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FSCC Is Adapting Due to COVID 19 Pandemic

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Fort Scott Community College President Alysia Johnston.
Fort Scott Community College employees have been working on how to provide an education safely to all involved during the pandemic that has played havoc across the world.
“We have been working with local, regional, and state health officials to determine how best to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 for our students, employees, and community,” President Alysia Johnston said.  “We want to meet the unique needs of our students while keeping everyone safe.”
Schedules have been changed.
“The June summer schedule has been changed to an all-online format with the exception of John Deere,” she said.  “The classes will be split so there are not more than 10 students at one time.”
Adam Borth. Submitted photo.
“Currently, John Deere has two classrooms and a total of 15 students will be on campus in June,” Adam Borth, vice president of academic affairs, said. ” This will allow us to utilize both classrooms and appropriate distancing requirements. We will also be cleaning and sanitizing surfaces to exceed recommendations. We are hoping and planning for all of our technical classes to begin in August 2020, just as they did in 2019. While we prepare for this, we also will likely need to be prepared to have quite a bit of hands-on training in the first portion of the classes, should we need to go back online again. Our plan, at this time, is face to face courses for fall.”
“We are looking at a possible change to our fall calendar schedule that would have students finish the fall semester before Thanksgiving,” Johnston said.  “We believe this would help mitigate the spread of the pandemic as we would not be bringing students back once again from a wide geographical area.”

“We are discussing the idea of moving our start date up for fall classes, to begin on August 10,”  Borth,  said.

 

 

“We have tentatively set the commencement ceremony for Saturday, November 21, 2020 for graduates from spring 2020, summer 2020, and fall 2020,” he said.

 

 

“This would allow us to end the week of Thanksgiving, and hopefully minimize exposure during the fall semester. Our spring 2021 semester has not changed at this point, although this could change, given the fluidity of this situation,” Borth said.

 

 

“We are still evaluating courses which begin in July, and will continue to do so while the situation evolves,” he said. “The primary changes will be the amount of students in a classroom at any given time. We will ensure 15 occupants are in a classroom during this phase of reopening, and also ensure social distancing is occurring. This may mean significant changes to how our courses are scheduled by the time August rolls around.”

 

Some students will be tested for COVID 19.
“We plan on bringing back some student-athletes in July and have been working with Community Health Center of SEK to perform COVID-19 testing for the students,” Johnston said. ” We have procedures and protocols in place if someone tests positive for COVID-19. We are extremely grateful to CHC of SEK for working with us to establish best practices and administering the tests at no cost to the college or students.”
Budgets are revisited.
“We are currently developing the 2021 fiscal budget and analyzing available data and information to determine the best budgeting solutions,” she said. ” We know our state funding will be lower and we are making adjustments – keeping in mind the critical needs of students and all stakeholders must be met.”
Safety is a priority.
“Making sure students, employees and the community are safe is our greatest concern and we are working every day on best practices to make sure we meet all our stakeholder’s needs,” Johnston said.
On-campus classes for the fall semester are planned for students.
“The students, faculty, and the staff have done an amazing job adapting to online classes and working remotely,” she said. “However, we are all looking forward to having students on campus for the fall semester.”
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FSCC COVID-19 UPDATE

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Submitted by Kassie Fugate-Cate on May 26, 2020 – 2:12pm

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Date: May 26, 2020

Time: 2:15 P.M.

RE: FSCC novel coronavirus, COVID-19 update

 

Making sure students, employees, and the community are safeguarded from the current pandemic is our priority as we plan for the upcoming academic year. We believe adjusting the Fall 2020 calendar to begin classes on August 10 and end the semester November 24  will allow us to meet the critical needs of students, while also mitigating the possible effects of bringing students back to campus from a large geographical area after the Thanksgiving break. We will send an updated calendar with adjusted withdrawal dates, etc., once the dates have been finalized.

