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FSCC is highly dedicated to the well-being of the students, faculty, staff, and community. FSCC has constructed a COVID-19 Emergency Action Plan.

“The health of our students, faculty, and staff is our number one priority and we urge you to stay informed of official notices and resources regarding health precautions, travel safety and related information on COVID-19. Fort Scott Community College has worked closely with Bourbon County Emergency Management personnel, and Bourbon County Health Department to determine the threat level of the current outbreak and take appropriate actions”, says Tom Havron, Vice Presidents of Student Affairs.

Please feel free to contact the college if you have any questions or concerns. Follow the link below to view the FSCC COVID-19 Emergency Action Plan
http://www.fortscott.edu/node/2399

Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

‘SPACE GIRL’ LAUNCHES MARCH 19 AT FSCC

February 27, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

There are aliens among us. At least, there will be March 19-21 when the Fort Scott Community College Theatre Department beams “Space Girl,” a new play by Mora V. Harris, to the stage in the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center.

Curtain is 7:30 p.m. each night, and there is no admission charge for the show, directed by FSCC theater instructor Allen Twitchell.

According to the synopsis from Playscripts Inc., “Arugula Suarez just wants to fit in. But it’s not easy when you’re a 16-year-old lesbian alien from the planet Zlagdor. In an alien world where the only things that make sense are Roller Derby and salad, Arugula and her father, Nancy, must find out what it means to be human before time runs out for Planet Earth.”

Jazmin Havens, a freshman from Pittsburg, plays Arugula; Anthony Oneri, a freshman from Gardner, plays Nancy; Grace Keating, a sophomore from Fort Scott plays Charlotte, Arugula’s only human friend; Phoenix Burk, a sophomore from Pittsburg, plays Bruise, Arugula’s roller derby teammate; Abby Sweat, a freshman from Pleasanton, plays the Zlagdorian chancellor; Fayelyn Kmiec, a sophomore from Farlington, plays Ms. Nussbaum, Arugula’s teacher; Kendra Johnson, a freshman at Girard High School from Arma, plays Denise, Arugula’s classmate nemesis; Isabella Loyd, a freshman from Fort Scott, plays Becky, Denise’s friend; and Kaleb Morrow, a sophomore from Kansas City, Mo., plays the planetarium announcer and provides additional voices.

Michael Woodward, a sophomore from Fulton, serves as the sound engineer.

“The story is one of self-discovery,” said Twitchell. “Essentially, we are all aliens inside trying to find our ‘niche,’ where we can fit in and, the hope is, to enhance society. The political undercurrent of the story deals with climate neglect and how, left to its own devices, mankind is, intentionally or not, targeting its own destruction.

“On the surface, the show features aliens, roller derby and salad, lots of salad, so how can it not be fun?”

Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Nursing Program Stays on Top

February 26, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Fort Scott Community College’s (FSCC) Nursing Program has done it again with ranking 8^th out of over 30 nursing programs approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN)! This determination was made by NursingProcess.org and they assessed on the following areas:

Academic Quality
NCLEX-RN 1^st time pass rate for the past four years
Affordability
Nursing school’s reputation

“Our site is an online resource that simplifies access to nursing education and career information, thereby helping students make better choices. Currently, the site reaches out to more than 100,000 students every month, from all over the country. We applaud Fort Scott Community College for its contribution towards nursing education”, says the people of NursingProcess.org.

This is currently the second year in a row that the FSCC Nursing Program has ranked among the top 10 nursing programs in Kansas. Director of Nursing, Jordan Howard is very proud of the students and looking to make the program’s ranking even higher next year and the years to come.

“I am extremely proud of the students, faculty and staff that have contributed to this accomplishment. However, as healthcare is ever evolving, so are we here at Fort Scott Community College Nursing Department. 8th place out of 30 plus is a fantastic number, but we will continue to improve and rank higher next year”, says Howard.

To see the full list of rankings and to learn more about the processes, please visit https://www.nursingprocess.org/nursing-schools/kansas/

For more information about the distinguished FSCC Nursing Program, please visit our website at www.fortscott.edu/nursing.

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Fort Scott Community College

Chamber Coffee at FSCC on Feb. 27

February 26, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by

Fort Scott Community College

held at the Ellis Fine Arts Center!

February 27, 2020

8 am

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Area News, Fort Scott Community College

Black History Speaker Lunch And Learn Feb. 18

February 17, 2020 Loretta George Leave a comment

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].

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Agenda for FSCC Trustees Meeting Feb. 17

February 14, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

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

1
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.

2
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

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Minutes of FSCC Trustees for January 27

February 14, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

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

Fort Scott Community College, Uncategorized

FSCC Announces Fall 2019 Honor Roll

February 13, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

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

Fort Scott Community College, Jobs, Sports

FSCC Seeks Head Volleyball Coach

February 12, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Fort Scott Community College, Sports

FSCC Track Has Eight National Qualifying Athletes

February 11, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

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: