Category Archives: Fort Scott Community College

Black History Speaker Lunch And Learn Feb. 18

 

 

February is Black History Month.

The Gordon Parks Museum is bringing an author and entrepreneur to speak on how to choose one’s weapons in the face of adversity on Tuesday, February 18 at 11 a.m. with a “Lunch and Learn” presentation. The museum is located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College in the Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2401 S. Horton.

 

The guest speaker will be Frank Clay, Jr., author and a member of The National Speaker’s Association.

 

“We chose to bring Frank Clay as author, business coach, entrepreneur and veteran for his perspective on important figures like Gordon Parks, who helped shaped African American history and inspired others,” Kirk Sharp, director of the Gordon Parks Museum , said.

 

The presentation titled “Find the Right Weapons and Success is Yours”.

Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and drinks with them.

 

Dessert will be provided.

 

“Find the Right Weapons and Success is Yours” is the presentation reflecting on lessons learned from Gordon Parks and how Gordon chose the right weapons to bring about change in his life and the world, according to a press release.

 

Clay will also speak on how Gordon’s book The Choice of Weapons, helped to inspire others such as Frank to find the right weapons in life.

 

Frank Clay, Jr. is also  the founder and principal of 2020 Solutions Inc.

 

Clay  holds a bachelor’s in business administration and a master’s in business management.

 

For more information about “Find the Right Weapons and Success is Your” presentation at the Gordon Parks Museum call 223-2700, ext. 5850 or email [email protected].

Agenda for FSCC Trustees Meeting Feb. 17

The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, February 17, 2020.

The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
5:00 DINNER
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Softball Update, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on January 27, 2020, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 8
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 55
A. Consideration of 2020-2021 Tuition and Fees, 55
REPORTS, 61
A. Administrative Updates, 61
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 76
ADJOURNMENT, 77

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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• February 17, 2020: Board Meeting
• March 16, 2020: Board Meeting
• March 23, – 27, 2020: Spring Break – Campus Closed
• April 3, 2020: Aggie Day
• April 10, 2020: Good Friday – Campus Closed
• April 20, 2020: Board Meeting
• May 11 – 14, 2020: Final Exams
• May 15, 2020: Graduation
• May 18, 2020: Board Meeting
• May 25, 2020: Memorial Day – Campus Closed
• June 15, 2020: Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President

FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective processes; and developing the region’s workforce.

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ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bill Meyer
_____ Robert Nelson

3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. SOFTBALL UPDATE

4
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on January
27, 2020.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) William Henry, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 20, 2020
b) Ricardo “Amir” Gant, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 24, 2020
c) Susan Benson, CAMP/SSC/TRIO Tutor, effective February 18, 2020
2) Separations
a) Dustin Johnson, Assistant Football Coach, effective February 7, 2020
b) Ronda Bailey, Instructor, effective May 15, 2020
c) Art Houser, Instructor, effective May 15, 2020
d) Larry Shead, Instructor, effective May 15, 2020
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Elliott Fewins
Hart Meyer Nelson

 

Minutes of FSCC Trustees for January 27

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training
January 27, 2020
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Dave Elliott, Kirk Hart, Bill Meyer (by phone), Robert Nelson (by
phone)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members.
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
MIGRANT GRANT PROGRAMS UPDATE: Jennifer Quick, Jena Russell, and Lynne Wheeler provided an
overview of Migrant Education Program (MEP), High School Equivalency Program (HEP), and College Assistance
Migrant Program (CAMP) respectively.

The programs serve varying populations of migrant students and generate over $200,000 of revenue for FSCC annually. They added that FSCC has a very strong reputation in migrant education.

ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2020-
2021 calendar as presented.
B. A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of a
semi-tractor and two semi-trailers as presented.
C. The Board briefly discussed technology training, and all agreed that they would notify Juley McDaniel of
availability for training via email.
D. The Board discussed graduation attendance. All members plan to attend graduation.
E. Nelson reminded the Board that it is time to start considering if they want to award an honorary degree this
year. Alysia will send criteria in an email update, and the Board will discuss at February’s meeting.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Gordon Parks Museum, Student Services, Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:15 p.m. by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk

FSCC Announces Fall 2019 Honor Roll

group picture of several FSCC students lined up for a picture in Ellis Hall

Fort Scott, KS–Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) has over 240 students on the fall 2019 honor roll list! These students work hard every semester and it truly shows. There are three lists of honorees, each group being at a different level.

 

President’s Honor Roll- 4.0 GPA

Vice President’s Honor Roll- 3.75-3.99 GPA

Honor Roll- 3.5-3.74 GPA

 

Congratulations Hounds on your success! Keep pushing forward and make this decade the best yet!!!

 

To see the full lists of honorees, please click the link below!

FALL 2019 HONOR ROLL LIST

FSCC Track Has Eight National Qualifying Athletes

Fort Scott Community College’s (FSCC) track team has hit the ground running with 8 national qualifying athletes. This program has been buried deep in the archives since the 1940’s, but has been reconstructed and coming in hot! Head Coach, Philip Redrick spent his first year recruiting across the nation to find the best of the best.

My team is young but we are learning how to run in college and how to compete at the highest level we are not done we should have about 5 more kids make it to nationals”, says Redrick.

The eight that are locked in for nationals is as follows:

  • Jordan Joyner 60 meters- Qualified at the Missouri Southern meet
  • Tre Buchanan 400 and 4by400-Qualified at the Pittsburg State meet
  • Jarvis Miles 400 and 4by400- Qualified at the Pittsburg State meet
  • Rico DeBoest 4by4- Qualified at the University of Kansas meet
  • Eric Jordan 4by4- Qualified at the University of Kansas meet
  • Russell Mitchell 60h- Qualified at the Missouri Southern meet
  • Josauni Swisher 60 meters- Qualified at the University of Kansas meet
  • Brandon Hunt 4by400- Qualified at the University of Kansas meet

The FSCC Track Team is just getting started in their season and are doing great; on the track and in the classroom!

For a full list of the meets coming up, check out https://www.fsgreyhounds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/schedule

Black History Lunch Rescheduled To Feb. 18

DUE TO THE FORECASTED INCLEMENT WEATHER IN OUR SURROUNDING AREA.

THE “LUNCH & LEARN” WITH FRANK CLAY PRESENTATION (BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKING PRESENTATION) HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO Tuesday, FEB 18 AT 11:00.AM. – 12:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

Kirk Sharp, Executive Director

Gordon Parks Museum

Fort Scott Community College

2108 S. Horton

Fort Scott, Kansas 66701-3141

620-223-2700, ext 5850

Email: [email protected]

www.gordonparkscenter.org

Black History Month Lunch and Learn Feb. 5

The Gordon Parks Museum will celebrate Black History Month on Wednesday, February 5th at 11:00 a.m. with a “Lunch and Learn” presentation.

Guest speaker will be Frank Clay, Jr., author and a member of The National Speaker’s Association. The presentation titled “Find the Right Weapons and Success is Yours” will be held in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and drinks with them. Some dessert will be provided.

“Find the Right Weapons and Success is Yours” is a presentation reflecting on lessons learned from Gordon Parks and how Gordon chose the right weapons to bring about change in his life and the world.

Clay will also speak on how Gordon’s book The Choice of Weapons, helped to inspire others such as Frank to find the right weapons in life.

Frank Clay, Jr. is also a U.S. Army Veteran, business coach, entrepreneur, and the founder and principal of 2020 Solutions Inc. He is also a speaker and executive coach who holds a bachelor’s in business administration and a master’s in business management.

 

For more information about “Find the Right Weapons and Success is Your” presentation at the Gordon Parks Museum call 223-2700, ext. 5850 or email [email protected].
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