 

Updated information:

 

  • Fall 2020 classes will begin August 10
  • Labor Day, September 7, will be observed – campus closed
  • No Fall Break
  • Finals will be November 19, 20, 23, 24
  • Last day of classes will be November 24
  • Winter graduation will be Saturday, November 21, 2020
  • These offices will be open: admissions, advising, bookstore, business offices, financial aid, instruction office, IT, library, registrar, and the Student Success Center.
    • We will abide by all local, state, and national guidelines; masks are encouraged.
  • Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to determine the plan for returning from remote work.
    • Remote work is still allowable with approval or request from the appropriate Vice President.
    • Remote work equipment will remain in your place of residence at this time, if applicable.
  • No outside entities or groups will meet on campus. We will continue to meet all requirements for maximum allowable people in rooms, and maintain a conservative approach.
  • Miami and Crawford County locations will be open to public access, abiding by appropriate guidelines.
  • Campus is open for tours. Appointments are encouraged 620.223.2700 ext. 3510
  • Our goal as of today is to have face-to-face courses, and also have students in the dorms when the fall semester begins. However, we continue to evaluate both fall and July courses to determine the appropriate modality.
  • June summer school classes will be moved from face-to-face to an online format (with the exception of John Deere Technician Training)
  • Current FSCC Spring 2020 students may apply for Emergency Relief Funds at: FSCC COVID-19 Student Emergency Relief Grant Application
    • ​​If you have any questions regarding the FSCC COVID-19 Student Emergency Relief Grant, please contact us at [email protected]. 
  • Enrollment is open. Please encourage students to contact advising to schedule an appointment to enroll [email protected]
  • Students desiring to setup a payment plan for an outstanding balance, need to access their Gizmo account and click the link located in the “Account Balance Information” section.
  • Craw-Kan is providing free wi-fi to locations in our region. Here is a link to the map https://ckt.net/hotspots/

 

Internet

 

For students without readily available internet access, please contact your local area internet service and cellular service providers. Many companies are working with students during this time to ensure access to internet services. If this is unsuccessful, please contact Janet Fancher ([email protected]) or Adam Borth ([email protected]).

 

 

Advising and Enrollment:

 

Fall enrollment is open and advising will be assisting students via phone appointments and email. To schedule an appointment please contact via email:

 

·         Russ Souza ([email protected])

·         Ashley Keylon ([email protected])

·         Quentin Choice ([email protected])

 

You may call 620.223.2700, ext. 3630 and leave a detailed message, including name, student ID (if applicable), and contact information.

 

We appreciate everything all of you do, and your understanding of this situation. The guidance may change with minimal notice, depending on guidance provided. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

 

Stay safe and healthy,

 

Alysia Johnston, FSCC President

 

 

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Parks Museum Reopens May 27

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COVID-19 Update: Museum Re-Opening with Safety Protective Measures

The Gordon Parks Museum will re-open to the public with normal business hours.

Safety measures will be implemented for the safety of our visitors, students, community members, and employees effective Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

The following safety protective measures are as follows:

•Any visitor that has a fever or exhibits any signs of COVID-19, please do not enter the museum.

•At this time, the maximum amount of 15 visitors or less at a time will be allowed in the museum to practice safe social distancing under the covid.ks.gov. This may change according to each phase that is issued. Visitors will maintain six feet between patrons throughout the museum.

•Interactive touch-free exhibits and play areas are closed to help maintain best practices for health and safety.

•Hand sanitizer will be available

.•Staff will use PPE as deemed necessary and will continue to clean extensively and frequently in the high-touch areas within the museum.

Thank you for your continued support and patience during this time. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, 620-223-2700 ext. 5850 or email [email protected].

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FSCC Livestreams Trustees Meeting This Evening

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To access a livestream of tonight’s regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting, follow the youtube link currently posted at the top of the Board of Trustees page on FSCC’s website found here http://fortscott.edu/trustees.  The youtube link will provide a live feed of the meeting.

 

Once the meeting is adjourned tonight, Zoom will process the cloud-based storage and provide a link that will provide a replay version of the meeting.  The replay link will be posted to the same place on FSCC’s website by noon tomorrow.

