses bartonccc.edu. For counseling services, needed for classes on the Barton County to other institutions is also available. call 792-9295 or visit L139, in the north Campus. Information from colleges outside of end of the Learning Resource Center. Kansas will be obtained at your request. Counseling is confidential and free for Regular hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many Kansas colleges send admissions Barton students. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. representatives to Barton to speak with COMPUTER LAB to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Summer hours our students. Check the Career Center are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through website for specific dates and times. The Student Services computer lab on Thursday. Contact the Bookstore at the Barton County campus makes avail- 792-9229. Call 792-9349, or come to the office in able to students and others PCs, print- room L133, located on the north end of ers, and scanners. Qualified personnel CAREER CENTER the Learning Resources Center. are available to assist with Internet careercenter.bartonccc.edu access, word-processing, and other CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER computer assignments. On the Barton Career Exploration cdc.bartonccc.edu County campus, the computer lab is Barton’s Career Counselor is available Students, faculty, and staff with chil- located in the far northwest corner of to assist you with choosing a career that dren between the ages of 2 weeks the Learning Resource Center. On the fits a student’s personality and interests. and 12 years have access to the Fort Riley Campus, computer access is Assessments of abilities, values and Child Development Center located located in Buildings 7604 and 215 when interests are available to assist in choos- at the Barton County Campus on a computer classes are not in session. ing a major. Further career exploration space-available basis. The Center is open Additionally, the Fort Riley Tutor Center resources are available through the from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. whenever College located in Building 7656 has computers Career Center such as books, videos, job offices are open. The Center remains available during the day for students. shadowing, and assistance with online open for child care services on Fridays DISABILITY SERVICES resources. in summer when the Barton County campus offices observe a summer sched- Disability Services provides and coor- Internships/Job Shadow ule. Located adjacent to the three-story dinates academic or other accommo- An internship or job shadowing expe- Phase IV Housing Complex, the Center dations to students with disabilities rience may be arranged through the provides care for as short a time as one in order to promote equal educational Career Center. Internships are work hour and as long as eleven hours each opportunities. Accommodations experiences that enhance learning and day. The Center is licensed by the State are provided on an individualized, help to verify career choice or encour- of Kansas to provide care for up to 66 case by case basis. Prior to receiving age exploration of further options. children during each academic semester. accommodations, students are wholly Internships are often unpaid work and The Director of the Child Development responsible for identifying themselves may or may not be for college credit. Center can be reached at 786-1131 or as being disabled and for providing 792-9360 to provide information about the proper documentation. Students Job Search Assistance Center enrollment. with disabilities seeking academic and Part Time Employment accommodations are encouraged to COUNSELING Resources and personal assistance are contact the Student Services office as available in the following areas: resume counseling.bartonccc.edu soon as possible at (855) 509-3367 or and cover letter writing, completing Professional counseling is available may contact disabilityservices@barton- job applications, developing interview on the Barton County Campus to ccc.edu. Students attending the Fort skills, professional etiquette and job help students with personal issues or Riley campus may contact the Fort search assistance. Current opportunities with academic concerns that would Riley Student Support office at (785) are posted on our website for on and ultimately affect the achievement of 784-6606 or e-mail disabilityservices@ off campus employment at careercenter. their academic goals. Counseling is also bartonccc .edu to request assistance with bartonccc.edu available to assist students in exploring accommodations. Fort Leavenworth choices, recognizing consequences, students should contact (855) 509-3375

