“The pool is a great benefit to our community, but I think it’s time for us to evaluate whether it’s a good use of our funds,” said Bennett. “If that is something we want to examine, we need to gather input from the community.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCCC celebrates opening of Sharp Family Champions Center
Nearly 75 people gathered at Seward County Community College to cut the ribbon and celebrate the opening of phase two of the Sharp Family Champions Center at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 9.
State awards $333,625 to SCCC for CDL Program Expansion
“We’ve been hard at work to expand our CDL program in response to the nationwide shortage of truck drivers,” said SCCC Dean of Career and Technical Education Dr. Amber Jones. “The grant from KDOT will enable us to accelerate and solidify our ability to train good drivers for the region’s industries.”
Agreement offers SCCC nursing grads guaranteed admission to FHSU
Seward County Community College nursing graduates have an even more direct path to a bachelor’s degree thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed by Fort Hays State University and Kansas Association of Community College members in Topeka this week…. Read More ›
SCCC Foundation awards first Betty Jane Buchanan Nursing Scholarship
The Seward County Community College Foundation announces the establishment of the the Betty Jane Buchanan Nursing scholarship. Nursing student Alexis Rodriguez is the first recipient of this award. “We are so thankful for donors like Betty Jane,” said SCCC Foundation Interim… Read More ›
Spring enrollment opens Nov. 6
LIBERAL, Kan. — Enrollment for the spring semester at Seward County Community College will open Monday, Nov. 6, announced vice president of academic affairs Luke Dowell. Though the College had originally scheduled to open enrollment a week earlier, SCCC opted for more… Read More ›
Foundation party auction raises record $115,000 for scholarships, programs
LIBERAL, Kan. — Seward County Community College Foundation’s 29th annual party auction broke records once again, reporting a total of $115,000 in funds raised. The one-night event is the Foundation’s signature fundraiser with proceeds earmarked for student scholarships and programs…. Read More ›
SCCC, Newman partner in business, agribusiness
LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College continues to make it easier and more affordable for students to get a four-year degree without leaving Southwest Kansas. SCCC and Newman University have entered into an articulation agreement that will allow students… Read More ›
College to host Town Hall Meeting Aug. 16
See new ‘One Stop Shop’ and other campus improvements LIBERAL, Kan. —Seward County Community College President Brad Bennett likes to remind the Saints family that “Community is our middle name.” To put action to those words, SCCC will host a… Read More ›