 

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Hannah Reel Is FSCC’s Outstanding Sophomore 2020

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Hannah Reel, FSCC’s Outstanding Sophomore 2020. Submitted photo.
Hannah René Reel, 20, is the Fort Scott Community College Outstanding Sophomore for 2020.
She is the daughter of Jeff and Andrea Scott and Jon Reel, and hales from Fort Scott.
While at the college, Reel was involved as Presidents Ambassador, Vice President of Greyhound Student Government, Christians on Campus, TRiO, TRiO tutor, Phi Theta Kappa and in addition she is involved as a Make-A-Wish Ambassador, American Heart Association Ambassador and children’s teacher for Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene and its’ Vacation Bible School.

What are the most important things you have learned while at FSCC?

“How to be a good leader, learn how to prioritize, and that relationships with people are everything.”

Any life lessons learned?

“Not be afraid to be who I am..found my passion in teaching.. faith is the greatest path you can find.”

 

What is your major?

“Associates of Science  at  (FSCC) and gain a Bachelors in Communication with an emphasis in Communication Education for Secondary Education at Pittsburg State University.”

 

What is your ultimate career goal?

“Get my masters to become a Speech teacher at a community college.”

 

 

Tell about your experience getting your education online during the pandemic.

“My experience of education online was very difficult, but it taught me to rely on my knowledge and understand I had teachers and staff that were there for me to help in any way possible.”

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Board of Trustees Agenda For May 18 And Minutes of April 20

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The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
May 18, 2020. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom link
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 20, 2020, 6
C. Approval of Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Approval of Core Values, Updated Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision, 38
B. Consideration of Collection Exhibit Loan Agreement Policy, 54
C. Consideration of Greyhound Dorm Replacement Windows, 59
REPORTS, 60
A. Administrative Updates, 60
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 61
ADJOURNMENT, 62
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• May 18, 2020: Board Meeting
• May 25, 2020: Memorial Day – Campus Closed
• June 15, 2020: Board Meeting
• December 11, 2020: Graduation
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President

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 April 20,
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) Amanda Johns, IA DOE Regional Recruiter, effective April 1, 2020
b) Gonzalo Gonzalez, Assistant Baseball coach, effective May 1, 2020
c) Kendall Smith, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, effective July 1, 2020
d) Troy McCloughan, English Instructor, effective August 1, 2020
2) Separations
a) Lance Barkley, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective April 30, 2020
b) Hanna Bacon, Admissions Representative, effective May 8, 2020
c) Kenton Matkin, Custodian, effective May 20, 2020
3) Transfers
a) Kevin Thomure, from Adjunct Instructor to History Instructor, effective
August 1, 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
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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training
April 20, 2020
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins (via Zoom), Dave Elliott (via Zoom), Kirk Hart (via Zoom), Bill
Meyer (via Zoom), Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community
members.
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:37 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda and addendum provided.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
purchase of 250 mattresses from Ruddick’s Furniture for $39,625.
B. A motion was made by Elliot, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Great
Western Dining contract.
C. A motion as made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by a 5-0-1 vote to table consideration of
Greyhound Dorm replacement windows until the May meeting. Elliot abstained.
D. A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Emeritus
Staff Policy as amended to include an option to participate in FSCC graduation ceremonies.
E. A motion was made by Elliot, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve Emeritus
Status for retiring faculty members Ronda Bailey, Art Houser, and Larry Shead.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Gordon Parks
Museum, Miami County Campus, Student Services, Athletics, Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations,
and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:19 p.m. by Meyer, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk
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To view the complete board agenda, click below:

5.18.20 Consent Agenda

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FSCC 2020 Graduation

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Submitted by Kassie Fugate-Cate

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Fort Scott, KS–Fort Scott Community College is proud to CONGRATULATE our 2020 graduates! FSCC has over 382 graduates this yearlaugh How amazing is that?! Unfortunately, we are unable to celebrate together. BUT we will celebrate together in December (more details to come). Our Greyhounds had to endure so much change this semester and they did an awesome job, you all should be proud of yourselves.

 

We also wanted to announce our Outstanding Sophomore is Fort Scott native, Hannah Reel! Hannah has been very active on campus through President’s Ambassadors, Christians on Campus, Phi Theta Kappa, and so much more!