Barton Community College Student Services 25 STUDENT SERVICES or e-mail disabilityservices@barton- immunizations are available in the research needs of students and area resi- ccc.edu to request assistance with Student Health Office. dents. Access is provided to the library’s accommodations. 3. Limited immunizations may be print and electronic resources includ- obtained through Student Health ing, but not limited to, books, e-books, HEALTH SERVICES Services. Minimal fees are assessed. periodicals, and databases. The library healthservices.bartonccc.edu If your insurance covers immuniza- strives to adjust it resources and services Barton employs a registered nurse full- tions, it is advised you receive them to meet the needs of its patrons. time from August through May. Clinic from your Healthcare provider or hours are Monday, Wednesday and Health Department. The college Research and general library assistance Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday does not process insurance claims. is available in person, by phone 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Friday 8 a.m. 4. Housing students and international 792-9365/(888) 403-1900, or e-mail to 1 p.m. After hour emergency con- students are asked to provide immu- [email protected]. tacts can be made by calling cell phone nization information along with 786-0392. Basic services are free to all health assessment at enrollment. Library hours may alter with the season, students and employees of the college. 5. All international students are man- campus closings, school holidays, and All expenses incurred through med- dated to be seen in Student Health by demand as dictated by student use. ical, dental and eye referrals are the within 24 hours of arrival on cam- Hours of operation and any variations responsibility of the student, parent or pus. Mandatory TB screening will will be posted on the library’s website guardian. be completed, along with a health and Facebook page. assessment including review of The mission of the College Health immunizations. The TB screening For more information, stop by the Program is to help maintain a state of and updates of immunizations will library which is located in the south end optimum health, both physical and be required to be completed prior to of the Learning Resource Center, call emotional, among the students, faculty attendance of classes. 792-9365, or visit the library’s web site at and staff. 6. Campus housing students will be library.bartonccc.edu. required to show documented proof Services available include: of meningitis immunization or the CAMPUS SAFETY 1. First aid and emergency care. signed waiver. At Barton the safety and well being of 2. Routine health checks. 7. As per KS Statute KSA 2009 Supp. our students, faculty, staff and visitors 3. Assistance with medical, dental and 65-129, all students entering a class- are of utmost importance. With the eye referrals room will be screened for tuberculo- support of other departments, we have 4. Immunization information and assis- sis. Those who evidence heightened many people involved in keeping this tance with updates risk will be required to provide the campus safe and secure; however, a 5. Prescription injections can be given TB Risk Assessment Evaluation truly safe campus can only be achieved with approval of prescribing physi- which must be completed by a health with the cooperation of all students, fac- cian and college nurse. Medication care professional. Students requiring ulty, staff and visitors. must be provided by the student. a Tuberculosis Risk Assessment may 6. Assistance with family planning, inquire at Student Health for testing The Barton Campus Safety Department STD and HIV counseling or go to local Health Department or provides a 24-hour a day, seven days 7. Medical information source Healthcare Provider. Assistance with a week patrol function on campus, referrals will be provided as needed. parking lots, and student housing. The Immunization Information Campus Safety office is located in T-154 Barton follows the established recom- Medical Insurance and can be reached by calling 792-9217. mendations of the Kansas Department According to the Affordable Care Act TRIO PROGRAMS of Health and Education (KDHE) (ACA) all individuals are required to and the American College Health maintain Essential Coverage in Health Student Support Services Association (ACHA). Insurance. The college does not have a Student Support Services is one of four 1. Proof of immunizations is not plan or endorse any particular plan. TRIO programs sponsored by Barton. required but it is HIGHLY rec- TRIO programs are funded through the LIBRARY ommended that all college stu- United States Department of Education. dents review and update their library.bartonccc.edu These grants provide free services for immunizations. Barton’s Library offers a variety of eligible students to assist them in meet- 2. Informative guidelines on resources to meet the informational and ing their educational goals. The Barton

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Student Support Services (SSS) program Barton Community College has two Contact Information: is designed to meet student needs in all Upward Bound programs serving our Great Bend: 793-8164 or academic, career, transitional, and life service area: toll free (877) 684-8164 skills areas. Each member of the Student Barton County Upward Bound: Junction City: (785) 238-5200 Support Services staff is committed to Serves Ellinwood, Hoisington TUTORING helping students successfully complete and Great Bend a two-year degree and/or transfer to a Contact: 792-9219 or Peer and professional tutoring is four-year institution. bcub.bartonccc.edu provided free of charge on the Barton County Campus from 8 a.m. to 9:30 pm Services Central Kansas Upward Bound: Monday through Thursday and from Services available to eligible students Serves Central Plains, Chase, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Evening, include: academic, career, vocational, Ellsworth, Lyons, and Wilson Sunday and summer tutoring hours transfer, and personal counseling; Contact: 786-1181 or vary and will be posted at the beginning financial aid information and assis- ckub.bartonccc.edu of each semester. Contact the Barton tance, transfer visits, disability accom- County Campus Tutoring Center at modations, college skills seminars and Educational Opportunity Center 786-1127. Professional tutoring services tutoring. bartonccc.edu/community/CKEOC are provided free of charge at Fort Riley The Central Kansas Educational in Building 7656. Tutoring is available Eligibility Opportunity Center (CKEOC) offers free Monday - Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Students may be eligible for the SSS pro- services to provide eligible adults assis- Wednesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; gram if they are first generation college tance with secondary and postsecondary and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, students, meet limited income guide- education attainment. CKEOC has been 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact the Fort lines, or have a physical or learning dis- developed to respond to the increasing Riley Tutoring Center at (785) 240-3617 ability. In addition, students must show educational needs of adults and offer or (785) 784-6606 ext. 763. a need for academic support services. support in identifying their educational, personal, and career goals. The CKEOC For distance or online tutoring options, Location TRIO Program is 100% funded by the please contact TutoringServices@ The Student Support Services program Department of Education with all ser- bartonccc.edu for more information. offices are located in the north end of the vices free to those who qualify. CKEOC Learning Resource Center. Staff mem- may serve those under the age of 19 due VETERAN SERVICES bers may be reached by calling 792-9240. to there is not a Talent Search Project bartonccc.edu/supportservices/ within the CKEOC target area. militaryresources Upward Bound Programs The College assists veterans, active Upward Bound provides fundamental Services duty, and family members in securing support to participants in their prepara- Services include: Career exploration, educational benefits. Information may tion for college entrance. The program college and vocational school searches be obtained from the nearest Veterans provides opportunities for participants academic advisement, financial aid and Administration Office or the College’s to succeed in their precollege perfor- admissions assistance, placement in and Veteran Service representatives. The mance and ultimately in their higher guidance through high school diploma Barton County campus VA represen- education pursuits. Upward Bound or GED programs, campus visits, finan- tative can be reached at (800) 748-7594 serves: high school students from cial literacy, supportive workshops, job ext. 363, and the Fort Riley and Fort low-income families; and high school networking, and mentoring. Leavenworth campus VA representative students from families in which neither can be reached at (785) 784-6606 ext. 707. parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The CKEOC Service Area goal of Upward Bound is to increase The CKEOC service area covers 33 the rate at which participants complete counties with EOC Advisors available to secondary education and enroll in and meet with current and prospective par- graduate from institutions of postsec- ticipants within Workforce Centers. The ondary education. main EOC office is located in the Great Bend KansasWorks Center and satellite A six-week residential program is offices are located in Hays, Junction conducted on the Barton Community City, Manhattan, Salina, and the Barton College campus during the summer. Fort Riley Office.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 4. To protect the rights of members of the College community The College values the honest pursuit of knowledge and and the community at large; and expects its students to conduct themselves with academic 5. To assure students due process when they have been integrity. To that end, it has adopted an academic integrity pol- charged with violating College rules and regulations. icy which defines basic and capital violations and outlines the expectations, rights and responsibilities, sanctions, and related Complete Code of Conduct procedure available at processes essential to maintain the standards of academic studentconduct.bartonccc.edu. integrity within the College. COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Upon the recommendation of the faculty, Barton Community College adopted the following values statement:* Barton promotes the development of partnerships with colleges and universities. One of the leading outcomes of these “Academic Integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adver- partnerships are articulation agreements. Agreements may sity, to fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, benefit students interested in general transfer or students who and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behav- are pursuing specific programs of study. For more informa- ior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into tion, please check out the following website: bartonccc.edu/ action.” Specifically, these values are defined as follows: instruction/transartic DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION ■■ An academic community of integrity advances the quest for truth and knowledge by requiring intellectual and personal Statement of Philosophy honesty in learning, teaching, research, and service. As developmental educators at Barton Community College, ■■ An academic community of integrity fosters a climate of we believe in maximizing the potential of our students and mutual trust, encourages the free exchange of ideas, and ourselves. We believe in the rights of all students to excellent enables all to reach their highest potential. post-secondary educational experiences: therefore, we strive to ■■ An academic community of integrity establishes clear stan- achieve and maintain excellence in all our teaching and learning dards, practices, and procedures and expects fairness in the endeavors. It is our mandate to help students overcome any bar- interaction of students, faculty, and administrators. riers that would hinder their personal and academic success. ■■ An academic community of integrity recognizes the par- ticipatory nature of the learning process and honors and We create a learning environment in which faculty, staff, and respects a wide range of opinions and ideas. administration employ the best practices in their field, promote ■■ An academic community of integrity upholds personal individual initiative, honor diversity, empower independent responsibility and depends upon action in the face of learning, and encourage risk taking, active learning, prob- wrongdoing. lem-solving, and critical thinking while we model a lifelong commitment to learning. *As stated in The Center for Academic Integrity handbook, “The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, “ p.4. Des Plaines, Illinois. CODE OF CONDUCT Barton County Community College has established and main- tains a fair and equitable procedure for addressing student disciplinary matters ensuring that the rights of the students, the College community, and the community-at-large are protected.

