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Meet Judy Lathen, NISOD Excellence Award winner
Judy Lathen has represented the SCCC Nursing Program well, and earned a NISOD Excellence Award in 2022. The medal might be a new addition to her certificates and honors, but the performance that earned it goes back for years. Beginning… Read More ›
Meet Charlotte Peterson, Director of HR and professional dark horse
Charlotte Peterson says people “have underestimated me my entire life.” The new Seward County Community College Director of Human Resources isn’t complaining: she has used the secret power of the overlooked to spur herself to greater achievements, self development and… Read More ›
Dr. Greg Gunderson named 12th president of SCCC
LIBERAL, Kan. —Dr. Greg Gunderson will serve as the 12th president of Seward County Community College, following a vote by the Board of Trustees Monday night. Gunderson’s official start date is Dec. 1. SCCC Vice President of Finance and Operations… Read More ›
SCCC wraps up academic year with service awards
Faculty and staff at Seward County Community College wrapped up what president Brad Bennett called “the best worst year” with service awards and the “Faculty of the Year” recognition. True to the year’s pandemic flavor, the ceremony was live-streamed for… Read More ›
Financial Aid director uses warmth and technology to make things happen
Meet Amy Bridenstine, 2021 NISOD Excellence Award winner Money. It’s a taboo topic in polite conversation, but it affects everyone, especially students and their families. Seward County Community College Financial Aid Director Amy Bridenstine understands that money matters are less… Read More ›
Arrival in U.S. gave Chynessa Myers greater expectations
NISOD award-winning nursing instructor earned degree and kept going LIBERAL, Kan. — Seward County Community College nursing instructor Chynessa Myers did not expect to earn a master’s degree and teach at an institute of higher learning. In fact, she did… Read More ›
Sharon Brockmann aims to inspire students no matter where they begin
Seward County Community College English instructor Sharon Brockmann has a soft spot for students who struggle to succeed in college. She’s been there. “I’m an English teacher who didn’t plan to be one,” she said. Originally a science major at… Read More ›
SCCC team gathers to meet new President Brad Bennett
Meet new SCCC President Brad Bennett.
SCCC board names Bennett as 11th president
LIBERAL — Brad Bennett will serve as the 11th president of Seward County Community College, SCCC Board of Trustees Chairman Ron Oliver announced Saturday. Bennett, who currently serves as executive vice president of Colby Community College, is slated to begin work… Read More ›