 

Hannah’s future plans: “I plan on moving to Pittsburg, KS this fall to began my bachelors degree at Pittsburg State University. I will major in Communication with an emphasis in Communication Education certified in Secondary Education. I will eventually like to go back to school after bachelors to get my master’s degree to work at a community college as a Speech teacher. I am truly grateful for the professors and staff I was able to create a close relationship with especially through Christians on Campus, TRiO, & Ambassador Program.”

 

Congratulations Hannah!!

 

To all graduates, we look forward to seeing you in December for our big graduation celebration!! Congratulations to you all, GO GREYHOUNDS!!

 

For a full list of graduates and to watch the graduation video, please click below:

2020 Graduates 

 

2020 Graduation Video

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FSCC COVID 19 Update

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Submitted by Kassie Fugate-Cate on May 4, 2020 – 12:03pm

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Date: May 4, 2020

Time: 12:15 P.M.

Fort Scott Community College  novel coronavirus, COVID-19 update

 

We are beginning to phase in our new normal at FSCC and I want to say thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders for your efforts, expertise, patience, and dedication transitioning to online learning and remote work. I truly appreciate all you have done to meet our FSCC mission that provides affordable, academic, technical, and occupational programs.

 

Regardless of what our new normal looks like, I am confident we will continue to meet student needs with high-quality educational programs, as well as robust athletic and co-curricular programs. The good news is we have become better at delivering education in an online format and have developed critical policies and protocols on how to help keep our college and community members safe and healthy.

 

The June 2020 summer school session will change from face-to-face classes to an online format, with the exception of our John Deere Technician Training program. The determination to move classes beginning in the July 2020 summer session from face-to-face to online will be made in the next couple of weeks. We will update you as soon as we have more information. If you have questions concerning summer school, your schedule, or would like to schedule an appointment to enroll please contact [email protected]

 

Fort Scott Community College students who are currently enrolled for the Spring 2020 semester may qualify for COVID-19 emergency relief funds. The Federal CARES Act may provide students with emergency financial aid grants to help cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations and ensure students are able to continue their education. To apply for FSCC Emergency Relief funds please submit the application at FSCC COVID-19 Student Emergency Relief Grant Application

 

If you have any questions regarding the FSCC COVID-19 Student Emergency Relief Grant, please contact us at [email protected]. 

 

 

Updated information:

 

  • Continue remote work through May 17th.

 

  • Begin our summer work schedule (minimal staffing on Fridays). Our first Friday of summer hours will be May 22.

 

  • Allow student tours by appointment only on June 1.

 

  • Our goal as of today is to have face-to-face courses, and also have students in the dorms when the fall semester begins. However, we continue to evaluate both fall and July courses to determine the appropriate modality.

 

  • June summer school classes will be moved from face-to-face to an online format (with the exception of John Deere Technician Training)

 

 

  • The last day for withdrawals has moved from May 1 to May 8.

 

  • Enrollment is open. Please encourage students to contact advising to schedule an appointment to enroll [email protected]

 

  • Online tutoring will be available for students via Zoom or email. Please contact Susan Benson at [email protected] for any tutoring needs.

 

  • Students desiring to setup a payment plan for an outstanding balance, need to access their Gizmo account and click the link located in the “Account Balance Information” section.

 

  • We are developing a plan to recognize graduates from this spring at a special fall commencement ceremony. More information regarding this will be released at a later date.

 

 

Internet

 

For students without readily available internet access, please contact your local area internet service and cellular service providers. Many companies are working with students during this time to ensure access to internet services. If this is unsuccessful, please contact Janet Fancher ([email protected]) or Adam Borth ([email protected]).

 

 

Updated Closures

 

The Bookstore, Library, Computer Labs, and Student Success Center will be closed until at least May 18.

 

 

Advising and Enrollment:

 

Fall enrollment is open and advising will be assisting students via phone appointments and email. To schedule an appointment please contact via email:

 

·         Russ Souza ([email protected])

·         Ashley Keylon ([email protected])

·         Quentin Choice ([email protected])

 

You may call 620.223.2700, ext. 3630 and leave a detailed message, including name, student ID (if applicable), and contact information.