The objectives of the disciplinary process at Barton County Community College are: 1. To protect members of the campus community from harm due to the indiscretions of the few members of the community who are unable, or unwilling to respect the rights of others; 2. To help ensure order in the College community; 3. To create an environment that enhances the opportunity for learning;

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Mission Statement complete the military evaluation process. The evaluation for Developmental education at Barton Community College pro- the number of credit hours to be awarded will be based on the vides a post-secondary educational opportunity, sensitive and recommendations as set forth in “A Guide to the Evaluation responsive to the individual differences and special needs Experiences in the Armed Services,” published by the among learners. American Council on Education. Veterans must provide documentation that shows the correct identification of the training To facilitate academic preparedness, we support diagnostic program by title, length, location, and course number and sub- testing and placement, develop and provide general and disci- mit a DD214 form in addition to any certificates of training you pline-specific learning strategies, and assist students in coping may have. with barriers to learning. OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT The developmental courses offered regularly in the course The College is committed to the assessment of learning and to schedule include the following: quality education. Assessment activities provide a means to develop an understanding of how students learn, what they Reading Credit Hours know, and what they can do with their knowledge. Results Basic Reading 3 from these various activities guide Barton, as a learning col- Intermediate Reading 3 lege, in finding ways to improve student learning.

English Credit Hours English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Lab 1 ESOL Conversational English 1 ESOL Academic Vocabulary 1 ESOL Sentence Structure 1 Intro to English Language 6 ESOL I 3 ESOL II 3 ESOL III 3 Basic English 3 Intermediate English 3

Math Credit Hours Basic Applied Math 3 Basic Algebra 3 College Preparatory Math 3

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Barton ACE Barton Community College’s ACE program helps students master needed math and reading skills in an accelerated time frame. The ACE Lab is located in the classroom building.

Advisors or the Student Support Services staff assist students with the selection of appropriate developmental courses should testing indicate that the student could benefit by enrolling in one or more of these courses. MILITARY SERVICE SCHOOL CREDIT Barton Community College will award college credit to veterans and military personnel enrolled at Barton who have successfully completed specialized training in a military service school. For active duty service members, a Joint Services Transcript (JST) and Enlisted Records Brief (ERB) are used to

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