 

 

 

Stay safe and healthy,

 

Alysia Johnston, FSCC President

 

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FSCC postpones Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration

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Fort Scott, KS—Fort Scott Community College has decided to postpone the FSCC Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration that was slated for May 1st due to COVID-19 pandemic. The honorees include:

 

  • Taylyn Barkley – Volleyball
  • Jolee Sharp – Women’s Basketball
  • Dave LaRoche – Baseball
  • Chris Beard – Men’s Basketball

 

“Fort Scott Community College is honored to have this group enter the Hall of Fame for the year 2020.  We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments this fall during our homecoming weekend scheduled the weekend of September 18-20.”

 

FSCC will keep the public informed once a date is decided to celebrate these infamous athletes. For more information regarding FSCC updates, please visit our website at fortscott.edu.

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FSCC COVID 19 Update April 21

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Submitted by Kassie Fugate-Cate on April 21, 2020 – 4:16 pm

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Date: April 21, 2020

Time: 4:30 P.M.

RE: FSCC novel coronavirus, COVID-19 update

 

We continue to assess, respond, and comply with guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the benefit of our campus community. With this in mind, we have decided to move the June 2020 summer school session from face-to-face classes to an online format, with the exception of our John Deere Technician Training program. John Deere Technician Training students will meet face-to face at the John Deere Tech building for summer 2020. Every precaution will be taken, including; social distancing, hand sanitizing, etc., to mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19. If you have questions concerning summer school, your schedule, or would like to schedule an appointment to enroll please contact [email protected]

 

Fort Scott Community College students who are currently enrolled for the Spring 2020 semester may qualify for COVID-19 emergency relief funds. The Federal CARES Act may provide students with emergency financial aid grants to help cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations and ensure students are able to continue their education. To apply for FSCC Emergency Relief funds please submit the application at: FSCC COVID-19 Student Emergency Relief Grant Application

 

If you have any questions regarding the FSCC COVID-19 Student Emergency Relief Grant, please contact us at [email protected]. 

 

Below are several items we would like everyone to be aware of:

 

  • June Summer school classes will be moved from face-to-face to an online format (with the exception of John Deere Technician Training)

 

 

  • The last day for withdrawals has moved from May 1 to May 8.

 

  • Enrollment is open. Please encourage students to contact advising to schedule an appointment to enroll [email protected]

 

  • Online tutoring will be available for students via Zoom or email. Please contact Susan Benson at [email protected] for any tutoring needs.

 

  • Students desiring to setup a payment plan for an outstanding balance, need to access their Gizmo account and click the link located in the “Account Balance Information” section.

 

  • We are developing a plan to recognize graduates from this spring at a special fall commencement ceremony. More information regarding this will be released at a later date.

 

 

 

All Courses Online

 

ALL FSCC courses will be online for the remainder of the semester. This includes all technical courses/programs taught at CTEC, Construction Trades at La Harpe, Fort Scott John Deere/Welding, Harley-Davidson in Frontenac, Allied Health/Nursing at Burke Street, and Welding, Construction Trades, Criminal Justice, and Allied Health/Nursing in Miami County. All courses (including general education) will resume in the online format beginning March 30th.

 

 

Internet

 

For students without readily available internet access, please contact your local area internet service and cellular service providers. Many companies are working with students during this time to ensure access to internet services. If this is unsuccessful, please contact Janet Fancher ([email protected]) or Adam Borth ([email protected]).

 

 

Updated Closures

 

The Bookstore, Library, Computer Labs, and Student Success Center will be closed until at least April 26, 2020 when the stay-at-home order is lifted.

 

Advising and Enrollment:

 

Fall enrollment will open March 30, and advising will be assisting students via phone appointments and email. To schedule an appointment please contact via email:

 

·         Russ Souza ([email protected])

·         Ashley Keylon ([email protected])

·         Quentin Choice ([email protected])

 

You may call 620.223.2700, ext. 3630 and leave a detailed message, including name, student ID (if applicable), and contact information.

 

We want to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy! We will continue to comply with local and state guidelines/orders. We will also continue to keep everyone updated on any changes we have to scheduling, campus access, etc.

 

 

Stay safe and healthy,

 

Alysia Johnston, FSCC President